GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

Anybody know of any camper shells that are flush with the cab like most of the ARE or Leer that'll fit a extra cab first gen let me know. I'm in the market for one

 

I'd tell them kiss my country ass...

 

I did. Told them that if someone didn't want to hire me or buy something from me because of my accent, I didn't want to associate with them anyway, and it wasn't worth changing who I am just to make a few bucks

 

Doesn't that suck? Like, "you have a genuine & unique marketing angle, kill it."

 

Hell yes. Shotgun, rifle and 4-wheel drive.....

 

That's the way to do business...

 

Guys, I found a m416 military trailer for $600....thinking of getting it for an expo trailer.

Needs a bit of work but it would be cool

 

Ok long question, so when one installs a lift without changing from oem rims/tires. (for this let's say it's a 6 inch lift and 17 inch omega rims and tires) well that raises the frame along with everything bolted to it (engine, transmission, transfer case) up by 6 inches. However doesn't that leave the front and rear axel (and the diffs) at the height from the factory. I would assume that yes there is much less that a rock could take out, but it would still be possible (with serious wheeling) to hit either diff and be at best temporarily stuck. I want to raise to axels themselves. Is the only way to do this by changing to larger rims and tires, eventually they will rub of course. My thought is what about something that somehow attaches to the end of the axes and drops the the wheels straight down by X (6?) inches. It would be similar to a BMW gear shaft final drive coming off a inline 4(2 90 degree turns). Of course greatly reinforced since large amounts of weight and torque would have to be transferred through it.
Yes I am aware that a 90 degree turn in a power train loses power, I forget what percent it is though.

 

You're looking for a Portal Axle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal_axle

I have no idea if such a thing is available/feasible for a Tacoma. Probably cheaper to just buy a Unimog. http://unimogcentre.com/unimogprinc.html

 

Yes thats it, but I would be interested in the idea of like 6 inches of lift. I think a unimog is just out of my price range, I'll check my piggie bank maybe it's got a few thousand of interest now.
Am I wrong about lifting the diffs when lifting the truck through conventional means?

 

No, you're on the right track. Clearance on the differentials is governed by wheel/tire sizes. With that said, in many instances the driver's choice of line can work around that limitation by climbing a tire up and over something such that the differential clears whatever it's going over. That's not so easy to do with the other body parts not directly aligned with the axles, so you lift the frame up away from the axles to give overall increased clearance.

As I said, I have no idea if you can convert to a portal axle. I'd imagine it'd involve quite a bit of engineering.

 

Ok, so get a lift and diff armor.

 

I'll keep you posted.

 

Are you talking about Portal Axles?
https://www.google.com/search?q=flo...e=UTF-8#q=portal+axle+kit+for+tacoma&tbm=shop

 

Had the wife drive so I could see the LED tails/blinkers in action. Followed in her car. We legitimately had to drive two cars bc she had to leave for work afterwards so it wasn't a complete waste of effort and gas. Call me weird .....sorry the pic is a bit blurry, it was dusk

 

Hey Everyone!

I'm doing a FEELER for a Pelfrybilt group buy. If you're interested please check the thread out and leave a comment in that thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/georgia-pelfreybilt-group-buy-feeler.475613/#post-14414178

 

Wish I could. I've already spent too much in the first 2 months of 2017.

 

Thoughts please
I am contemplating selling my access cab prerunner and getting a 4x4, either ACLB or DCLB, my question is do you really notice much difference with the extra foot or so of a DCLB when wheeling? The 4x4 is the only reason I would be selling mine so it has to be worth it if I go to DCLB. maybe you know someone selling a 4x4 access cab? I could be interested in a trade.
To be clear not any crazy wheeling, figure - sliders, 3 inch lift, winch on a hitch plate, and front bumper(with a hitch).
Someone is gonna be saying get a DCSB, I say fuck that I use my long bed all the damn time and am not giving that up.
I did find this and thought someone might want it, offer 2 or 3K lower.
07 DBSB 4x4 $15000
That is all.

 

If you don't do any hardcore wheeling, I say go for it. In some spots it can be tricky with the longer wheel base. But if this isn't a wheeling rig than just get the LB

 

I'm relatively new to the Savannah area and need some help. Looking to take the family camping and also wheel the truck some. Hoping to stay close to the area. Suggestions please.