riz_atx's 16 Locked, Geared, and Tuned TRD 4x4 "Big Perm 3.0" Build/Biking/BS Thread

Thats what ive heard. Hopefully i dont need to go back... but if I do, ill go there. Its closer too and i can stay out of the city

 

Don't blame you one bit! We went out there for a Tundra get together one time and it's lit. Really impressive! They going to love BP in there

 

Awesome! I hope its not soon that i go find out how cool the place is lol!

 

Haha! I'm sure you're alright. Doubt they would have let it leave if not ya know.

 

@Texoma check out the pic on this link

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-alpha-release.495735/page-1146#post-18595074

That’s a pic of a turbo in a 3rd gen taco!!

 

Thats a pretty sweet teaser he has given! Excited to see what numbers are going to look like.

 

Rumors are flying but its going to be 100hp or more! OVTune said he would be embarrassed if it only produced 75 so, we shall see. A new turbo thread for 3rd gens and more info should be available by the 15th of September.

 

That's in there tight, i like it.

 

I climbed under the truck and everything is bone dry! I think the dealer has fixed the rear main seal leak!

I’m gonna tackle refinishing the skids. They gonna get flap disc’d, wiped down, primered, and repainted with flat black rattle can. Gonna knock out the IFS skid asap. The Trans skid needs some adjustment from @Texoma before it gets refinished and reinstalled. Also called RCI since they are having a sale and I need a new xfer case skid.



I’m gonna have 4 265/70/17 ko2’s For sale soon. These have 7,8,9, and 10/32’s of tread left. The 5th with 12/38’s is already promised to @Tynan

Also started working on the new ham radio install. Got all the parts, just need to do it. Here is what I will do:

1. Remove driver seat
2. Remove plastic doorsill and drivers footwell parts
3. Run power cable from battery/Switch-Pros to inside the cab
4. Velcro mount the base under the drivers seat
5. Mount antenna on mount on prinsu and run cable into cab through door weather stripping
6. Wire it all up
7. Mount remote head on TPAM with ramball, 1” dual ball arm, and an xgrip
8. Reinstall panels and seat
9. Profit

 

“Did you get your license yet?”

Asked KC8EFM

 

I have. Just the technician ticket for right now. I’m currently KI5BID

 

Tech is all you need for 2 meters and 440. You’re in great shape with that radio.

 

Im pretty stoked! We have a growing number of hams in TTC now. @Lars, @exportexp , @Tynan, @TX_Lucian, @TX-TACO and myself that I know of. Its gonna make future trips more pleasant

 

If I off-roared I’d join y’all. I just need a new radio.

 

The cheap Baofeng is what I have as my HT and backup...

$63 BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery

https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-F8HP-Two-Way-136-174Mhz-400-520Mhz/dp/B00MAULSOK

They are actually pretty good for what you pay.

 

I second that, though when y'all start using the C4fm I won't be able to hear a damn thing.

 

I wonder if I can crossband repeat that using that radio? @Tynan @TX_Lucian

 

WOOT! The new xfer case skid has been ordered from RCI! They have 15% off for labor day so it was pretty cheap to get a new one shipped to my house!

Ive got to source some new grade 8 hardware as well as beat the mid skid back into shape!

For my own reference:

m8x1.25 - 30mm - grade 8

Which uses a 13mm socket

Edit: Also acquired primer, paint, plastic drop clothes and flap disc's for some skid refinishing fun

 

Has the long bed ever hindered you on trails?