Northern Virginia Roll Call

Horrible!

 

Morning fellas

 

What spring compressor did you use ? Did you go with 12 or 14 inch springs? I just ordered that compressor @EatSleepTacos uses off ebay during that sale yesterday.

 

14" 700 lb springs. The compressor worked very well, but I would highly recommend having an impact gun to use with it. I couldn't even imagine doing that shit by hand.

Also take off all preload when putting the new coils on/taking old ones off. We found that made it easiest with the Kings. Not sure how it works on the Fox's.

 

Holy shit, I remember that guy. His version of My Neck My Back was truly legendary.

 

What he said. Also it would put your mind at ease if you had a work bench with some nice installed vice grips to hold the compressor so you aren't using your hand.

 

I woke up today very thankful that I still had all 10 fingers

 

I woke up thankful we didn't die. Or take out anyone walking by. Also thankful we found that broke bolt....would have been very very very bad for me had I been off-road and found that shit.

 

I almost did, on both sides of the creek the road is washing out.

 

This is why you need a snorkle

 

Whats the name of the shop again ? Thanks.

 

Radial tire in silver spring

 

He only bought it for 20k like 3-4 years ago so win for him either way he just wants to use that cash towards a newer truck still 2nd gen.

 

Adam, or the young lady who takes orders, just tell them you are a lifted tacoma from Virginia. I came in asking for an alignment, then said hey my tacoma is lifted, she immediately goes "Are you one of the VA tacomas. I told her yes.

The guy who does the alignment is a hispanic dude, the only guy who does it. Real awesome guy. He got me squared away. Their "slow days" are tuesday and thursday. Show up when they open.

There is a latin Grill around the corner that is straight money.

 

Awesome !!
Thanks for the info. I almost feel like we should go in throwing secret hand signals like a 3rd base coach to let them know we are as you say "one of the VA tacomas "

 

That’s awesome haha when I was going in a lot, there was one guy (not adam) who recognized me and knew exactly what I was there for.

 

Anyone else at work think this day is dragging ass? I'm ready to get out of here!

 

@EatSleepTacos and @Halffast555 (or anyone with the knowledge for that matter), I am going to attempt my OBA install tonight or tomorrow. Any pointers or tips to pass along? Best spot to go through the firewall? Any wiring gouge so that I don't electrocute myself or set the truck on fire? Thanks!

Edit: this is the single ARB compressor with the CH4x4 switch and SLEE mount.

 

Funny you should mention that...leaving work early now.

 

Not really! There’s a giant grommet up by the pedals. That’s where I route my wires through. Other than that, just read the instructions a couple times. At first glance it’s confusing as fuck, but it’ll make sense as you do it.