Northern Virginia Roll Call

The beer was quite good. Great meeting you @Severus

 

Agreed the beer was on point and, likewise, great to meet you guys! Thanks for making me feel welcome. @Rome604 @boogie3478

 

Morning everyone, apparently it poured last night, pond is overflowing and the creek is way up.
In anticipation of getting the new tank in I was trying out extra weight in the bed, and 1/2 a bed full of logs makes the backend drop. So I think I need to upgrade leaves in the rear.
What are some of you running? @ready6delta you have the medium duty from headstrong right?

 

Depends on what kid of budget you're looking at. I have dakars, and they're ok. I think if I were to do it over (or for my next set) I'd try the dobinsons leaf pack due to being inexpensive but better designed than dakars.

 

I'm running the HD Dakars, which I picked up from Headstrong...I like the way they ride and the fact that I should be good for any future weight I run back there.

 

Look at a set of Deaver stage 3’s . I believe mine are rated for like 1100 pounds but can’t remember. They’re progressive packs with 11 thinner levels in each pack so they ride well also. If you don’t believe me ask @TaKoToy

 

Broken return springs and bent shoes are the hot new thing, right?

 

I have this kit on my truck. Works great


Power Stop Rear KOE15389DK Daily Driver Drum and Shoe Kits

$231 Power Stop KOE15389DK Autospecialty Rear Replacement Brake Kit - 6 Lug OE Brake Drums & Brake Shoes For 2005 - 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RDHB14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XeCdhy7BnYmB8

 

Power stop makes good cheap stuff.

 

Sounds like a good place. Wish i could have joined but still too hungover from friday night and had to get up early for kids indoor soccer. Im gonna throat punch the person who scheduled a 0700 indoor game on a sunday.

 

Im running the HD Dakars and they have been great for my use and they would be good for you hauling stuff and adding that tank. You can also get custom leaves from several guys.

 

I was looking at those as well if these dakars go out. My wife wants full setup from dobinson for the T4R cus she likes the teal.

 

Tyler has that. It’s a sweet set up

 

Well it started puking fluid and i lost main brakes and parking brake, so i had to get stuff from the parts store.

 

Yeah i was really impressed when i talked to them at Expo. Good pricing as well.

 

@chiefcrunchy if you want to listen to non stop squeaking, forever, no matter what you do get dakars...i wish i bought something else, it drives me absolutely nuts.

 

Who is running GMRS or HAM and pros - cons? Looking to add to my comms setup along with the garmin Inreach i just got? Probably get HAM license once i get to the west coast.

 

In the unlikely event, someone wants a used and slightly faded, 8 year old, passenger side (unsure if different from driver) TRD sport seat cover, your welcome to pick it up in Great Falls, VA.

this: https://parts.toyota.com/p/Toyota__Tacoma/TRD-Seat-Covers--Sport-Seats/69522715/PT2183505201.html

 

Dove into my rear suspension today. Got held up when I killed my only 5/8” drill bit.

 

I've got a full HAM radio and they are badass. You can start with a Baofeng though. They have pretty good range and are cheap.