GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

lmao damnit Emily!!!

 

I could see if somebody had saved it to camera roll after they recorded it through Instagram or Snapchat, because who rotates when they are recording through that media?

 

What’s SnapChat or Instagram? That shits old news. People are using InstaFace now or is it SnapFace?

 

OEM wheel speed sensors are $200 EACH.

Take the axle shafts to a machine shop, ask them to put them in the lathe between centers and run a dial indicator on them to make sure they're not bent. Shouldn't cost you more than a 6-pack or $10. Somebody who's bent a shaft will buy them.

If the 3rd member is completely demolished, the actuator should still be good.

Since you cut the E brake cables on the CL axle, you're gonna need to swap those over from the busted axle, or buy new ones.

 

Spaceforce

 

Awesome videos!
One of these days I would really like to roll out with you guys, but not going to lie I would freak on trails like that. Looks like your new setup is performing excellent.

 

axle swap party tomorrow!

Anyone know how hard it is to swap the brake cables over?

 

Check your cables where they enter the backing plate. Mine are corroded and broke. If you need new ones, buy Raybestos. Do NOT buy Dorman. If you reuse yours, you don't have to remove them from the floor.

Soak the clamp bolts with pb blaster or something. Lift the rear end and pull the brakes apart and remove the cable from the back plate. Unbolt the cable clamps and pull them back so they're straight coming out of the floor pan. Pull back the grommets. Way back.Theyre long, I was surprised
I've got the automatic, so I removed the shift knob and trim. It just pulls up. Then empty the console, pull up it's floor and there are 2 10mm bolts to remove and 2 Phillips head screws the were under the shifter trim.
Then unbolt the shift cable bracket. It'll make getting the drivers side cable easier to work. 2 horseshoe clips and the jackets are free. If you pulled the grommets back far enough you'll have slack to get the end of the cable off its connection.
Getting the cables back on was a bit trickier... I eventually used a pair of vice grips with juuuuust enough pressure on the cable to hold the spring back, giving me another inch or 2 for reconnecting the cable inside.
Hope that helps.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/beware-aftermarket-ebrake-cables.639960/#post-22350191

Key word for search-- dingleberry

 

@Built2Ride
Got everything all pinned up today. Hope to get the fork dialed in tomorrow.

 

Nice. This is something that I wanna get in to but am trying to be financially smart this year

 

On another note, washed my truck to find some scars. This is the third time this bumper has paid itself off. Probably the biggest potential for damage as well if I didn’t have it. @SOS CONCEPTS gear is protecting the hell outa this thing! Can’t thank Eddy enough.

 

Well.... Only way you'll get close to connecting those two wants is buying used. And reputable used, not a hot bike on Craigslist. It's a tough pill to swallow when buying a bicycle for recreation that is more expensive than good running vehicles you've purchased... When a bicycle tire is more expensive than a car or motorcycle tire.

I haven't ridden here, but every extra option bumps the price up. Could save a bunch by going hardtail vs full suspension to start. 26 vs 27.5 or 29. Passing on a dropper post, etc. Or rent something to make sure it's something you enjoy and want to invest in.

And factor in the gear you will want, helmet, pads, gloves, shoes.

And depending on what you end up buying, having renters or homeowners insurance is good when people will cut huge chains and locks in the middle of a busy parking lot to snag a bike. But...20 seconds to steal a $7k+ bike is a great roi as far as the numbers are concerned. I doubt theft is that rampant here, but it's only time before they understand and have a way to fence them quickly.

 

Pretty much everything @Stig mentioned is spot on. Unless you have some unbelievable hook up at a LBS, buy used when you get ready to go. I'm always happy to talk bikes and tacos so let me know if you have any questions
When you do get setup, give me a shout if you want ride.

 

I've wanted to get back into it, rode in CO but sold my bike and gear before my road trip. But haven't wanted to make the investment yet.

 

Do it! Obviously very different style of riding here vs CO. I’ll gladly be your negative/positive influence to get back into it

 

Just don't go buying anymore RC cars haha

 

I'll be back in Colorado for a week in March biking and camping so maybe that'll get me amped up.

 

Western slope riding. High on my bucket list for sure.

Edit. I hate autocorrect.

 

Yeah.. Hard to transition from, that's for sure.