209 TACOS - B/S and shenanigans

That is bad ass! I will find out this week if Beardsley’s gate is open. I’ll also be out camping again this weekend so I can check the back way in’s gate. Almost certain forestry will keep the main gate closed until after the 15th because of Covid . Fishing was pretty crowded this past weekend but we managed to find a few different spots.

 

Great spot

 

That boat reminds me of Race For Your Life Charlie Brown!

Minute 1:50
https://youtu.be/PwyWN9DdmuQ

 

Ok @Uphillshunter let me know if you come this way Sunday. I think I’m ready for a drive. Still have the exhaust leak but it’s not as bad as I thought and I’m still waiting on parts to fix it.

 

If you’re cool with a jeep

 

Right on

All going to depend on hiw the water pump/timing belt goes on Saturday.

 

Lol... My (second) most favorite vehicle I've owned was a Jeep.

 

I heard you’re the guy to go to for this

 

Oh ya... you have a 3rd Gen Runner now, don't cha.

 

lol indeed I do...is it the same as first gen taco?

 

Ya... 3rd Gen runner and 1st Gen Taco are cousins. They share a lot of the same parts.

6cyl in either one is a 5vz-fe engine

 

Are there any similarities in suspension parts?

 

Front is just about exactly the same.

Rear is totally different

 

fronts are the expensive piece so now I know to open up my craigslist searches lol are UCAs the same too?

 

Total side note, my little Overland start up was featured by Overland Expo, pretty pumped!
https://www.overlandexpo.com/whats-new/2020/5/4/overlanding-fridges-coolers-camp-kitchens


Up near Mendocino NF last weekend, a bridge shot makes NO SENSE but I thought it would look cool

 

Yes... UCAs are the same. The only differences I've seen is the sway bar and disconnects.

 

LBJs, tie rods, and maybe spindles too

 

***searches the forums and craigslist*** lol I’m gonna need to swap out the older suspension components

 

Matt is right... @roguegs

You should buy LBJs and Outer Tie Rod ends for a 1st gen Tacoma and get rid of the 4 Runner ones.

Spindles are the same.

 

I’ve actually considered this but never looked into doing it, or if it’s possible. I don’t see why it wouldn’t be if the spindles are the same. Assuming you don’t have any problems with the sway bar since the 1st gen Tacoma OTRs are shaped differently