What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

We’ll see. In terms of my truck, 5 years is like 3 life sentences. I change up so frequently on my truck.

 

UHMW Polyethylene would be my choice:

UHMW This Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polyethylene has exceptionally high abrasion and impact resistance properties. It will outwear all other materials, including metals, nylons, urethanes, and fluoroplastics. In corrosion resistance, it has the same qualities of other polyethylene plastics. The working temperature range is from -60 to 200 deg F. Because it resists wear, friction and corrosion, it cuts maintenance costs, energy consumption, and extends equipment life. Applications include guide rails, wear plates, rollers, conveyor augers, bin and hopper lines, chutes, bearings, bushings and gears. Its properties include: low coefficient of friction, self-lubrication, non-adherent surface, FDA and USDA concurrence for contact with foods, drugs, etc.

Compared to:

POLYETHYLENE HDPE Rigidity and tensile strength of the HDPE resins are considerably higher than those of LDPE & MDPE materials. Impact strength is slightly lower, as is to be expected in a stiffer material. These sheets can be heat formed, shaped and welded to fabricate ducts, hoods, and much more. They have excellent corrosion resistance to a wide range of items. HDPE cannot be cemented, but are easily welded with a plastic welder. It can be cut with a wood saw and drilled with regular metal bits. Not UV stabilized but meets FDA standards. The High Density Polyethylene has a density .95. Rigid, good impact and abrasion resistance. It is white translucent with a working temp of -60-180 deg F and a forming temp of 295 deg F.

ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene-This is haircell finish one side ABS sheet. It has good impact strength, formability, stiffness, excellent aesthetic qualities, and toughness, plus general purpose, low cost material. Applications include aircraft interior trim, cassette holders, tote bins and trays, automotive parts, luggage, and more. ABS is an extremely versatile thermoplastic. It has good chemical and stress-cracking resistance. It also combines toughness with rigidity and creep resistance. The strength of ABS depends on temperature. ABS is easily thermoformed and lends itself to remarkable reproduction of mold detail. Extruded ABS sheet can be easily heat formed using any conventional thermoplastic sheet forming equipment. The maximum working temp is 185 deg F and the forming temperature is 325 - 350 deg F. Black is UV resistant, while white and natural colors are not.

 

Noo custom made by Outlaw Overland, previously known as badlandbumpersmfg, some good friends of mine who just opened up a new shop and wanted to reach out to doing more than just bumpers!

 

Not an exact weight but very light and still strong, bumper alone I would guess around 40lbs, all .120 wall DOM. I don't know how going about helping them advertise last time I posted about stuff they were making I got banned.

 

I will do my best! Trying to avoid getting banned this time!

 

Thanks.

 

I just installed my OME kit with 887 on the soft struts because I don't have a bumper yet but I do have skids, sliders, bigger battery and air compressor and the ride is really nice, not to hard going over bumps. I would say with your new bumper for sure go with the 887 and maybe even the firm struts.
Also headstong offroad is the place to get it. They also have a deal with the SPC UCA.

 

How much lift did that get you? I really want to be right at or around 3”

 

it was about 2.75 all around. I also didn't get the HD darkar pack, with that it would be 3 in the rear. and the firm struts up front might get the front to 3

 

I’d prefer to not change out the struts as my 5100s are pretty dang new. Im torn between 887s and 886s

 

887 for sure with extra weight if you go with the 886 you wont get the most lift.
sorry i forgot what they did with the numbers on them go with the 886 with the extra weight 887s are taller but softer 886 is taller and more firm for the bumper

 

Yeah, I am def going to figure something out on this ASAP.

 

I'll get some pics for you today and see if I can find a part # to verify it's the correct one. I'm not sure of your location, but it's all yours if you want it.

 

Installed 2.5 Ext travel kings w adjusters

 

WV....clear on the East Coast lol

sounds good

 

TW Express anyone? ha ha

 

Working on "Chrome Mitigation"

 

What is the TRD lettering on your snorkel?

 

Probably 3D printed.

 

@boogie3478 I haven't seen you since the good old Amazon thread!