Ontario BS Thread

roof rack for me.

and no Prinsu-styled ones.

 

Perhaps you can draw some pipes (above ground) of what you would like?

ORO seems like a capable fabricator.

 

Sliders are first on my list.

Roof racks have been a strong consideration..
Just hard to avoid "copying" what's currently available.. LOL
Also, if I do it, I wouldn't be offering install at this time (liability insurance costs involved when drilling holes in vehicles is cost prohibitive until I transition to doing this full-time)


Skid plates - as much as I hate group buys, I could probably start to look into a group buy option if there's the interest.
I have the ability to do one off plates, but I'd much rather work with my CNC partner for consistent results.
Would need to get a truck on hand to measure/prototype with first.

 

And herein lies the problem... LOL
Everyone seems to want that style. What are you wanting in a roof rack?

Personally, I'll be mounting a fairly simple tray style roof rack on my truck (2020 Ranger) that is level height with my bed rack.
Just a round tube tray likely - will mount solar recessed in it and otherwise be used for the odd thing I have to haul (when I'm in a pinch and have to pickup 20' lengths of steel myself) and kayaks..

 

With regards to sliders there is a free cad file for frame templates on this page. There are a line up of people that would love to buy sliders.

also, some other cad files for you....
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-bolt-on-frame-plates-for-sliders.302192/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oops-i-think-i-made-a-roof-rack.696837/#post-24648459

 

Tire size or weight. Gearing can help a bit with weight.

running 4.88’s with 35’s and a heavy truck.

 

Skid plate cad file

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/homemade-skid-plates.262726/page-24#post-24454503

Since you mention CNC, these could be made easily with some plastic sheets and my god I would be first to buy one. This guy doesn't have them listed anywhere (not a cad file, but an idea)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...s-for-3rd-gen-tacomas-double-cab-only.608342/

 

Thanks, I had seen this - already did most of the work on my end beforehand, but plan on comparing mine to these to validate before running a proto set.

 

Dark Humour is like food,

Some people just don't get it.

 

That's just the legendary Tacoma "frame articulation" . by design, so you don't get hi-sided cresting a hill.

 

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day.
Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

 

I ordered the ecgs bearing yesterday directly from them. Going to tackle it myself. Any tips , tricks , things to be aware of?

 

This is an alright start. 3/10.

A 10/10; I’ll drive down to the 6ix and hand you a case of beer [of your choosing].
I assume all the circle jerking is coming from that area. Which one of you eats the cookie?

 

Oh I think your gonna pay for that comment!

 

It's OK as long as I don't have to bend over into "service position" with tools like these:

 

I am still looking at this setup. Love it.

 

I suffer from the same problem and added a throttle controller. Wanted to try it and see if it helped with the sluggishness. It's night and day difference. Regearing was something I was thinking about since it's all everyone talks about. With the throttle controller, it's served it's purpose and fixes the "slow" problem. Fraction of the price.

 

Is there a TSB that is open for automatics gear hunting and being "slow" or am I loosing it?

 

there was a TSB, but that was the worst-case scenario ones back in 2016-2017, iirc 2018+ already had the TSB done.
truck on normal tires is fine, truck on 33s feels heavy due to a mix of rolling resistance of the tire itself and the added rotational weight