NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Yes!! Thanks, dude

 

I was actually there today, I should have checked the posts before heading out. That place is a freakin' blast, I can't wait to go back!

 

Does anyone want a truck cover? I have one I’m parting with. Fits camper shells.

 

I am new to the taco world. Out on the Olympic Peninsula. Have a 2019 AT OR stock. Looking for any and all information that I should know about. I have started doing research regarding upgrading taco, but no idea what is worth it, what items have held up to the test of time, and so on. The vast knowledge on this site and from the members would be greatly appreciated.

 

Welcome! I'm pretty new myself so I don't think I could impart a lot of knowledge, I will tell you, there's a bunch of super helpful, smart folks on this site. One anecdote, I have already ended up replacing something I bought because I was too excited to buy shiny stuff instead of figuring out what I actually needed

 

I am OCD when it comes to buying stuff. I do research, and more research. I am an avid hiker and mountaineer. So, I spend most nights researching gear to ensure that I wont end up in the middle of BFE with broken gear, having to use SAT phone calling my ranger friends to come bail me out, and be the butt of the jokes for the next month.

 

I've been going through coolant like crazy and I'm not sure why. its not in my oil so its not my head gasket but damn i've had to refill my coolant like 3 times over the last year. Anybody have any ideas why?

 

Leaking radiator? Or leaking hoses/lines somewhere? Leaking WP? Leaking block drains?
Does your truck make white smoke?

 

yeah a little bit of smoke but not an unusual amount. the only drips I've seen have come from the ac condensation drain

 

It really depends on what your end goal with the truck is. If you just drive down FS roads to get to hiking trailheads then there really isn't a reason to upgrade anything as the truck is super capable from the factory. Some people like the factory tires, I did not, so that is a good first mod IMO. Typically speaking the largest tire you can fit without modification is a 265/75-16 (some will argue you can fit a 255/85-16 without mods). If you plan on doing more extreme terrain you will want to armor up (skid plates, sliders, bumpers, winch, etc).

Just be forewarned that just about every mod requires supporting mods...

Good luck!

 

pressure test the whole cooling system. If theres no visible external leaks, its going to be internal.

 

welcome to the money pit

 

I have to many money pits. The main one is called my wife. (shhh. Dont tell her that though). For trails and hiking, the worst I will hit is deep snow, and some river crossings. No serious rock crawling or anything super tough. A lot of old logging roads, DNR roads, and FS roads. All subject to change.

 

Good AT tires would be a solid investment.

to name a few....
Toyo Open Country A/T III
Cooper ST Maxx
Cooper Discoverer AT3
Falken Wildpeak AT3W
Goodyear Duratrac
Nitto Ridge Grappler

 

I just put some Cooper AT3-4S on the Tundra. Decent for both worlds... but better for the mostly on-road, some off-road driving.

 

Can't go wrong with Coopers

 

I would have loved the ST Maxx again, but the Tundra sees onroad 99.9% of the time. And at 900 installed, out the door... I couldn't pass it up. Joys of 20" wheels.

 

If you’re crossing water. Do a rear differential breather relocation. Welcome.

 

Haha. Is that off the women of concrete calendar.