Ontario BS Thread

Nice, thanks! They don't look much longer but the width would be better.

I took some measurements of the front OEM and it seems to match what the tufskin advertises for length too.

Rokblokz XL is an option but I have a feeling they would be laughably long without bigger tires, and they are pretty expensive.

Welp, sliders or bust I guess

 

You need the length of RokBlokz XL for them to do their intended function. They were among the first mods I did to my truck. Here it is on stock suspension and 32" tires:

 

Nice, thanks for that!

 

Trim the flap so it goes under the cab mount, then install with a well-nut inserted into the bottom of the cab mount and an L-bracket:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/paulin-1-4-inch-speed-nut-blind-well-nut/1000127252
https://www.homedepot.ca/search?q=corner brace&filter=43j

RokBlokz XL install scheme for inspiration, works even with CMC: https://www.tacomaworld.com/goto/post?id=19759829#post-19759829

 

i can get you nominal measurements, including how far they stick out to either extreme (since there is play for where the bolts go.

have any photos of that set up? i have a vague idea but not 100% certain...

 

@TjAeCeOpMAmiah helped me get all the fresh powder coated skids back on to the rig.

Ready to wheel like crazy this weekend.









And do a dump run for him

 

265/65/17Rockblox XL

And you just gave me an excuse to shamelessly spam you with pics of my truck....

errrr I mean help out another Tacoma owner with a picture of something he had troubles envisioning..







Sliders with a fill plate won't protect as well as good mudflaps but for the mudflaps to be effective they have to long and wide.

Length looks fine I think but the extra inch width is a little visually excessive, but I figured I'd cut it off if I really disliked it but kept it this way so I can stay shiny .

They are crazy expensive for what they are...
but they have a good rep for staying where you put them.
I'm just too lazy to keep going to Canadian tire and getting the cheap generic ones and farting with mounting them if I rip one off, then GASP get a stone chip on my way back to Canadian tire.

 

Since malls are closed there's really nowhere we can take our trucks

 

That link I posted has far better pictures than I do: https://www.tacomaworld.com/goto/post?id=19759829#post-19759829

 

Excellent, thanks for the numerous angles!

 

woops. somehow missed that link, but yeah i see what you're talking about now, but yeah that seems like something that would work best in my scenario.

thanks again.

 

Found the noise.....

 

Kinda like a McDonalds Playland.

 

Nice. Going with a replacement ball joint or whole LCA?

 

• MEVOTECH TXMS86527 Ball Joint (8708.80.9900) 2 x CAD$ 52.74 CAD$ 105.48
• Shipping International Economy CAD$ 14.44
• GST/HST (13%) # 855114328 CAD$ 15.58
• Order Total CAD$ 135.50

Added to the horde. Will require soon enough.

 

Well since.thenwhol

When I originally wanted to lift the truck I found out like everyone esle the adjustment bolts gets seized into the lca's.
so I replaced the whole arm's for that reason. but the lbj's were ok.
so being a cheepskate I removed one of my original Toyota lbj's from one of the original arms and replaced that bad one. which is about 1.5 years old btw. the original Toyota lbj's have about 180k and no play and feels great.

Lower control arms look identical except when it comes to the ball joint replacement.
The original toyota lca's have more meat around ball joint which makes pressing in and out
a lot easier than aftermarket..

 

Modified a Princess Auto storage box to be strapped close to the tailgate for day-trip gear. @llamasmurf might recognize the straps



Depth-checking broomstick on a 1" strap with quick-release buckles, so it wouldn't roll around:

 

Getting some use out of those gas tank skid straps

Nice setup, having fast, easy access to all the things is great!

 

Looking for parts for my Dad on Princess Auto.
Found this

 

It's always important to have balls that fit the occasion, 'cause you never know what size will be appropriate when you try to hook up with a trailer queen...

On a serious note... has anyone tried curbside pickup at the Princess ? I put an order in a week ago and it still hasn't been picked yet... Grrrumble... Maybe I'll pretend it's a farm emergency - I'm waiting on an in-stock AC recharge kit for the Taco... Where did my refrigerant go? It's only got 108,000 kms on it...