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Probably better off going to the hardware store.

 

Use this?

 

I'd 2nd the hardware store for just one bolt. Its bound to be either an m6x1.0, m8x1.25, or m10x1.25 (not m10x1.5).

 

It's either M6 or M8. Been a bit since I've been under there.

 

@Greg.Brakes.Tacos Also at the hardware store, some will carry actual JIS hardware, so be on the lookout for those. US metric bolts and Japanese industrial standard (JIS) will have different head sizes for the the same thread size, so its nice to use the same socket on everything. For example, a US m8x1.25 will have a 13mm head, whereas a JIS m8x1.25 will have a 12mm head. on something that doesn't come off it doesn't matter much, but on something that does, it can be annoying. my skid plate needs 3 different sockets because I used a hodge podge of US and JIS bolts, and its mildly infuriating lol

 

I was going to ask the same thing!

 

The group buy price wasn't bad. I don't know if they're still doing it or not.

Thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/explore-overland-sliders-group-buy-2nd-3rd-gen-more.707189/

 

Silly me, I wasn't searching the driveline, I thought it was more for the Torque Converter area...oh well, I found the shield, hoping the bolt is in the tool bag in the bed, I'll check before I head to the hardware store.

Also fun little tidbits, so after returning home from NC with the new trailer, I realized they didn't put any type of temporary tag on it, or if they did it and the fastening (usually zip ties) mechanisms were GONE by the time I stopped in Petersburg to fill up the truck. So of course we can't just walk into a DMV and do the title/registration, I suppose I just send in the documents and check and hope they send me a plate and title paperwork in the next 30 days to 6 months?!?

One of my buddy's suggested just moving my other permanent trailer plate over to the skid trailer until I receive the title and plate...​

I wonder if LEOs and in particular Troopers are still "ignoring" things like expired inspections, registration tags, etc. due to SEEEEveeeeeONEniner​

 

Trailers are a little different if I remember right. You get a certificate or origin and that goes to the DMV for tags and stuff. You might want to call the dealer and be sure they're doing it. If not.....

You can still get the trailer inspected without tags. And no the cops aren't still ignoring stuff. Although they did change inspection stickers to a secondary offense. Which means they can't pull you over just for that.

 

Wow that's from wayyyyy back. Lol I realized on that day that bull bar's are utter shit.

 

I love how far your truck has come!

 

Corny idea… don’t mind me either..

attach a shop vac hose or similar size to a leaf blower. Add in a “y” adapter. Run said lead blower wide open, drop in said crap in the other side of said y-adapter. Shit goes flying everywhere out the other end.

just a quick f’ed up thought on a Friday. Haha. Lemme know how it goes with a video please.

Carry on.

 

To throw more at yea. The land you own does not triangulate to the core of the earth. You only own the surface, or the old adage of plow deep. Someone else owns the land beneath you.

 

Strawberry is where it’s at. Have not had one in years. That said, double the filling to make ‘em heavenly.

 

i'm in nova. looking to get out of nova.

 

I think some front bumpers with full hoops that are rated for impacts (pretty much only the ARB) actually help in front impacts. A smart man who does body work for a living told that they wont really do anything but cause more damage.

I think it COULD help for an animal strike depending on the speed and angle of animal impact, but those are all variables that you cant plan for, and animals like to wrap around objects once you hit them. As an example, I hit a deer with an old truck under the headlight (while cresting a hill) , and his head smashed my drivers side fender in



Edited to add. I do however think there is a benefit of them for a different reason, kinda how the stinger style front ends on jeeps are. There are really good for depth perception when driving right up on trees or obstacles. But that would mean the bars are pretty high

 

added the essentials for the Tacoma.... OEM bed lights and the black badges to get rid of the only chrome on the exterior of the truck....





Also, the winch came in the mail today!

 

I think everyone is trying to leave Nova. Ive already done it. Now Im trying to leave VA.

 

I'm just tryna leave the country.

 

I can arrange that for you. If you dont speak any other languages Belize is super friendly. Healthcare is crap, but no shirt no shoes is definitely the requirement, and getting drunk and passing out on the beach is pretty normal there. Except recently with covid all the countries south of the border are become authoritarians