Ontario BS Thread

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html


Buy this, one of us has the tool to remove the bearing. Pretty straight forward, pull axle, replace with the bushing - wheel.

 

Sweet...got it...thanks...almost done.

 

While I'm in there Its time for a proper front coil over set up.
Suggestions for decent off/on road set up that gives me 3 inches of lift?

 

Are you going to the Truck and Treat on Saturday? I have a spare ECGS bushing for a 3rd Gen i could sell you

 

I am not but maybe TW express could help out?

 

Is that boomer slang for sex?

Jokes aside, verify the fault is indeed coming from the front diff bearing first. If the noise/vibration persists in 4WD, it's coming from elsewhere.

 

Well you can read about my Elka experience here, not the greatest.

If I had to chose today I would pick KINGs with resi, but I dont' DD truck so it'll only see warm weather and rust isn't my concern, truck will be dust before it starts rotting anyways.
If you are looking for something durable and reliable to withstand our winters (and not to deal with unibearings) I would take a look at Dobinson's or OME or Bilsteins.

 

Interesting read, be nice to try and do this maybe next season as a group.

https://www.advontario.com/post/round-algonquin-park

 

I did it in the truck last year with @Shveet and a Jeep friend. We took 4 days but really could have used 6. And I've done it on the dirt bike multiple times as well. It's a great trip and I'd have no problem doing it again next year.

 

come spring starts a thread. I'm in.

 

Photos from the trip
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ontario-bs-thread.249665/page-1492#post-23717540

@ODSC1 I'm 100% game next year for a week long trip around. Friday night - Sunday of the next week

 

We'll definitely need a thread on this to discuss over the winter. With a trip like this you can come out for as many days as you're allowed if you can't make the whole week.

 

I'm interested!

 

Round Algonquin Park summer 2022 | Tacoma World

 

What do you's recommend for light recovery gear? Shackles, straps, additional tow hooks? I've been thinking about getting some soft shackles and them demon bracket mounts. Amazon has lots but trying to find a legit Canadian brand for this kind of stuff

Anyone have opinions on these ?

 

Shackles I would go with soft, bow rings are heavy.

Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Pro Synthetic Soft Shackle - Made in The USA (11000LB Breaking Strength 1/4" Green & Black (2))

Bubba Rope Gator-Jaw Pro Synthetic Soft Shackle - Made in The USA (11,000LB Breaking Strength 1/4" Green & Black (2)), Shackles - Amazon Canada

Recovery rope
7/8 in. x 20 ft Kinetic Recovery Rope (princessauto.com)

Hitch receiver for shackles

Ranger 2" Extended Aluminum Hitch Receiver 3/4" Shackle Adapter 20000 LBs Glossy (Red)

Ranger 2" Aluminum Hitch Receiver 3/4" Shackle Adapter 20,000 LBs by Ultranger Glossy (Red), Receivers - Amazon Canada

Front
Factory Recovery Mount Replacement "IN STOCK" - SOS Off-road Concepts (sosoffroadconcepts.com)


That's your basic gear, can be substituted with other brands etc...

 

Actually wanted to ask for insight on this guy for soft rear recovery points.;



https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-rope-shackle-and-grab-handle/rgr-11235-57/


My only worry is dragging your hitch off rocks and abrading the continuous shackle

 

Might be ok for straight behind pulls.

You put that off to an angle, and it will cut that soft shackle in 1 motion on the 2inch receiver side.

 

You simply install it when you need it, don't keep it installed all the time. Same with metal ones, they seize in the wrong time.

 

The shackle is a continuous loop? It would be unusable when you're being pulled out by a kinetic rope or strap.