Delaware Tacomas

bought an apache case for my recovery gear and random stuff for the truck, i had a 25% off coupon for harbor freight so i went ahead and got it. but that badland wench… man that looks good..

 

@Dream Weaver

That black case looks like a Pelican I put my M4 in before going to Kirkuk, Iraq.

Agreed...that Badland Wench does look kick-ass!

 

we have some pelicans at work we use to put instruments and whatnot in. couldn’t justify pelican case cost, when this does just as good in my opinion

 

I agree about Pelican cases!

Pelican cases were military purchased for deployment.

How's your day going @Dream Weaver?

 

eh it’s gone alright so far, taking it easy as of late, getting ready for the warmer weather! i’ve always hated the cold.. how about you @TacoTime55 ?

 

Dude!

I grew up in LA!

No, I'm not talking about Lower Alabama! (I learned that from a Supply Troop at my first Duty Station who was from...Alabama!)

I'm also a Summer (Verano) Baby born 1 week into the Cancer zodiac sign.

I do enjoy living on the east coast because of the 4 seasons.

Also enjoying being in the Tri-State area. Lots of history all around plus Canada is not that far away from us!

Looking forward to seeing Depeche Mode in Toronto in April.

 

Good morning Delaware Tacomas,

I'm going for a nice drive in my Sport and stop by Wawa for breakfast.

It's a sunny morning so I'm sure the sun won't put glare in my eyes because I have a Skewp.

Enjoy your day!

 

@Taco critter

Good morning John!

I went to work to start cleaning my desk and take personal things home.

 

I've got sticky notes everywhere! They are going in the shredder collection point.

I also found the metal 15" ruler I thought someone took from my desk.

I've got some time to complete things I put off because I always seemed to get pulled away/tasked to focus on something else.

This feels refreshing and nostalgic...I have had a great experience the past 6.5 years.

 

goodmorning delaware TW! i’m headed to my buddies house to extract a bolt that sheared off for my engine splashguard last time i changed my oil. first time doing it at home since my warranty expired and i suppose the dealer must have used wayyyy too much torque on it because one bolt sheared in half (with the shank still in the nut plate, and another rounded out. had to get new bolts and some anti seize so this won’t happen again! finally i can get the shield out of my bed and won’t have it sliding around every time i make a turn…

 

Sounds like you need the OEM bed mat too. I don’t think I’ve had anything slide around on that thing.

 

oh absolutely. it’s sort of low on my priority list but i for sure need it

 

@Dream Weaver

So...are you talking about the underside metal skid plate? (Engine Splashguard)

The bolts were over-torqued by dealership?

Here's what mine looked like when I investigated the first oil change at dealership. (I have not returned to that location)

 

You fellas are not alone. One of my bolts is also messed up, was clanking around.

Need to buy a new one from Toyota.

Not the hugest of deals, but frustrating.

 

yes those ones. incredibly too tight, and not like it had been in there for years and years, i change my oil every 5-10,000

 

had to cut off the nut, no other way to get it out. gonna have to just put a nut on the backside when i put the bolt back in but for now, just zip tied that hole and bolted the rest of the guard

 

afternoon TW! headed to christiana to hit up REI for some camping stuff, and stopped at this cool restaurant fuego peri peri grill, great food. REI has a sale starting march 17th, gonna drain my pockets on that one, the nice weather is right around the corner!

 

@Dream Weaver

Good morning DW!

I searched that restaurant and see it is on the opposite side of the freeway [Hwy7] where 2nd & Charles is located.

Wife and I will have to try that place the next time we're up that way.

Hope you got all the Camping Gear!

 

Good morning Delaware!

 

morning delaware! looking into upgrading suspension… so many options!