Essential Mods Prior to First Offroad

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Yeah, probably forrest roads and beach for the most part. But it can get pretty swampy here. I’ll see what I can get away with stock

 

Good way to do it for sure, already had some stuff drop off my list. Thanks

 

Yeah, I’ll start looking more at aluminum. Weight savings would be great, since it’s my daily

 

If you are doing beach runs, then you need to consider east coast protection for the frame and suspension.

 

Very cool. Thanks. Any boards ya recommend?

 

Cool. I’ll research how to do it. I agree, that’s a lotta money to throw somebody’s way when I could do it at home. Welding / cutting on the other hand, I’ll leave that to the pros

 

What do you mean by that?

 

Trucks attract dudes.

 

Sometimes the pros don't even know. Even if it is the right diagnosis is correct.. we are still blamed. Welcome to the service industry

 

If you are driving in the sand/Beach then it's the same as driving on roads that have been salted for 3 to 4 months a year. So, if you offroad at the beach or even the mud, it all needs to be washed/rinsed off throughly.

 

Ah ok, yeah. Agreed. Corrosion’s a big driving force behind some of the mods I’m looking to scoop and the materials they’re made of

 

if you look around, you can find a good dual action polisher too that are super beginner friendly and you will get incredible results without a ton of work. I've found PC7424 and PC7424x used from time to time for under $60, they are work horses you should never have to replace.

 

Watch this thread, includes a fun/scary video (the hosts are scary sometimes)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/not-payin-300-for-recovery-boards-nope-so-whats-left.796093/

How much you are willing to pay really is up to you.

 

Nice, I don’t really know much about this stuff, so thanks. I’ll look em up

 

Dang, super helpful thread. Thanks

 

I think that's just jpeg doing jpeg things. It's all over the image if you look hard enough.

 

I like the XP package with the Pro wheels and Duratracs, but your 1st mod for going offroad should be getting a Jeep.

 

you got to get a gas cap holder

 

Yeah, filled up twice now and it’s a pain. Thought about scooping one