New England B.S. Thread

I forgot what a pain it is to sign up to that forum. Here's the GPX.

 

Thanks, I was just going to check it out, and logged in to get the link from your last post, and bam even better the file is here.

the current plan is to get to the corner in Winslow Arizona, the turn towards the Grand Canyon.

 

Probably the lower intermediate shaft (outside one that connects to the rack) it's the most common one

 

Did anybody see ironman now has a 2.5 kit.
https://ironman4x4america.com/suspension/3-im2-5-suspension-lift-kit-for-toyota-tacoma-2005-2023/

 

I did but no reviews yet. Nothing I could find from Australia either. Looks nice and they’ve got a good description of it.


I’ve had the FCP on mine since 2020 and follow their social media posts

 

4 year warranty is cool. Interesting they are moving away from thier yoga mat shocks

 

Not sure how long they’ll keep saying it but the Instagram said these are not a replacement for the FCP, just for those that want a 2.5” shock and a comfort ride. The FCP are meant for loaded trucks.

Not sure why they didn’t push the Foam Cell (non pro) shocks. Maybe people trust Nitrogen shocks more and don’t understand the Foam Cell “tech.” The foam cell non pro were supposed to be less stiff. I don’t remember if they were the same diameter.

 

Mine did this in 2023, intermediate shaft. Hit the joint near the front of the engine with PB Blaster in a few different spots and let it soak in, that's how I diag'd it with an assist from @AllTacosFloat ..I just had it replaced once I found that out as it looked like shit anyways. Does it seems to be at the same spots on the wheel or random?

All this, that's the one exposed more to the elements plus all them years it lived in the rust belt.

 

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025...o-ridot-says-work-is-going-according-to-plan/

"Oh yeah that was planned!"



It will be nice to get to Providence eventually, might celebrate my retirement dinner down city when the bridge is done!

 

Side note: check your local wal marts if you happen to be there - the fishing sections got a lot of clearance lately. Got like five more rods for some buddies

 

I haven't had this issue with the Tacoma, but I did have it on two
different cars: A generous spray of white Lithium grease on the shaft
u-joints and movement of the wheel to full stop in each
direction resolved it and lasted a long time until then next occurrence.

 

Abandoned Russian ICBM silo. Bet that made the world's loudest BLYAT when it hit.

 

Anyone here have a 3D printer? I’m looking at getting one but have a few questions and wanted to bounce them off someone that has one. I’m considering either Prusa or Bambu Labs.

 

I got a Bambu labs A1. Not sure if I can answer any questions. There is the what have you 3d printed today thread somewhere with people with a lot of knowledge

 

I posted over there and got one helpful response. I got another that was “I’m not going to tell you because you need to educate yourself”.

Which A1 did you get? Single feed or multi feed? I’m looking at the A1 with the single filament feeder. How easy is it to use? Do you think you’ll ever need to print with ABS? An enclosure to print those higher temps is not available on the A1 but is an option on Prusa MK4S. Of course the Prusa kit is twice the cost of the A1.

 

I have a buddy who is really, really, really ridiculously into 3d printing. Do you want me to ask him for a reference to a "for idiots" guide? I don't know shit about it myself, I just lean on my buddy.

 

Absolutely Thank you

 

I have 4.....

 

Great. Do you think I would regret buying a less expensive unit that has limitations on material filament? In otherwise words, do you see a need to print higher temperature materials like ABS? I like the cost of the Bambu Labs A1 single filament but am concerned I might limit myself vs Prusa MK4S. What printers do you have?

 

Let me get back to you in the morning I got some stuff to take care of tonight before bed, it would be helpful to know what kind of stuff you want to make with the printer.

Just remember its another tool in the toolbox.