What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

looks brigther then the kit.

 

Finally got around to dipping my rear bumper. All of my chrome emblems are next.

Before


After

 

Looks good... just make sure to clear over it... as it will be difficult to clean, and will peel over time. I did my front valance on my 98 4Runner before.... had to redo it after a year.... this time I cleared it.... and it's holding up nice!

 

Mounted a holster inside of the center console (write up here).

 

Nice detail work!
are those tview monitors in your headrests?
I got some of those and have been having a hard time getting them working.

did yours install and wire up with no problems?

I may have faulty units

 

Nice! I went with Console Vault in my center box, but now only my XD40Subcompact fits in there.

 

I looked at a lot of options before doing this, and it seemed like it was the best use of space, and I wanted something more permanent than double sided tape, and didn't want anything that made it hard to draw the pistol like a safe. Hopefully it holds up well, I'm moderately concerned about the sidewall of the console holding up under some off-roading with a pistol in there.

 

So I've been interested in a roof rack for as long as I've owned my truck. I've knocked around a number of different options, from stock yakima or thule, to building a custom fab rack, and I finally narrowed down my focus and pulled the trigger. Careful planning and good timing played a role in getting a pretty great deal on the whole setup. Here's the goods.

Baja Rack Utility rack for Tacoma. Purchased barely used from A TW member ($550)
I love the low profile, and unlimited versatility of the Ute rack. Throw in the perfect BajaRack fitment (thanks to the new upgraded mounts) and a killer deal from a generous TW member, and you've got a winning combo.
Rack

Profile


Now, in order to justify a rack on top of my roof, I needed something to put up there! Enter the Tepui Autana Roof Top Tent.
My wife and I are pretty active campers, and when I threw the idea past her, she was STOKED. "What, no more sleeping in the dirt? What, no towing a huge expensive trailer? it was the first time Ive been able to drop over a G on my truck without even a sideways look from the wifey! I fully recommend it
The timing was impeccable, as Tepui was offering a 1 weekend only 15% off sale celebrating their move to a new location. The Autana caught my eye, with plenty of room, with the included Annex area for cooking, bug-free chillin' and a space for friends to crash. (easily fits a queen size blowup mattress)

With the 15% off, and being able to pick up the tent from Tepui's new location in Santa Cruz, I got outta there for around $1,220.00

Fitment is awesome. and the tent is way cool. Better than I even imagined!

stowed




Invited some friends out to break it in. Cowell redwoods state park near Santa Cruz.

deployed





All in all, I'm totally stoked on my new setup! Rack and tent, all for under 2K. Cant beat it! I'm currently planning a 15 day surf/overland adventure to Baja in November. Anybody want to roll?

 

I am supremely jealous. That is such a steal for that whole settup. Any links with picture of the inside of the living space? I have always been curious to see how much room there actually is.

 

very nice setup man! rack looks really good even with out the RTT. i want a roof rack really back.

 

Here's the website. Pics and video. PLENTY of space in the Autana. 2 adults and a reluctant hound dog. (she's not too stoked on the ladder ) with lots of room to spare. A friend has the largest model, the Gran Sabana, and its literally like a house!
http://www.tepuitents.com/models/autana.html

 

that is an majorly epic tent!

 

Got my new WickedFlow 13SC250 muffler installed



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDBf5mzMqQc

 

Got the title today! Replaced the blown driver's side high/low bulb, replaced the blown dome light bulb, and changed the oil with Pennzoil 5-30 Full Syn.

 

I drove it in the rain and listened to the radio.

 

Prepped for this weekend for hunting

 

My free maglite mount. No drilling into the seat, no clamps, easy to get to while sitting, and very secure. Never had a problem with it in over a year.

 

Thats so badass dude!!

 

Hell yeah. Been waiting to use this bad boy. Its getting tested outside in the parking lot now. I will see how good the cover keeps it dry

 

Try paint your wheels flat red w/dipd center caps.