MrGrimm's Mall Crawler

awesome pics! i need to make it out there one of these years...love seeing pics from that trail..looks like a great place to explore

 

There is tons to see out there and the terrain and scenery change about every 30 miles. We plan to run it again in a few years but in the spring going east to west. We didn't see Kelso Dunes, Hole in the Wall, Mitchell Caverns (closed but should be back open in 2014) so much more.

 

Awesome pictures from the Trip, I have to make my way down there sometime. Rig is looking great as always. Really liking the heated water source.

 

You are the man! That is exactly the view I was looking for. Much appreciated.

 

what cap is that? i remember you saying it somewhere but forget what page.

 

THe current one is a SnugTop Super Sport.



The one before that was a Softopper.



The one before that was a SnugTop Rebel (I think).



The very first one was a SnugTop XV.



Believe or not, I am on the hunt for a Rebel or XV with the win doors. That will be my final one I promise.

 

Hey Dean, I'm on the hunt for a shell for my truck, but it has to be able to carry a roof top tent on the roof plus weight of Poole. Will that one you have work?

 

Sorry if my typing is all messed up. Got a few adult beverages in me. This Budweiser Black Crown is some good stuff. Look for one that has the Sportman's Package.Any topper that had the roof rack pre-installed had them. For instance, the topper I have now came with the rack. And the first topper I had had them. The Sportmans Package can carry up to 220 KG which is toughly 485 pounds. You can also look for an aluminum top but those are very hard to come by.

 

Same. I want my final topper to have the WINDOORS on bot sides, and a single turn handle in the center for power lock. Apparently they are hard to come by in the Short Beds.

 

how much lift do you have and what lift is it if you dont mind me asking and any links would help ha... sorry if this is previously asked or stated i havent gone throught all 75 pages... truck is beautiful by the way

 

Just go to the 1st page and look at the 1st post it lists the components he has installed.

 

FRONT SUSPENSION
Total Chaos Toyota Tacoma +2" Long Travel Link
-Toyota Tacoma 05+ Tacoma Extended Axles
-Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.5 remote reservoir long travel coilovers
-Total Chaos alignment cam gussets
-Total Chaos spindle gussets (including labor)
Removed front sway bar
Timbren Bumpstops

REAR SUSPENSION
All-Pro Rear U-Bolt Flip Kit
All-Pro Expo Springpack
Timbren Bumpstops
Icon 2.0 remote reservoir shocks

 

sorry just read over the suspension part haha how much lift is that total and how is the normal everyday driving with all the mods

 

How do you like the icon stuff? And what pound coilsprings do you have on the coilovers? I was thinking of running a 14" 700# spring with a winch and bumper in the front.

And would you recommend the 2.0 rear remotes or the 2.5? How do the 2.0s treat you?

 

Its about 3". Everyday driving has a little more body roll than stock. If it were not regeard then it would probably be really slow to accelerate.

I like Icon's stuff. I have never had a problem with their products. The coils are currently 650 pound but I plan on switching those to 700 lb eventually. The 2.0's work fine for me. Just get the right length before you order.

 

Wonder what length is ideal? I may not be doing a shackle flip or shock relocate for a while.

 

What spring pack are you going with?

 

Was thinking about the Allpro expo leafs. However I don't really want to, I've seen what happens to them with severe use like they'll get with me. But not sure what other options I have. The Allpro standard leafs aren't enough for me

 

I know what you mean about the All Pro leafs. I have only had them on for 9 months and they look like they have been on for a decade.

I'm actually thinking about going back to Dakars with an extra leaf in.

Or I can just make a trip to DMZ and see what they can do for the rear suspension.