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Captain Ameritruck build and BS thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by CaptAmerica, Dec 15, 2015.

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  1. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    I will be installing weatherstrip soon. One thing I noticed while looking at the tailgate fit and the bedliner was a small gap in the last 3" of liner which goes around the back post. There was a hole that I could see through on both sides of the bed to the ground and the tires (circled). I sealed that up with some black RTV to prevent the water and mud from slinging back in through there.

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  2. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    We're having an Austin TW member's meet this Saturday. Lots of pics will be taken, and many will be shared. @23Skidoo will be there, so we'll get to see if his moustache is as "robust" as his avatar's.

    Glad you think I'm positive - I don't feel it at the moment. You definitely wouldn't think so if you saw the digital killing spree I'm taking a break from right now. I mean, for fuck's fucking sake - if you think your work laptop has a keylogger installed then TURN IT THE FUCK OFF!!! This ain't rocket surgery. I have not said kind things about a large portion of my user base today.

    I need lunch. I'm not me when I'm hungry.
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    That's a reaaaaaly good idea. You should mention that in https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-on-the-2016-tacoma.411911/
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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    I'm being set up. :rolleyes:
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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  6. Feb 18, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    Finally hit 1000 miles.

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    Only 99,999 more before I've broken her in.
     
    CaptAmerica, Feb 18, 2016
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  7. Feb 18, 2016 at 5:56 PM
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    mplogan T-Rexy and I know it.

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    I just hit 5,000 time flies man
     
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  8. Feb 18, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    I don't put miles on like some people only because I'm soooo lucky I live 9 miles from work. I used to have a 110 mile daily round trip - and I don't miss that at all.
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    Bad ass truck man. I'm digging the blue now... Crap, too many decisions... :notsure:
    There's a blue DCLB SPORT at my local dealer, at least per website... Gonna be a fun weekend.
     
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  10. Feb 18, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    Nice, but I only have a 1 mile commute! My company actually moved closer to me about 15 years ago! I just turned 5K last weekend (purchased 9/15, road trips to Central Cal, Flagstaff, and Vegas from SoCal).
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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    I'm 3 miles from work, but the oh, 200 mile round trips on weekend hikes and whatnot sure drives up the milage some.
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    So I gave her a bath and went to two different meets this weekend:

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  13. Feb 22, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    Damn - something must have happened on the site (server adjustments maybe), because images don't attach full size anymore. That panorama is huge, and is showing up more like a thumbnail. Must research further...
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    I'll pick up the travel trailer tomorrow and take some pics and document the trip towing ~5,000 lbs. to Inks Lake.

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  15. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    That's pretty nice for 5K pounds! Did you install a brake controller yet?
     
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  16. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    I'm renting this one to see how well the truck tows a 24' trailer before I buy one. Yes, I installed a Tekonsha P3 a couple of weeks ago and I'll have a WD hitch to spread the load.
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    What do you anticipate or do you know what your tongue weight will be? Also I would be interested is seeing what the back end sag looks like when hooked to your truck. Do you have air bags or Timbren system?
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    I'll try to get that from the dealer tomorrow when I pick it up but the specs for the trailer (2011 246RBS) is 4,817 pounds DW with a TW of 415. I will only be out for a few days so only a couple hundred more pounds in the trailer. I expect the TW to be 500-550 pounds depending upon loading. If I have time I'll measure it with a scale. I don't have air bags or Timbren yet. That's another reason to rent first to find out what I'll need long term. I'll document all this with pics in one of the towing threads when I get back.
     
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  19. Feb 22, 2016 at 1:37 PM
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    That would be awesome and thank you for the information. I am taking delivery of a food concession trailer this week. It is a 16'x8'x8' and weighs in just under 5k pounds. Tongue weight right around 700 pounds and I have a WD hitch/trailer brake, and have installed the timbren system. I will not be towing very far (20 miles max) and it is pretty flat and slow (55mph or less) I am very interested to see how your setup tows!
     
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  20. Feb 22, 2016 at 11:26 PM
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    That trailer look awfully big for a Tacoma.
     
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