South Carolina BS thread under new MANAGEMENT and lives in SC

So my office building down in th courtyard has 3 ping pong tables, a fooseball table, and corn hole. And a lot of super comfy chairs and couches. I think I’m gonna just start working outside from now on

 

I've always associated my drivers side drift because of the heavy stuff on that side; battery, driver, gas tank. Additionally, the roads around here tend to slope towards the middle of median, so by default trying to turn "down hill". Road ruts also play a part I guess. I don't know what I did with my last rip from the alignment shop since I had it done back at a Firestone in Texas a long time ago. I went in for the lifetime alignments since I was all about spending money. I've taken it in like 3 or 4 times since then so I guess it paid for itself.

I wish I got a matching spare wheel as my current driving pair. Yes, they are all SCS Series 8's but I guess I have the Gen 1 Series 8s for my driveline and a Gen 2 for my spare. The only difference is the bolt color on the faux beadlock. Yes its minor, but I can see it like a sore thumb. I am thinking about switching to the F5's in dark bronze, shave those extra few pounds on each of the corners but I dunno yet.

-J

 

Down the road from my house.

 

Haha, yeah, one of my favorite shirts.

 

@ThaiChillyTaco i found your next whip.

https://imgur.com/a/zGe40oO

 

Pro grill local-like.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2012-2015-trd-pro-grill.563619/

Would buy for myself, but got no play money right now.

 

Dang and it's my color too! No extra monies for that right now.

 

Alright guys, Amazon shopping time.

I think I have the choice of getting a viair 88p, static tow strap, and EZ tire deflator,

OR

a CB setup using these main parts. Yall who know a lot about this sort of thing, could you tell me what else I will need to get this installed in my truck?

$67 Uniden PRO520XL Pro Series 40-Channel CB Radio. Compact Design. ANL Switch and PA/CB Switch. 7 Watts of Audio Output and Instant Emergency Channel 9. - Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004VXNI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

$34 FireStik FS-4BK 4' (r) Ii Fs Series Tunable Tip Cb Antenna - 900 Watts Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HMC6PO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3ADWMNXT7FS32&psc=1

$20 CablesOnline, 20ft RG8x Coax UHF (PL259) Male/Male 50 Ohm Antenna Cable, R-U020

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010GKZ5QW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2JSBUBRVPP4SX&psc=1


What would my best option be for mounting?

I am honestly trying to keep this as budget as I can. What else do I need to get this thing hooked up? This stuff is making my head spin. I thought it would be simple, but then there are all kinds of different cables and antennas and brackets and whatnot.

 

My .02 would be to get your recovery gear in order but I’m that guy that likes to rely on others as little as possible. I don’t off-road anywhere as much as I did before getting the tacoma...especially since moving here to SC where there isn’t nearly as many places to go compared to when I lived in Cali. But with that being said, I do have to ability to get myself out of all but the worst where I may actually need help from another truck (i.e. an overbuilt truck that doesn’t get used much).

When going with a CB setup, consider where you want your antenna and radio mounted and go from there. I didn’t want a permanently mounted radio in the cab so I went with a

$90 Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio

Midland 75-822 that I could simply attach to the antenna cable and plug into the 12v whenever I needed it. The rest of the time it’s in my center console out of the way.

 

Hey now that is cool. Looking into that option now.

 

Ghost dog!

 

The Way of The Samurai

 

What in the ever living hell!!!!

 

I agree with Dan on this. I only got the CB set up because I got a deal on it second hand. I feel much better knowing I have a HL, straps, tools, etc than a CB. Look into getting stuff that'll make you more self reliant like the deflator but that can be done with a simple air gauge. Airing up is a good idea. Tire repair kit, maybe some spare parts etc.

 

I have some basics, but I wanted to upgrade. I have an old construction grade lifting strap that was frayed and no good for lifting but still in good shape, 20'x2" 5k lb rated. I know not ideal but it'll do in a pinch. Also have a cheap AutoZone compressor and air gauge. I really wanted something more efficient so airing up or down isn't such a hassle.

CB sounds fun. But I think you're right, it isn't as essential.

 

Just need some Fox's and SCS rims and I'd be all over it.

 

That thing is crazy. Wasn't someone somewhere asking about an 8 foot bed the other day?

 

If I ever get an 8ft bed again it'll be an F450 King ranch 4wd