Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

Finally coming back from overseas, here is my taco. Are there any upcoming events?

 

Welcome to Tacoma World!

 

Welcome back Stateside, Thanks for Your Service and welcome to the forum.

 

Know how much you’re planned on asking? Have a buddy that’s local and may be interested

 

Whatsup y’all. I’m new to TW(well not really, but new to posting comments). I’ve probably already met some of y’all, but I bought @ponethousands build almost a year ago. I’ve heard he was a pretty noteable character in the area, but when the truck sold it disappeared for a few years. I’m here to bring it back to life and back into the off-roading scene instead of hopping curbs at the mall. In 8 months, I’ve been able to break 3 CV’s (front locker says F U) I climbed and camped Potts mountain for my maiden voyage(by myself and my fiancè) I’ve camped flagpole a few times (boring). Gone to Carola, NC about 5 times to do some beach driving. I’m aware I bought a built rig, but I’m here to learn and have fun. So far, I’ve rewired many of the instruments installed a 2nd on board air compressor, bought and installed new tires( 35” maxxis trepadors), and installed a new CB antenna. The tires Paul left on the truck we’re still on it when I purchased it(the year on them were 2011). The camber wear was terrible like it had been raised improperly. I got it aligned and everything set to 0 by Eastern. Thank you all for the warm welcome to the Toyota life these last 8 months, I plan to own a Tacoma the rest of my life at this point because I love it so much. lemme see what y’all are driving so I know to look for y’all on the road. BTW I work on USCG base Portsmouth if any of y’all do as well.

 

Oh, and I’m moving to Key West FL for 3 years starting Jun2020. So sorry if my build slows down for a while. I plan to move to the PNW after.

 

Saw this 2nd gen on 64W going up past Williamsburg/Lightfoot yesterday.

 

Just got some jba uca's...and wanna get them installed. When i got stationed here I left most of my tools in San Diego.. so I started to try to get quotes for install and the cheapest I found was $250. Navy Norfolk has their hobby shop with lifts and all the tools. Could use an extra set of hands if anyone is available! I can pay with food and beer!

 

Nice! I'll have to keep an eye on your rig. I have a black 2nd gen. And we do PT at your base. But I'm stationed at Suffolk

 

when ya looking at doing that?

 

Hopefully this weekend or the next

 

I put them on mine with no problem. You should be able to do them yourself but an extra set of hands do help. I would say I could help you out if you wanted to go to Oceana's hobby shop but this weekend is my anniversary. No way she would let me go have fun. I might be able to help if you wanted to do next Saturday.

 

ok awesome, yeah I just read somewhere that putting in the JBAs could be tricky. But yeah oceanas is prob closer to me too. I live in towne center. Im not in a huge rush to put them on

 

Checking in from Chesapeake. Been on the site for a little while, but first time I've looked up this forum. First time Tacoma owner, building an SR the way I want.

 

I'll be at the Norfolk naval auto hobby shop tomorrow. Trying to I stall my jba UCAs, if anyone is free and wants to swing by and help that would be awesome. I can pay with food and beer for your time lol.

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for people or shops that can weld on some sliders for me for a decent price?

 

Good luck my guy. Just be patient with that UCA bolt. She's a big one.

@EatSleepTacos is your man for all your welding needs. That man can do it all. #Randyfab

 

Not for sliders I’ve welded on one pair before and it was so horrible. I don’t do them anymore.

 

Put on the uca's at the hobby shop by myself... Took 6 hours lmao.. the right side bolt on the spindle got effed up by Toyota last time I brought it in there. Ended up having to cut the whole bolt off. Lol. But other than that it wasn't too bad. Glad I saved a ton of money than bringing it to a shop.

 

No worries ! Lol if you guys know of anyone else lemme know!

 

Congrats, it’s a real satisfying feeling doing work yourself.