Dakars are the new limiting straps...build thread

@ready6delta took a few of us around that way last year. Some really cool trails back in there !!!

 

Solid, I’ve only mountain biked back that way. It looks like it loops down to the next group of recreational areas south of reddish. How does it compare to union springs up to flagpole?

 

Its was fairly well maintained. Once it started getting fun we found a closed gate.

 

I have not

 

Cool, I’m considering riding up the road up to reddish then down that back road so a gate shouldn’t be an issue on a bike haha. I’d like to do a few camp/bike/fishing trips this fall so I might try that road.

 

So, in the last month, I sold my cbi bedrack, and had Marlin crawler Cam Tab gussets welded on, and my LCA bushing replaced as well as a bent cam tab replaced.

Also had a a tire re mounted, purchases a 48 inch HI Lift jack, a breaker bar (for permanent storage in the truck) and a 26k tree strap from ARB. Been a busy month, hopefully soon I get a rear HC bumper.

Ive also changed my plans on the rear of my truck, probably going to do a shock relocate, hammer hangers for SOA, and a flip kit with extended bumps. Ive also going to have to upgrade the tired ass OME front shocks and coils, but havent decided yet on kings, or foxs or ads. The rear will be 12 or 14 inch shocks.

 

Truck actually looks like a truck now that the bed rack and tent are gone. Noticed an issue now, I rub everywhere after that last alignment. I'm going to need to do another cmc and probably trim the fenders to get this to stop annoying me. Anyway, adding some pictures without the shit on the bed.

 

You have any other plans for it in the near future?

 

Near? I'm at a impasse. I want to upgrade the shocks, i want to do a shock relocation with 12 inch in the rear, maybe a high clearance.

Or just keep the money and buy a land cruiser. I want 37s and tacomas are a bitch to do that to.

 

Land cruiser for sure!

 

Finding a decently priced, sub 200k mile 95-97 year 80 series that's triple locked, and that doesnt have major issues (oil leaks, rust, sketch owners) has been an issue for me. I've been looking.

I dont even care if it has mods, I'll do a 4 inch lift, and some sliders and armor and gears, myself. I just dont want to have to spend mod money on major repairs.

 

Yeah I bet it’s been a challenge. I just looked on Facebook and only saw one haha. Banged up a little but it’s built up already. I’m not really sure what a good price is though.

 

Went wheeling a few days ago. First time since the marlin crawler cam tab gusset kit was installed. Honestly, noticeably stiffer firmer front end when hitting obstacles. For what it's worth, I recommend getting them. Wishes I would have got it done earlier.

 

Also, got a dewalt grinder and jigsaw for my birthday. Cut off some of the rub area of my Cab Mount, looks like shit but itll do till I have plates re welded back on.

Also trimmed up around my front bumper, the plastic rubbed the powder coat off my demello front bumper, that's gotta get hit with some spray paint.

 

Did you cut your cab mount with the new jigsaw?

 

Lol cutting wheel. It looks like shit.

But I dont rub anymore

 

That’s all that matters

 

I hear ya on the front bumper and plastic rubbing...need to tape and jigsaw sooner than later.

 

Had a great time with @3pooches at an undisclosed location.

 

Tacoma is in the shop. Ive been chasing ABS issues for a few months now, created this thread to track it. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/abs-issues-c1408-c1416.705071/