The Fellowship of PNW Tacomas | PDX Area Wheeling

what trails you guys run?

 

Rogers Staging trail, that super easy one by the Brown's Camp staging area, Powerline#4C, Firebreaker short cut trail, a section of Ceadar Tree, and Waldos Way. I had to leave after that, I think the other guys did 1 or 2 more trails after.

 

That front camera is a game changer. @Astr0Aar0n is right that it takes so much stress out of being on the trail. So nice to know what's in front of your truck when you cannot see.

I tried to make it to cedar tree before the other guys showed up. They have done a lot of logging over there and completely ruined the back sections of trail. Not even sure if the tree is there anymore

 

Can you run the whole trail again? We were out there a few months ago and it was completely closed for logging after the first road crossing.

 

Always impressed with what a stock truck can do.



Stock wheels / tires @ 11psi



@TacoTim85 truck looking nothing short of bad ass

 

No, still closed for logging. The guy we ended up rolling with in the wrangler said he even tried to walk it to get to the tree and couldn't find it at all. I fear they may have taken her down.

 

That is absurd!

 

hello, I might be interested for next weeks run! I’m doing one this Sunday with 2 other Tacoma’s. Just putting it out there in case anyone wants to tag along. 9 am Sunday - browns camp.

Edit: Looking more like 9:30

 

Hey fellas, to circle back to our ever important discussion on ways to clear/cut wood I thought I’d let you know that I picked up a new Fiskars bow saw at Bimart (the greatest store ever) and you should too. They take up almost no room and Bimart had them for $7.99, which you are literally stealing them for and Fiskars makes quality stuff. Just thought I’d throw a heads up if want a little piece of mind that you can throw behind the back seat.

 

Anyone here want a free factory skid plate or SR5 grille?

 

I have been thinking a bow saw would be a great addition to my kit. That is one hell of a price for a Fiskars. I may have to make a trip just to nab one. Thanks for sharing!

 

Well shoot, I think I just might have to join you. I see you’re a red 2nd-gen, what other rigs should I look for?

 

Well, she did great on the shake down run.

 

Changed spark plugs today while doing oil change... the pic is how they came out. Top is closest to grill and left is driver side.

 

Interesting how much cleaner some of those are than the others. Any theory's on why that is?

 

nope.

 

For zee plugs, could be leaky valve cover gaskets, perhaps the crush washer wasn't crushed allowing some schmoo to leak in, or any number of things. Did my plugs, wires, fuel filter, and pcv valve on Wednesday and she's so happy. Rebuilt my battery terminals while I was at it. My plugs looked like I never put them in, didn't need changing, but now I'm back to 100% Toyota parts, and I like that

 

I’m gonna have to look into that pvc valve and I noticed my PS Fluid was “low” so I gotta figure that out because last oil change it was right at the line.

 

Where are you guys meeting at? Might show up.

 

Just got my truck tuned by @C41n today and boy oh boy is there a difference. I’m right there with a lot of people that say “it just feels right now”.

Anthony was awesome, came by my place to make it easier and even let me talk his ear off while he did the tune.

So we did a road trip up to St. Helens to put it through the paces. Here’s some initial thoughts:
The shift points and shifting in general is night and day. When hitting a hill and giving it a little gas it just accelerates and doesn’t shift down to 2nd or 3rd and redline. The lagging I felt at some speeds has now disappeared and if you are trying to go slow down a steep grade the truck actually regulates the speed pretty well, eliminating the use of manual shifting (in the AT).

The pedal response and acceleration are noticeably batter and just feel right.

We were in a mix of freeway, hilly highway and some forest roads, so we got in quite a variety of terrain and it drove better than it ever has. Only a 1/4 tank in, so it’s a small sample, but so far getting roughly 1mpg more, although that should get a little better after a couple tanks.

Anyhoo, my thoughts are YES it’s definitely worth it and you will be blown away by all the little things that might annoy you in the back of your head it eliminates and how much more enjoyable the truck is to drive.

Thanks again @C41n