GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

My thoughts exactly on elevating it off the floor. Unlikely but if you're going through the trouble to bolt it to the ground to prevent it being turned over or moved, then don't make it any easier for that to happen by giving an easy leverage point.

 

Using a vapor barrier sheeting composed of polyolefin will greatly reduce moisture intrusion. Another option is to use an epoxy coating on top of the concrete with a low perm rating. Both will keep your safe free of moisture and in most cases keep whatever warranty your safe manufacture provides.

 

And if you have to move the safe, half of the weight is in the door. Take the door off using the appliance moving straps and 2 people. Safe will be much easier to skoot into place.
Watch out for the ballbearing in the top hinge. It likes to stick to the door side of the hinge and fall out/get lost.
Add axle or moly grease to the hinges before putting the door back on.

 

In addition to and as for firearm rust protection this right here is amazing. I apply it after hunting and or every 6 months or so to all of mine.
It really is great stuff.

Birchwood Casey Barricade Rust Protection 1.50 Ounce aerosol

https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-Barricade-Rust-Protection/dp/B01CQ26UG2?th=1

 

I used to throw industrial sized silica gel packets in mine. I've read that you just need to bake them every few years. Haven't done that yet, but probably should.

 

I use to do that too but then I realized with those, my golden rod, and my safe is in my air control basement that it was way overkill. My safe was probably fine with nothing but the golden rod makes me sleep at night. If you can get power to your safe then it is the best solution.

 

I got a few shovels left lmk what color y'all are looking on getting these

 

Saw these on Amazon went down to $250. The look exactly like the Freedom Offroad ones I got.

$275 WULF Front Upper Control Arms Kit for 2-4" Lift Kits compatible with 2005-2020 Toyota Tacoma 6LUG 2WD 4X4

https://www.amazon.com/WULF-2005-20...sprefix=tacoma+front+coilovers,aps,74&sr=8-15

 

Swapped from 5100s (1 blown) and Deaver AAL to 5160s and Icon 3AAL. The ride difference is so much better. No more bouncing after railroad tracks and the such.

Now I got to decide what to swap the 5100s for up front

 

Switched my order...

 

Interesting. Saw an Ad on CL for an off-road shop in Lauren’s SC being sold. Wonder if that is SOS?
https://greenville.craigslist.org/tls/d/laurens-off-road-fabrication-business/7443451850.html

 

I hope I still get my bumper

 

I am sure you will, Eddie is a stand up guy. There customer service is excellent.

 

Seems like it, they were the only people that would work with me and send just the center section of a bumper

 

Such an odd ad, nothing besides it's an fab shop and the location ha. Seems sketch

 

So I got something new happening with my Tacoma. I have removed the entire back seat panel behind the rear seats and have made a custom panel on the plasma cutter for AUX Power.

I have been going back and forth on this taco. Was debating on selling it for a 200 series LC. Mainly cause I tow shit.
But I decided to hold off on that and finish this build how I intended, and use the Tundra to tow.

I bought a RedArc Manager30. This will enable me to charge all 4 batteries of different types and sizes, using a combination of Solar, ALT, and Sure power when it’s parked.
The GFC is being outfitted with 4 120w panels, that will be mounted sub the bars using trays, as to not allow them to deflect under crossbar load.

The AUX system is monitored via an LCD in cab, one at the rear mounted to the Decked box, and it also has an App in which you can control any of your stuff.

I will post pics soon, it’s a complete mess and wires are everywhere now.

 

Yup, nice guys for sure. I have bought a boat load of armor for many rigs, I can say not all that sell stuff are the nicest to talk to.
I remember talking with one big name bumper salesperson, in which they gave me the Long Pause. You ever have that happen when your talking with someone, and you can just tell they want your ass to hang up lol

 

Keep the Taco, tow with the Tundy.

That's easy!

 

So what we going to do about a Mod Day?

I posted a question a couple of weeks ago, and got exactly ZERO replies.

We (OK, @BYJOSHCOOK ) did this last year. It should be an annual tradition.

If not mods, at least meet-n-greet, and plan some outings for the year. And/or talk about rig setups, camping, etc.

 

I'm down! I know I tried to get one going last year and then shit hit the fan and got super busy so hopefully this year will be easier to plan