SasquatchTaco mini build

Truck looks great with the lift!

 

for the past few weeks I've developed a squeaking.. I finally figured out they were coming from the spring leafs. This video explains it all..

https://youtu.be/yPp9X4JdwHI

 

TRD skid plate installed a couple of months ago. I love this thing.

 

Applied some fluid film today. A lot easier than POR15

 

How did you mount those recovery tracks to the side of your shell?

 

I got two aluminum strips from Home Depot, cheap... I think it was inch and a half wide. I then measure the height of the cap or as high as I wanted it and cut them up to length. Then, I drilled holes in either end of the strips and did the same with the cap/topper, propped them up with the traction boards and drilled holes on the aluminum strips so I could secure the boards (line up the holes of the boards). I then secure the strips with bolts and applied silicone to prevent water from coming in. Put in extra long bolts to hold the boards in place and used some plastic handle nuts to secure them.

I hope this helps.
@tsrhines

 

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For some reason the pics aren’t showing up, but thank you!! This was super helpful

 

There's a pic of it in my insta if you want to take a look. You're welcome.

@Sasquatchtaco on insta

 

That is one Squatchy looking Taco! Very nice!

 

Hey dude two question one where did you get your headlights, two where did you get your front grill?

 

Headlights Instyleparts Toyota Tacoma Clear Lens Headlights with Black Housing

$90 Instyleparts Clear Lens Headlights with Black Housing Made For And Compatible With Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IED37G8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apap_SjZ2iE514L2gd
I made the grille myself. The insert was bought off @HomerTaco with indented lettering. I the then glued on Tacoma letters I bought on https://www.customcargrills.com/Grill-Lettering.asp and put it all together myself.

 

any leaks with those lights? hows the nighttime driving vs stock?

 

You've got to caulk the shit out of them but I like them..it's actually my second set. No problem with lights at night.

 

awesome man I appreciate the info, worst part of TW going through and looking at all the shiny stuff

 

Hide yo wallet... All the best

 

Btw I'm giving this grille a try.. trd pro grille

 

wait how did you even get that mounted

 

As easy as your oem grille

 

Clean out your dirt traps!

I noticed some bubbling showing up on my front passenger quarter panel right next to the lower front of the door. As I inspected the area I opened the door an noticed the dirt trap and started pulling the leaves and pine needles. I then lifted the rubber cover up and noticed dirt caked in the trap.




You'll need some simple tools to remove the dirt. I used a bent butter knife, a malleable piece of wire to scrape the dirt out, a thin nozzle (hose) for your shop vac- you'll definitely need a shop vac- a pick, and a rag.

Start picking at the dirt alas Shawshank Redemption, it's gonna be a while so grab a beverage.



I think I removed about .50 LBS of dirt off the passenger side. The driver side didn't have as much dirt but the bubbling is more noticeable. I tapped the side wall looking for holes but didn't notice any, so I'm hoping I caught it in time.


https://youtu.be/Ebd4h-AAkic


You can also use a rag and floss the trap- feed it from the top through the bottom..yes, there's a bottom (pic above).



And finally, I used a water displacement and generously sprayed in the trap and underneath the trap where the water is supposed to escape.

https://youtube.com/shorts/eWqzS-W9VjU?feature=share