Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

GMRS is already hard wired. I would recommend this to everyone. When on the tail I can tell who has handheld and who has hardwired.

 

Jumping in on this line of thinking. Spares for longer tips/Moab like CV axles, Spare tie rods, Tie rod sleeves if you don't already have them. You may already have all this from last years trip tho.

Recently came across a product called BroncBuster which is a tie rod clamp that can be used on a broken tie rod to limp off the trail. It's designed for Ford Bronco's so no idea if it would fit a Toyota or naw.

 

I just saw the same thing yesterday and wondering if something similar was available for the Tacoma.

Already carry an extra cv axle and tie rods.

 

im interested in this custom cover, let me know how it goes. I want to do one for my rtt rack so I can have a soft topper of sorts

 

I was thinking about that and then I realized I have like four radios and a car charger so... No hardwired for me. Lol

One of those radios even has multiple power bands up to eight watts.

 

$160 Midlands MXT275 MicroMobile® GMRS Radio – 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone – Overland Caravanning Tractors – Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

Midlands MXT275 is the hardwired radio I've been looking at.
Can't decide on a handheld I like or which route to go. Maybe both.
It's a process.....

 

Just wait young man, it will get worse, i promise you.

 

I also have hand-helds that I bring along in case someone needs it.

 

I've been contemplating getting a dash mount for a long time. I saw this on 4Runners Forum and went for it. I like the stealth/out-of-sight design instead of the huge over-the-head-unit "shelf." Not as versatile but will suit my wants. I also found 3" socket arms on Ram Mounts webpage and snagged 3 of them.
https://www.4runners.com/threads/an...the-5g-4runner-dashtop-multi-mount-dmm.35755/
https://rammount.com/collections/popular-components-b-size/products/ram-b-201u

 

I might have missed it, but do you have a link for this mount? Also, have you tried it with the new tablet? How do you like it?

 

So here I am at Dad’s place in Arizona this morning.

 

It was a long drive…

 

$42 RAM Mounts RAM-B-316-1U Pod I Vehicle Mount with 18" Rod and Socket Arm Compatible with RAM B Size 1" Ball Components

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZOW1U2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 and

$34 RAM Mounts Tab-Tite Holder for 10.1" - 10.5" Tablets with or Without Case RAM-HOL-TAB33U

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SGTXSWH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, with ball adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O8LF26?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Haven't been to any trails yet but I like it. It does wiggle a bit at highway speeds, but you'd have to expect that with that stalk. Holds the tablet well and will be able to plug in power while mounted.

edit: GAIA shows up so much better on a 10" screen!

 

You've got more snow there than here!

 

Right, blew me away!

 

Forgot to respond to this...

I have the Germes Lab setup. Mine is for 3rd Gen only with the Entune head unit. It was completely plug and play and works through the radio controls on the steering wheel. They have one for the 2nd Gen (best Gen? really?) '12 -'14, but I believe that's a head unit display, not rearview mirror.

 

I'd piss away $100 to try these out, only they don't make them for tacoma. Only '22-'23 Tundra



Edit: Would they work on Tacoma? Front sumo springs part # is the same for Tacoma/Tundra.
What makes these icons so vehicle specific?

 

Ah, that's right. I need to get a better look at your last few upgrades next time we get together.

 

It's hard to keep up...