Army Green thread: let’s keep it green!

missed buying one a couple of days ago by a couple of hours

 

I'll soon be installing my uptop overland rack and have been taking some notes on how best to do this:
Uptop recommends drilling a hole in the roof of the 2020s (since the thinfin isn't compatible) and using a waterproof grommet plug to feed the wires through. (39/64). I've just shot them an email with a few other questions related to this.

I've heard the volume of wires makes it difficult to pass through the grommet. And if you're running a switchpros (like me), it will be annoying to pass the harness through the firewall with the SP coming back in.

Apparently there is an additional grommet under the driver's seat that you can go though if you don't want to push another 1/2 inch of wires through the firewall. Although I cannot confirm this. I will let you know what I hear back, as I asked what they have done on 2020 tacoma installs.

 

Thanks for the info!
I am not afraid to punch a whole in the roof but I would rather not.

The firewall and floorpan grommets are good options for moving the wires from inside to out.

I wonder how much different the 2020 shark find are compared to the '19 and older.
I'm half tempted to get up there and take it apart just to see how much a difference it is.

Please let me k ow what you find out!

 

I had this exact same thing the other night. Took a picture but it cleared up by the time I started the next morning. Hasn't done it since....if I ever end up figuring it out I'll let you fellas know

 

Finally something I can help contribute too! it is fairly different, in the 2020's theres a PCB and some metal pieces that extend a fair ways up into the sharkfin.

 

Very cool! Saved me the trouble and extreme heat! Ha!

That sure is different. Very interesting to see it is that much. Wonder what it is used for. Sigh. Well I have an early model 2020. Jan '20 build date so the fin is moved up a bit on the roof.

Looks like it is going to be a drill the roof and use a passthrough device and sealer.

 

What did I miss buying?

 

My iKamper arrived this past weekend. Unfortunately the mounting brackets provided are a bit too small for my Yakima hd bars. They offer some universal brackets which I've ordered already. Here's how it looks on the truck bed.

 

Awesome looks good. I was just looking at those this morning. I want to keep my rooftop tent bellow or close to the top of my cab. But I am also looking for a tent that will sleep 3 people. I have a lot of research to do

 

I ordered a set of Demon brackets and shackles. I want to repaint the shackles something close to AG. Has anyone found spray paint that matches the color?

 

Looking at the spraypaint section at the local box stores, I haven't seen anything close to AG. I do have an old can of Krylon flat OD camo, but that's for plastic and flakes off metal super easy. I'd check with a powdercoat shop. I'm getting my slider fill plates done to match at the end of the week.
Personally, I prefer the shackles to be bright color, I'm clumsy and am bound to drop something in the mud. My CM 6-1/2 ton shackle came in a nice bright orange and I painted my SOS recovery point with red enamel.




Old Toyota Pickup next to me at the park the other day...

 

Just an FYI, the yakima Jet Stream Bars do work with the ikamper brackets. I have a very similar setup to yours on my retrax pro.

 

Just search spray paint 6v7 on Amazon. Lots to choose from. Let me know how you like the brackets. I've been wanting to get them, too.

 

Thanks - I have something that is fairly close that I picked up at the hardware store. I'll give that a try when the shackles arrive tomorrow. I ordered the brackets directly from AMI because the had a long delivery lead on Amazon - turned out you get free USP ground delivery for the same price from AMI. Not sure when I'll get them though. In the meantime if I don't like the color result I'll order some matching paint through Amazon since that's not available for 10 days or so delivery.

 

Where did you find yours?

 

https://www.automotivetouchup.com/

Good quality product. But it took 3+ weeks to arrive.

 

Automotive Touchup is great. I just bought me the Pen marker. Paint Matches exactly <- yes I already got a chipped mark lol

 

The best thing I've found ever for chip repair is a Dr. Colorchip kit. Been using the kits for my '96 Z3 for years, for our Subarus and have on for the Tacoma. Works like a charm.

https://www.drcolorchip.com/

 

At least one person in the AG group put the OEM Cold Air Intake in their truck. I'm thinking about it...easy install? Any noticeable change to performance/mileage?