*RIP* Bijan's #EXPOASF Long Travel Build

Work 40 hours a week, do side gigs (photography), and sometimes flip things on craigslist! Just keep saving. 50% of what I make goes into my savings anyways, so my budget is a little more limited...I'll thank myself in a few years when I go to buy a condo.

 

Looks like it may be time for a second job.

 

Look into building your own Prinsu rack!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-prinsu-style-shell-rack.521186/

 

Ooolala, thank you!

 

You're welcome! I did the math, it would cost me right around $200 to build. I'm thinking Ill go this route since Yakima cross bars for the camper are so damn expensive.

 

I'm bummed as I don't have a shell anymore. I wonder if I could use this method to make a Prinsu for the cab though. Seems simple enough and way more cost effective. Post up a picture when you get yours made!

 

I just read the first post build. Nice man, you flipped cars like I did for a bit I'm sure.

I bought my taco same month I graduated college with cash. I agree can't afford it don't buy it. I'm seriously jealous all the deals you've found. Awesome ride.

Sounds like you're financially smart, not common much for us college aged peeps

 

nice build thread! i built my truck on a college budget too hahaha

 

Will do!

 

Thanks man! Yup I agree...I see too many people financing new BMW's and such when they can't even afford a $10,000 car.

And yes, flipping cars was a hell of a time haha. This car I flipped for quite a bit, but miss it every damn day.

 

College budget is the way to go lol. Takes me weeks to plan out every mod hahaha

 

Hows the new tires working out? Falken WildPeak AT3W 285/70/17?
Is it the SL or the E load?

 

I love them. They ride so smooth at 35 psi! I have the E load and stoked that it has 4/32 more tread. Hopefully they don't wear out fast like others have reported.

 

Done deal. Mine should be here soon! Happy Friday!

 

Nice build man! I hear you on the college budget. You guys get KILLER deals in CA on Craigslist. Flipped cars etc myself. Keep it up

 

Thanks bud!

 

Bed rack is still in progress, but the new tent arrived! Very stoked on it although the color isn't my favorite. I got a super good deal on it though, so I'm pretty dang happy. Spare tire is also on it's way, lol.

 

Bed rack is near complete! Headed out to Zion in a week or two to put everything to use! New air compressor and mid-travel are really needed. My 5100’s are dying with what I’m doing to em offroad!

Shackle flip, extended brake lines, extended rear shocks, rear locker/regear, and u-bolt flip kit are on the summer list of to-buy’s.

 

More progress!

 

such an awesome build. very cool to see the transformation over time. definitely is great inspiration for us stock guys!