GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

Both very valid points. I’ll definitely have to decide on a solution to lift the front of the truck .5-1” for the time being to help clear the 285’s, whether it be the 886 or top hat spacers.

 

So another topic I'll bring up for discussion. Spark Plugs. Did you know there is a market for conterfeit spark plugs? Neither did I. Not saying that I'm the victim, but I am concerned that I might be.

I posted the deal up when I found it. I think @Built2Ride might have ordered a set as well. Josh, you might want to inspect yours. If they are bad. I sincerely apologize for posting the deal.

 

I have 2 of the lean correction spacers for the OME shocks. Free if you want them.

 

i appreciate it! I already have the lean spacer, I’ll likely just cut some .25” spacers if that’s what I do.

Just realized Wheelers sale is still going on today. The same King setup through the HS GB is actually an additional $230 off with the current Wheelers sale, putting extended, resi’s, and clickers setup at $2580 to my front door. Tempting. This is also significantly cheaper than the similar ADS setup.

 

Any of yall wanna come over and ride at Chocco this Saturday? I had a lot of fun riding with @synaps3 and his family, when he came over! The only GA dude I've met so far. @Built2Ride was supposed to come too, but didn't

 

Plus, there's a couple of guys here that want to climb Big John, a local place to me, not far from Chocco. I'd rate it at least a blue or a black. I'm gonna take whoever wants to go, over to this trail system to try and tackle the monster hill climb!
https://youtu.be/Aizk3wP-KAg

 

I may be misreading the email from HS, but are they willing to honor the GB pricing for you later? Doesn’t seem that way to me, or how I’m reading that email you posted.

If that’s the case, and you aren’t just dead set on ADS, get the Kings from wheelers. I’m not going to get into any debates about ADS vs Kings. But I think we all would agree that Kings are nothing to frown at.

 

Why would you want to counterfeit sparkplugs? I did get a set too, I'll guess I'll go home and inspect. What would be the down side of running them?

 

I'd love to, but we are booked this weekend. Next weekend is my company's Christmas party. Then we have the weekend before Christmas.

 

Obvious answer is to make money. I wish there was more recourse against the seller. IF they are fakes, they are good ones.

I ordered a set from Advance Auto Parts since they are doing 25% off orders right now. Came to $23.06 after tax. My order for the Ebay ones was $17 and some change. So I potentially saved $6, but potentially threw away $17. I'll compare them when I get home tonight.

As for the downside of running them.... Best case scenario, you don't notice a difference. I've read some people say that their gas mileage isn't as good as they expected with OEM plugs. I don't think they are going to cause the engine to detonate or develop a knock or anything like that. So I'm thinking worst case scenario, the plug breaks and leaves the threads in the cylinder; however, that should be avoided by putting anti-seize on the threads. Short answer: I don't know.

I've also contacted the seller. I'll let you know if/when they reply.

 

stack 'em?

 

Didn't read the thread but.. Cheap shit is cheap shit. Say the tip breaks off and falls into the cylinder head and or cylinder. Say they break off when you go to remove them, they foul out when you're in the middle of nowhere...

Unfortunately I've been literally burned by cheap Chinese junk. And I recall telling myself "it looks just like the regular seat heaters, what could go wrong." After losing thousands of dollars, I learned that there's a time and place for crap. Cliffs notes, China seat heaters got left on for extended period of time and either temperature or electrical fault burnt the truck to the ground and I was at 12k ft in the snow, no moon in blizzard conditions. Saving $50... Not worth it.

 

I emailed back and Marie mentioned that there are no guarantees with the new year around the corner, and that the discount would likely not be as much.

Im not set on ADS, I am going to save a few hundred more and go with the Kings.

 

Did you call her? I would call and ask what she has in stock.

I was on the phone with her about something else today and she told me about the delay with my suspension order. I asked her what she had in stock that was similar and I ended up just going for adjusters in the front which she had. They just shipped today and now I won’t have to wait at all!

I would give her a call and ask what she has. Maybe she has a long travel set in 650 and with the aluminum bumper that works for ya.

Who’s coming over Saturday to help me do my Fronts, UCAs and AAL?!

 

That’s a good point. Already placed the King order but wouldn’t hurt to call and check

 

Thought you guys might get a kick out of some of the stuff we’ve brought in. I’m sure the quality is decent and props to the buyers for trying something new.

12v Fridge
https://www.costco.com/.product.100505019.html

Two different RTTs
Hard shell - for only 2k shipped
https://www.costco.com/silverwing-c...-rooftop-2-person-tent.product.100468990.html

Soft sided
https://www.costco.com/silverwing-swt80s-2-person-roof-top-tent.product.100528166.html

 

Didn't you do a write up on TW about your truck burning down? Maybe it was someone else but when I read the above it reminded me of that post.

Also, I enjoyed your thread "Tundy, house and beetle build thread...and exploring." Your not in Colorado anymore? Georgia now?

 

I found the lug nuts. I'd like to keep a few for spares, but just let me know how many you want/need.

 

What's up GA!

 

Hard shell rtt looks like the pretty standard ones these days with a decent price. Just wait for a sale and snag one!