GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

Yeah, that was for a residential address. I can’t think of anybody I know with a loading dock unfortunately.

 

What part of North GA are you in?

 

Just north of Gainesville

 

Riding around hunting camp in my buddys 19 OR taco... He expressed interest is testing her out on some fun trails/roads that are passable/without damage to stock set up for now. (Well Def have to pull off his steps/no sliders yet) Any ideas and/or if anyone is getting out for a drive like this? would probably be smart to meet up with a more capable/knowledgeable rig and driver set up. He's got a 4 month old and I got a toddler so it's hard for us to commit 100% up front to dates but looking to maybe tag along to someone's fun ride in January sometime? I'll keep and eye on the getting outdoors thread as we get closer but just was going to start looking up some roads and getting a game plan to maybe camp too.

 

@Brian422 , @Dirk Diggler and I have entered pictures for the Tacoma World Calendar, to vote go to the links below and like our picture entries.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eneration-tacomas.694518/page-3#post-24607904

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eneration-tacomas.694519/page-2#post-24565473

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eneration-tacomas.694520/page-5#post-24639679

 

All cool but I really like
#42 nice framing/angle/perspective shot.

 

Is that the Dobinson? Looks good!

I think you forgot the pic...

I think I've heard of people having stuff delivered to their closest Fastenal location for pickup. Maybe call and ask them if that is an option.

 

Mod day is probably going to be too close to expected finish time for my skids and sliders to pull off. Will still need to prep and paint.

 

Probably Charlie's Creek. It's a fun trail, but I don't remember anything that I thought a stock truck couldn't handle.

 

I was hoping to be able to offer you the ability to ship the package to my work since we have a loading dock at the hotel, but Im in Chattanooga.

 

So I posted earlier about getting the JBL speakers on Black Friday deal from Best Buy. I haven't installed yet, but I'm already conflicted.

Currently, I have the 6.5" speakers for the rear and the 6x9 3-way speakers for the front ready to be installed. I have had a Kenwood DVD head unit for a few years now, so no need to upgrade that.

I tend to do things in the "let me upgrade this and see how I like it before upgrading further" fashion. But since I'm going to be doing this, I'm considering going further down the rabbit hole.

1.) I'm thinking of adding an amp.

I already have the adapters to hook up the speakers to the Toyota wiring, so those would be wasted. However, I know to get the full potential out of the speakers, an amp is essential. That said, the head unit I have puts out more than double the OEM head unit. So not sure it is necessary, but it would be cool. Here's the amp I would go with if I were to do it: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kenwoo...able-crossovers-black/6330250.p?skuId=6330250

2.) I'm thinking of returning the 6x9s and getting the component 6.5s

6x9: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jbl-gx...nes-pair-orange-black/6283669.p?skuId=6283669
component 6.5: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jbl-gx...lene-cones-pair-black/6283670.p?skuId=6283670

I wouldn't consider myself a novice when it comes to speakers, but I'm no expert either. The components would require me to mount a crossover which is another part that I'd have to learn to adjust, figure out where to mount, and run additional wire. They would also require me to get additional door adapters to mount them and I'd have to fabricate something to hold the tweeter in the stock location.

Furthermore, if I don't go with the amp, I have to jump the wires going to the factory tweeter in order for the door speakers to work.

If I stick with the existing 6x9s, I already have the door adapters. I could either jump the OEM tweeter to eliminate it or just let it run in addition.


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So the easiest route with the least waste is to go ahead and install the 6x9s and leave the OEM tweeter in play. It'll probably sound just fine and be a (hopefully) big improvement over stock. If the stock tweeter causes any sound issues or imbalance, I can jump it and keep the JBLs running just fine. (Or would having no tweeter up high sound off?)

If I go the route of adding the amp and keeping the 6x9s, I'll bypass the OEM tweeter for simplicity.

The most expensive and involved would be to order new door speaker adapters, the 6.5 components and the amp. This would also likely sound the best, but is it worth the extra expense and labor?

For anyone who cares, what are your thoughts?

 

Thanks Dan. Just checked with Jerry and it’s only $25 less to a business... Go figure.

 

It has been a while, so I don't remember the details, but I wanted to keep the stock head unit when I put in components and went with an alpine power pack. Install wasn't that difficult and i tucked the amp under the trim piece where the gear shift is (automatic). I added a small underseat powered sub and did knockoff dynamat on the inside of the doors and I've been pretty happy with the sound. The tweeter mounts that crutchfield sent with what I ordered worked with a little bending.

 

I think I'm gonna stick with the 6x9s for the extra bass since I don't have a sub. Now to determine if I want to get an amp...

 

I just need to paint with I’m planning on raptor lining maybe 2 weeks from now I’ll fab up the swing out portion of it

 

That looks great!

 

Appreciate it brother it’s come along way don’t have the the money to buy any of the armor so I’m left on building it lol
But I can’t wait to build the swing out man hopefully we can hit some trails when I come back up there! Been itchin to go out and camp

 

Truly awesome. I remember not long ago you were just starting to weld sticks together. This is awesome!

 

Thanks JB how’s the snow treating y’all up there bro!

 

Let’s just say it’s nice to come out every morning and feel like you have made it!