GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

IIRC, the CMC will let one run 285 75's , right?

I get rubbing on my cab mounts with my 33" Toyos and would like the extra room, so if it opens me up to 285 75's that's worth the $$

 

HABITAT

 

That I do not know. I know Cory is running 285/70/17s and he doesn't rub

 

I can help with cmc

 

I know the owner. Great guy. Will help with anything you need.

 

Yes I don’t have a lift and I run 285 /70/17

 

I see you have one. Care to share any info, experiences or links that would really steer me towards that Habitat.
Always like to ask those who own the gear first hand.

 

Where is the PDF they mention with the prices? For the RTTs

 

We were just talking on the below thread about how the Habitat just doesn't have a big web presence like the GFC and Vagabond. This thread is probably one of the best i've found, but it's pretty limited compared to what you see for the wedges

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/at-habitat-pictures-ideas-aaand-bs.532519/

You can also hit up my build thread in my signature, it's turning way more into a Habitat camping thread than anything else. At least until my wife says to go ahead and spend a couple grand on bumpers

We love the Habitat, we've hopped in a couple of the wedges, even on a full sized truck, and the space just isn't there like in the Habitat. I always mention the fact a person can be sleeping in bed, while the other can climb down into the truck bed and have the full space. I get up before my wife usually, fire up the heater, maybe grab something from the fridge, change clothes, stretch out a bit. Much less space in the wedges.

Now I have heard that the wedges are better in high wind since there is way less material to flap around, and there would be other advantages with the hard roof, i'm sure. If I was single, or very rarely had a second person with me, the wedge would be easier to set up and take down and prolly be the way to go. But, as a "family" camper, I couldn't be happier.

 

O.k., good to know. I have a 3" Icon lift and am regeared to 4.56. With 285 70's I'm over geared by around 10%, so the little bit extra of 285 75's should help a bit. 35's? hmmm...

 

Looks great ! how do I get the plates ?

 

Buy them from you're favorite TW dealer: https://www.relentlessfabrication.com/products/05-tacoma-cab-mount-chop-plate

http://mobtownoffroad.com/product/mobtown-offroad-cab-mount-chop-plates-pair-2/

http://www.bayareametalfab.com/CMC-Cab-Mount-Chop-Brackets_p_15.html

Edit: Or just go to Home Depot and get some plate, Cory can do some "custom" cutting for an extra few bucks if you don't wanna wait for shipping

 

If you plan on going 35s I recommend a custom chop and you definitely won’t rub on it. With the plate it may not be big enough to cut what you need to fit 35s... I have had to redo 2 chops for people because they had someone do the chop for them with the fill plates and now they have 35s and they are rubbing a little bit.... don it once cry once also I charge $250 for a fill plate chop mind you I bend the flat plate to get you as much clearance as possible but you have to supply the fill plate. If you do a custom it is $300 and you show up I cut, weld, and paint. And no more rubbing in your future haha. Send me a pm if you want me to do it also you can check out my Instagram @tacomaturnerfab for some pictures of the ones I have done.

 

How long does it take you to do it?

 

IIRC like 3-5 hours and if Bryan is home we can come down and goof off since he lives right down the street from us

 

Depends on how much we talk haha but 3-4 hrs haha

 

@marinemonkey , couldn't wait on tires. Got some 285 70s today!!! See you Saturday!

 

What company would you guys recommend for insurance?

After driving the 3rd gen for 2 solid weeks, I want my 1st gen back. Not for sale anymore, keeping both cause why the hell not

 

Call a reputable insurance broker in your area... They'll find you the best deal

 

+1 for the broker. You'll get better coverage for less money. Revisit the broker every 2 years.