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Leveling my Taco at campsite

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lightda, Apr 14, 2021.

  1. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    vicali

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    Should just make pin stands and be done with it.. lol
     
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    Don't they make something like that for trophy trucks?
     
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    Keep in mind that theres a difference between pit jacks, rv stabilizers, and the mythical actual levelling system. Problem with using jacks to level, is that you need a helluva lot of lateral strength. You need either a triangular truss system or a damn overengineered mount point to the frame so the jack wont bend or flex.

    I bet some poor dumbass has levelled their RTT with a hi-lift and discovered what happens when they have a late night roll in the hay. :cookiemonster: I mean, I imagine for a brief moment you get a quarter-second of gravity assisted thrust, but was it worth it?

     
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    I generally use my traction boards or some rocks if I need more.

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    I have these as well. They work well. Cracked a few, but still a good solution and doesn't take up much space.
     
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    Gonna need a prototype first as POC.
     
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    It’s redundant calling it “perfectly cromulent,” but I like your instincts.
     
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    You guys embiggen me with your diction.
     
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    Someone did it pretty easy with airbags, like you put on your springs, individually plumbed to compressor with valves. He just turns on compressor and inflates the low wheels til level. He didn't do a writeup with details. I think it was Overland and Under Budget on youtube maybe?

    I'd love that setup. But really, I'm here trying to decide which set of plastic blocks I should buy...
     
  10. Oct 10, 2023 at 8:42 PM
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    Old thread resurrected but I'll play, if the angle isn't that bad just roll with it -

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    Enough beer can make you easily forget you're not level.

    Otherwise I've used rocks or even my traction boards to help level out.
     
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