Paranoids Expo build

You have been busy!

 

I didnt like the factory TRED mounts and how it only allowed to hold 2 treds and i didnt like the lock setup.
so i went and made my own.
started with some plate steel and some stainless bolts


welded them up


to make it lock easy, i used a bolt lock which uses your factory key, i cut up the shaft and welded it the end of a cut stainless bolt.
looks like this (bottom left)


and locked


and all done

 

Why do you have my Camburg UCA's?
What did you use to paint them black? I wish I had thought of that, might have to do that when I get SPC's.
Where have I been though, you said you weren't planning on making a build thread, then you make one, BACK IN MAY!
I like the tailgate support and locking hubs too

 

I said i made one lol, just didnt update all that much. trying to get better lol. also those UCAs arnt painted, just a bad picture lol. I installed just like you had lol

 

Oh, maybe I missed it. Wow, they truly look black though lol Well at least they went to a good home. Your fuse plate is going to be put to good use soon too, have my CaliRaised SP pods and 2x Nordic N10's sitting waiting for me to get a fuse box and wire everything up. Any suggestions on diy fuse boxes besides blue sea? Probably going to do a custom overhead switch panel.

 

you mean something like this? i just started this on sunday. As for a fuse setup, i am a fan of the bussman one that i use. 5 relays all in one box.

first take it out of the truck and protect it some.


then cut a nice hole


and installed.

 

Picked up a ARB dual compressor setup and a Slee offfroad bracket. super slick setup.



also, installed all three switches for when i do get the lockers lol. also you can see the dual voltage gauges, one for the house battery and one for the starting battery.

 

picked up a high clearance rear bumper and made up a custom dual swing out to hold fuel cans and my spare tire.
Installed some sweet Baja Designs backup lights.




and the rear swing out.

 

needed a good way to lock the wheel so made up a custom lug nut with a bolt lock end. quick work on the lathe and some tig welding

 

Looking good!

-Bailey, Baja Designs
bailey@bajadesigns.com

 

About to pick up an ARB front bumper and prinsu rack myself. Looks fucking mint brother

 

Found it! Who’s rear bumper did you purchase?

Where in SD are you located?

 

I am in the mira mesa area. i used the pelfrey built rear bumper but i wouldnt do that again lol

 

Damn, surprised I haven’t seen you around. Have you seen our brewery meets?

Why’s that? Other than them not being around anymore.

 

Great looking build brother! Love all the custom work you've done

 

Where did you find those seat heater switches?

 

havent been to any meets. always stupid busy. I just didnt like their way of biz. they rubbed me the wrong way on a $3k order and after that i wanted them to fail. and so it happened lol

was a generic kit on Amazon for a seat heater setup for a tacoma

 

Gotcha, so it wasn’t an issue with the product so much as the business practice? I’m just curious because I have a Pelfrey rear bumper and was planning on adding a seingout. Just wanted to see if you have any structural issues.

 

i did add some extra structure to the brackets as you know they are only side mounting, i added brackets to bolt to the bottom of the frame also.
i also added in some extra receiver tubing for a bike rack.

 

How do you like the manual hubs?? Notice any mpg gains?