San Diego BS Thread.

considering getting the Baja kits LT kit for my 08 2wd taco. what's everyone's though on that kit? I'm currently on DK stock length upper and lower. you could call me a weekend warrior in terms of off roading, other wise this is my daily driver. they have a $650 bucks off deal right now for memorial

https://www.bajakits.com/i-26499171...2wd-2-prerunner-kit.html?ref=category:1339650

 

I didn't have the best luck with their setups but it's possible they have improved. I put an LT setup on a couple trucks and had quite a few problems but back then they were a new company so hopefully that was the reason..

 

Yeah not so stoked either but it is what it is, it was more than likely my fault for being a softy for animals I let her off leash in the yard sooner than I probably should thinking she would be fine but with my other dog being very young he isn't helping, it becomes a runfest so that's not good.

I got a 110+ ticket when I was still a kid on my GSXR750 and that sucked, haha. I was clipping along at about 140 so that was nice of him . Also got an exhibition of speed on my XR600 when I was in High school, err, actually that was continuation school after I got expelled but nonetheless I'm a bit aggressive on motorcycles apparently. I didn't realize wheelies were considered lack of control, pretty sure if I can do a wheelie while shifting gears I have decent control but maybe I am biased...

 

Ugh yeah that's hard man, having one young dog that's playing, while the other is recovering and can't do much at all. I don't blame you for being soft in that regard. And I'm sure she's the type of dog to ignore her issues and prioritize play.

Yeah he clocked me at a decently high speed, but wrote me down to 85 luckily so that was nice. Gave me the whole usual safety shpiel I've heard a million times before. I'd definitely agree controlled wheelies mean you have decent control...they don't just happen on a whim unless you're looping haha

 

Dont do it! I have seen and have friends who have owned these kits and they are garbage. I would go to James at the Truck Shop and ask questions. he can be very busy at times, if you dont get what you're looking for as far as questions and answer send me a TW DM and I will try and help.

Link you sent was for a LT 4 inch over kit, if you want to go that path go Built Right ( the truck shops gear) Or go see harry @ JD fab for the their 4 inch over kit. Either will work just fine.
I run the Built Right on my 2011 and have over 20k offroad miles from crawling, overlanding to desert mobing. Never had any issues.

https://jdfabrication.com/collectio...py-of-tacoma-05-15-6-lug-2-25-long-travel-kit


Built Right no longer has a catalog but I know they have 3x 3.25 kits in stock, I was there 2 days ago.

This is an old video, its mainly on a trail that is now forever closed, sadly, but it shows the BR LT kit working from a general sense.
https://youtu.be/ZMzcSOvsFfk

 

Annnd TGIF! Long weekend, and please be mindful of why we have this day!
And Thank you to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can be free and live in the best country in the world!

 

That's some pretty nice travel.

 

Any local armor vendors/fabricators to the sd county? I’m looking for a high clearance rear bumper

 

Not officially. I’m sure there is someone who can build a tube version or install one for you but I’m not aware of any manufacturers in the area any more.

Demello up in Riverside county would probably be the closest.

 

hit up Vong at Fabzone Armor. He can make you pretty much anything. He did my CMR and my buddies CMR and custom front skid plate

 

Awesome will do. Thanks.

 

Vong is awesome, great guy. Don’t know that he will do bumpers but you can always ask. I got a no on RC sliders but I love the ones he did for my DC and Tundra.

For bumpers I have one Demello, one SSO and two Brute Force Fab. It’s a reasonable drive to Clovis and Billy is also a cool dude.

 

I love the brute force rear bumper, I’m just not wanting to wait 4-6 months to get one if possible. I realize most manufacturers have similar lead times unfortunately

 

The Truck Shop makes and has a lot of pre-made sliders, plus sometimes they will fab custom stuff. My front bumper is a 1 off custom Pre-runner/overland with winch platform hybrid. Keep in mind they can get super busy.

Another option: https://outgearsolutions.com/products/2005-2015-hc-rear-tube-bumper-tilted

just one of many bumpers they make.

 

FCI Metal Works does custom fab..
https://instagram.com/fcimetalwerks?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

Outgear solutions makes some nice rear bumpers

 

Reached out to the above mentioned folks but no dice on a full plate bumper for the rear. I ordered the C4 rear high clearance bumper, I both love the look and it happens to match the C4 lo-pro bumper I just installed. Also had the shortest lead time at 10 weeks when I called to confirm.

 

Anyone have a set of 650lb king springs they want to trade for 700lb king springs? They are brand new, never been used. Ideally looking for a set that are new/low miles

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2023-bbq-and-bs-fiesta-meet.803108/#post-28787358

 

Finally downloaded the front suspension camera media and made a new video of my tuning day. using a new Video editing platform too.

Hope everyone is having a good week...Sure would be nice if the sun came out...