SoCal Toyota Tech, Lifts/CMC/ECGS swap/Lockers/Welding/Bumpers/Electrical, Overland to Fast builds.

second that!

 

Jason replaced my needle bearing and CV shaft yesterday. He was understanding I might arrive late to my appointment due to traffic and rain. I made it with a few minutes to spare but it was peace of mind knowing I wouldn't have to reschedule. Thanks Jason, everything is working good with the repair.

I brought my bike and took a ride into downtown Vista. I was moved by Ernie’s letters at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. He was a local kid killed in action in Vietnam and some of the letters between him and his family are engraved in plaques leading up to a sculpture of his likeness. The final letters are heart wrenching to read, especially the one from his buddy who witnessed Ernie’s demise. Then, a letter from the buddy’s sister explaining the buddy’s demise as well.
https://www.cityofvista.com/visitors/paseo-santa-fe-corridor/veterans-memorial-park

 

Shoutout to Jason, I’m extremely happy with the Safari Snorkel install on my 2021 Tacoma OR. Looking forward to getting more work done!

 

Are those the x-bull traction boards? If yes, did you use the mounting hardware they supplied? How do you like them and how is the wind noise/MPG since they don't stack very well.

 

PM’d on install of a LCA frame brace.

 

PM’d for CMC

 

Thanks buddy, let me know if you ever need anything!

Just replied, sorry about that I haven't been on TW enough lately since most people end up finding my number and texting me. I hit you back in the PMs, if you still need this done I put my cell# in that message.

Pm'ed!

 

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, those are X-bulls. Unfortunately the mounting HW did not fit well with my RCI roofrack. I just bought 1/4-20-5 1/2 inch carriage bolts and star knobs on Amazon. I kept the plastic spacers in the original mounting kit and threaded the bolts through the front most and rear most holes on the X-bulls. I haven’t gotten to use the boards yet but so far they seem like a nobrainer compared to maxtrax. Not too worried about drops in MPG since I’m only going to mount them when going offroad. I hope this helps!

 

PM'd for exhaust reroute and cmc

 

Hey, I PM you a few weeks ago, looking for some help

 

Check his profile for his number

 

Not sure if you got a hold of me and I already did that since I've done a bunch of re-routes and CMCs in the last month, if I didn't and you still need it let me know and I will make sure it gets done properly.

Did I respond to the PM? I have not been online much in the past few months, but I check and respond periodically to my PMs.

If you haven't gotten a response for any reason just shoot me a text at (760)560-7779 and I will get you taken care of, I work almost every day so I'm definitely still working on a LOT of Tacomas...

 

Some stuff, since I need to make sure people know I’m still working every day but just don’t post much these days unfortunately.
Here is some proof (could be photoshop, haha)

 

Highly recommend Jason. Great work, honest work.

 

Thanks buddy, means a lot coming from you. Hope the rig is working well!

 

Sure thing Jason. By the way - the noise is back! I think it is coming from the bolts that secure the skid plate and the cat shield to the frame. I need to check them this weekend. No where near as bad as the other one and a lot less consistent.

 

Oh jeez, yeah those things can rattle if they aren't super tight..another little trick is to put a little sealant or gasket maker on all the contact points as well for a little extra damping by adding some rubber-like material in-between.

 

Yes that is what I was going to try. The cat shield came with some machined aluminum spacers and if my memory is right they weren't machined great. I was going to inspect those and potentially replace them. Again it is intermittent. I can go for days without hearing it and then one morning backing out of the driveway I get the clunk! as if it was building up.

 

Hey there guys, hope everyone is doing well. I'll post some more pics soon, I've been working like an Egyptian lately, haha..

 

I should be hitting you up soon sir to get the truck over to you.