TomTom's '03 TRD Xtra Cab (SOLD!)

Will do. If you need any more tips or help with the truck, don't hesitate to ask.

 

Went off-roading today:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/south-west/273873-nm-adventure-series-25.html#post8506231

 

Here you go tom... A camping tent big enough to park your truck in...

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/spo/4384764870.html

In all realty, it would be purity damn cool to have for a large meet, like Moab or something.

 

Tents like that are amazing for longer trips with one main base camp.

My setup is not as big as that, but close. 16x20 with 8' legs and no sides.

 

Truck is a little dirty from last weekend's adventure but took a couple pictures today anyways:





Was hoping to be overcast enough to smooth out the lighting but just not quite enough. Might try some shots later today.

 

A buddy is heading out of town semi-permanently so we took him out for a spin in the desert.

Kissing Kousins:


KCDuran's Last Ride:

The adults were conferring on the order of battle for the day:

The Terc' leads the charge into the desert:

Driving through the river bed:


Somebody is being sneaky:


The sand was deep and loose. Silas and Pigger adding weight to the back end:

And back to the race:


And back to pushing:


Parked at the bottom of the first obstacle:


Coming up the back side, first time with lockers and feeling bold:












Making a tent to sleep under:


Devon having fun:

Silas learning how to wheel with 22" tires:




Starting a parking lot:


Finally used the armor I paid for:

Getting close and personal:

 

And back to the race:

Vroom:

And more vroom:


Up the hill, vroom!



Flexing down the titty twister:

Driving like a grandma:

Parking and...

Checking for damage:

Found out I kissed the pig. So far, no leaks.

Back to the race and up the hill:

Scenery:


More scenery:


Sniffing butts:

Taking a break to eat and take in the scenery:

Convoy!

Silas showing what low C.G. is all about:

Terc' scenery:

Snoopy!


Thinking about it:


Contemplating it:

Damn sand:


I finally gave up on pushing and cajoling and insisted on getting out the tow strap:


Poor 5 lug:


Finally out of the river:


More scenery, because it is NM.

Happy to be out and about to head home:

The Terc' and the Lil' Goat done good:

 

the tercel

my god

 

There were places he was limited by clearance and traction but that driver certainly knows how to drive.

 

my poor little clutch!

 

Sweet pics. Where is that in NM.

 

Rio Puerco, just west of Albuquerque.

 

so much fun.. aside from that "flour" sand

 

Finally got under the truck and took some pictures of the trail rash from the last adventure. First bit of trail rash I've had. I might have given up on being a very careful driver.

IFS skid, passenger side:


IFS, Driver side:


Driver slider (been on the truck 4 years and finally used 'em):


Passenger slider:


And the kiss on the rear pig:

 

That's all you got? Mine looks like the wolverine went to town on the under side of my truck.

 

I tend to be a methodical driver, attempting to take the safer lines.

 

Man I wish I knew you guys were headed out with Greg. I would've loved to head out with my truck and to go up the waterfall again. This time with my 36s.

 

It was short notice. Next time, we'll get more notice out.

Got a whole passel of parts today:

 

Replaced the prop rod grommet. Probably should have just got a rubber grommet from Lowe's but figured I'd fix it with genuine parts.

Was using the hole next to the prop rod hole:

Old vs. New:


And installed:


Found it easiest to insert the grommet then insert the prop rod and use the leverage of the prop rod to get the grommet over the first bend.

 

Psh, who needs their prop rod