What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I gotta ask did you have to do the cab mount chop? I trimmed my fender liner and don't mind trimming more.

 

Ya, Just making sure its not loose in there for when I do use it.

This is correct. You can use a roller if it has never been used with cable.

I'm not sure which sharp edge or binding points your refering to? If the line is set properly then it shouldn't hit and "sharp edges" or "bind" in any locations. I'd trust a roller any day over a CNC machined peice of metal. You don't think friction will chew up your line just as easy? Just give it some time and use.

 

No cab mount chop necessary. The extra 1/2" in width over the sport wheels makes it real close to the rear liner, but it doesn't look like I'll need to trim it. The front liner, on the other hand, will need to be trimmed now. The sport wheels just cleared it, but I'll rub at full stuff. So I need to trim before I go off-road.

The ball joints on my LR UCAs are set at "E" and my caster is set to about 2.4*.

 

E is +1 , correct ?

 

Yes. Doing this moved wheel center forward about an inch.

 

ive been busy last few weeks...

 

DIY cabin air filter installed today and well as the console and glove box organizer. More goodies coming tomorrow!

 

I created a new mod . I put in a FJ cruiser oem switch bezel panel and modified it to put in our Tacomas middle section panel to make more room for more switches
CHECK OUT MY WRITE UP BELOW
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...aco-oem-switch-bezel-project.html#post8051646

 

Night shot of the LED light

 

Cabin Air Filter and K&N air Filter in the 09. Sounds like it can breathe better. Old Filters were nasty.

 

Sharp edges are top and bottom. Pinch points are between the rollers. I know you'll disagree about running synthetic rope across oxidized rollers but that's another source of abrasion.

When you're pulling, you will ideally pull so these things aren't a problem but extreme angles are not uncommon and a piece of CNC machined metal is a lot better protection against abrasion than a set of rollers for synthetic rope.

Synthetic rope is pretty tough stuff but abrasion is its worst enemy. You might want to read up on synthetic rope and see what the manufacturer suggests you use. Do you absolutely need to use a Hawse style fairlead? No. But doing so helps prevent abrasion.

 

Nice! Now go update your build thread!

 

Thanks man. Yeah I'm hoping to get some better pictures for that.

 

Added EGR Slimline in-channel window vent visors. Super excited about being able to leave my windows down all summer... Also for summer.

 

Currently installing my lift. Took a break to try and warm up.

 

Thanx for the info Art..just got my 33" Dura-Tracs( -12 4.53 BS) on, and I'm rubbing severely before full lock, and over every little bump turning...I have my UCA's set on the "D" 0 degree setting. Moving it forward to the "E" +1 setting is going to give me that crucial inch I need to keep me from major trimming and CMC, much rather trim out, or zip tie back the front plastic lining than getting the plasma cutter warmed up..

 

Wow...I love the way it turned out! Congrats man!

 

Well it wasn't today, but it was late last night.. Anyways, I did the Fog light mod... its pretty cool, really loving it.