Recent content by codybutz

I have a 03' and went with the full Dakar packs in the rear with an add a leaf, I have a camper shell on the rear 24/7/365, use it as a truck and haul plenty of tools on the daily. And for what its worth I got the heavier OME springs thinking they would sag with the bumper and winch, 4 yrs...

:Wow1: This thread really took off. So for starters, I kind of was directing this original question to the Toyota truck crowd, but was glad to hear from everybody. Thanks for all the input and information! Really this question stemmed from the Idea of picking up a some what rare Toyota truck...

And I didn't think that body style could get any better looking....:drool:

I wasn't feeling flamed, just worried about my replies sounding rude. Anyway I completely agree with a new boot material being needed, it seems to be a bit of a problem for a lot of guys. Equally surprised nobody in the aftermarket field has come up with something.

I'm not trying to start a heated inter web shouting match, it was just an honest question. You are probably right about the tearing out a fairly new suspension. I wouldn't exactly call a 10-12 year old truck new, but to each their own. What about long travel suspensions then?? Any thoughts...

I some what agree with those points. I would think sourcing early toyota straight axle parts would be easier then locating newer IFS parts, but what do I know. I thought of the weight issue as well but then I also thought of all the stuff that gets bolted to these trucks. This was just me...

I have just been wondering, why you don't see many guys doing the solid axle swap on their Expo type trucks? Every time I crawl under my tacoma and see a ripped CV boot or see the leaky rack, I miss the solid axles my Jeeps had.

6 38" tires, that poor engine and trans. Remove all that 2" square tubing and it would look 100 times better.

I was just thinking of extremely over complicated ideas of how you could do this, but then I thought why not just call READING and see what they say.

Can't wait to see the utility bed mounted. What was it off originally? Any idea on weight?

Just ordered a Gobi for our 2014 4runner. Uses stock rack mounting location. You can order it with fixed or adjustable cross rails. Works with Yakima and Thule products. Low profile. Although it is more of a basket style, because of its low profile I wouldn't lump it in with some of the...

Thanks. I did not see that, I'm only a casual camper van lurker for now.

Not to high jack the thread but, what does this mean for Ujoint? Any top secret things in the works? Any kits for the Transit or other vans?

Stop putting her in the photos, it is making it more difficult to convince the wife we NEED this.

Great build! We just picked up an SR5 (needed the third row). Also looking at the Gobi rack, (who knew these darn kids come with so much stuff!), glad to hear you like it.