Expeditions West 2004 Tacoma

[bluerunner]

That looks really clean Suty!

Do you have a thread somewhere that we could see more?

 

[Suty]

Blue Runner I will Post Some...Tu Compadre, Suty

 

[Desertdude]

Scott - I saw that comment about the ARB - can you elborate?

Second question - on the deaver 10 pack leaf springs did you have to relocate your hangers?

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott - I saw that comment about the ARB - can you elborate?

Second question - on the deaver 10 pack leaf springs did you have to relocate your hangers?

Pasquale,

Sorry, but I don't remember the ARB comment you are referring to (getting old... :smilies27 )

On the 10 leaf, I did not need to relocate my hangars, just extend the brake lines and mod the parking brake bracket...

 

[BajaTaco]

On the 10 leaf, I did not need to relocate my hangars, just extend the brake lines and mod the parking brake bracket...

Don't forget to mention the pin relocation (for those with tall tires)

 

[Desertdude]

Chris - Pin relocation?

Scott - my bad on the ARB comment- I even had my reading glasses on - just like to switch around letters in my head sometimes -
Please disregard :wavey:

 

[Scott Brady]

Chris is refering to the center pin. All Deavers come with the center pin moved forward by .5", unless otherwise specified.

Yours are already that way.

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks for clearing that up - I thought he was speaking of some other pin Those 10 leafs will help with the aux tank in the near future...

Chris is refering to the center pin. All Deavers come with the center pin moved forward by .5", unless otherwise specified.

Yours are already that way.

 

[dieck]

Yes, that is with the storage solutions weight and the roof tent, full fuel (40.5 gallons), 12 gallons of water, two occupants (I am not exactly in the "light weight category" :eatchicke ), and the bumper.

I have a feeling, that FULLY loaded, and ready for a two week trip will push me into the 5,800-6,000 lb range. It can easily add up with a kayak on the roof, spares, and all of the other yuppie crap I bring along.

I need to look at brakes next. (actually, I should probably do that now, with the gearing swap, hmmm) Any ideas on a good brake system upgrade?

My brakes faded like crazy during our bonzai desert runs in NVTR.

If you want REALLY big brakes, check these out at URD... However, require 18 inch wheels (DOH)

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=9_10&products_id=1230100008

 

[BajaTaco]

Chris is refering to the center pin. All Deavers come with the center pin moved forward by .5", unless otherwise specified.

Yours are already that way.

Oh, ok. I was under the impression that you had special-ordered your springs with a specific pin relocation. Sorry 'bout that.

 

[VikingVince]

Scott,

I haven't looked at this thread in some time...OH MY GOD...what you've done with your truck is just amazing...all the fabrication (tent support etc) and customization is really unique and really interesting to see. The water system is a great design...all this looks like the culmination of all your years in OHV...congrats...I trust we'll be seeing your truck in 4WD Toyota mag!!

 

[Scott Brady]

Thanks so much Vince. It has been a lot of work. My goal is to have the truck at a 95% finished point by Baja. I am sure I will do more tinkering in the future, but I want the truck ready for just trips. No more heavy mods.

I just want to be able to leave it in a packed and ready state in the garage. Fridge plugged in, everything in its place, etc.

 

[Desertdude]

I just want to be able to leave it in a packed and ready state in the garage. Fridge plugged in, everything in its place, etc.

Gee I have the same notion :victory:

...and Baja is for sure the goal point

Looking forward to seeing the water system at Fall forum?? :box:

 

[Scott Brady]

OK, here is a rear deck update. This has proved to be a major undertaking as I though more about what I wanted to incorporate. It has also proved to be much more expensive. Mostly due to the cost of steel.

But, it is ready to go for the coating tomorrow :luxhello:

This shows the view you would have from the back of the truck. First is the rear faucet (it will have a switch to start the demand pump and a mechanical shut-off). Next is the electrical panel, with 120v All Weather Box (runs to the inverter), 12v outlet (runs to the aux. battery panel) and incoming 120v to charge the batteries (with a 6amp charger).

Further down you can see the shower cover and the water fill inlet.

This shows the shower cover open and the shower nozzle and hot and cold water knobs. There is about 6' of hose that can come out.

I have also bought the material to make a rear shower enclosure stand, but am starting to second guess, as there is a cool "easy" set-up unit that is probably a better choice.

 

[Desertdude]

Very slick and clean!


thanks for posting :arabia: