OldSven's 2013 Tacoma

[2scars]

CO2 bracket

Which bracket is that?

Thanks,

Brandon

 

[Flagster]

Actually the ICON's are set at 2" right out of the box and that is what I left them at for now. The Dakars are a little high in the back but they should still settle down after awhile from what I'm told so I will wait to doing anything up front until that point. The CV's fins are not touching and when I got the alignment with the stock UCA's they were right in spec.

So far all of the mods are working out except for the rear ICON shocks. They are sending me a new set here in a week or so whenever they get more built. These have a squeaking noise at real low speeds, I talked with ICON and tried spray silicone grease on the shafts, checked the upper bushings but in the end it sounds like the seals aren't right. They work and perform great but that noise is just enough to drive you nuts and a higher price shock like that should be quiet like the front ones.

Thanks!

 

[OldSven]

Which bracket is that?

Thanks,

Brandon

It is a powertank bracket.

 

[OldSven]

Been kind of eyeing the Warn Trans4mer for the new Tacoma. The only issue is its about $850, for only a few hundred bucks more you can get a full winch bumper. With this build I kind of like the look keeping the truck a little more stock looking. We will see what time brings.

 

[2scars]

Thanks

The winch mount is pretty cool in a stock look kinda way. And thanks for the bracket answer.

Brandon

 

[ReadyForAdventure]

Been kind of eyeing the Warn Trans4mer for the new Tacoma. The only issue is its about $850, for only a few hundred bucks more you can get a full winch bumper. With this build I kind of like the look keeping the truck a little more stock looking. We will see what time brings.

I personally love the Trans4mer. I'm interested in it as well, but like you said the price point is neighboring a replacement bumper. Aesthetically speaking, I think it's great, and after asking warn some questions about it, I'm not worried about its quality. If you do purchase it, I will be eager to see what it looks like on your truck! Build's coming along great, by the way!

 

[seanpistol]

I've heard stories of brush guards like the Trans4mer actually causing more damage in the event of an accident. Like you said, for that price you might as well spend a little more to get a winch bumper that is going to add more protection if you need it.

 

[OldSven]

Another option with the Trans4mer is to go with the receiver mount instead and have a portable winch to use front and back, while also leaving the winch at home during the week. The winch is just another 75lbs more weight to carry back and forth to work each day, plus it being out in the weather (i.e. rain up here) during the day. The other bumpers I have on the list would be Shrockworks, ARB, Demello, AllPro, BruteForce, or Perkins. Companies are still coming out with new bumpers for the 12-13' models so the longer I wait the more chance one I like will come out.

Here is a pretty cool video of that same truck (its is actually a ProLift Suspension rig). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SeYR7m9L8Y

 

[Willman]

Another option with the Trans4mer is to go with the receiver mount instead and have a portable winch to use front and back, while also leaving the winch at home during the week. The winch is just another 75lbs more weight to carry back and forth to work each day, plus it being out in the weather (i.e. rain up here) during the day.

I Liked my Trans4mer with the receiver mount. The only problem was storing the winch. Other then that it was great to winch backwards.




Then i got the ARB bumper and put an receiver in it...That was cool. But then again i was tired of moving the winch around and finally put a Warn M8000 in...

 

[seanpistol]

Or just go front receiver without the brush guard at all...

http://www.etrailer.com/Front-Hitch/Toyota/Tacoma/2013/31313.html?vehicleid=20137447

 

[Schattenjager]

Transformer looks great! but most glamping bits do... If protecting the front end from a damaging animal strike or tree / rock bump is important then by all means protect it. When I lived in Alaska the biggest fear of winter driving was a radiator killing moose strike at -20 far from help. I was't ready to trust anything but a full on bull bar. But the transformer does look good, if thats important.

 

[OldSven]

The truck probably won't be doing the extreme stuff I used to do in the other two rigs, and being a daily driver trying to keep it making sense in that aspect. We have a portable winch on one of our work trucks and I looked at it today and I'm almost leaning on that route for how often I make off the pavement and it keeps the winch nice longer. There are times up in the snow that I know moving it to the rear sure would shed some time off being stuck 3 rigs deep... :elkgrin:

 

[Willman]

Or just go front receiver without the brush guard at all...

http://www.etrailer.com/Front-Hitch/Toyota/Tacoma/2013/31313.html?vehicleid=20137447

That is clean. I likey...

 

[RememberTheFallen]

Might have missed it some where but did you get rid of your 4Runner? Almost bought one because of your build.

Thinking hard about selling my 1st gen extended cab Tacoma and getting a newer 4 door Tacoma. Need more room and want my bed back so no topper. Storage behind the seat in the extended cab is a pain to use. Also realize as I get older I don't really do any hard core off road stuff. Want a truck that is more comfortable and roomier. What made you go to the newer Tacoma's?

 

[OldSven]

Might have missed it some where but did you get rid of your 4Runner? Almost bought one because of your build.

Thinking hard about selling my 1st gen extended cab Tacoma and getting a newer 4 door Tacoma. Need more room and want my bed back so no topper. Storage behind the seat in the extended cab is a pain to use. Also realize as I get older I don't really do any hard core off road stuff. Want a truck that is more comfortable and roomier. What made you go to the newer Tacoma's?

Yeah I sold it to a guy locally here a few months back. Got tired of daily driving my little truck while the runner just sat at home, but need a truck so figured the route to go was 4dr Tacoma. Was looking at 09-11's but they hold their value so well that by the time I got a brand new one I was only a couple grand off only made sense. The truck is awsome, no complaints at this time except need more money for mods...