Rob O's Overland Tacoma ...
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heeltoe989
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Rob O said:Late reply ... but thanks.And I shoot for fun; maybe some day I'll be good enough to make a buck or two.
I love shooting, just bought a new Nikon D60 to get back into it. I had all my camera gear stolen a few years back. A Nikon F4 with all the trimmings, but I'm looking forward to getting out on the trail again and snapping some good pictures. I'm going to be taking loads of pictures when I'm driving down the Baja in November.
PS - Lift looks good
Rob O
Adventurer
Quick update.
OME suspension is in. I bought slightly used fronts (OME 885 with N140S already mounted to the top plate and used about 5k miles) along with new OME rear shocks and Dakars, from which I removed the third leaf. The front had already settled, so I saw almost exactly 2" of lift; the rear netted just a tad over 2". Perfect.
Also installed OE running boards. I've found a fabrication guy who thinks we can do up some sliders that will go with/under the running boards without sacrificing too much breakover clearance. They'll be something like square tube off the frame, then something flattish that goes across under the factory boards. Will post up progress/results once I get that underway.
The tires (and 17" OE Sport wheels) have been on for a while and I finished the suspension install a month or so ago but haven't had time to take any good photos. Even these were impromptu. I put the running boards on yesterday and figured it time to get at least a snapshot or two, so I pulled off into a dirt lot on my way to pick up dog food last night. Heh. Truck is dirty, lighting wasn't perfect and this isn't exactly trail action ... so take them for what they are.
click on any to get a slightly larger size
OME suspension is in. I bought slightly used fronts (OME 885 with N140S already mounted to the top plate and used about 5k miles) along with new OME rear shocks and Dakars, from which I removed the third leaf. The front had already settled, so I saw almost exactly 2" of lift; the rear netted just a tad over 2". Perfect.
Also installed OE running boards. I've found a fabrication guy who thinks we can do up some sliders that will go with/under the running boards without sacrificing too much breakover clearance. They'll be something like square tube off the frame, then something flattish that goes across under the factory boards. Will post up progress/results once I get that underway.
The tires (and 17" OE Sport wheels) have been on for a while and I finished the suspension install a month or so ago but haven't had time to take any good photos. Even these were impromptu. I put the running boards on yesterday and figured it time to get at least a snapshot or two, so I pulled off into a dirt lot on my way to pick up dog food last night. Heh. Truck is dirty, lighting wasn't perfect and this isn't exactly trail action ... so take them for what they are.
click on any to get a slightly larger size
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heeltoe989
Explorer
Looks good!
nothing wrong with brochure shots I've only got a few trail pics of my truck, the rest are posing.
nothing wrong with brochure shots
I've only got a few trail pics of my truck, the rest are posing.
Rob O
Adventurer
Secure storage for travel ... at least until I mount a canopy
I've been on the fence about mounting a shell (canopy/topper/whatever) and will likely order an ARE model Z at some point. In the meantime, as I prepare for a two week trip to the Colorado Rockies (including trail runs in the Ouray/Silverton area as well as around Breckenridge/Fairplay where we've rented a house) I decided to employ a temporary solution: Thule Evolution mounted on OE cross rails (Tacoma accessory). Not sure if there's enough room for a kayak or bikes on the remaining bar space.
Wish my ARB/winch was here before leaving.
I've been on the fence about mounting a shell (canopy/topper/whatever) and will likely order an ARE model Z at some point. In the meantime, as I prepare for a two week trip to the Colorado Rockies (including trail runs in the Ouray/Silverton area as well as around Breckenridge/Fairplay where we've rented a house) I decided to employ a temporary solution: Thule Evolution mounted on OE cross rails (Tacoma accessory). Not sure if there's enough room for a kayak or bikes on the remaining bar space.
Wish my ARB/winch was here before leaving.
E30RUNNER
Observer
Here are my other rides ...
2004 BMW M3 Coupe with a few mods; she can now sit safely in the garage during the week while the truck serves as my daily driver.
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Those CH wheels look great on the e46 :sombrero:
Nice build so far on the taco!
