SGTCap's 2005 Tacoma build

[SGTCap]

Thank you JWP58.

Keep an eye on Craigslist. That's where I found mine. Often times they will fit more than one vehicle. Mine for instance also fits a Chevy Colorado. So a little research may help you find what you're looking for.

 

[SGTCap]

BTW, I'm still debating how I'm going to attached the box inside the bed. I had thought about building a bracket out of a strip of steel or aluminum to bolt it to the bed/body mount bolts. I've heard they are insanely tight though and won't come loose with anything less than a high end 1/2" impact, which I don't have. My next thought was to glue it down with some clear silicone, which would also make it harder for moisture to get under the box. That seems a little hokey though and I'm afraid it would peel off the bedliner if I ever need to remove the box. Aanyone have any other ideas?

 

[SGTCap]

Well the box didn't work out as well as I hoped. As it turns out the plywood I bought was $50/sheet garbage. Less than a month after installation the plywood was delaminating and leaking causing the drawers to mold. GREAT. So while debating what to do next I found this on craigslist. $200 later the heavy bastard was mine. This will be the basis of the new drawer build. The rest will be constructed of 3/4" OSB and Raptor lined.

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[SGTCap]

Oh, lift has been installed. Stand by for pictures.

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[SGTCap]

Excuse me, it's MDO that I'm looking at for the rest of my platform. Anyone know anything about the stuff?

 

[NorthernWoodsman]

Did you spray the bottom of the plywood with the Raptor liner? If you did, then maybe try sealing the wood with a polyurethane first and then spray the liner on.

MDO...Are you referring to MDF?

 

[Bretthn]

Oh, lift has been installed. Stand by for pictures.

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Looking forward to seeing them. That Weatherguard drawer looks like a good find.

 

[SGTCap]

With the OME 886s and Allpro Expo rear springs installed.

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[SGTCap]

This is the material I'm looking at. From what I've found its what Truck Vault uses so hopefully it will work out better. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_density_overlay_panel

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[SGTCap]

Updated pics. RTT goes on next weekend:

 

[Buddha.]

That's a bit of a change.

 

[Jeff H]

Wow thats quite the transformation! How are you liking your suspension combo? I'm trying to decide between a full OME kit or going with the All-Pro goodies.

 

[WKexpedition]

Talk about a huge change. What an improvement!! Looks great! Can't wait to see whats next.

 

[SGTCap]

I don't have anything to really compare to but so far I like it. The ride was a bit stiff before I got the front bumper and winch. I'm debating replacing the front bumper with an aluminum model from SOS Concepts. If I do I'll probably replace the springs with 887 which are longer than 886 but have the same rate as the 885. I had about 5" of lift in the rest when I pit the expos on. I added a Weathergaurd Packrat drawer to the bed for about 6months. The drawer was 380lbs unloaded. Even after I removed it I think I'm only at about 3 1/2". There's no way I could live with the regular Allpro springs. I simply carry too much weight for that. I kinda wish the Expos were stiffer.

 

[Dave Bennett]

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