Trump's 03 Tacoma
- Thread starter trump
- Start date
TangoBlue
American Adventurist
Don't you just love happy endings...
That makes it all the more valuable in the end; and it does look great - AP hit a home run with that one.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Last edited:
trump
Adventurist
They had the bumper ready before the tube work, so I had to wait. I'll be adding the center and headlight hoops as soon as the revised hoops are made... they're improving the fitment. Talked with them today and they said 2-3 weeks until the improved design will be in.
trump
Adventurist
I don't currently have a picture that shows a better view of the wheel well, but I can get one for you tomorrow. You're correct in your observation, it doesn't quite extend all the way back. In order to keep one bumper for all three front end designs on the first gen this was a requirement. The frame of the '01-04 is ~3/4" longer than the '95.5-00.
trump
Adventurist
A few pictures from a four day trip last week through Death Valley:
You may have noticed the addition of the Lightforce 240's that now dominate the front of the truck. I had been back and forth about what direction I was going to take with aux lighting, but ended up purchasing these from a member here when they were offered for a good price. Usually the only time I need extra lighting is on Friday nights trying to get into camp late. While there are lights with:
Better quality light (Hella 4000's)
Brighter light (Various high-end HID's and LED Lightbars)
Smaller housings (just about anything when comparing LF240's)
You'd be hard pressed to find a bright aux light as durable and lightweight as these. With the occasional usage it's hard to justify lights over $300. ...so LF240's it is.
Another thing to note:
My list of future additions is rapidly coming to an end.
I know that I'll never truly be done messing with it... it's one of my hobbies after all, but the original plan will be met soon.
What's left?
-Wiring LED fog lights
-Adding the finishing details on the flip-pac interior (prototype passed its test last week on the legendary washboard of Saline Valley Road)
-Mounting/wiring the winch
-Having All-Pro weld the center and headlight hoops on the front bumper
That's about it. Stay tuned...
You may have noticed the addition of the Lightforce 240's that now dominate the front of the truck. I had been back and forth about what direction I was going to take with aux lighting, but ended up purchasing these from a member here when they were offered for a good price. Usually the only time I need extra lighting is on Friday nights trying to get into camp late. While there are lights with:
Better quality light (Hella 4000's)
Brighter light (Various high-end HID's and LED Lightbars)
Smaller housings (just about anything when comparing LF240's)
You'd be hard pressed to find a bright aux light as durable and lightweight as these. With the occasional usage it's hard to justify lights over $300. ...so LF240's it is.
Another thing to note:
My list of future additions is rapidly coming to an end.
I know that I'll never truly be done messing with it... it's one of my hobbies after all, but the original plan will be met soon.
What's left?
-Wiring LED fog lights
-Adding the finishing details on the flip-pac interior (prototype passed its test last week on the legendary washboard of Saline Valley Road)
-Mounting/wiring the winch
-Having All-Pro weld the center and headlight hoops on the front bumper
That's about it. Stay tuned...
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
:lurk:
trump
Adventurist
Here's a sneak peek at the interior in the Flip-Pac:
Currently the wood is bare; however, it will be coated soon after a few more details are addressed and weather permits.
The storage is cavernous. Much more space than I had expected.
Left to right: Reliance 7 gal aquatainer; The plastic throne (Thetford 135 Marine); 10# CO2
Southco latches
I also added new bedding, finally. Instead of the sheets and comforter, we're now using The North Face Dolomite 3S Double sleeping bag. It's dimensions are as close to perfect as you'll find for the Flip-Pac's size. It was plenty warm in 30 degree weather and I imagine I would be comfortable in it all the way to its 20 degree rating. If you're a cold sleeper it might not be enough for you. I also finally ditched the full size pillows we've been carting around from home for Nemo Fillo's. They provide fantastic comfort and support in a pillow that packs small and only weighs 10.9 oz.
Currently the wood is bare; however, it will be coated soon after a few more details are addressed and weather permits.
The storage is cavernous. Much more space than I had expected.
Left to right: Reliance 7 gal aquatainer; The plastic throne (Thetford 135 Marine); 10# CO2
Southco latches
I also added new bedding, finally. Instead of the sheets and comforter, we're now using The North Face Dolomite 3S Double sleeping bag. It's dimensions are as close to perfect as you'll find for the Flip-Pac's size. It was plenty warm in 30 degree weather and I imagine I would be comfortable in it all the way to its 20 degree rating. If you're a cold sleeper it might not be enough for you. I also finally ditched the full size pillows we've been carting around from home for Nemo Fillo's. They provide fantastic comfort and support in a pillow that packs small and only weighs 10.9 oz.