Rob O
Adventurer
First, introductions. I'm a life-long 4wheeler who's always had an "adventure" vehicle of some sort, whether an all-weather family hauler aimed more at getting there than getting away or a lifted and kitted rig built to go anywhere. I have fond memories of helping my dad build our '69 Bronco as a teenager and learning how to drive in it at 14 in the back country of Colorado and those experiences have carried with me since.
I also have an affinity for European cars, which is where my time and resources have gone the past decade or so. Now I've added a 2007 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD OR to the garage and it's time to tinker ... in the name of increasing functionality as much as enhancing looks. More on what's planned below.
've been lurking on ExPo for a while now and appreciate all the great information. There are so many great vehicles here and the expedition logs are fun to follow. Of course I also hit the usually places for Taco owners, from TTORA to Toyota Nation to Custom Tacos, but you have to weed through a lot of crap to get useful info. I also love that ExPo is oriented to my style of offroading and offroad vehicles; something built to be comfortable enough to enjoy "getting there" and capable enough to actually use when you arrive. In other words, an expedition or overland rig.
I considered the FJ Cruiser and Wrangler Unlimited in addition to the Tacoma. In the end, as this is a "third vehicle", I decided the truck offered more utility for things like Home Depot runs, hauling landscaping/trash, toys for the boys (ATVs/dirt bikes), etc. And with three kids, including an infant, the rear doors provide easier access to rear seats than the FJ's while the rear seating area is more comfort than the JKs.
So, as I'm ready to begin my build, I figured I'd register and begin a "Rob O thread." :wavey:
(as of) Feb 19, 2008: Stock Radiant Red Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD Off-Road (AT), purchased late-July 2007.
Coming:
OME 885/N140S (886s if/when I do bumper/winch)
OME Dakar + N182 and drop bearing kit
TW one-piece drive shaft
New bump stops
265-70/17 BFG ATs or 285/70/17 Discovery STT
In-dash NAV/DVD/XM/Rear Cam (done)
TRD Supercharger
Topper (maybe; I like having the bed open)
...
Here are a couple of shots from last year:
More here
I also have an affinity for European cars, which is where my time and resources have gone the past decade or so. Now I've added a 2007 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD OR to the garage and it's time to tinker ... in the name of increasing functionality as much as enhancing looks. More on what's planned below.
've been lurking on ExPo for a while now and appreciate all the great information. There are so many great vehicles here and the expedition logs are fun to follow. Of course I also hit the usually places for Taco owners, from TTORA to Toyota Nation to Custom Tacos, but you have to weed through a lot of crap to get useful info. I also love that ExPo is oriented to my style of offroading and offroad vehicles; something built to be comfortable enough to enjoy "getting there" and capable enough to actually use when you arrive. In other words, an expedition or overland rig.
I considered the FJ Cruiser and Wrangler Unlimited in addition to the Tacoma. In the end, as this is a "third vehicle", I decided the truck offered more utility for things like Home Depot runs, hauling landscaping/trash, toys for the boys (ATVs/dirt bikes), etc. And with three kids, including an infant, the rear doors provide easier access to rear seats than the FJ's while the rear seating area is more comfort than the JKs.
So, as I'm ready to begin my build, I figured I'd register and begin a "Rob O thread." :wavey:
(as of) Feb 19, 2008: Stock Radiant Red Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD Off-Road (AT), purchased late-July 2007.
Coming:
OME 885/N140S (886s if/when I do bumper/winch)
OME Dakar + N182 and drop bearing kit
TW one-piece drive shaft
New bump stops
265-70/17 BFG ATs or 285/70/17 Discovery STT
In-dash NAV/DVD/XM/Rear Cam (done)
TRD Supercharger
Topper (maybe; I like having the bed open)
...
Here are a couple of shots from last year:
More here
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