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OK first off, I want to give credit for this one, as I cannot take any credit. This idea was previously done by “DblD” in this thread: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/93807-ram-gps-mount.html I really like his idea, so I stole it and took a few steps further. So, on to the...

Well after beating the crap out of my cross member and other underbelly parts, I figure its time to protect my girls belly…time for more armor! (My ½ ton truck is now pushing several tons with all the armor..haha). As far as skids go, budbuilt is one of the best, and that is what I chose. These...

Time to wire up the lights. As you all know, I always try to make everything look as stock as possible so obviously, using a stock switch was a given. Unfortunately, I have never like the stock Tacoma fog light switch, as it does not illuminate when the lights are on like the FJ auxiliary and...

Well, as much as I like my Allpro front bumper, perhaps the only complaint I have about it is the front light hoop. I did not like how it far forward it is angled, more like a stinger than a hoop. And I also do not like how the light mounts hang lights very high and very far forward...

I am thinking about trading in my current tacoma for this. I feel this is a better base for an expedition rig than mine. I think my sliders, winch, armor, etc are all overkill....what I really need is 4.88 gears up front and 5.13 in rear! It will depend on whether or not he will throw in a rope...

Well everyone says all good things take time, and this bumper was no exception, but it finally arrive in the mail…my FULLY LOADED CBI Rear bumper. :wings::wings: This puppy includes the following: - High clearance bumper (Bushmaster 2.0) - Tire Gate - Hi-Lift Mount - 2 Jerry Can Holder -...

Hey Guys, I finally got my rear bumper :wings::wings: and I am working on painting it. I got some rust-oleum hammered as it says you do not have to prime with it, but the color is more grey/silver than black, and I don't like it. I was wondering, can I do a second coat of plain old black oil...

Well, I could tell my truck was having some self esteem issues, as here she is this big truck driving around sharing the same Toyota logo as your grandmas corolla, so I figured I would try to make her feel better about herself..after all, she is a TOYOTA TRUCK! Step one was to get the parts...

Hey guys, my new Garmin 60 CSx just showed up and I need to get some maps on it. Can you guys give me input on the following three sources. If you haver used tham all, please tell me pros and cons of each: 1. Topos from http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps: FREE, but are they still good? 2. TOPO...

Hey Guys, I am running a 4ft firestick now, however, the parking garage I have to park in at my apt is low enough that it always hits and is starting to crack. I was looking at the Wilson flex 4ft and thought it would be great. I can either let it hit because its made for it, or I can bend it...

Well after crossing the water crossing on the Mojave Road MULTIPLE times during a recovery operation, and seeing how DUSTY my air filter was after 3 days out in the Mojave, I figured it was high time to install my snorkel. Now as most probably know, there is no snorkel made for the 05 Tacoma...

Well we all made it back alive, but not without casualties..haha, this was a pretty great trip! We have started posting some pics in the original trip planning thread, but I figure we need to post in the completed thread, so I will start this. Here is the original planning thread...

Hey guys, I am finally getting around to throwing a snorkel on my rig, and I had a few questions I was hoping someone could help me with. I already have my breathers (diffs, actuators, trans, etc) extended to the engine bay, but with the snorkel I want to run them into it so the air comes from...

OK, so after a pretty uncomfortable camping adventure with my gf, we decided that, since we are car camping now and not packing gear 3 days in on our backs, it’s time to expand from our 4 season 2 person tent and pro lite sleeping pads to something a bit more comfortable. Now, I am just fine on...

OK, you guys are probably getting tire of all my tent related questions, but, like my smaller climbing tent, I want to do it right the first time, and I am new to this "large" tent thing. I thought I had it all figured out by my last post, but after hearing about cabelas, and looking there, I...

OK, you guys have probably seen my recent thread on finding a new tent and sleeping arrangements that will be good for car camping with the gf. I currently have a mental problem which causes me to want the lightest, strongest tent that is rated to perform at the top of Everest. My current tent...

OK, I am in need of your expertise. I just got back from a quick camping trip with my gf, and the sleeping situation was slightly miserable for us. First off, tents. Well, my background comes from backcountry hiking/camping and climbing, so all of my gear is the lightest possible as I had to...

(If I ever become rich) This thing is great! it is 6 wheel drive, all locked, front rear stearing. Essentially like a truck with a trailer, but the trailer is build in! And the coolest thing...it is amphibious! no more checking water depth, just float across it! :smiley_drive: I'd like to...

Well I finally decided to install my CB for the times when I am with people that don’t have HAMs. My weapon of choice was a Cobra 75 WX ST. I like the compact nature of it and the fact that I can unhook it when not in use. I do not like the look of having handsets hanging all over the place in...

Well I finally pulled off my all-pro bumper for some “alterations” I have been planning, on while it was off, I took the time to do a few fixes on the winch. First off, grease. For anyone that has tried to freewheel the XRC out, you will know you have to pull DAMN hard. The grease they use...