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@BajaSurfRig no spreading at all, which is one of those times that it's better to be lucky than good. We had backup plans in place in case it did spread, but it's all good! We took the sliding cargo anchor bed rails off, which left countersuck, pre-welded 8mm nuts that allowed us to bolt the...

You and @nickw both have a great question - and there are a few parts to the answer so without going too long on why we went with a Tacoma: We went with the Tacoma because of the size and the brand. Our plan for the truck was to spend time in Central and South America, and from any of our other...

Part IV: Capper/Tent Build and Assembly Goal: Being able to stand up inside the living space was one of the primary build constraints that we had from the start. The problem is that there are dozens of ways to do this, and all of them are quite expensive. Not to mention, if you screw up the...

Part III: Capper and Tent Design Goal: Being able to stand up inside the living space was one of the primary build constraints that we had from the start. The problem is that there are dozens of ways to do this, and all of them are quite expensive. Not to mention, if you screw up the...

Part II: Springs and Airbags Goal: Add a little more clearance, stiffen up for adding weight during the build, and not blow the budget in the process. There are so many options for upgrading suspension while downgrading your wallet that it was almost overwhelming. We went back to the principles...

Either I can convince everyone here that the dog weights 275+ lbs or I made a terrifying typo. Good thing she doesn't have her own ExPo login...

That's kind of what I was thinking. I mean, yes, I wish the truck was 500lbs lighter and as I go through the build, if not just for gas mileage and "in-a-pickle" performance. Putting it on a diet and planning weights better will be a reoccurring theme for what I wish I had done differently. The...

Hey Fren, Thanks for the interest. I figured I'd reply to your message here in case other people had similar questions. Obviously, we're about 1,500lbs over the factory GVWR which is considerable for a mid-size truck. We were meticulous about budgeting the cost of components and didn't think...

Part I: Bumpers, Sliders, and Skids Goal: Add some “armor” on the perimeter of the soon-to-be expedition truck that gives added protection from road conditions, animals, and other drivers. Too much armor, and you’re just adding weight and spending money on a truck that is never supposed to be...

ExPo: I've been lurking in the shadows for the last 4 years, stealing inspiration for our build and how-to's when it came to taking apart the truck. Thanks! The build is done, we're on the road, and I want to share it with the community here to help inspire the next builders! So we'll start...