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Thanks. Yes, mounting them was a PITA. When it comes to touch up the paint, I think they will be staying on the truck...

Sliders, Part 2 On the truck!!!!! And a view from the bottom: So, after making custom mounts, modifying mounting holes (both off and on the truck), multiple trips to the hardware store for more Grade 8 bolts/nuts/washers, and waiting on the weather, they are finally on the truck. And...

Sliders The saga of my sliders. Well, yes and no. I had intended to install sliders as one of the very first mods to the truck. It didn't quite work out that way... Shortly after taking delivery of the truck (and probably even before that), I spent countless hours reading on this forum and...

Chains on the front tire might not clear the suspension arms, depending on design and wheel offset. I can't run them on my new truck - the upper ball joint is too close to the tire. I don't have a 3rd gen Ranger anymore to go look at, so I am just guessing...

2016 Summary Another year of camping in the teardrop. No problems to mention, but I still have not added the additional lighting yet. Total nights slept in - 30 Total mileage towed (approximate) - 8280

I've been busy working on several projects for the truck (write-ups to follow) as well as re-tiling a bathroom floor. Earlier this week, we had some unseasonably warm weather for Georgia. Taking a break from the bathroom floor, and taking advantage of the weather, we headed to a friend's place...

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The first time I drained/filled the transmission, I used a Toyota screen. This time, I used a WIX screen. WIX makes very high quality filters (usually). In this case, the two filters looked identical. However, neither is really a filter - more like a fine screen. Hence the external filter.

Transmission Cooling and Filtering, Part II Earlier, I added a larger cooler to the transmission. Toyota installed a cooler, but as I offroad and tow, both of which build a lot of heat in the transmission, I wanted to increase the cooling ability. Heat kills a transmission, and I want mine to...

Chris, The Yakima rack holes are 12" apart, and the aluminum pieces are 2" x 15". I allowed about an inch around each bolt for support. The strap is attached with a footman loop. Generally, they are marine fittings, but are available from strapworks.com.

A Toyota parts person should be able to look up the part number for you. Or, you could try Titus-Will Toyota - parts.tituswilltoyota.com

From the stud (+12V) I went down, following the existing power wire. There is plenty of room for additional wires out the hole in the bottom of the fuse block.

Ceiling Straps Occasionally, while carrying things in the back of the truck, I have thought it would be nice to keep some items up against the ceiling - mainly to keep them from getting tossed around and damaged. I have seen multiple ideas as to how to accomplish this feat - here is my way. I...

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That wasn't really my question. (I really should ask in the hardware thread.) What I was asking was does the built-in GPS function well enough, or is an external one preferred?

New to this thread also, with a hardware question. For the iPad, is an external GPS (such as a Bad Elf plug-in) needed/preferred or is the internal GPS sufficient? Thank you.

For brakes, suspension, fenders, gas can mounts, take a look at my build thread. I went through a lot of the same thought processes as you are going through - some of my ideas may help your decision making. Either way, it's great to have another off-road Little Guy! :) EDIT: I will second...

Thanks. I like the exhaust - it has a good sound. Quiet at highway speeds while cruising, and you can hear it when you want to climb a hill or pass someone. Also, it is a tad louder when I am pulling the trailer. The system is well built, fits great, looks good, and does not go under the...

Raising the Roof I originally purchased a cab-hi shell thinking that it provide enough room inside and decent aerodynamics outside - the best of both worlds, if you will. Unfortunately, with the sleeping platform in the bed, inside room was compromised. There was room for gear, and actually...