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All I am contemplating on using a coolant to coolant heat exchanger to isolate my engine coolant water from my camper heater water. I am not entirely convinced, but that could help prevent a leak or problem in the camper from causing the truck to have a problem. I plan to have an Espar...

Anyone know the max rear extension I can have in North America? I have been using google, but only found one example in California. 2/3 of wheelbase from last support. I am not sure what constitutes a support on a 6x6. Center of rear leaf springs or rear most tire or frame end. I plan...

So, I am planning out a new camper and I am trying to decide between two fridges. I am not too worried about the cost difference, power, or a place to put them. We eat really well when camping and have a family of 4. I would like to carry enough food for at least 2 weeks. I like that the...

So, I am comparing options for heat in a slide on camper. Option 1: I have seen a lot of propane heaters and propane water heaters available. Option 2: I have also seen the hydronic diesel water heater with water tank and diesel air heater. Option 3: Also, there is the hydronic...

My 2002 AT Tacoma has a problem. 172k miles on it. A month or more ago, I noticed my transmission shifting hard. In one gear, then all gears. Also my shift lever occasionally had extra resistance when moving it. I took it to a mechanic and he said that it looks like my drive shaft center...

I am trying to figure out how each piece of the JKU roll cage unbolts. I don't have one yet to look at. Does anyone have an exploded view or pictures? Thanks

I have not been on the forum in a while but I have noticed less traffic about the JP than I expected. I have also seen someone else gutting and rebuilding one. I have not seen as much on Scott Brady's vehicle profile in over a year. Was the JP a dud? What is the scoop? I expected a lot...

Ok, a little history. I have an 02 Tacoma that is outfitted per my signature below. I have about 140k miles right now. My bushings are now going bad and I am getting rattles and squeaks. I believe my truck is overall in solid condition but I am not sure how far I would go away from a parts...

Hello all I have had my 02 Tacoma Dcab and have built it up with armor, suspension, shell, RTT, lights..... Etc For 2 people it was plenty large and very capable. Now, I am considering something bigger than my RTT. (family grew). I am contemplated building a camper for my truck, but what I...

So, I bought my 2002 Tacoma without the tow package, then bought a used factory Toyota trailer light harness. Does anyone have any pictures (or a good description) of where the brake light controller plugs into the truck? Thanks in advance.

Ok, I have had an 2002 Tacoma for years now (bought new). I started looking at getting an expedition purpose built vehicle (my Tacoma is also my daily driver). I thought I would start with an FZJ80 land cruiser and do a diesel swap. Then I saw Soenke's rig (found at this link). I started...

I am thinking (dreaming) about my next expedition/fun vehicle. This would not be a daily driver and would be purpose built for long trips. I am wanting a capable, reliable vehicle that I will heavily modify. I want it easy to work on, did I say reliable, bulletproof, capable off-road...etc...

Hi All, I saw in an old Autralian 4wd Monthly a truck with two solar panels mounted on the hood. Is that a viable location for solar panels? I would think that they would cause a lot of glare for the driver. Any thoughts? Just curious....

Ok, after 90K miles, my bushings are squeaking extremely loud. I believe that only the front IFS bushings are the problem. What bushings do you recommend and where would you get them ? Are there any greasable bushings available? I want to spend the least I can while eliminating the...

Well, I went to engage 4wd last week when it was raining. Not really because I needed it, but just to excercise the transfercase/diff/axles... and no 4wd. I should have listened to my gut instinks and not bought the truck with push button 4wd. Any ideas on how to debug what is causing...

Background: I have SAW's on front and rear OME with an AAL (to carry extra weight). When I did my lift on my truck, I bought some 4" extended staineless braided brake lines. I replaced all three lines. In my mom's driveway this weekend, my front left line blew out (instant zero brakes)...

I have a Technitop roof top tent with shower enclosure and awning. There is one dent in it, but it is cosmetic. There are ictures of the dent on my web site. Make me an offer. The tent can be seen at www.ramdough.com

What do you all think? Removeable hitch style winch mounts or integrated front bumper winches? I have an ARB, so I could easily go either way. Just starting the conversation.

I have some questions and would like to get your expert opinions. I bought a battery isolator a while back and I am about to install it. I believe it is a 160 amp 2 battery bank isolator. I plan on mounting two deep cycle batteries (wired in Parallel) in the bed of my 2002 Toyota Tacoma...

Well, just passed my technician class exam. I tried the General class exam, but seeing how I did not study for it, I failed. Quick survey, what licens do you have?