2000 Tacoma Reg Cab

[transworldmoto]

Sub'd. GREAT build/adventure thread!

 

[WillBeck]

Thanks! I need to get back out. I'm working on building up my cooking skills and gear. No more ramen and hot dogs haha

 

[WillBeck]

Made our way up to Coyote Flats above Bishop. Perfect weather in the mid 30's at night, 60's and low 70's during the day.

Our campsite was extremely unpleasant with a babbling creek running through the middle...

 

[WillBeck]

I hard mounted my antenna to the bed rack. This way i can keep the rear window closed, and possibly even replace it with a one piece window. This also allows me to take the antenna off so i can fit in my garage, parking garages, drive throughs, etc without the fuss of trying to feed the coax under all my stuff etc.

 

[WillBeck]

Finally got around to wiring up my switches so that the lower LED's are illuminated whenever accessory power is on. I.e. whenever the truck is running. I wanted to wire them into the gauge backlight, so they came on when i switched on the headlights, but i could not find a suitable power lead for that.

The top part of the switch illuminates whenever the accessory is powered on.

 

[WillBeck]

The area behind the seats is surprisingly spacious. Just a quick list of things currently stored permanently in the cab.

Behind the drivers seat;
Large tool bag
-Jumper Cables
-ARB quick deflator
-E-Tool
-Small tool bag with sockets, ratchets, wrenches, small spares etc.
Tripod Camp stool

Behind the Passenger Seat;
ARB 30,000lb snatch strap in its own bag

Misc things i leave back there are usually a full nalgene bottle with distilled water
Spare hats
Warm down jacket that stuffs into it's own bag
Gortex parka.
Radio antenna when not mounted

I frequently also carry a wool blanket, a pair of 5w handheld radios, granola bars and a small backpack.

 

[soonenough]

I hard mounted my antenna to the bed rack.

That's a slick antenna mount, who makes that? I clicked through the Tram-Browning catalog (the name engraved on the NMO cover in your other picture), but I didn't see that mount anywhere.

 

[WillBeck]

That's a slick antenna mount, who makes that? I clicked through the Tram-Browning catalog (the name engraved on the NMO cover in your other picture), but I didn't see that mount anywhere.

I got the mount from Rugged Radios. They also have a version for vertical tube, and multiple tube sizes to choose from.

http://www.ruggedradios.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=182_313&products_id=703

I'm actually not a huge fan of the NMO cap i got. I would have preferred metal over plastic, as the threads on the cap can get chewed up easily. I also had to file down the corners on that cap in order to clear the dish in the mount.

 

[seanpistol]

I ran into the guy named Shane in one of your above photos at Rock Therapy. He was... an interesting guy. Haha- Love your rig!

 

[WillBeck]

I ran into the guy named Shane in one of your above photos at Rock Therapy. He was... an interesting guy. Haha- Love your rig!

Haha, that he is... Good guy though.

 

[hawkinpup]

nice

 

[WillBeck]

As always, Bailey at Baja Designs hooked it up with some more awesome lights. Bought another pair of S2 Pro's to use as camp setup / work / area / ******* driver lights to mount on the sides of my freshly powdercoated bed rack. stoked to see the pieces of this coming together.

Also pre-ordered their new tube mount dome light. Super stoked for that!

 

[WillBeck]

My truck still has all factory axle breathers, so i ordered ARB's breather kit. Has a really nice filter, and can connect up to 4 driveline breathers into a single vent. High speed push lock fittings and rigid 8mm tubing.

 

[WillBeck]

Somewhat disappointed by finding this much debris in the breather manifold. Always assumed ARB was above average quality. The anodizing looks good, all the parts fit perfectly. Just didn't think i would find this...

 

[seanpistol]

The Barstow Del Taco is legit.