FourByLand
Expedition Leader
Looking forward to see what you have in store, Nathanael!
Building My Overland Tacoma: Plans, Progress, Perplexions
- Thread starter Overland Hadley
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Overland Hadley
on a journey
Suspension Update
I recently had the need to drive about 10 miles of dirt roads at high speed. (At or above normal highway speed.)
I was super impressed with how well the suspension felt while being pushed. Corners were solid, dips and rises in the road felt smooth. The truck was mostly unloaded, but the topper and racks keep some weight always on. I did not build a go fast racing truck, but it is nice to know that if needed it can handle a fast run. Another good vote for Old Man Emu and Dakar!
I recently had the need to drive about 10 miles of dirt roads at high speed. (At or above normal highway speed.)
I was super impressed with how well the suspension felt while being pushed. Corners were solid, dips and rises in the road felt smooth. The truck was mostly unloaded, but the topper and racks keep some weight always on. I did not build a go fast racing truck, but it is nice to know that if needed it can handle a fast run. Another good vote for Old Man Emu and Dakar!
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Skid Plates.
I am looking at some underbelly protection. I have been hoping somebody would start building aluminum skid plates, as I would really like the weight savings. But as far as I am aware, the only current offerings are BudBuilt and AllPro. The BudBuilt skids look to have better protection, but I am sure they weigh more. I guess I would lean toward the BudBuilt set, unless somebody has some info that would sway me in another direction. (Or if HeelToe989 would want to sell me his aluminum set, that would be great!)
Does anybody have any advice or other info/things I should think about?
Thanks.
I am looking at some underbelly protection. I have been hoping somebody would start building aluminum skid plates, as I would really like the weight savings. But as far as I am aware, the only current offerings are BudBuilt and AllPro. The BudBuilt skids look to have better protection, but I am sure they weigh more. I guess I would lean toward the BudBuilt set, unless somebody has some info that would sway me in another direction. (Or if HeelToe989 would want to sell me his aluminum set, that would be great!)
Does anybody have any advice or other info/things I should think about?
Thanks.
heeltoe989
Explorer
Talk to Kevin at Armor-tech off-road http://www.armortechoffroad.com/. Small shop and he has a 05+ Tacoma and I bet he would build you anything you like. He is doing my rear bumper for my truck and is a great guy to talk too! Let him know you know me from the forums and he will take of anything you need.
Richard
heeltoe989
Explorer
Suspension Update
I recently had the need to drive about 10 miles of dirt roads at high speed. (At or above normal highway speed.)
I was super impressed with how well the suspension felt while being pushed. Corners were solid, dips and rises in the road felt smooth. The truck was mostly unloaded, but the topper and racks keep some weight always on. I did not build a go fast racing truck, but it is nice to know that if needed it can handle a fast run. Another good vote for Old Man Emu and Dakar!
Still LOVE mine!!!
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Great! I will check it out. Thanks for the link.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Emailed him today, I will let you know what I find out.
On a side note, your truck has a front hitch mount right? What info can you give me on that. Thanks.
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WxMan
Adventurer
My truck had a front hitch mount. Now I have an ARB bumper. The front receiver was built by CBI offroad. If you go on TTORA and search "Front hitch receiver" you should be able to find a thread with some good information and more pictures. It is very well built and was extremely easy to mount. I had originally intended to run a portable winch set up but in the end decided to go whole hog and put the ARB on. Now the receiver is just taking up space in my garage. I'd sell it but I hate shipping stuff like that (it is heavy and awkward) and it isn't really worth that much anyway.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
WxMan
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
daverami
Explorer
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Overland Hadley
on a journey
I received an email from Kevin. He said he would get pricing info for doing his skids in aluminum. Hard to tell from the photos of his skids, but I am not sure if his skids protect the low hanging exhaust cross over and the transfer case.
BudBuilt skid plates weigh in at 115 lbs. I do not plan on driving by "braille," so I think BudBuilt's would be over kill for my rig.
Maybe Armor-Tech at the front, and the AllPro Transfer Case/Exhaust skid plate (26 lbs) is the best answer for me.
(BudBuilt's made from aluminum would be ideal, but I think not possible.)
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Is anybody with an 05+ Tacoma using an auxiliary fuel tank or know of one being made?
I do not need a lot more fuel, just about 10 or 15 gallons. And I would like to move the weight of the Wedco's from the roof rack.
Thanks.
I do not need a lot more fuel, just about 10 or 15 gallons. And I would like to move the weight of the Wedco's from the roof rack.
Thanks.