Building My Overland Tacoma: Plans, Progress, Perplexions

[Streakerfreak]

'Tis the season, for new snow chains.

They are Konig snow chains, made in Italy and sold here in the US by Thule as the XB-16. I bought them from amazon.com (link Here) I have not had the chance to use them yet, but I am hoping that in the next week I can test them out.

I think I will buy these from Amazon right now. Thanks for the link.

 

[Tucson T4R]

I think I will buy these from Amazon right now. Thanks for the link.

I bought two sets of these yesterday from Amazon. On the website it said they were $179 but when added to your cart, the price was actualy $139. Ho, Ho, Ho.

PS. Just checked again...looks like they now have the Website updated with the $139 price.

 

[ntsqd]

Somehow I expect to see table service placed next to this:

 

[Overland Hadley]

Somehow I expect to see table service placed next to this:

 

[Tucson T4R]

Better pass the sause, those are gonna be crunchy.:chowtime:

 

[RoundOut]

Better pass the sause, those are gonna be crunchy.:chowtime:

Reminds me of Jaws from the James Bond movies. He could chow down on that spaghetti!


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[Overland Hadley]

The toilet system is complete. For those times when a cathole is not appropriate.

 

[Streakerfreak]

Is it just the bucket and the Wag Bag thing or did you do anything else with the bucket. Maybe I missed it in your thread?

 

[Overland Hadley]

Is it just the bucket and the Wag Bag thing or did you do anything else with the bucket. Maybe I missed it in your thread?

Nope, that's pretty much it. Sorry to disappoint.

I just needed a hard sided "toilet" system for camping on BLM land. This takes care of it. Low tech, but it should work.

Moving on.....

 

[Streakerfreak]

Nope, that's pretty much it. Sorry to disappoint.

I just needed a hard sided "toilet" system for camping on BLM land. This takes care of it. Low tech, but it should work.

Moving on.....

Lol, just wanted to make sure. Enjoy your bucket.

 

[Dave Bennett]

The toilet system is complete. For those times when a cathole is not appropriate.

Wag bags and a bucket!

In Borat voice... "VERY NICE"!!!

 

[p1michaud]

Chains and toilet

Out of curriosity, did you buy two sets (i.e. 4 chains, one for each wheel?).
Also, what size tires are you currently running?

Good job on the toilet, simple yet functional.

Cheers,
P

 

[Overland Hadley]

Out of curriosity, did you buy two sets (i.e. 4 chains, one for each wheel?).
Also, what size tires are you currently running?

Good job on the toilet, simple yet functional.

Cheers,
P

I bought one set, (2 chains) just for the back wheels. From what I understand, and from what it says in the owners manual, it does not work to use chains on the front wheels of a 07 Tacoma. There is less than an inch of clearance along the back wall of the tire. But if you can run chains on the front of your truck, then I would. I wish I could on mine.

I am running 265/70 at the moment, but will be changing to 265/75 next summer. Luckily the chains will work for both sizes. (Snow chain size of 265)

 

[Overland Hadley]

Santa went shopping at ARB before coming to my place!

 

[Overland Hadley]

Well, they are not Alcans or Deavers, but the new four leaf pack from the Toyota TSB really helped. The ride is much smoother and they handle weight alot better than the old three leaf pack. Phase 3 of the build will see a 8 or 10 (12?) leaf pack, but that is at least two years away.

Before

After, with Toyota 4 leaf pack.