climber-420
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Dig it. Looks awesome.
Capture Colorado 01 TRD Taco - GOAE build
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capturecolorado
Hooray bikes!
capturecolorado
Hooray bikes!
It's mounted... I just haven't been home before dark to take pictures of the truck.
I also haven't had time to run wiring for it
But I have a whole new array of switches coming in today from OTRATTW, I'll be revamping my switch panel when I go through and add the light bar switch. Gotta get it ready for a night run next weekend and Moab the following week!
I also haven't had time to run wiring for it
But I have a whole new array of switches coming in today from OTRATTW, I'll be revamping my switch panel when I go through and add the light bar switch. Gotta get it ready for a night run next weekend and Moab the following week!
capturecolorado
Hooray bikes!
This is from last Saturday - a coworker and I went wheeling, we hit Twin Cone, and had to turn around on the big hill because it was too slippery, couldn't get any traction, so we went over Guanella Pass over to Fall River Road, and found our way up to Yankee Hill. We saw every variety of weather and trail condition possible, from dry trails with warm sun, to several inches of snow and ice and cold.
Only managed to get one picture all day, and haven't had time yet to do a shoot of the truck with the latest mods. Was going to today, but ran out of time. I spent my afternoon today getting my CB hardwired, added a voltmeter, and a RAM mount for my phone for trail navigation. I have a handful of new switches from OTRATTW to wire into the switch panel, which will wrap up the panel nicely... got the kind with the lower independent led, which will be wired into the dash lights and dimmable, then then the switch is on, the upper will light up.
Also while I had the truck apart, I found out that the cruise control wasn't factory installed on the truck, but rather dealer installed (I assume), and kind of poorly done... regardless, one of the 4 random-*** fuses was blown, replaced it and now I have functional cruise control.
Only managed to get one picture all day, and haven't had time yet to do a shoot of the truck with the latest mods. Was going to today, but ran out of time. I spent my afternoon today getting my CB hardwired, added a voltmeter, and a RAM mount for my phone for trail navigation. I have a handful of new switches from OTRATTW to wire into the switch panel, which will wrap up the panel nicely... got the kind with the lower independent led, which will be wired into the dash lights and dimmable, then then the switch is on, the upper will light up.
Also while I had the truck apart, I found out that the cruise control wasn't factory installed on the truck, but rather dealer installed (I assume), and kind of poorly done... regardless, one of the 4 random-*** fuses was blown, replaced it and now I have functional cruise control.
capturecolorado
Hooray bikes!
Quick update on the **** that just took over my life... (pulled from posts on TacomaWorld)
I don't know what to say. This week, and over the last week and a half, I've been getting a LOT done on the truck - this week I replaced brakes on all 4 corners, rear axle bearings, one of the CV axles, completely redid my switch panel, added my 42" curved LED bar, put on some LED pods as alley lights, and meticulously went through and got everything wired up the way I wanted to. In fact, I was on my way out to do a night trail run on Yankee Hill tonight, when my truck wanted its belly scratched. I even had my camera to take pictures of all the sweet new additions. (My switch panel was legit, brand new OTRATTW switches with red lower LED wired into the dash circuit, and upper green - on when the switch is turned on. I even managed to get the upper and lower LED's to dim.
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The road I live on is a narrowish dirt road, which just got resurfaced with some gravel that's like driving on ball bearings. I had just pulled out of the driveway and was heading down, came around a turn and there was a truck coming up, he was on my side of the road from what I can remember, I went to slow down and the tires locked up, it seriously felt like I was moving faster with the brakes locked up than had I stayed off them. I slid, not gaining any control, for a bit, and my passenger tires hit the soft shoulder, shortly after they did I came to a stop, but wasn't on the road as much as I was on the mountain, the driver side kind of came up, the truck teetered, making me think it would be okay... and then it flopped. Luckily that tree was there and kept us from continuing, because below us was another 50 feet of elevation loss into a creek.
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Well, it's light out, so I looked the truck over. Not sure what can really be done with it. I'm uncertain if the frame rear of the cab is bent, but there's something wonky going on there, the rear suspension isn't sitting level or square even on flat ground. I gave an attempt at turning it over, but the engine made a weird noise, so I didn't push it out of fear something was amiss.
Has anyone made a convertible Taco?
The driver side rock slider really saved a lot of damage from the tree by keeping my door off the tree, without that, there likely would have been more damage to both the truck, and possibly myself - we hit the tree pretty hard.
I don't know what to say. This week, and over the last week and a half, I've been getting a LOT done on the truck - this week I replaced brakes on all 4 corners, rear axle bearings, one of the CV axles, completely redid my switch panel, added my 42" curved LED bar, put on some LED pods as alley lights, and meticulously went through and got everything wired up the way I wanted to. In fact, I was on my way out to do a night trail run on Yankee Hill tonight, when my truck wanted its belly scratched. I even had my camera to take pictures of all the sweet new additions. (My switch panel was legit, brand new OTRATTW switches with red lower LED wired into the dash circuit, and upper green - on when the switch is turned on. I even managed to get the upper and lower LED's to dim.
___
The road I live on is a narrowish dirt road, which just got resurfaced with some gravel that's like driving on ball bearings. I had just pulled out of the driveway and was heading down, came around a turn and there was a truck coming up, he was on my side of the road from what I can remember, I went to slow down and the tires locked up, it seriously felt like I was moving faster with the brakes locked up than had I stayed off them. I slid, not gaining any control, for a bit, and my passenger tires hit the soft shoulder, shortly after they did I came to a stop, but wasn't on the road as much as I was on the mountain, the driver side kind of came up, the truck teetered, making me think it would be okay... and then it flopped. Luckily that tree was there and kept us from continuing, because below us was another 50 feet of elevation loss into a creek.
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Well, it's light out, so I looked the truck over. Not sure what can really be done with it. I'm uncertain if the frame rear of the cab is bent, but there's something wonky going on there, the rear suspension isn't sitting level or square even on flat ground. I gave an attempt at turning it over, but the engine made a weird noise, so I didn't push it out of fear something was amiss.
Has anyone made a convertible Taco?
The driver side rock slider really saved a lot of damage from the tree by keeping my door off the tree, without that, there likely would have been more damage to both the truck, and possibly myself - we hit the tree pretty hard.
soonenough
Explorer
Wow really sorry to hear that, but good news is no one was injured. I would definitely have the frame checked by a competent shop. Don't mean to be a downer, but based on the amount of damage and the age of the truck, I wouldn't be surprised if the insurance company wants to total it out.
capturecolorado
Hooray bikes!
So, we put out a request to our neighbors to see if anyone knows who the owner of the unknown white Yota is that ran me off the road - we got one potential license plate which I passed along to the CSP officer and he's exploring that lead.
In the meantime, Sunday was me freaking out that I destroyed my truck. Monday was spent freaking out that had that whole scenario played out *slightly* different, I could have died. Yesterday was spent freaking out that insurance wouldn't cover much/anything/enough.
Basically for some reason my agent didn't have full coverage on the truck (I didn't catch this error, because billing is handled through my dad's company), so liability isn't gonna cover a damn thing. My dad spoke with our agent Monday and discovered we have uninsured/underinsured driver coverage - and the agent informed us that in cases of hit-and-run incidents, which this is classified by per the police report, UID coverage will step in and cover these circumstances. There are some potential loopholes in Colorado in regard to this, but I believe due to the vagueness of the identity of the other driver, those may not apply / or may be dismissed fairly easily.
I called and filed a claim Monday and an adjuster came out to look the truck over yesterday and assess potential repair damages to pass on to the claims specialists who will then determine if moving forward with repair is a valid option, or if it's a total loss. I saw the rough price estimate (adjuster couldn't get exact prices because we don't have cell reception up here), the rough estimate was about $10,500 all said and done - and that's not counting if the frame is bent or if there's more extensive damage to the lower A pillar on the passenger side.
I'm assuming they're going to total it. If so, the adjuster and I spoke and he's going to assess the value of the truck as a stock vehicle, and I'll spend a few days removing everything, and restoring the suspension back to stock, since I still have the leaf springs and shackles, all I'll really need to track down is some old struts, and a set of used tires.
I've compiled a checklist of all my parts, organized by interior / exterior / suspension / mechanical, and once they declare it a total loss, I'll get it towed to the garage, jack it up, and remove everything / replace some things. I still have the old front brakes, since trash hasn't come by yet, so I'll pull the new front pads and rotors; I want to see if I can track down some axle shafts with drum brake assemblies in rougher shape so I can hold on to this set with brand new axle bearings and pads.
If anyone (preferably local) has any of the following sitting around that they can live without for free or cheap, let me know:
- first gen struts
- 16" truck tires (any size, any condition - as long as it'll mount up and hold air (they said it needs to roll)
- 8" axle shaft assembly (both sides) w/ drum
- not sure what cross-compatibility is with 8" and 8.5" axles, I'm assuming they don't go back and forth...
Sad thing, is I've only had my sliders on for like 2.5 weeks, and there's not really any saving these for another truck
In the meantime, Sunday was me freaking out that I destroyed my truck. Monday was spent freaking out that had that whole scenario played out *slightly* different, I could have died. Yesterday was spent freaking out that insurance wouldn't cover much/anything/enough.
Basically for some reason my agent didn't have full coverage on the truck (I didn't catch this error, because billing is handled through my dad's company), so liability isn't gonna cover a damn thing. My dad spoke with our agent Monday and discovered we have uninsured/underinsured driver coverage - and the agent informed us that in cases of hit-and-run incidents, which this is classified by per the police report, UID coverage will step in and cover these circumstances. There are some potential loopholes in Colorado in regard to this, but I believe due to the vagueness of the identity of the other driver, those may not apply / or may be dismissed fairly easily.
I called and filed a claim Monday and an adjuster came out to look the truck over yesterday and assess potential repair damages to pass on to the claims specialists who will then determine if moving forward with repair is a valid option, or if it's a total loss. I saw the rough price estimate (adjuster couldn't get exact prices because we don't have cell reception up here), the rough estimate was about $10,500 all said and done - and that's not counting if the frame is bent or if there's more extensive damage to the lower A pillar on the passenger side.
I'm assuming they're going to total it. If so, the adjuster and I spoke and he's going to assess the value of the truck as a stock vehicle, and I'll spend a few days removing everything, and restoring the suspension back to stock, since I still have the leaf springs and shackles, all I'll really need to track down is some old struts, and a set of used tires.
I've compiled a checklist of all my parts, organized by interior / exterior / suspension / mechanical, and once they declare it a total loss, I'll get it towed to the garage, jack it up, and remove everything / replace some things. I still have the old front brakes, since trash hasn't come by yet, so I'll pull the new front pads and rotors; I want to see if I can track down some axle shafts with drum brake assemblies in rougher shape so I can hold on to this set with brand new axle bearings and pads.
If anyone (preferably local) has any of the following sitting around that they can live without for free
or cheap, let me know:- first gen struts
- 16" truck tires (any size, any condition - as long as it'll mount up and hold air (they said it needs to roll)
- 8" axle shaft assembly (both sides) w/ drum
- not sure what cross-compatibility is with 8" and 8.5" axles, I'm assuming they don't go back and forth...
Sad thing, is I've only had my sliders on for like 2.5 weeks, and there's not really any saving these for another truck
Adventurous
Explorer
I'm not sure if 2nd gen struts and 1st gen struts are the same but I have a pair of old ones from an 07 sitting around that I could throw your way. PM me if you are interested, I'm over in Westminster.
Kole
Adventurer
If I remember correctly they will fit, but because the 2nd gen strut assembly is physically longer than the 1st gen it changes the geometry. What it will do is cause the strut to be the limiting factor in up travel instead of the bump and it will cause the ball joints to be the limiting factor in the down travel.
So with that said if you're doing it just to hand the truck over to insurance and be done with it then it should work.
I think....