Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[Dave Bennett]

AT Can Holder and Scepter Fuel Can

I added the last thing to the CBI rear bumper, an Adventure Trailers fuel can holder. Thanks to Martyn at AT for helping me get one!

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/fuel.html

IMO, the most secure and safest way to transport that extra fuel can on or off road.

I prefer the MILSPEC Scepter fuel cans (non CARB) for their proven durability and safety. When used with the clear Scepter spout these cans don't waste a drop of fuel, but due to the recent CARB nonsense over these cans they are getting rare especially in California.

http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/t...and.ctx=Scepter&backto=/agcatalog/brands3.tam

 

[Dave Bennett]

Swingout Gas Strut

In this picture above, I see that your bumper has a nice gas strut preventing it from swinging all over when opened. That's one of the final touches I'd like to make to my bumper but have a few questions for you:

1-Does the strut oppose movement in both directions (i.e. control movement when it's swinging open and closed)?

2-Could you provide some details and markings on the strut? I've been hunting for one locally without much luck. Each one I have found is spring loaded to help with the load. I don't want it to push the bumper out at me when I open it.

3-Could you take some close up pictures?

This gas strut opposes movement in both directions which greatly increases safety when opening the gate. This swingout can be a bear when the spare tire, Hi-Lift, and full fuel can are on there!

Here's a better picture of the gas strut:

Here's the .50 cal ammo can I added to the swingout, this is where I store WAG bags when I'm out on the trail

 

[Dave Bennett]

Saline Valley Souvinir

Lizard Lee makes these up at Saline Valley hot springs. Proceeds from these help support the hot springs so buy one from him if you're ever up there!

 

[Streakerfreak]

Nice additions and that bat thing is pretty cool. I am still jealous of that gas strut You got all the good stuff.

 

[p1michaud]

Bumper photos.

This gas strut opposes movement in both directions which greatly increases safety when opening the gate. This swingout can be a bear when the spare tire, Hi-Lift, and full fuel can are on there!

Thanks for the pictures!

I'm glad you have received your AT Can Holder. Mine should be here shortly. Stout pieces of gear! I dig it.

 

[FourByLand]

Yeah, nice bat!

eepwall:

 

[Jacket]

I added the last thing to the CBI rear bumper, an Adventure Trailers fuel can holder. Thanks to Martyn at AT for helping me get one!

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/fuel.html

Does that thing bolt on, or did you have to weld it? Very nice!

 

[Dave Bennett]

Does that thing bolt on, or did you have to weld it? Very nice!

Bolt on via two grade 8 bolts :sombrero:

 

[Dave Bennett]

A/c And Heating Control Issues...

So, today after work, I hop in the truck to head home.

A/C will not come on... position selector switch not working... temp setting stuck on HOT...

Oddly enough, the fan selector switch is working properly so I have 1 of 3 HVAC controls functional.

It was a long drive home

Get home, check fuses. All good. Pull control unit from dash and all appears well with wiring/plugs, no smell of smoke etc.

I am heading to Death Valley friday no matter what so I have some work to do! :sombrero:

 

[FourByLand]

'Ata Boy!!!

:arabia:

 

[Dave Bennett]

'Ata Boy!!!

:arabia:

Well, the hot air is coming even with the fan off of course... even with all the windows down my feet are baking since the selector is set to the floor...

At this point I am thinking the control unit, but I am just shy of 50,000 miles so it should not have failed yet

 

[heeltoe989]

Well, the hot air is coming even with the fan off of course... even with all the windows down my feet are baking since the selector is set to the floor...

At this point I am thinking the control unit, but I am just shy of 50,000 miles so it should not have failed yet

I wouldn't have thought so, but you never know now a days. If it is, you might be able to find a new control unit from a wrecked Tacoma. I'm finding all sorts of back up parts for my Tacoma in wrecking yards, it's unfortunate but they are starting to show up in the yards & salvage companies. Might save you a couple bucks. Might be worth picking up a few extra things to if you find a Tacoma.

 

[Dave Bennett]

I wouldn't have thought so, but you never know now a days. If it is, you might be able to find a new control unit from a wrecked Tacoma. I'm finding all sorts of back up parts for my Tacoma in wrecking yards, it's unfortunate but they are starting to show up in the yards & salvage companies. Might save you a couple bucks. Might be worth picking up a few extra things to if you find a Tacoma.

Yep, the only problem is finding a donor that's not "picked apart" already... unk03:

 

[heeltoe989]

Yep, the only problem is finding a donor that's not "picked apart" already... unk03:

Very true, I sure wouldn't want to know what there worth from the dealer. You could phone Shannon (TTORA) at Champion Toyota to see if he might give you a bit of a deal on one.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Well, today I got in the truck to go to work and the Gremlin was gone. all A/C controls work just fine...

It's a miracle! :luxhello: