Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Mario's MJ FlipPac Interior Build
Mario has a great interior build going on his AT FlipPac which is giving me even more things to consider... :drool:
Pics here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=459677&postcount=112
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=459681&postcount=113
Mario has a great interior build going on his AT FlipPac which is giving me even more things to consider... :drool:
Pics here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=459677&postcount=112
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=459681&postcount=113
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
New ETA on the FlipPac... 02OCT09 :drool:
Thinking of building a removable Chuck Box for the 'Pac, something like this one made by BirfMark:
Thinking of building a removable Chuck Box for the 'Pac, something like this one made by BirfMark:
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southpier
Expedition Leader
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Here is another interior idea for the 'Pac from a 70 Series 'Cruiser modded in Germany:
http://www.o-r-b.ch/toyoj7/1427.htm
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
I spoke with Mario today, the AT FlipPac should be delivered to AT from FRP tomorrow, and then it is going in for some Silver Streak Mica paint.
Then, AT will wire the LED lighting and it will finally be ready for mounting.
I can hardly wait! :wings:
Then, AT will wire the LED lighting and it will finally be ready for mounting.
I can hardly wait! :wings:
pray4surf
Explorer
New ETA on the FlipPac... 02OCT09 :drool:
Thinking of building a removable Chuck Box for the 'Pac, something like this one made by BirfMark:
Dave - If you need any help/assistance in building such a box, I'll be happy to lend my experience/tools....
Course, I might end up building two - as I need a chuckbox myself :ylsmoke:
Rick
WASURF63
Adventurer
Hey Doc,
I've followed the build up of your '05 Tacoma and I expect that you'll be treating us all to more of the same with the Flippac in the near future...
Re: The AT Flippac, what's the whole magilla gonna set you back (if you don't mind me asking) ?
I've been considering the same route since the guys at AT first let it out of the bag. My family has outgrown our current set up.
A PM would be fine. Thanks, WASURF63
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Approximate cost for the AT FlipPac was $3,800 for the shell, $290 for the rain fly, $600 for paint, and then I added the National Luna power pack and the LED lighting options which came out to another $700 or so. AT charges $200 for the install of the shell and lighting.
Costs for this were defrayed by the sale of my previous gen rack system and RTT plus some other underutilized gear so "out of pocket" expense was about half of the above amount.
Not an inexpensive upgrade, but this will put the vehicle at 95% complete once the interior fitment of the 'Pac is done, and I can finally start moving forward from the build aspect and focusing on TRIPS!!! :smiley_drive:
WASURF63
Adventurer
Thanks Doc,
Those were all the things I wanted to know. Can't wait to see how it looks on your rig. I'm plotting my own strategy as we speak, and hoping to offset the the cost of an AT Flippac by recycling some of my current expo gear as well. The "build aspect" is always fun, but never as fun as the TRIPS!
WASURF63
Those were all the things I wanted to know. Can't wait to see how it looks on your rig. I'm plotting my own strategy as we speak, and hoping to offset the the cost of an AT Flippac by recycling some of my current expo gear as well. The "build aspect" is always fun, but never as fun as the TRIPS!
WASURF63
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
60,000 Mile Service
It's maintenance time.
Called the dealership in Temecula today and was quoted $415 for the required 60,000 service. :Wow1:
This covers changing fluids of front and rear diffs, T-case, transmission, engine oil & filter, air filter, engine coolant etc.
I prefer Toyota servicing, but I'm amazed that it could cost this much so I'm shoppin' around and I may consider a DIY job.
It's maintenance time.
Called the dealership in Temecula today and was quoted $415 for the required 60,000 service. :Wow1:
This covers changing fluids of front and rear diffs, T-case, transmission, engine oil & filter, air filter, engine coolant etc.
I prefer Toyota servicing, but I'm amazed that it could cost this much so I'm shoppin' around and I may consider a DIY job.
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tacollie
Glamper
Once you DIY its hard to go back to paying someone to do it. I bet you can find a smaller shop to do it for a more reasonable price and may even take better care of it. Our dealerships here have been really unreliable, I was lucky enough to find a honest shop as an alternative.
RoundOut
Explorer
Dave, most car-wash places with lube bays will also flush transmissions for $99. Do the rest yourself. Even with synthetic, the oil, lube & parts are going to run you +/- $100 and it only takes a couple hours and you know it is done right.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
I hear you, that's the direction I'm leaning but my arm is still in a cast... :smilies27