Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[Dave Bennett]

I smell a long travel kit and 37"s like brownie!!!

Now wouldn't that be sweet?

 

[washington taco]

After seeing Brownie at Expo this year I was thinking maybe I could do that to mine!

 

[Dave Bennett]

We're doing some work with Allpro so I'd say that an LT along the lines of Brownie or Sean's machine isn't too far fetched at this point. Stay tuned!

 

[Dave Bennett]

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http://www.goose-gear.com/

 

[4X4N]

No such thing as overbuilding I guess, lol.

 

[Dave Bennett]

No such thing as overbuilding I guess, lol.

Not that I ever saw

 

[Dave Bennett]

You coming to Overland East?

I wish, schedule conflicts at work.

But I'll be at the Appalachian Rendezvous

 

[Dave Bennett]

Goose Gear released their new offering at the 4th Annual SoCal Mountain Rendezvous. Without a doubt, it is the finest lightweight modular storage system available for any platform. Camper conversions are a snap with Goose Gear
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[zscott]

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Those look awesome. When I started building my roof racks I wondered why someone hadn't offered a drawer system made from aluminum extrusion. I even considered making some for my truck but decided I didn't need them. In a flippac though, I would be all over that. Goose gear should do well with this concept.

 

[soonenough]

The OEM brakes are not sufficient for this truck as it sits (at GVWR approx 5,400 lbs now). Loaded up on the road it was a bear to stop in a hurry! So I added a set of slotted rotors and upgraded pads (and braided lines) - big improvement and being able to stop in an emergency is worth every penny!

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Slotted front rotors by Stop Tech via Wheeler's Off Road
http://wheelersoffroad.com/product/...lotted-front-rotor-set-for-16-factory-wheels/

Power Stop Z36 pads
http://wheelersoffroad.com/product/pads/z36-truck-and-tow-metallic-front-brake-pad-set-2290/

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Do you happen to have the P/Ns for the rotors you used? I tried the links you included to Wheeler's, but it looks like they've stopped selling brake components for the 05+ Tacomas (other than SS lines)...or maybe they just don't list them on their website anymore? StopTech's website lists the P/Ns for their "Sport" rotors as 126.44129SL (front left) and 126.44129SR (front right). I'm guessing that's what you used?

How do you like the Z36 pads after using them for a while? Have you noticed any more brake dust than with the OEM pads?

 

[Dave Bennett]

Sorry, no PN's. Bummer Wheeler's stopped carrying them - I bet if you call Wheeler's they know the PN's

The pads are great so far, not really dusty either like I've seen with some pads. All in all, the brake upgrades (don't forget to upgrade the hoses!) have been money well spent and should be high on anyones list of priorities especially for a heavy offroad truck.

 

[Dave Bennett]

We're having fun helping develop some revolutionary modular storage solutions that meet and exceed Euro-Spec "caravan" equipment for a variety of vehicle applications. The guys at Goose Gear have a long list of ideas that exceed even my wildest ideas...



http://www.goose-gear.com/storage-solutions.html

Photo by Sean Jennings

 

[Ryanmb21]

What does euro spec caravan standard mean?

 

[Dave Bennett]

In Europe a camper is a caravan. Euro campers are known for their high quality interiors while the US RV industry is known for craptastic interiors.

 

[carbon60]

In Europe a camper is a caravan. Euro campers are known for their high quality interiors while the US RV industry is known for craptastic interiors.

I've never understood why?!?!