Expeditions West Tacoma FAQ

[p1michaud]

Gear selection.

You have probably covered this before, but I cant find it.

What is the reason you went with 5.29 gears as opposed to 4.88s? Seems the 4.88 would be better suited for the highway traveling you do.

Call it the Scotty factor!

Seriously read more about it here: Axle Gearing: How to choose the ratio.

Cheers,
P

 

[Willman]

Hello, I recently read your article on the fitment of 255/85R16 tires on a Tacoma. In your how-to, you mention relacing the stock fender flare mounting bolts with screws. Could you provide some more specific information about these screws, and where I might find them? Thanks.

I'm not Scott...but i can help......These screws are found at your local hardware shop (homedepot)....They don't have to be very long...1/2" #6 self-tapper is what i used on my rig....You can also get them with a washer head as well.

Hope this helps!...And welcome to the ExPo!

:camping:

 

[Willman]

Call it the Scotty factor!

Seriously read more about it here: Axle Gearing: How to choose the ratio.

Cheers,
P

Right on P.......

Like i said above....I'm not Scott but here goes nothing...

Scott's truck is a heavy pig!......With the taller gears helps level out that weight with in the rig with power........

In talking to Scott at the last Expedition Trophy......Pulling a trailer and having your Tacoma loaded with gear.......= 5:29's!

And Scott said if he had to do it all over again....He would keep the 5:29's!

I'm a fan!

:REExeSquatsHL1:

 

[Super Doody]

Caster

Another factor that will influence tire fitment is the alignment. The more caster you have the less rub you'll get the pinch welds. More caster also provides great stability for higher speed while offroad.

 

[Rock-Wear]

Call it the Scotty factor!

Seriously read more about it here: Axle Gearing: How to choose the ratio.

Cheers,
P

Interesting read. Thanks for the link

 

[Dave Bennett]

Scott's truck is a heavy pig!......With the taller gears helps level out that weight with in the rig with power........

In talking to Scott at the last Expedition Trophy......Pulling a trailer and having your Tacoma loaded with gear.......= 5:29's!

And Scott said if he had to do it all over again....He would keep the 5:29's!

My truck has gained some weight recently and I can feel it now with my right foot if you know what I mean! :sombrero:

I wonder what the perfect gear ratio would be for an armored and loaded '05 with the 1GR-FE and automatic tranny with 255's???

4.56 is what I was goint to go with originally but if Scott liked the 5.29's...

Decisions... decisions!

 

[nruller]

Hey Scott,
I was wondering where you positioned the Outside Air Temp sensor?

Also, Dunno if you installed your New Corbeaus yet, but Corbeau does make a flat floor pan bracket (I believe C) that can be moved up and down, so that you can adjust seat height (their stock brackets for the Tacoma is fairly low, FYI.

-Laurence

bumping this question about the temp sensor...

Also, can you give me an idea of how you installed your dash-gauge cluster on the passenger side? I would love a couple pics, if possible...

EDIT: I found the details in your other thread...

 

[Paul R]

I noticed in the for sale add it said you got the Smittybuilt seat covers...
Did you ever get the chance to test them out or review them?
Do you have any pictures of them on your seats?
:sombrero:

 

[CYi5]

I noticed in the for sale add it said you got the Smittybuilt seat covers...
Did you ever get the chance to test them out or review them?
Do you have any pictures of them on your seats?
:sombrero:

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[SAR_Squid79]

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[Redline]

We have a very low first gear in our trans which helps them get going. IF I do a gear swap, I'm going to seriously consider 4.56.

My truck has gained some weight recently and I can feel it now with my right foot if you know what I mean! :sombrero:

I wonder what the perfect gear ratio would be for an armored and loaded '05 with the 1GR-FE and automatic tranny with 255's???

4.56 is what I was goint to go with originally but if Scott liked the 5.29's...

Decisions... decisions!

 

[Terracoma]

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[KingCrabberCurry]

Black Rat Recovery Winch

Hi Scott,

I've got a question for you regarding the black rat recovery winch you tested. I read your write-up of the 1750 lb. model and I'm wondering if that one will be stout enough for my '07 Tacoma or if I should get the 3500 lb. model.

Thanks!

 

[brittan]

cool aux fuel switch...

I'm getting ready to install the aux tank on my 80 and don't like the round switch/fuel gage that Long Ranger includes with the kit. I saw the switch on your taco...where did you source it?

 

[SAR_Squid79]

Scott,

What can you tell me about the roof-mounted light bar you had on your Tacoma. I would like to have something like that on my truck that's easily removed. was your a custom job? Where'd you get it? How did you have it wired - Quick disconnect?