Expeditions West Tacoma FAQ

[highlux]

They are actually anywhere from 36.1" to 36.4" depending on what site you look at, however these are used and sit about 35.6" on their own. The sizes are a bit confusing, however these are some of the smaller ones, especially on the manageable rim size of 16 rather than the usual 19.5, 20, 22.5, 24, etc.

 

[Willman]

Scott,

Tell me more about your new show chains you just bought??

You know that i am moving to UT and would love to pickup a set for the rear. With all the crazy weather here in Seattle lately.....sure could use them now!!!

Where did you get them? Have you tested them yet???...etc....??

Thanks!!!!

:elkgrin:

 

[gjackson]

XLs? crikey! how tall is the 9R16...

Pic of the SG 90 on 9.0R16 XZLs:

 

[Ramdough]

Hey Scott, Awsome truck/thread as usual!

I have 285/75-r16s on my rig and I can't figure any way to put chains on my tires.... they rub lightly as it is. I have a 1" BL, SAW's, OME leafs with a 1" AAL. This puts me level with a 2.5" suspension lift and the 1" BL.

I have actually moved my rear axle back 3/4" to center my tires. My rear tires rub both the front and rear of my rear fender at the same time when stuffed.


How do you plan on fitting 35" tires with snow chains? I just can't figure that out without a cutting torch and a welder. I am sure you have a cool plan.... and I would love to know how you are gonna do it.

 

[Willman]

Scott,

Tell me more about your new show chains you just bought??

You know that i am moving to UT and would love to pickup a set for the rear. With all the crazy weather here in Seattle lately.....sure could use them now!!!

Where did you get them? Have you tested them yet???...etc....??

Thanks!!!!

:elkgrin:

Bump for Scott!!! This forum is huge!!!

:littlefriend:

 

[Super Doody]

KC,

I do not have the seats yet, but I am getting closer. These things can move slow sometimes

I really like the Corbeau Legacy and GTSII

Scott,

I have these seats:

http://www.corbeau.com/products/lg1/lg1.shtml#

May I give you a suggestion? Stay away from the cloth material. Its attracts dust, dog hair, dirt, grease like crazy. Its more of a stronger felt material. I dont know if the microsuede is an upgrade material. And the inflatable lumbar is kinda worth less. They dont hold air.

Overall the seats are expensive. Bolts into the stock location withe factor brackets but seat belt location needs some work. I had to make several trip to the hareware store to make the seat clips fit.

You should really set in one before you buy them. You probably tried htem out at SEMA.

Good luck.

BTW who do you do that affords you 3 months of from work?:rally_guys:

 

[Scott Brady]

Scott,

I have chains for testing from RUD and on the way from the new Thule chain division. We have not fully tested them, other than fitment.

I am clearancing the wheelwells to allow for either a 35x10.5 without chains, or a 33.4" tire with chains.

Neither is something I would recommend, it more just an exercise for me to test some really tall tires. I am looking at wheels, Staun beadlocks and 35x10.5" tires for a "jungle" set

 

[Scott Brady]

You should really set in one before you buy them. You probably tried htem out at SEMA.


BTW who do you do that affords you 3 months of from work?:rally_guys:

Chris and I just sat in a set today at Off-Road Impact

We decided on the LG1

Regarding what I do... This is my "job"

 

[Willman]

Regarding what I do... This is my "job"

Are you hiring?:hehe:

:elkgrin:

Some day!!!!

 

[flyingwil]

This shows the battery switch, which allows me to toggle between the main and auxiliary batteries. That way I can monitor the battery charge state, is the isolator is working and the alternator status.

DPDT switch

Is this the switch from 4x4mods.com? Is the center of the switch back light where it say battery?

 

[Scott Brady]

It is backlit only when turned on. It is also a two position switch.

 

[flyingwil]

It is backlit only when turned on. It is also a two position switch.

Where did you get it?

It is the same as this one right?

 

[Scott Brady]

Where did you get it?

It is the same as this one right?

Yep That is the one. I got them from 4x4mods

 

[Tacomaoffroader]

Outside Air Temp sensor...

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

 

[cmilleraz]

Love the site and the info. I had a question concerning the antisway bar, which I believe you have removed?. I had been running my stock 02 without them for increased articulation in the rough. Over the new year, I took off for a cannonball run to cabo and back. About 10 miles out of town, I soon realized that it would be suicide to attempt this with a full load (gas, water, wood, etc.) as the car was pitching excessively at hight speed on OUR highways, and returned home to reinstall the bar which worked wonderfully for the trip. I am now looking at donahoes, and my question is... Does the increased spring weight negate the need for the bar? I assume you have much experience with the Donahoes under expedition payloads...

thanks again for the great site...