Gitout Expedition Build - 2013 Toyota Tacoma DC TRD

[Plannerman]

Factory spindle is weak. Gusset = Inexpensive. Towing & replacement spindle = spendy. It may never be an issue but I'd rather be too strong than weak.

Huh. Never heard of anyone having trouble with those. Thanks for clarifying


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[montypower]

Huh. Never heard of anyone having trouble with those. Thanks for clarifying

I've only heard issues with guys who are running the trucks hard. Lifted, heavy tires and more difficult trails. Probably won't be an issue for the majority.

 

[montypower]

It sounds like the suspension, winch and arb compressor may be in next week. The Dakar springs have been on back order from ARB. Getting a big shipment from All Pro that should go out this week with the exception of the rock sliders (first part of Jan). TRD wheels are in my garage. Tires may be in this week. Odyssey Battery, CB, Wireless Winch Controller and Hi Lift are all here. I need to finish the clear bra project (hopefully this week).

Let's hear your votes!!!

1. Install Tires & Wheels before lift (ie possibly this week)
2. Wait till after lift (2-3 weeks)

What do you say?

 

[p nut]

Don't see why you should wait to install wheels/tires. 32's will clear just fine with stock suspension.

 

[montypower]

Correct. No clearance issues. Just trying to decide whether to lift or install tires first...

 

[Patdig]

Nice, I've been looking for some decent mats as well. I'll have to check those out.

 

[fowldarr]

My wife ordered me weather techs for my tundra for Christmas

 

[montypower]

First shipment has arrived! All Pro APEX bumper, bed rack, skid plates and other stuff in boxes (haven't looked yet)...

 

[wingysataday]

I'm freakin out!

 

[montypower]

Picked up more parts today... Should have some stuff installed tomorrow.

 

[montypower]

New shoes installed today!!!

(5) TRD 16x7.5" Alloy Wheels
(5) 235/85/16 Firestone Destination MT Tires

I finally chose tires after weeks of contemplation and reviewing specs of nearly every tire on the market.

Here was my primary considerations when choosing a tire:
1. Aggressive Tread (which limited choices to: BFG KM2, Toyo MT, Geolander MT, Duratrac, Kevlar MTR) - NW off road requires aggressive tread thanks to all the rain, mud and rocks.
2. Durability (needs to be a tough tire - 3 Ply sidewall and E Rated)
3. True 32" (not any of the 265/75 stuff which is 1/4" shorter than 32" diameter - don't want 33s to avoid rubbing, trimming, gearing change, loss in brake performance and steering response).
4. Low Weight (factory tires are 37lbs - most tires weigh in 54lbs on up - less weight = better braking, acceleration, fuel mileage/travel range)

The Firestone Destination MT was the best overall match. They weigh 47lbs which is 4-5lbs less per tire than most other options. True 32" diameter. E Rated - 3 ply sidewall. Skinny! The narrow look is growing on me somewhat... The Destination MT tires have excellent reviews. I've had them on another rig several years ago and they performed very well.

Initial feedback: Excellent steering response, track very well (no wandering or pulling), little reduction in braking / acceleration feel, quiet (less road noise than factory tires).

 

[montypower]

Bed Rack assembled and painted. Bumper and skid prepped and painted.

 

[Expedition.Report]

Glad to see this is not going to be just a road queen!!

Keep them pic's coming, enjoying the thread!!

 

[montypower]

Snow adventure this weekend... did some cross-country skiing and pulled my brother's rig off a snow drift.

 

[Dave Bennett]

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