Ideas for my 'new' truck

Gone2Baja

Adventurer
OK so I just bought a clean '06 Tacoma access cab W/43xxx. Just a few questions I really miss XM that I had in my FJC I'll buy a add on unit in the next few days, the question it where to mount it?
Let me know how you guys have done it.

I'm keeping this simple only tires,T-case skid,sliders and small lift. I would also l would also like to get a shell.

If any body has any in input I'd like to your ides so let me hear from you..

Thank you Mark
 

robert

Expedition Leader
A buddy of mine has his XM receiver to the left of the driver's side dash near the A post. He screwed a bracket to the post and put Velcro on it and the XM unit and just takes it out when he parks. I don't have one, but I'd probably do something similar. You could also get a Ram mount if you'd prefer it mounted to your console or something.

So far I'm pretty happy with the ARE shell on my Tacoma. I mounted a set of Yakima rails on it and have some of their 66" (IIRC) bars on it for my boats and bike. I've got an OME lift under mine which is right around 2" and rides about a million times better than stock (I have an '05 which had the weak 3 leaf pack). I'll probably buy some All-Pro skids when I get back int he States. I can't remember who made my sliders (got them off TTORA).
 

Gone2Baja

Adventurer
"his XM receiver to the left of the driver's side dash near the A post."


I didn't even think about the 'A' post, I've been trying to find a spot close to the factory radio. Great idea! Thanks.
 

keezer36

Adventurer
What I have and my opinion:

ARE shell CX model: Drop down window in th front; excellent for cleaning. Windoor on the side; good for access. And a slider on the other side (driver's) for airflow. Low points are minor quality issues with the liner fitment and a couple rough edges.

ICON adjustable coilovers: Better ride than stock. Adjustability is great for leveling front to rear and side to side. Gripe: No Shraeder valve for the nitrogen. I've still yet to find a shop; auto, offroad, speed or motorcycle that can do a check and fill on these.

ICON UCA's: So impressed with their coilovers, I bought their UCA's. Very pricey and the adjustable arms are unnecessary for a small lift. On the up side they are almost squeakless which is a cut above other UCAs and I like that the top of the heim joints are covered.

Wheeler's Offroad Add-a-Leaf: Greatest thing since sliced bread and about as cheap. 1.75" lift in the back which is perfect with 2.25" in the front and you get to keep the overload leaf on. Just a tad stiffer than stock. $80

Demello Sliders: Bolt-on and good hardware provided. Sliders are almost a matter of preference.

Tires: You'll get so many opinions on tires that you'll be more confused after and wished you'd never asked. I have Nittos Terra Grapplers because they have a good snow/ice rating and they'll make it to about 50k miles. I recommend going with no more than a 265 for full clearance at full turn with a lift less than 2.5".
They've been good tires and though I bought the "P" rated tires rather than the "LTs" ($130 vs $200) there is nothing I haven't done with them. I've exceeded the weight limits and abused the sidewalls when I lived out in San Diego. Not that I've tried to push my luck, just that the situation warranted. For not going too far off the beaten path, I'd go with "P" rated tires again.
 

juicebox

Adventurer
Well, the first thing I would do if I were you is sell those factory toyota baja wheels to me for dirt cheap... You know, because I am just interested in your health and welfare and I would hate if you crashed your truck because of those rims... :sombrero:

Seriously though, I would just read alot of build threads on here and figure out what you want to accomplish and how much money you have and go from there. There are some great products out there and I am sure you will find what you are looking for.
 

Dave Bennett

Adventurist
I spent a lot of money on Donahoe's (now called Icon) and Deavers the first time around. The Donahoe CO's are still going strong but I ended up hating the Deavers. Now that I have the OME Dakar springs on the back it finally feels like a truck ;)

If I had to do the suspension all over again it would be Old Man Emu front and rear. Best bang for the buck and great all around performance, period.

As for a shell, save up for a FlipPac as they are multi-purpose and well worth the dough IMO.

.02
 

CYi5

Explorer
If I had to do the suspension all over again it would be Old Man Emu front and rear. Best bang for the buck and great all around performance, period.

I always recommend the same to others after spending all the coin on the fancy stuff myself.
 

Gone2Baja

Adventurer
What I have and my opinion:

Wheeler's Offroad Add-a-Leaf: Greatest thing since sliced bread and about as cheap. 1.75" lift in the back which is perfect with 2.25" in the front and you get to keep the overload leaf on. Just a tad stiffer than stock. $80

This what I plan on ordering Monday!

Demello Sliders: Bolt-on and good hardware provided. Sliders are almost a matter of preference.

I'm be calling him Monday

Well, the first thing I would do if I were you is sell those factory toyota baja wheels to me for dirt cheap... You know, because I am just interested in your health and welfare and I would hate if you crashed your truck because of those rims... :sombrero:

Thanks for your concern. I'll think about it and get right back to you:sombrero:

"If I had to do the suspension all over again it would be Old Man Emu front and rear. Best bang for the buck and great all around performance, period."

I am thinking the same thing, but I really only need about a 2in lift. I'll call them in the morning to see if the have what I need.

A Flippac? Very nice but not on my budget!!


After a very hi price build on my fjc I saw I could do with allot less and still go the places I want to go and use the extra cash for trips.

Thanks for the advice!
 

Gone2Baja

Adventurer
I have one more question about drilling in to the bed, I have 2 Scepter 5 gallon gas cans. I'd like to mount them behind the wheel wells but still have access to the storage bins.
Is these anything I should know before drilling into my 'plastic' bed?
And #2 do you guys have any ideas for a holder?

Thanks again, Mark
 

robert

Expedition Leader
You can make the holders yourself if you have the skills or buy them from some place like Adventure Trailers* if you have the money. The bed is plastic so you'll need some fender washers or other means of spreading the load out so as not to risk cracking the bed. Make sure there's nothing below where you intend to drill and you should be good to go.

* Actually I don't think they make holders for Scepter cans anymore. You'd have to call them to check.
 

07taco

New member
congrats

Hi Mark,

Congrats on the "new" truck. I too found was I was looking for (an '04 tacoma 4 door), and now that some home repairs are behind me, I was able to buy it. I hope I can sell the '07. Wish me luck.

Regards,

John
 

Gone2Baja

Adventurer
Hey John, good to hear from you. I'm glad to see you finally found a truck!
I really think you should take off those silly looking bumpers and sell them, to me of course! I was planning a mild build with basic mod's but your rear bumper is just too cool!

You should have no problem selling your truck, with low miles and all the great mod's but you never know people are fickle{sp?} I wish you the best of luck!!

-Mark

P.S. I'll be in HB next week if things work out I'd be more than happy to buy you a 'soda'.
 

07taco

New member
soda

Hi Mark,

I hope you can stop by while here in HB.. I'm awfully thirsty! :sombrero:

Gimme a call when you get in to town if you can..

Best,
John
 

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