Mark's DC Tacoma

[Mlachica]

Here's a video from the onboard camera's during the expo trophy.



The beginning is from the nose cam and the rest is obvious. Nothing to crazy. I forgot to include water crossings from when I went to Monache meadows...I'll get that up sometime

As for mods, the deck is still in it's planning stages. I have changed my steering rack bushings for the poly ones and had to change my center support bearing along the driveshaft. I'll post pictures of them to show how worn they are...

 

[Dave Bennett]

Mark, THAT IS SO COOL!!!! Gotta get me one of those cams! :bowdown:

 

[Desertdude]

what a great tool to check thngs out underneath the truck

OK it's onthe list... :088:

 

[jeffryscott]

so cool.:drool:

 

[Scott Brady]

That is awesome Mark, just like your truck! :truck:

 

[BajaTaco]

:jumping: Wow, that is way too fun. I definitely need to get a recorder hooked up to my cameras. That is just too cool to pass up.

:truck:

 

[Mlachica]

Thank you all for the compliments!

Anybody have any idea on how to record sound simultaneously? I'd like to be able to hear the engine revving, rocks smacking or water gushing. My camera system has a video rca output and my camcorder has a cord with rca inputs to video tape from an outside source. If there's a way to plug a mic into the rca inputs to my video camera I think it would make the video's much more enjoyable...

 

[Desertdude]

depending on your video cam - (if it has a mic input) that can sometimes get disabled when you use the rca inputs and the rca audio in mught need a slight pre amp to get the signal right - you could experiment with a cheap RS mic

 

[thehackman15]

hey great looking rig. i have a question though, with your front bumper what does the rear of the winch mount to? is it the base of the bumper or is there mounts made in the rear to match the front? also what holds your fairlead inplace when you dont have the front skidplate on?

 

[Mlachica]

Welcome to Expo hackman! :victory:

Great questions...The rear mounting bolts attach to the base of the bumper (angle). It is not like the front. I've only used the winch 3 times, all on a stock jeep (light weight) and there was very minimal deflection (1/8") in the bumper under load.

The winch actually sticks out farther than the plane of the bumper so once the winch was added I had to eliminate the skid. So the fairlead mounts to two strips of flat stock.

 

[OldSven]

Is that a MileMarker 8000lb? How do you like it?

 

[thehackman15]

ahhh thanks alot for those pics,info, and the welcome. thats the problem i have been having everytime i have built a bumper. it sticks out too far and doesnt retain the skid. i need to come up with a way to get the winch behind the skidplate to keep it protected and keep the prerunner look. i have a milemarker pe8000 and i like it, its a little slow but it easily pulls my truck and jeeps when needed. for the price i payed i couldnt ask for more.

 

[Mlachica]

Is that a MileMarker 8000lb? How do you like it?

It is the e9000.

It's great bang for the buck. When I first installed it, it had a problem. A brush came out in the motor. At a particular point in the rotation, the motor won't start it's turn. So i'd turn it a little by hand, then it would fire right up. Also, one of the motor terminals were loose. Being under warranty I called and told them the problem and what troubleshooting I did. Without hassle they sent me a brand new motor. I put the new motor on and it works perfect. I also fixed the old motor. I think it was just a quality control issue. But honestly, I'd like to sell it and get a warn m8000.

hackman,

If you look at www.demello-offroad.com Jason has built many front bumpers that don't stick out too much, retain the front skid and accommodate a winch.

 

[SinCity4r]

Hey Mark, good luck with your sale. I hope you get what you want for it!

Do you have any pictures of the mounted cameras and screen? Thanks!

 

[Willman]

BUMP!!!

This yet another great Tacoma thread for all the new comers to take a look at!