Mark's DC Tacoma

[Mlachica]

Hi, Mark. How and where did you install the temperature sensor for the transmission gauge?

There are two lines that run from your tranny to the bottom of the radiator. I tapped into one with some fittings and voila. Not long after autometer came out with the perfect fitting to tap into the tranny lines and it's about 25 bucks, you can probably find it on their website. I plan on getting it...someday...

 

[Mlachica]

rear tire carrier

DO is building a rear tire carrier and I'm looking for suggestions. Here's pictures of the gate itself. On the far left is a mount for either an ammo can or a jerry can. Adjacent to it is where my hi-lift will be. And of course that's the tire carrier on the right. On the inside of the gate, between the swing gate and the tail gate will be a table on a piano type hinge. So when the gates open I can drop down the table for extra kitchen space. It's going to be mounted on DO's rear hybrid bumper.

I plan on carrying an ammo can and storing some recovery stuff in there for quick and easy access, ie., tow strap, shackles, block, tree strap. Or I can just leave it empty and put my wag bags in there after they're uhhh, used

. I'd also like to put a camera, just not sure where to mount it.

My reason for going this route: I have a downey aux tank taking the space of my spare tire. With a double cab I can't sleep in the bed so I plan on a roof top tent which rules out putting my spare up there. And I don't want to put the tire on the bonnet. Having a short bed I need to maximize bedspace so rear swing out it is!

If you guys have any suggestions on what to add, what to do, or any questions please type up!

 

[Scott Brady]

Mark,

The gauge pilar looks great! I really like the white face gauges.

What are you using for a trans. cooler?

 

[Mlachica]

Mark,

The gauge pilar looks great! I really like the white face gauges.

What are you using for a trans. cooler?

Thanks Scott,

I'm using the Hayden 679, that's the only working link I could find. For some reason I'm having trouble with www.haydenauto.com

I must admit, I put the cooler in before the trans temp gauge so it could be just what I want to think - when I hop on the freeway, or when I get going for a fair amount of time, the temp goes down considerably (20 degrees). I doubt that little section under the radiator that's used as a cooler from the factory would make such a difference. :ylsmoke:

BTW, how'd you mount your xenarc? Was there some fabbing involved?

 

[Willman]

DO is building a rear tire carrier and I'm looking for suggestions. Here's pictures of the gate itself. On the far left is a mount for either an ammo can or a jerry can. Adjacent to it is where my hi-lift will be. And of course that's the tire carrier on the right. On the inside of the gate, between the swing gate and the tail gate will be a table on a piano type hinge. So when the gates open I can drop down the table for extra kitchen space. It's going to be mounted on DO's rear hybrid bumper.

I plan on carrying an ammo can and storing some recovery stuff in there for quick and easy access, ie., tow strap, shackles, block, tree strap. Or I can just leave it empty and put my wag bags in there after they're uhhh, used

. I'd also like to put a camera, just not sure where to mount it.

My reason for going this route: I have a downey aux tank taking the space of my spare tire. With a double cab I can't sleep in the bed so I plan on a roof top tent which rules out putting my spare up there. And I don't want to put the tire on the bonnet. Having a short bed I need to maximize bedspace so rear swing out it is!

If you guys have any suggestions on what to add, what to do, or any questions please type up!

Nice gate setup!!! I am also building a rear bumper w/tire carrier!! I am about quarter way done. I am still in the planning stages of where i want things to go!!!!

I will be posting a thread on the buildup soon!!

 

[flyingwil]

DO is building a rear tire carrier and I'm looking for suggestions. Here's pictures of the gate itself. On the far left is a mount for either an ammo can or a jerry can. Adjacent to it is where my hi-lift will be. And of course that's the tire carrier on the right. On the inside of the gate, between the swing gate and the tail gate will be a table on a piano type hinge. So when the gates open I can drop down the table for extra kitchen space. It's going to be mounted on DO's rear hybrid bumper.

I plan on carrying an ammo can and storing some recovery stuff in there for quick and easy access, ie., tow strap, shackles, block, tree strap. Or I can just leave it empty and put my wag bags in there after they're uhhh, used

. I'd also like to put a camera, just not sure where to mount it.

My reason for going this route: I have a downey aux tank taking the space of my spare tire. With a double cab I can't sleep in the bed so I plan on a roof top tent which rules out putting my spare up there. And I don't want to put the tire on the bonnet. Having a short bed I need to maximize bedspace so rear swing out it is!

If you guys have any suggestions on what to add, what to do, or any questions please type up!

Looking at you pictures posted, I would be concerned about water being trapped in the vertical Beams and rusting it out. Is there any drain holes?

 

[Scott Brady]

Mark,

Bumper is looking good. It appears that Jason has gone to lengths to lighten it up. (mine was 117 lbs.) I mounted my camera in the middle of the spare tire, which protects it and gives a commanding view... I am very happy with that position

 

[Mlachica]

Nice gate setup!!! I am also building a rear bumper w/tire carrier!! I am about quarter way done. I am still in the planning stages of where i want things to go!!!!

I will be posting a thread on the buildup soon!!

Good luck Willman! I look forward to see the outcome.

 

[Mlachica]

Looking at you pictures posted, I would be concerned about water being trapped in the vertical Beams and rusting it out. Is there any drain holes?

:clapsmile Outstanding question Wil, I'll have to ask about that. In the end it's going to be powdercoated a textured black. I've seen other things of similar design that he's had powdercoated and everything, including the insides have pc on them, it just wasn't as textured as the outside.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention...and great writeup on the fridges:exclaim:

 

[Mlachica]

Mark,

Bumper is looking good. It appears that Jason has gone to lengths to lighten it up. (mine was 117 lbs.) I mounted my camera in the middle of the spare tire, which protects it and gives a commanding view... I am very happy with that position

The bumper and gate alone was 117 lbs.? When I carried the gate itself to take pic's of it I think it weighed in under 45lbs, I'm guessing about ~35lbs. Well, now that I think about it, 117lbs sounds about right...

I've been in correspondance with Rod at total vision for a little while, I'm trying to setup a package that suits what I need. His customer service is great:exclaim:

 

[p1michaud]

DO is building a rear tire carrier and I'm looking for suggestions.

That is some fine craftmanship. :bowdown:

I've got another comment\concern and it has to do with frame reinforcement. I'm sure you and DO would know about it, but it's worth throwing it out there. Will you be adding extra reinforcement to your frame with the extra weight out back?

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[Mlachica]

That is some fine craftmanship. :bowdown:

I've got another comment\concern and it has to do with frame reinforcement. I'm sure you and DO would know about it, but it's worth throwing it out there. Will you be adding extra reinforcement to your frame with the extra weight out back?

Cheers :beer:,
P

Yeah, I love those super clean welds!

And yeah, the frame is already reinforced. He welded 1/4" steel to the frame above the rear tires. I'll post some pics, he did it a little different from previous trucks. Instead of just welding the perimiter of the 1/4" flat to the frame, he cut holes in the center and welded the plate to the frame there as well.

 

[p1michaud]

Pictures, pictures!

Yeah, I love those super clean welds!

And yeah, the frame is already reinforced. He welded 1/4" steel to the frame above the rear tires. I'll post some pics, he did it a little different from previous trucks. Instead of just welding the perimiter of the 1/4" flat to the frame, he cut holes in the center and welded the plate to the frame there as well.

I'll second the super clean welds because I know what my welds look like! :Wow1:
I would like to see some pictures of the frame reinforcements when you get a chance. I'm going to do the same for the Tacoma in the near future.
Cheers,
P

 

[p1michaud]

Demello Frame Reinforcements

I would like to see some pictures of the frame reinforcements when you get a chance.

No need to post pics, they are all here.

Plus a bump for a nice truck!

Cheers:beer: ,
P

 

[Mlachica]

No need to post pics, they are all here.

Plus a bump for a nice truck!

Cheers:beer: ,
P

One of those pics is of my truck :hehe: . The one where it's welded to the frame but not painted.

I've been meaning to take pics but I wanted to paint it before I took em. DO painted them that glossy black, I'm going to paint it flat black but it's been raining lately...so I'll still post more pics. :Wow1: