Mark's DC Tacoma

[Ramdough]

I don't actually roll the tent on my roof. I lift it off with a hoist and roll it on the ground. I just have the wheels perminently attached to the tent rack for convenience.

 

[Mlachica]

I should be receiving my xenarc 700tsv next week along with my 4 camera total vision products self spotting system. :luxhello: :luxhello: :luxhello:

details to follow....

 

[BajaTaco]

:jumping: :luxhello: :jumping:

 

[Mlachica]

Here's a sneak peak at my rear bumper :jump:

 

[p1michaud]

Coming together!

Here's a sneak peak at my rear bumper :jump:

Very very nice! I like the flip down table.

I also liked you pic in the "campsite pics..lets see um" thread with all the mods in action.

My keyboard is about to stop working because of all the drool on it!

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[p1michaud]

Frame Reinforcements

It feels like my frame is more rigid - it's probably just mental though rngartis

This past weekend, my friend and I installed some Demello frame reinforcements on my Tacoma. It took about 3 hours and most of it was prep work. My frame had lost of undercoating and surface rust. I had to clean up the frame with an angle grinder and wire wheel, then fit up the frame reinforcement plates, mark the welding locations and grind those areas to bare metal before welding the plates on. The frame reinforcements are an inexpensive improvement if you have access to welding technology! Well worth the time and money IMO. I did noticed a stiffer feel after they were installed as well.

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[PCRover]

Very nice bumper! Looks super functional. Can I ask what kind of finish that is on it?

 

[Mlachica]

Thanks for the compliments P1, sounds like your truck is coming together as well. :jumping:

PCR, thank you for the kind words! It's called a wrinkle finish powdercoat. I love it, given that it's applied properly then it'll last forever.

I'm going on a fishing/offroading trip this coming weekend so I can get some in action shots.

 

[Ramdough]

Nice Bumper!!!

:jump:

 

[asteffes]

Hi, Mark. Are you getting rid of your Yakima cargo basket? I've been thinking about buying one if you're looking for a buyer.

 

[Mlachica]

Thanks Ramdough :victory:

I sent you an email Adam

 

[Seeker]

Very nice Mark. Is that rear suspension setup riding a little softer now? How much did the whole thing weigh in at? Dig that table setup too.

 

[Mlachica]

Seeker,

Sorry for the late reply, I've been so busy lately...:smilies27

Is that rear suspension setup riding a little softer now?

Yes it does ride softer now. Before the bumper my truck rode perfect for my taste, firm when empty and semi firm when full. So now when it's empty it rides inbetween which is very nice but when it's loaded it's just a little too soft for me. I think an eleven leaf is in order, unless it's because my leaf pack used to be an 8 and is now a 10. Time to call deaver...

How much did the whole thing weigh in at?

I've been kicking myself in the butt since I picked it up cuz I never weighed it but Demello might know, I'll ask them this week.

Dig that table setup too.

Thanks, I'm loving it. It's got some bugs that I need to work out like adjustability. Finding level ground isn't always easy, and frying on a slope isn't that easy either. Here's a pic of the table in use...

 

[p1michaud]

Morning catch!

Here's a pic of the table in use...

I take it you were out doing a bit of fishing! Mmmm :chowtime:

Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[Scott Brady]

Mark,

My Demello swing-out weighs 117 lbs.

Any pictures of the unit closed? Oh, cool table too :chowtime: