Mark's DC Tacoma

[BajaTaco]

Oh, I loved the Laurel Lakes trail!

... The available campsites along the way are all beautiful. But the one in the aspens next to a small meadow was just gorgeous. I can't wait to go back to that one - Oh man, talk about serenity

Ahhhh, we know what you mean! I was blown away by the place as well. Hey, that is a nice catch on the fish!

Mark, I really like your truck and everything you are doing with it. Keep up the good work!

:beer:

 

[Mlachica]

Ahhhh, we know what you mean! I was blown away by the place as well. Hey, that is a nice catch on the fish!

Mark, I really like your truck and everything you are doing with it. Keep up the good work!

:beer:

Thanks Chris! I'm lovin my truck man, it's so much fun with all these ammenities.

Now it's time to clean up stuff. I rushed to put things together for some recent trips and they work but it's not done the way I want it. Wiring is a pain to do right but it's gotta get done...

Things to "fix":
Reinforce the main battery tray - a little play is too much.
A lot of re wiring
Move the aux tank filler neck so it doesn't get ripped when articulating
Redo the plumbing for the aux tank
Redo the mount for the lcd screen for the cameras
Improve the rear drop down table from the swing gate

Time for maintenance:
Motor Oil
Transmission flush
Timing belt
Front diff oil
Power Steering flush - add inline filter/cooler
Replace Steering Rack bushings

Things to come:
(not necessarily in order)
rims & tires - black 16x8's (haven't decided whether steel or alloy) I like the MT baja mtz tires in 285/75R16 but I might just go with bfg mt's in the 255/85r16. any tips?
Regear, probably 4.88's and a possible arb in front since it'll be open
New Seats - either mastercraft baja rs or some other factory seat (I need to recline)
Rear cargo deck w/drawers, water tank, pump, heater
Air tank/system in tool box.

I think I'm going to be busy for a while and I'm sure I forgot some things that need to get done as well.

 

[Ramdough]

Mark, awsome truck:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:



Just curious, what improvements do you want to make to your table?

BTW, can the chains that support the table touch your tailgate when you drive offroad?

 

[BajaTaco]

New Seats - either mastercraft baja rs...

Oh man, you know I want a set of those. Sweet seats.

Please give us some details on the cameras when you get a chance :lurk:

And 16" wheels - is that because you want to go with metric sizes?

 

[Mlachica]

Mark, awsome truck:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:



Just curious, what improvements do you want to make to your table?

BTW, can the chains that support the table touch your tailgate when you drive offroad?

Thanks Ramdough, you're too kind :clapsmile

Well I prefer a vinyl coated cable for one. And adjustability would be nice because level ground isn't always available so I have to figure out a way to make it adjustable. Another thing is that where the chain mounts to the tailgate is inside the outer edges of the table. So when my stove is on there it's being squeezed by the lid. Does this make sense?

Yes the chains can touch it all! That's why I wanted to do a final walk around of the bumper before powder coating but I wasn't accommodated for that. arrgghhhh.

Oh and I forgot to add I need new rims and tires. My tires have over 30k and they're loud as can be. I'm tired of saying "huh?" or "what'd you say?" while on the highway. I really like the mickey thompson baja mtz's in 285/75 16 but I haven't heard anything about them yet. And those might be a little too wide/tall for my lift. So I may just go with the bfg mt's in the expo popular size of 255/85 16.

I'm running 15's now so I'm looking for a set of black 16x8's. I like these a lot.

But I like the price of steelies more

Help me please!

 

[Mlachica]

Oh man, you know I want a set of those. Sweet seats.

Please give us some details on the cameras when you get a chance :lurk:

And 16" wheels - is that because you want to go with metric sizes?

These taco seats are horrible, talk about back pain after a few hours.

The camera system is being perfected still, once I get it the way I like I'll post some pics. I'll see if I can post a quick video here soon.

As for the rims, I do see a slightly more useable range of sizes and available tires for that rim size. I'd like to go to a 33 but for my lift I can't accommodate anything very wide in a 33, so that leaves me with the 33 1050 which isn't that common. And the greater load rating is a plus...

 

[p1michaud]

Seats and wheels

These taco seats are horrible, talk about back pain after a few hours.

The camera system is being perfected still, once I get it the way I like I'll post some pics. I'll see if I can post a quick video here soon.

As for the rims, I do see a slightly more useable range of sizes and available tires for that rim size. I'd like to go to a 33 but for my lift I can't accommodate anything very wide in a 33, so that leaves me with the 33 1050 which isn't that common. And the greater load rating is a plus...

Man I'm enjoying your build up. On the wheels, don't forget that everything in 16" is more expensive. I have been tempted with the Wheelers 16 x 8 black aluminum wheels after hearing Scott mention that the Wheeler 16 x 8 steelies did not balance that well in the Steel Wheels Vs Aluminum Wheels thread. That temptation was soon eliminated when I called my local Cooper Tire distributor and he informed me that he wanted $325/tire for the new Cooper Discoverer STT in a 265/75R16!
Speaking of wich, you do want to go to a 33" tire? Why not a 32" (i.e. 265/75R16)?
I want some new seats as well. What price range are you looking at for the Mastercraft seats?
Cheer :beer:,
P

 

[Mlachica]

Man I'm enjoying your build up. On the wheels, don't forget that everything in 16" is more expensive. I have been tempted with the Wheelers 16 x 8 black aluminum wheels after hearing Scott mention that the Wheeler 16 x 8 steelies did not balance that well in the Steel Wheels Vs Aluminum Wheels thread. That temptation was soon eliminated when I called my local Cooper Tire distributor and he informed me that he wanted $325/tire for the new Cooper Discoverer STT in a 265/75R16!
Speaking of wich, you do want to go to a 33" tire? Why not a 32" (i.e. 265/75R16)?
I want some new seats as well. What price range are you looking at for the Mastercraft seats?
Cheer :beer:,
P

Thanks P1 for the info, I forgot about that thread. As for the price difference, the tires I'm looking into for the 16's are about the same price as a similar sized 15".

I want to go with 33's for the ground clearance.

The Mastercrafts go for about 500 a peice, not cheap but for comfort on long drives it's worth it in my opinion.

 

[p1michaud]

Plush seats!

The Mastercrafts go for about 500 a peice, not cheap but for comfort on long drives it's worth it in my opinion.

No problem on the info, I was just very suprised at the price when I called.
Keep us posted on the seats, I'm currious how they will turn out.
Cheers :beer:,
P

 

[BajaTaco]

The camera system is being perfected still, once I get it the way I like I'll post some pics. I'll see if I can post a quick video here soon.

As for the rims, I do see a slightly more useable range of sizes and available tires for that rim size. I'd like to go to a 33 but for my lift I can't accommodate anything very wide in a 33, so that leaves me with the 33 1050 which isn't that common. And the greater load rating is a plus...

10-4 on the cams and wheels

 

[Mlachica]

Onboard Video cameras

http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/?action=view&current=LaurelLakesJuly06.flv

I'm not sure how well this is going to work for you guys to view. If anybody has any suggestions or anything please let me know.

about the clip: This is when we arrived to laurel lakes in the beginning of July. It was past 1am and my rock lights were on. This was the first time I videotaped with the OB cameras :victory:

 

[Ursidae69]

Cool video! :bowdown: This thread is like an expanded version of my priority list for my truck. :jumping:

 

[Mlachica]

Cool video! :bowdown: This thread is like an expanded version of my priority list for my truck. :jumping:

:ylsmoke: Thanks Ursidae:exclaim: How did viewing the video work out? Time to download?

 

[Trainwreck]

mine loaded super fast---------lets see more----thats awsome!!!!!:bowdown:

 

[Scott Brady]

http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/mlachica/?action=view&current=LaurelLakesJuly06.flv

I'm not sure how well this is going to work for you guys to view. If anybody has any suggestions or anything please let me know.

about the clip: This is when we arrived to laurel lakes in the beginning of July. It was past 1am and my rock lights were on. This was the first time I videotaped with the OB cameras :victory:

THAT IS SO COOL! Too much fun man...