mouse007's build (2014 DCSB 4x4 Taco)

[chmura]

Yup, that's correct the bumper shakes...!! I know it's normal to some degree as you mentioned and know but mine was crazy and I knew it wasn't normal. I'm not sure if this will work on the 4Runner, you may need to do some research.

If I can get rid of the shaking that would be awesome!

So I just took a picture of my stock radiator support bushings. I did not see any pics of your stock bushings installed in your Tacoma so its hard for me to compare. But the upper half portion I think looks the same as your Tacoma.

Here is the picture. Is this the same style that your tacoma had?

 

[mouse007]

If I can get rid of the shaking that would be awesome!

So I just took a picture of my stock radiator support bushings. I did not see any pics of your stock bushings installed in your Tacoma so its hard for me to compare. But the upper half portion I think looks the same as your Tacoma.

Here is the picture. Is this the same style that your tacoma had?

Looks, very much the same. The only thing is my lower busing was more tucked up.. But hell, for the cost of the bushings/kit I would give it a go if I was you.

 

[mouse007]

2016 - Las Olas, Beach.

Amazing beach day with the family, the Life Guards ride was also very sweet #TACOMAFTW. Truck was running Goodyear Duratracs, the Life Guard had nothing bad to say about them, he said they work great on soft and packed sand. I sometimes wish i would have gotten these instead of the KO2's...

 

[BentBomber]

Just read through your whole build thread. Well done! Thats a good looking taco.

 

[soonenough]

Hi Ryan, thank you..!! My buddy Guillermo the owner of the Tacoma with the Shovel and Ax you like is the photographer, he's very skilled...!! The holder/mount was designed by his brother who works in a fabrication shop. They only made this one, not really sure if they will be making them for sale any time soon. Sorry...

So, not sure if your truck suffers from this or not... I had horrible bumper shake, it was driving me nuts so I stared Googling and came across a post on Tacoma World (Link Below). It's night and day, the ride is perfect no bumper shaking, truck got smoother as well and the body feels stiffer and more ridged. 100% recommend this mod the O.E. bushings are garbage..!! Read up, you'll be in shock, plus at $25.00 and 30 min of your time its we worth it..

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/polyurethane-radiator-support-mounts-cab-also.361346/

Very interesting, I wasn't aware of this problem (or solution), but I can't say that I've inspected my radiator support mounts anytime recently. With almost 174k on the clock I'm sure they're completely shot, I just hope my radiator core support bracket hasn't already suffered. I'll have to get under there and start checking things out.

Did you also go with the Energy Suspension PU cab mount bushings? Just wondering if they would increase NVH. That's my main concern with going PU vs. stock rubber, even though I know the PU will last much longer. I read in one of the TW posts in the thread you linked saying that the rad. core support PU bushings don't increase NVH, but I wasn't sure if the same applied to the cab mounts also.

Thanks for the info!

 

[mouse007]

Just read through your whole build thread. Well done! Thats a good looking taco.

Thank you..!!! By the way, love the Bomber Awn-Lock defiantly on my "To Do" list.

 

[mouse007]

Very interesting, I wasn't aware of this problem (or solution), but I can't say that I've inspected my radiator support mounts anytime recently. With almost 174k on the clock I'm sure they're completely shot, I just hope my radiator core support bracket hasn't already suffered. I'll have to get under there and start checking things out.

Did you also go with the Energy Suspension PU cab mount bushings? Just wondering if they would increase NVH. That's my main concern with going PU vs. stock rubber, even though I know the PU will last much longer. I read in one of the TW posts in the thread you linked saying that the rad. core support PU bushings don't increase NVH, but I wasn't sure if the same applied to the cab mounts also.

Thanks for the info!

Ryan..!! Hey bud, I would for sure pull out the O.E. Rad Support bushings with 174k on the truck.. To me it's such an inexpensive mod, it's just not worth not doing. I did not do the cab mount as my truck has very few miles and don't think it needs it right now. On that thread a few guys have done the cab mounts and say its a great improvement.

Good Luck..!!!

 

[Krytos]

Picayune Strand State Forest - 2016 Sunday 04/03/2016 Day trip with a few buddy's had fun did some Baja runs with the ICON simply amazing. I'll let the pictures do the talking...

I never get invited to the fun runs, just the wack runs to Lazy Springs.

 

[mouse007]

I never get invited to the fun runs, just the wack runs to Lazy Springs.

LOL...!!! That's unfair, you should get invited. I'll talk with the Presi...

 

[Colonal Angus]

Incredible build, MC! The pics from Picayune look fantastic! Please let me know if y'all have room for a few of us North Floridians to join on the next adventure. Looks like a blast.

 

[Go4Lo]

Incredible build, MC!

Agreed! Nice truck!

 

[mouse007]

Incredible build, MC! The pics from Picayune look fantastic! Please let me know if y'all have room for a few of us North Floridians to join on the next adventure. Looks like a blast.

Thank you very much, you don't stay far behind... Of course we do, we hit up Picayune several times a year as it's a good central location for most of the guys I wheel with. Send me via P.M. your phone number and I'll keep you in the loop. :victory:

 

[mouse007]

Agreed! Nice truck!

much appreciated sir..!! Can't wait to read up on the ARB fridge install, that's on my "To Do" list.

 

[mouse007]

ARB Fridge - HELP

So I love my ARB Fridge, I've had it for several yeas and its taking a beating. Recently the lid and hinges came off, I guess just do to age and normal use. I contacted ARB but they tell me the unit is to old and they cant replace it/fix it.

Wanted to see if anyone has any ideas or help they can offer me..? Would this be worth fixing..? Who could fix something like this..?

 

[Ptmallet]

Love your build. Thanks for sharing. You actually inspired me and my build as well.