*Rickashay's 04' Tundra* - A build of Compromises
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seanpistol
Explorer
42s are the new 37
Whelp SCS announced the other day they will be offering OMF bead locks! ☕️
Ride it like you stole it!
rickashay
Explorer
I won't give any more details. Just waiting for a couple more pieces of the puzzle to come together before I pull the trigger on the new kicks.
On a separate note, looks like my rear suspension isn't done quite yet. Working with Eric at Archive Garage and testing his new shackle flip has been great, and I really am SO happy with the rear suspension right now. However, it's still not perfect as the truck still sags when it's fully loaded with camping gear. I carry 4-500lbs of gear including the RTT and bed cage so the next step in the rear suspension evolution is a custom leaf pack. I was approached to test a new Deaver pack for the 1st Gen Tundra that will incorporate a small amount of lift over stock and allow for 500lbs of load carrying capacity. Exciting news for us Tundra people as I would expect this to become a viable "off the shelf" option once all the testing is complete. I'll be providing before/after measurements and some real life comparisons once the leafs show up. There will be a few other items in the works before my big yearly wheeling trip coming up.
Just got back from a week of vacay. Didnt offroad as much as I though originally but did spend 3 days living out of the truck in the backcountry. A couple pics of the trip and one last photo to show the rear bar installed on my cage with some brackets I fabbed up to hold my 4ft. ARB awning. Being tall, its high enough I dont have to duck to walk under the awning, but still allowing it to sit below the top of the RTT. Another great product from ARB; I can't believe how sturdy the awning is once it's open.
Pics...
IMG_7554.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Gotta love the old desolate cable ferry routes that are still active today.
IMG_7560.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
My all time favourite spot to camp and relax:
IMG_7565.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Awning mounts:
IMG_7591.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
On a separate note, looks like my rear suspension isn't done quite yet. Working with Eric at Archive Garage and testing his new shackle flip has been great, and I really am SO happy with the rear suspension right now. However, it's still not perfect as the truck still sags when it's fully loaded with camping gear. I carry 4-500lbs of gear including the RTT and bed cage so the next step in the rear suspension evolution is a custom leaf pack. I was approached to test a new Deaver pack for the 1st Gen Tundra that will incorporate a small amount of lift over stock and allow for 500lbs of load carrying capacity. Exciting news for us Tundra people as I would expect this to become a viable "off the shelf" option once all the testing is complete. I'll be providing before/after measurements and some real life comparisons once the leafs show up. There will be a few other items in the works before my big yearly wheeling trip coming up.
Just got back from a week of vacay. Didnt offroad as much as I though originally but did spend 3 days living out of the truck in the backcountry. A couple pics of the trip and one last photo to show the rear bar installed on my cage with some brackets I fabbed up to hold my 4ft. ARB awning. Being tall, its high enough I dont have to duck to walk under the awning, but still allowing it to sit below the top of the RTT. Another great product from ARB; I can't believe how sturdy the awning is once it's open.
Pics...
IMG_7554.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Gotta love the old desolate cable ferry routes that are still active today.
IMG_7560.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
My all time favourite spot to camp and relax:
IMG_7565.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Awning mounts:
IMG_7591.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
This build has a strong stench of...quality and craftsmanship! It could curl some nose hairs.
All good news, truck looks ridiculous, excellent photos as usual.
The rack design flows really well with the truck..whats it weigh-in at?
Does the 4-500lbs of gear include a spare?
(second thought, have you just chosen to not carry a spare because you have a compressor?)
Is there any good options for suspension on the market for someone that wants to lean towards travel and flex but still may to tow a vehicle a few times a year?
Thank you, carry on please!
All good news, truck looks ridiculous, excellent photos as usual.
The rack design flows really well with the truck..whats it weigh-in at?
Does the 4-500lbs of gear include a spare?
(second thought, have you just chosen to not carry a spare because you have a compressor?)
Is there any good options for suspension on the market for someone that wants to lean towards travel and flex but still may to tow a vehicle a few times a year?
Thank you, carry on please!
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wrenchMonkey_
Adventurer
Looks great Addison. Let me know when your ready to sell those SCS F5's 
Adventurous
Explorer
I'd get whatever leaf springs flex the best for you then use Daystar cradles and airbags. That setup wouldn't restrict droop yet would still provide support for towing. User Zidaro on this forum has a Tundra with that same setup and it appears to work well for him.
shauniscndn
Adventurer
Pics & truck look great as usual, Love the mud flaps and looking forward to seeing what the new kicks are going to be
rickashay
Explorer
Cool
! Glad you enjoyed the Koots. Nelson is my home town... one day I'll move back. Love it out there!
Thanks! haha I do not carry a spare currently but I do have OBA and a tire repair kit. I will carry a spare on longer distance trips (Moab, Cali, etc though). I would be I'm closer to 400 without the spare. Depends how much water I'm carrying. For suspension, I dont think you can go wrong with a SFK and AAL or if money allows, custom leafs.
Yah I'm stoked as well. Should be good to see improvements in weight capacity and a proper spring rate.
Looks great Addison. Let me know when your ready to sell those SCS F5's
Soon. I'll be trying to sell them with tires though.... you ready to make the jump? ahah Fire me a PM if you are. My Wheelers AAL/factory leaf pack will also be up for grabs soon if anyone is interested.
Depends what your after and what your towing. I'm not a fan of bags and they dont do anything for wheel travel.. but thats just me
I think they will be priced similar but don't quote me on that yet. I'll have full details further down the line.
Thanks Shaun! Glad you like the subie flaps... wish I would have opted for the ones with gunmetal writing though. Small details....
theBullfrog125
Adventurer
Ya I'd be surprised if the Deavers are much less than Alcans.
rickashay
Explorer
Way more material (steel) goes into making a leaf pack that a coil. If you have ever bought steel to do any fabricating you can instantly imagine that a lot of that cost will be tied up in materials. Then you have the assembling and manufacturing process (which I assume isn't too difficult) but I would expect
the majority comes from the materials themselves.