RSB's Radiant Red Tacoma build

[Youngunner]

Man Ryan, seems like you have limitless funding! Only the best gear! Can I ask what your profession is out of curiosity?

 

[RSB]

Certainly. I work in technical support!

Seriously though—I need to get in w/the fire departtment or back in the military w/my commission. I'm really tired of playing the career college student role.

I consider everything done to the truck as an investment. Either I do it right the first time, or I wait until I can. I avoid anything temporary. I don't like pulling the trigger unnecessarily and I try to prioritize in the following order:

1) functionality/design
2) aesthetics
3) product feedback
4) product comparison
5) price

If I'm not sure about something, I go back to the drawing board. Without a doubt, resources like ExPo and TTORA have been the most valuable! :sombrero:

Man Ryan, seems like you have limitless funding! Only the best gear! Can I ask what your profession is out of curiosity?

 

[RSB]

Thanks Brant!

Great build Ryan!

 

[RSB]

My new recovery gear is finally here! :wings:

Thanks to Wil from Sierra Expeditions for the great deal.

MAXTRAX traction devices
ARB Bushranger X-Jack
ARB Winch Damper
ARB E-Z Tire Deflator Tool

Black Rat Extreme Outback Recovery Kit:

The pack is highly visible, well organized and separated in easy to use compartments.

Contents:

30' snatch strap
3/4" 4.7 ton bow shackle (x2)
10' tree protector
10' 5/16" grade 70 chain
17,500 lb snatch block
15' ratchet strap
Leather work gloves

I also added 2 more 3/4" 4.7 ton bow shackles and an additional 30' snatch strap.

 

[RSB]

And here's what's NEXT!

I'm currently working on the electrical & dual battery setup. I have just over 30 days before the Ozark/Ouachita group run. :coffeedrink:

 

[Youngunner]

Good luck with a fire career. I don't know about your area, but things are gloomy here, lots of layoff and cutbacks. I have a pretty solid Paramedic job which I am thankful for. I did the fire side for about a year, but found my place in a private EMS service where I have a lot of input into the service (including designing our new ambulance paint scheme!). Far less of the big egos too!

 

[AlexJet]

I like it more then when you was on Fabtech. Good looking truck. I used to have 6" Fabtech as well and when I disoverd that its not that good off-road, I switched to TC LT. So I perfectly understand you turn...

You need to do something here, as the winch rope will catch on the edge at side pull. I have the same issue and I'm thinking of finding 2" spacer to be used between fairlead and bumper. So far I didn't find anyone who makes it.

 

[Wes Craiglow]

You planning on a trip to 'del Fuego sometime soon? You're truly prepared for anything. I mean, :Wow1:. I hope you actually get to put all that goodness to use!

 

[AlexJet]

new seats!! :wings: Installed a new set of fabric Corbeau GTS II's w/double release harnesses. The driver side includes a seat heater!

Is your AirBag light on?
I was thinking of upgrading mine, but AirBag was stopping me. We've done the swap on FJ Cruiser and the light come on, because there were some connectors attached to the factory seats.

 

[RSB]

Ahhh... the Occupant Detection System (ODS). The wire was attached to the driver side buckle so I simply transferred the buckle to the new seat bracket and plugged it back into the connector coming out from the carpet. Think I forgot the 1st time and it came on. Since been taken care of.

Is your AirBag light on?
I was thinking of upgrading mine, but AirBag was stopping me. We've done the swap on FJ Cruiser and the light come on, because there were some connectors attached to the factory seats.

 

[amocaT]

How do you like your weathertechs? I've been thinking about a set.

 

[RSB]

:sombrero: I'm gettin there but I think I still have much more to go!

You planning on a trip to 'del Fuego sometime soon? You're truly prepared for anything. I mean, :Wow1:. I hope you actually get to put all that goodness to use!

 

[RSB]

The WeatherTechs are my new favorite. Unlike the Xtreme Catch-Alls I had, they stay put and aren't slippery when wet. And, in my opinion, they look better than any floor mat I've ever seen. The only thing I don't like is how far they extend up to the firewall. They don't cover as well as the Xtreme Catch Alls do.

Overall, highly recommended!

How do you like your weathertechs? I've been thinking about a set.

 

[RSB]

Thank-you! I agree it looked cool. But as you know, the setup simply wasn't functional for off-road.

Very nice. I've always admired LT setups.

I like it more then when you was on Fabtech. Good looking truck. I used to have 6" Fabtech as well and when I disoverd that its not that good off-road, I switched to TC LT. So I perfectly understand you turn...

Thanks for pointing this out! I'll need to look into this.

You need to do something here, as the winch rope will catch on the edge at side pull. I have the same issue and I'm thinking of finding 2" spacer to be used between fairlead and bumper. So far I didn't find anyone who makes it.

 

[AlexJet]

ahhh... the Occupant Detection System (ODS). Nope! The wire was attached to the driver side buckle so I simply transferred the buckle to the new seat bracket and plugged it back into the connector coming out from the carpet. Think I forgot the 1st time and it came on but after removing the seats a few times since then, I started to get the hang of it!

Could you make a picture of it?
BTW, how much were the seat and how much additional was the warmer? Is it Corbeau as well?