Starting Over... Taco Style!
- Thread starter viatierra
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
The rack looks great, well done! :REOutArchery02:
viatierra
Explorer
HMR said:My McGyver solution:
I had to use a slotted screwdriver with a vise grip clamped on the handle. My pride won't let me post a picture... What do you have on there that syncs up the the slot? No matter. New crank arrived already.
Doc's approval!TACODOC said:
:victory:
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
oh was that your crank? :shakin:
I fashioned a large driver piece for my Dewalt screw gun... it was fun until the new cranks arrived - somethings are better to do by hand
... Back to you Greg
I fashioned a large driver piece for my Dewalt screw gun... it was fun until the new cranks arrived - somethings are better to do by hand
... Back to you Greg
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
New rack
Late to the party here, but I just caught up on the new rack. Very cool design. Now when the Expedition Trophy pull up to a boulder strew ledge for the overland portion, you can sleep in comfort off the ground!
Well done Mr. Hunter, clean welds and details. I like how it attaches to the factory tie down points while still alowing the tie downs to be adjusted.
Cheers,
P
Late to the party here, but I just caught up on the new rack. Very cool design. Now when the Expedition Trophy pull up to a boulder strew ledge for the overland portion, you can sleep in comfort off the ground!
Well done Mr. Hunter, clean welds and details. I like how it attaches to the factory tie down points while still alowing the tie downs to be adjusted.
Cheers,
P
Sloan
Explorer
You are killing me, my 03 Tacoma just got totalled in a rear end collision and I figured it would be nice to make my FJ60 my daily driver for awhile and save some cash. That blue is awesome, the truck looks killer, and now I can only take streets that don't go past Toyota dealerships.
viatierra
Explorer
2m & lights update!
I've got some lights and Yeseau 7800 radio installed. I have a few details to finish up, but here's how she sits so far. I have a 12 circuit Blue Seas auxilary block mounted behind the rear seat along with the main deck to the 7800 HAM radio.
Up front I have a Firestick for the CB, Larson for the 2m and 4 55w Procomp lights.
Back inside I relocated the GPS on the dash to make room for the radio's faceplate in front of the stick. I put switches for my various exterior lights on the center console. It was a tight fit for the upper driver's side switch, but the rest were easy. I think it came out clean and functional.
In the rear, I picked up some inexpensive driving lights to try as reverse lights. Next, I have a couple more goodies not installed yet to light up the bed so I can sort through gear at night.
All that is left is to put this whose system to the test next weekend in Death Valley!
Looks like the kids love it!
I've got some lights and Yeseau 7800 radio installed. I have a few details to finish up, but here's how she sits so far. I have a 12 circuit Blue Seas auxilary block mounted behind the rear seat along with the main deck to the 7800 HAM radio.
Up front I have a Firestick for the CB, Larson for the 2m and 4 55w Procomp lights.
Back inside I relocated the GPS on the dash to make room for the radio's faceplate in front of the stick. I put switches for my various exterior lights on the center console. It was a tight fit for the upper driver's side switch, but the rest were easy. I think it came out clean and functional.
In the rear, I picked up some inexpensive driving lights to try as reverse lights. Next, I have a couple more goodies not installed yet to light up the bed so I can sort through gear at night.
All that is left is to put this whose system to the test next weekend in Death Valley!
Looks like the kids love it!
kcowyo
ExPo Original
I love that all of the functional mods were done before the "might need it, might not but it looks good", mods. This build has been a lot of fun to follow and well documented.
I hear I might have the pleasure of seeing this truck in person in the coming months. I certainly hope so - :beer:
I hear I might have the pleasure of seeing this truck in person in the coming months. I certainly hope so - :beer:
Overland Hadley
on a journey
I like the lights. Looks good.