Willman's 2001 Tacoma

[Willman]

Willman, have you done an SWR check on your antenna? Usually it is hard to get a good ground through hinges.

Just curious how high your lift is from centerline of axle to fender flare?

I'm so jealous of such a good looking rig. Does it work as good as it looks?:clapsmile

Good point on the hinge question??? When the gate is locked in...It is linked with two points for a ground......We will soon find out on SWR test!

The truck has about a 3" lift over stock.

I am very happy on how this rig performs on the trail! Even when it was stock...it did pretty good!

:jumping:

 

[Willman]

Cabelas Tailgate Seal

When i was at Cabelas the other day...picked up on to these tailgate seal kits for $20!....I have alway be looking for one of these due to all the dust and water that comes into the bed!!!! It was easy to install only taking about 10 minutes to install.......I can't wait to test it out!!!

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...e+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=tail+gate+seal&noImage=0

Here's some pictures!!!

 

[Willman]

I also added 5 HP as well!!!

A big thanks to Jim65wagon for the Decal!!!!

:roost:

 

[Super Doody]

One thing that really helped was using a strap to pull the axle 3/4" foreword to its new place centering the axle in the fender.

[/QUOTE=Willman]

Where the did attach the strap towards the front of the vehicle? trans cross member? Thanks.

 

[Willman]

One thing that really helped was using a strap to pull the axle 3/4" foreword to its new place centering the axle in the fender.

[/QUOTE=Willman]

Where the did attach the strap towards the front of the vehicle? trans cross member? Thanks.

My slider! It worked out great!

:Mechanic:

 

[Super Doody]

great idea. the slider slide are in perfect alignment too. The reason i ask is because I'll be sending in my deavers soon to be rebuilt. Thanks.

 

[Martinjmpr]

When i was at Cabelas the other day...picked up on to these tailgate seal kits for $20!....I have alway be looking for one of these due to all the dust and water that comes into the bed!!!! It was easy to install only taking about 10 minutes to install.......I can't wait to test it out!!!


Here's some pictures!!!

Willman: Where did you get the tailgate cover you are using? Is it part of an old bedliner? Reason I ask is because my Taco had a bedliner when I got it, but I didn't like the fact that it would interfere with a shell, so I sold it on Craigslist. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that I should have kept the tailgate cover Since the tailgate gets so much abuse in a camping vehicle it seems to me a tailgate protector is a smart idea. So I'm just wondering if you found a place that would sell you just the tailgate protector - most places I've seen want to sell you a whole bed liner or nothing.

 

[Willman]

Willman: Where did you get the tailgate cover you are using? Is it part of an old bedliner? Reason I ask is because my Taco had a bedliner when I got it, but I didn't like the fact that it would interfere with a shell, so I sold it on Craigslist. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that I should have kept the tailgate cover Since the tailgate gets so much abuse in a camping vehicle it seems to me a tailgate protector is a smart idea. So I'm just wondering if you found a place that would sell you just the tailgate protector - most places I've seen want to sell you a whole bed liner or nothing.

Good Question...The cover came with the truck...I have no idea on where to just buy the cover...sorry man....I would keep your eye on Craigslist.

Good luck!

 

[Dave]

Since the tailgate gets so much abuse in a camping vehicle it seems to me a tailgate protector is a smart idea.

I have the stock tail gate cover off my Tacoma. You can have it if you want it, shoot me a PM.

 

[Willman]

I have the stock tail gate cover off my Tacoma. You can have it if you want it, shoot me a PM.

Right on...there you go!!!!!

 

[7wt]

So Nic, how is that bed seal working out?

 

[jim65wagon]

I also added 5 HP as well!!!

A big thanks to Jim65wagon for the Decal!!!!

:roost:

It's hard to beat five free horsepower! Use them well!:26_7_2: x5

 

[Willman]

So Nic, how is that bed seal working out?

Not to bad......The hinge on the tailgate has pushed the seal down.....Need to add a little more rubber to get a better seal!

 

[Willman]

Details to come!!!!! Not finished yet..........

Just a sneak peek!!!!

eepwall:

 

[mountainpete]

Very nice Nic! Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

By the way, I have the exact same issue with my bed seal. I've had it on there for about 2 years and I plan on replacing it shortly.

Pete