Bought a 2005 Tacoma. TRD Sport. V6, automatic. New (recall) frame. Nice and clean, runs good, everything works, drives straight and tight. :cheers:
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It is time to remove the for sale sign, eh? It is a pretty truck.
The picture of the interior was taken when I first saw it on the side of the road. All the other pictures were taken today. :ohyeah:
Congrats! What will be the next license plate pun? "TACO" wouldn't have the same subtlety as the past combination.
Get rid of those tail lights and steering wheel cover. They're both terrible. The headlights look great.
Quote from: CJ on May 22, 2015, 09:32:21 PM
Get rid of those tail lights and steering wheel cover. They're both terrible. The headlights look great.
How am I supposed to drive it on the street with no tail lights??
Quote from: ifcar on May 22, 2015, 08:30:01 PM
Congrats! What will be the next license plate pun? "TACO" wouldn't have the same subtlety as the past combination.
Thanks! Not really sure...haven't thought of anything worthwhile yet. TACO would be a bit lame, indeed. I have 'til mid-August to decide. :lol:
TACOETR
Sweet truck.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 22, 2015, 10:18:57 PM
Sweet truck.
Thanks! I like it so far. Can't wait to take it on some adventures.
The interior looks to be in very good shape. Nice ride for the UP.
Quote from: CJ on May 22, 2015, 09:32:21 PM
Get rid of those tail lights and steering wheel cover. They're both terrible. The headlights look great.
The lights look fine to me.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 22, 2015, 10:03:04 PM
How am I supposed to drive it on the street with no tail lights??
Hand signals.
Quote from: Submariner on May 22, 2015, 10:14:06 PM
TACOETR
:facepalm:
That's one of the stupidest license plate ideas I've heard of. I don't live there but I'm willing to venture a guess that there aren't too many tacos being made and eaten in the UP. Even if that were the case and they happened to be his favorite food, it would still be dumb.
Perhaps it would make sense on some level in that case, but even still...it's corny as hell.
A corny joke is a subtle relation to the taco theme.
Nice
Nice looking truck. :ohyeah: Congratulations! I agree with your plan to remove the blocks (a little jacked up is okay, but it looks a little odd right now) and I'd agree with Clay that replacing the taillights at some point is not a bad idea, the current ones are a little strange.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on May 23, 2015, 01:45:49 AM
:facepalm:
That's one of the stupidest license plate ideas I've heard of. I don't live there but I'm willing to venture a guess that there aren't too many tacos being made and eaten in the UP. Even if that were the case and they happened to be his favorite food, it would still be dumb.
Perhaps it would make sense on some level in that case, but even still...it's corny as hell.
:facepalm:
Tacomas are often referred to as "Taco".
Quote from: SVT666 on May 23, 2015, 08:14:29 AM
:facepalm:
Tacomas are often referred to as "Taco".
Only because the last three letters fall off. Tells you something about the build quality, for sure.
Quote from: SVT666 on May 23, 2015, 08:14:29 AM
:facepalm:
Tacomas are often referred to as "Taco".
Well that's news to me. I know that a lot surfer bros who own Tacomas but I've never heard them referred to in that way. Even if I had, it wouldn't change my opinion.
It's a nice ride either way.
Quote from: thewizard16 on May 23, 2015, 07:27:35 AM
Nice looking truck. :ohyeah: Congratulations! I agree with your plan to remove the blocks (a little jacked up is okay, but it looks a little odd right now) and I'd agree with Clay that replacing the taillights at some point is not a bad idea, the current ones are a little strange.
If I felt like finishing off the look, some 35s and some nice black wheels thay give it a little offset would be really sweet. But this is a DD. I don't want 35s on my DD and I'm not huge into offroading, so theres no need for me. Perhaps I can get new wheels later on...the ones on it were beginning to corrode. Previous owner painted them a bit. But if I did, I'd still stick to a stockish tire, especially if I removed the lift.
Quote from: Submariner on May 22, 2015, 10:14:06 PM
TACOETR
Ohhh taco eater. hahahah
According to the MI SoS website, TACOETR is available. :lol:
http://services.sos.state.mi.us/plates/papstep2.asp?plateTYPE=STANDARD&plateID=PMWave (http://services.sos.state.mi.us/plates/papstep2.asp?plateTYPE=STANDARD&plateID=PMWave)
The guy also gave me an HID bi-xenon kit with it, including bulbs and ballasts. I'm guessing the guy he bought it from had it wired up in the silly tinted lens headlights before the frame was replaced. Might rig it up and see if it's any good.
"YOTA"
or "OYO"
or "OFFRD RICE"
:lol:
Anyway, I like it.
Limit is 7 characters.
I dunno, with the Audi and LOTR, it was a pretty unique combination. But all of the Toyota and Tacoma jokes are already out there. What could actually be subtle? Something outside of TACO and TOY and such?
I wonder if Toyota will keep making the Tacoma bigger or if they've maxed out. It'll be interesting to see what happens going forward with that and the Tundra.
The original Tacoma was too cramped, IMO.
Nice, I have always liked the Tacoma. And I like tacos.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 10:52:55 AM
Limit is 7 characters.
I dunno, with the Audi and LOTR, it was a pretty unique combination. But all of the Toyota and Tacoma jokes are already out there. What could actually be subtle? Something outside of TACO and TOY and such?
Maybe something with UP in it that isn't necessarily to do with the name Tacoma. At least there it gives you 5 other characters to work with.
I was going to say UP Detail but that's one letter too many.
HRDSHEL
I believe these are the tail lights. Smoked altezzas. All the blinkers currently have LED bulbs, so they blink fast 'cause nobody wired in a resistor or bought ones that introduce load. That'll be my first purchase...new blinker bulbs.
MODS.
http://www.protuninglab.com/lt-tac06g-tm.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=56128534817 (http://www.protuninglab.com/lt-tac06g-tm.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=56128534817)
Quote from: Lebowski on May 23, 2015, 10:56:49 AM
Nice, I have always liked the Tacoma. And I like tacos.
Yea same
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Maybe something with UP in it that isn't necessarily to do with the name Tacoma. At least there it gives you 5 other characters to work with.
I was going to say UP Detail but that's one letter too many.
A friend of mine suggested TOYOOPA.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 11:03:52 AM
A friend of mine suggested TOYOOPA.
I like that a lot better than TacoETR.
TOYTACO
Quote from: SVT666 on May 23, 2015, 08:14:29 AM
:facepalm:
Tacomas are often referred to as "Taco".
So are vaginas.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 10:39:50 AM
If I felt like finishing off the look, some 35s and some nice black wheels thay give it a little offset would be really sweet. But this is a DD. I don't want 35s on my DD and I'm not huge into offroading, so theres no need for me. Perhaps I can get new wheels later on...the ones on it were beginning to corrode. Previous owner painted them a bit. But if I did, I'd still stick to a stockish tire, especially if I removed the lift.
Bro Taco style? Bad news. I think a truck that looks like that turns you into a raging twat.
What tires are on it? My philosophy for a useful not-tacky off-roadable truck is stock height, stock suspension, good load range E AT tread tires, locking rear diff, and added lighting on the front.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 10:46:59 AM
The guy also gave me an HID bi-xenon kit with it, including bulbs and ballasts. I'm guessing the guy he bought it from had it wired up in the silly tinted lens headlights before the frame was replaced. Might rig it up and see if it's any good.
Be careful using stock style lenses with brighter bulbs. Stock lenses are not designed for bright bulbs and scatter a lot of light at oncoming drivers.
Yeah, I'm not bro-ing it out. How many times do I need to say it......?? :facepalm:
Tires are Cooper Discoverer A/T^3, stock size, 245/70/17...not much life left. Will probably need/want something new come winter.
Quote from: Rupert on May 23, 2015, 02:29:34 PM
Be careful using stock style lenses with brighter bulbs. Stock lenses are not designed for bright bulbs and scatter a lot of light at oncoming drivers.
No shit. That's why I said I want to see if it's any good. Ya know?
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 02:37:28 PM
Yeah, I'm not bro-ing it out. How many times do I need to say it......?? :facepalm:
Tires are Cooper Discoverer A/T^3, stock size, 245/70/17.
Well, you did just describe how sweet it would look bro'd out, so maybe a couple of more times. ;)
Those look like good enough tires.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 02:40:23 PM
No shit. That's why I said I want to see if it's any good. Ya know?
Unless you think those lenses were designed for HIDs, don't waste your time.
Quote from: Rupert on May 23, 2015, 02:45:15 PM
Well, you did just describe how sweet it would look bro'd out, so maybe a couple of more times. ;)
Those look like good enough tires.
Just cause I like the look of some of them doesn't mean I'm gonna do it. :lol:
I'm a very functional person...I don't like unnecessary crap. I don't need big tires or lift or to show off how big I think my penis is and I don't do serious off roading, so it would just be silly.
TRUCK carried an 8' table back to a friend's house across town earlier. FUCK YEAH TRUCK TASKS.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 09:59:44 PM
TRUCK carried an 8' table back to a friend's house across town earlier. FUCK YEAH TRUCK TASKS.
Now everyone will need to borrow the truck.
I had an 8 ft table in my wagon with rear hatch closed.
Scrub.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 23, 2015, 10:23:52 PM
Now everyone will need to borrow the truck.
And this. It's not your truck anymore.
Quote from: 68_427 on May 23, 2015, 10:28:41 PM
I had an 8 ft table in my wagon with rear hatch closed.
Scrub.
The table got to my place in the TBlaze with the front passenger seat scooted all the way forward. Goddamn, it was so much easier with TRUCK.
Quote from: 68_427 on May 23, 2015, 10:29:07 PM
And this. It's not your truck anymore.
UP Detailing & TRUCKing, LLC
$6/mile. No negotiations. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 10:33:55 PM
The table got to my place in the TBlaze with the front passenger seat scooted all the way forward. Goddamn, it was so much easier with TRUCK.
Yup I had the back seats down, front seat pushed forward and bent over, and my friend in the hatch squished under the table. :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on May 23, 2015, 10:38:39 PM
Yup I had the back seats down, front seat pushed forward and bent over, and my friend in the hatch squished under the table. :lol:
:lol:
Putting this here so I can remember it down the road. :rockon:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/93275-2005-tacoma-modification-diy-articles.html (http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/93275-2005-tacoma-modification-diy-articles.html)
Hard shell? (Honestly missed that post)
yeah, dumb taco joke
Ohhh haha Took me a second. That is a good one. A bit more subtle.
See, I'm not really a taco guy, so it just kinda went over my head. :lol:
How much are you using the moped these days?
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 24, 2015, 02:33:14 PM
Ohhh haha Took me a second. That is a good one. A bit more subtle.
See, I'm not really a taco guy, so it just kinda went over my head. :lol:
Unfortunately, pasty doesn't fit in anywhere.
Not really much of a pasty guy, either. :lol:
I'm a picky eater with a small palate of acceptance. :mask:
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on May 24, 2015, 02:44:02 PM
How much are you using the moped these days?
I've put about 120 miles on this season. Filled it up when I got it out and haven't had to fuel it up since.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on May 23, 2015, 01:45:49 AM
:facepalm:
That's one of the stupidest license plate ideas I've heard of. I don't live there but I'm willing to venture a guess that there aren't too many tacos being made and eaten in the UP. Even if that were the case and they happened to be his favorite food, it would still be dumb.
Perhaps it would make sense on some level in that case, but even still...it's corny as hell.
lol
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 24, 2015, 02:52:17 PM
Not really much of a pasty guy, either. :lol:
I'm a picky eater with a small palate of acceptance. :mask:
I tried one and it just didn't do it for me. Not sure if it was that I had never eaten one before or what, but I didn't especially like it. Meat, potatoes....wrapped in a pastry.
I can see how it'd make a good lunch for the workers down in the copper mine though.
Has anyone ever told you that you repeat yourself...a lot...? :lol:
Yeah, I suppose so.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 23, 2015, 11:03:52 AM
A friend of mine suggested TOYOOPA.
What about TOYOPER? I kinda like that one better, though they are rather similar. You'll think of something eventually that'll fit. Or if nothing works out you could just get a regular license plate. ;) :lol:
But this tread got me thinking about getting one myself and if I did, I was thinking "MTN LVN" or "MTN RE" would be good choices. I never knew until just now that I can actually get a speciality plate after a regular one is issued but I'm wrong about that apparently.
I want to get one.
TOYOPER doesn't make sense. It reads like toy-oh-per.
Well shit man, I'm out of ideas. :lol: UP LIVIN is my final shot.
But that's a little predictable and doesn't incorporate Toyota or Tacoma obviously. You sure got a challenge trying to figure this one out because there isn't really anything....that fits.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 24, 2015, 02:54:33 PM
I've put about 120 miles on this season. Filled it up when I got it out and haven't had to fuel it up since.
Not bad.
They're definitely very efficient and I see them around more and more, even on the mountain.....but the roads are great for it, I suppose. I still have yet to ride one but perhaps one of these days, I finally will.
Fuck vanity plates
^ I do not miss all of the terrible vanity plates in Ohio. $50 vs $85 is apparently what you need to weed out all of the bad ideas.
(http://s24.postimg.org/bikpnd4dx/IMG_1170.jpg)
Yeah. I'm honestly just gonna go regular plate. I had a vanity for long enough.
VA is the craziest vanity area I've seen
I worked on a Ranger once that had "PHUKEN A" as a plate. Can't believe DMV let that one go. :lol:
Vanity places are pretty rare here. I've never had one, never given any thought to getting one. I agree LOTR is pretty good, most of them are cheesy.
I don't dislike LOTR but I wouldn't have put it on a base A4. I'd have been down for it on like an R8 or RS5. Still its not bad
Seems like every time I see a plate like ___ BENZ or something related to the car being a prestigious marque, its the absolute bottom rung. Shits always on like a clapped out C240 or something.
Quote from: CALL_911 on May 27, 2015, 06:38:39 PM
I don't dislike LOTR but I wouldn't have put it on a base A4. I'd have been down for it on like an R8 or RS5. Still its not bad
Seems like every time I see a plate like ___ BENZ or something related to the car being a prestigious marque, its the absolute bottom rung. Shits always on like a clapped out C240 or something.
Yeah, I mean it would have been cool if I hadn't had a base model, but I couldn't afford not to. That said, the plate was available so I took it anyway. I feel stupid having it on the Tacoma.
When I bought my old Miata, it came with plates that said GRL RCR.
Nice truck. This dealer has had this on their lot for while. I've been thinking about it...
http://www.matsondodge.com/auto/used-2012-toyota-tacoma-4wd-auburn-98002-wa/2467564/ (http://www.matsondodge.com/auto/used-2012-toyota-tacoma-4wd-auburn-98002-wa/2467564/)
Congrats on the Tacoma but that A4 was nice (for a VW). :evildude:
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 27, 2015, 06:41:28 PM
Yeah, I mean it would have been cool if I hadn't had a base model, but I couldn't afford not to. That said, the plate was available so I took it anyway. I feel stupid having it on the Tacoma.
Try as I might, I can't make a connection between LOTR and the Tacoma.
:lol:
So yeah, a regular plate wouldn't be the absolute worst idea in the world.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on May 28, 2015, 11:49:55 AM
Try as I might, I can't make a connection between LOTR and the Tacoma.
Tacoma driver is a Lord of the Rings fan? Maybe his middle name is Sauron.
Congrats. I drive an older one and it's been a great truck. Capable of everything I've ever needed, including some pretty stupid stuff like pulling a stuck L series Kubota w/ bush hog out of a muddy hole.
Quote from: MaxPower on May 28, 2015, 05:47:10 PM
Congrats. I drive an older one and it's been a great truck. Capable of everything I've ever needed, including some pretty stupid stuff like pulling a stuck L series Kubota w/ bush hog out of a muddy hole.
Thanks! :rockon: :rockon:
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FIRST MOD: Removed radio antenna for XTreem offroad clearance and wiggle reduxion.
SECOND MOD (ordered) 'cause FM transmitters are just too fuzzy: http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ (http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ)
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 31, 2015, 11:19:03 AM
SECOND MOD (ordered) 'cause FM transmitters are just too fuzzy: http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ (http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ)
Sweet, I need to see what I can do with my Odyssey..
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 31, 2015, 11:19:03 AM
SECOND MOD (ordered) 'cause FM transmitters are just too fuzzy: http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ (http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-Toyota-Avalon-Sequoia/dp/B00TK3PTAE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2D5NUV3A91FLQ)
That is true.
I went through a few FM transmitters over the years with the Accord and none of them would ever work right. You'd think they might figure out a way to eliminate that fuzziness by now.
It's more the limitation of radio itself. FM transmitter or not, radio just does not transmit high enough quality. The FM transmitter I have now works very well, but a direct connection is just so much better,
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 09:40:19 AM
It's more the limitation of radio itself. FM transmitter or not, radio just does not transmit high enough quality. The FM transmitter I have now works very well, but a direct connection is just so much better,
Clay got me a direct connection for the Lexus (or perhaps it came with it....dunno) and the difference is truly remarkable. It looks like it's a different setup than yours as mine is through the cassette tape but I suppose the end result is the same WRT bypassing the FM radio. It also sounds like you had better luck with the FM transmitter than I did because I don't think I'd label the ones I used as 'working very well'. Sketchy is the way I'd describe it.
Then again, any sort of technology seems to go haywire when I'm involved...so perhaps that was a part of it.
Tape adapters aren't a direct connection any more than an FM transmitter is. lol
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 03:34:51 PM
Tape adapters aren't a direct connection any more than an FM transmitter is. lol
:lol: :facepalm:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 03:34:51 PM
Tape adapters aren't a direct connection any more than an FM transmitter is. lol
I had a feeling my description was going to get ridiculed, so let me try it a different way: It is
seemingly more direct because there is less interference and it just sounds better. It's also more consistent. Even I realize it's not the same as a true AUX input like the Fit or any other new car these days, but if there is a hierarchy of ways of doing it, this way seems to be better than the FM way.
That's my point.
IME tape adapters are better, but they still suck
Tape adapters do work better. You're transferring magnetic signals over a sub-millimeter gap instead of low power radio over several feet.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on June 01, 2015, 04:24:19 PM
I had a feeling my description was going to get ridiculed, so let me try it a different way: It is seemingly more direct because there is less interference and it just sounds better. It's also more consistent. Even I realize it's not the same as a true AUX input like the Fit or any other new car these days, but if there is a hierarchy of ways of doing it, this way seems to be better than the FM way.
That's my point.
Well, yeah. Tape adapters do usually sound better, that's for sure.
I'd use one instead of an FM, but since the two vehicles I've needed something for so far only have CD players (TBlaze and Tacoma), I had to go FM.
The direct connect for the Tacoma plugs right into the slot for what would normally be the CD changer. Push "Disc" and it's a nice direct connection. The stock sound system isn't bad. I miss having the sub in the Audi and the more detailed adjustability, but it isn't bad for a truck...I am excited to see how she sounds with a direct source. Might replace speakers with something better down the road, at least the mid bass drivers.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 07:51:44 PM
Well, yeah. Tape adapters do usually sound better, that's for sure.
I'd use one instead of an FM, but since the two vehicles I've needed something for so far only have CD players (TBlaze and Tacoma), I had to go FM.
The direct connect for the Tacoma plugs right into the slot for what would normally be the CD changer. Push "Disc" and it's a nice direct connection. The stock sound system isn't bad. I miss having the sub in the Audi and the more detailed adjustability, but it isn't bad for a truck...I am excited to see how she sounds with a direct source. Might replace speakers with something better down the road, at least the mid bass drivers.
Good to hear that the sound system isn't bad because sometimes in pickups they can be. The model you have seems to be pretty refined for a pickup in various ways...I like em'.
How's the road noise compared to the Audi?
It's uhhh..ya know..louder. :lol:
I think it'll ride a lot better once I delete the lift. If that doesn't help as much as I'd like, shocks as well down the road.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 08:35:32 PM
It's uhhh..ya know..louder. :lol:
Well of course. Audis make pretty quiet cars. :lol: But I was wonderin' if it was terrible or if it just tolerably louder.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 01, 2015, 08:37:13 PM
I think it'll ride a lot better once I delete the lift. If that doesn't help as much as I'd like, shocks as well down the road.
Yeah, I bet that'll help quite a bit....although it is indeed a pickup, so not sure how quiet it'll get in the end. :lol: But I bet it'll be a quieter than this:
(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/toyota/tacoma/1995/oem/1995_toyota_tacoma_regular-cab-pickup_base_fq_oem_1_500.jpg)
Man. Things sure do change.
Why delete lift. No understand.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2015, 09:16:23 PM
Why delete lift. No understand.
Don't need.
Better ride.
Less fuel consumption.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on June 01, 2015, 09:13:39 PM
Yeah, I bet that'll help quite a bit....although it is indeed a pickup, so not sure how quiet it'll get in the end. :lol: But I bet it'll be a quieter than this:
(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/toyota/tacoma/1995/oem/1995_toyota_tacoma_regular-cab-pickup_base_fq_oem_1_500.jpg)
Man. Things sure do change.
What? Deleting the lift is for ride quality, not noise.
Deleting the lift won't make it quieter.
Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever
Quote from: Secret Chimp on June 02, 2015, 03:37:51 PM
Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever
Exactly why I want to get rid of it. And it makes me kinda feel like a tool. Especially 'cause it's just a spacer lift and not a real lift.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on June 02, 2015, 03:37:51 PM
Why keep the lift if it does nothing beneficial whatsoever
You've still got nipples, right?
Center of gravity will be lower. Ballsack circumference and penis size may be smaller. Pros and con's. That's what it's all about. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 02, 2015, 06:28:09 AM
Don't need.
Better ride.
Less fuel consumption.
Maybe trade it for a Prius?
Lowering my car made it louder. Exhaust leak is 5+in close to the road. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 02, 2015, 04:29:34 PM
Exactly why I want to get rid of it. And it makes me kinda feel like a tool. Especially 'cause it's just a spacer lift and not a real lift.
Body lifts are stupid. They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:16:58 AM
Body lifts are stupid. They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.
It's not a body lift. It's a rear block/front spacer lift.
Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:16:58 AM
Body lifts are stupid. They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.
A moderate amount more than stock helps keep you from drowning the engine in deep water...
I went on a 25-30 mile jaunt on logging roads, ORV, etc (the whole stretch I did is technically a county road, but...it's not). I liked having the lift except when rhythm bumps came into play. If I hit them too fast or in the right way, the front suspension would extend completely and I'd hear some noises.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 03, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
It's not a body lift. It's a rear block/front spacer lift.
Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah
Taking blocks and spacers out won't affect ride quality much, if at all. It will change some dynamics as your center of mass is lower, but I can't tell you if the distance to roll center will change in the front. Anyway straight line ride will remain virtually unchanged, unless your shocks were limiting travel with the lift. Put 35" spinners on it and call it a day.
Went on another little adventure. Actually climbed some obstacles and stuff. Got it dirty. As soon as I'm off road, I don't mind the lift. There were a couple berms and ruts and stuff I'm not sure I could've traversed without it.
Maybe I'll get a sway bar quick connect kit and some squishier shocks. ;)
Increased skill will make up for the lift being removed.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 03, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
It's not a body lift. It's a rear block/front spacer lift.
Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah
Why don't you get yourself a Chevy, son? :erjerbs: :neverforget:
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:16:58 AM
Body lifts are stupid. They do absolutely nothing for offroad capability except make it more top heavy.
Clearance for larger tires- thus better clearance offroad, without fucking with the suspension geometry.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 03, 2015, 02:49:24 PM
A moderate amount more than stock helps keep you from drowning the engine in deep water...
A body lift won't accomplish that.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:18:12 PM
A body lift won't accomplish that.
Well, it will give you a couple more inches...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2015, 10:19:32 PM
Well, it will give you a couple more inches...
:whatshesaid:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2015, 10:13:49 PM
Clearance for larger tires- thus better clearance offroad, without fucking with the suspension geometry.
Yet, you still have the same suspension travel, your bumpers and frame are still lower so departure and approach angles barely change even with the bigger tires. A moderate suspension lift is the only way to go. You accomplish the space for larger tires, increased suspension travel, increasing ground clearance, and improving approach and departure angles.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:23:50 PM
Yet, you still have the same suspension travel, your bumpers and frame are still lower so departure and approach angles barely change even with the bigger tires. A moderate suspension lift is the only way to go. You accomplish the space for larger tires, increased suspension travel, increasing ground clearance, and improving approach and departure angles.
Uhh huh.
What you said was it was completely useless: I pointed out that it did accomplish something useful. Now you're arguing that there are better ways. But of course there are.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2015, 10:19:32 PM
Well, it will give you a couple more inches...
No it won't. A body lift only lifts the body. Nothing else. The engine stays in the same spot in relation to the frame.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2015, 10:26:59 PM
Uhh huh.
What you said was it was completely useless: I pointed out that it did accomplish something useful. Now you're arguing that there are better ways. But of course there are.
It's a dumb way to accomplish that one thing it will accomplish.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 03, 2015, 02:47:26 PM
It's not a body lift. It's a rear block/front spacer lift.
Took it to the place I get my tires and alignment type stuff done. They said they could take it off but both the guys working were baffled that I'd want to. hah
I'm baffled by it too. Personally, I think the moderate increase in height looks rather good.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:46:50 PM
No it won't. A body lift only lifts the body. Nothing else. The engine stays in the same spot in relation to the frame.
Tires. Remember?
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:48:30 PM
It's a dumb way to accomplish that one thing it will accomplish.
its also a fraction of a price of a decent (read roadworthy) suspension lift. If all one needs is a little extra clearance, and if it accomplishes that, then all is good. I see no reason to over spend on something if its not needed or wanted.
Remember errbody, Mixmaster Mike said a block lift would put undue lateral stress on the shocks or some shit.
Also
(https://ricardoramone.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/ov8nw.jpg)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2015, 10:55:24 PM
its also a fraction of a price of a decent (read roadworthy) suspension lift. If all one needs is a little extra clearance, and if it accomplishes that, then all is good. I see no reason to over spend on something if its not needed or wanted.
I'm right and you're wrong. So there!
Quote from: SVT666 on June 03, 2015, 10:50:34 PM
I'm baffled by it too. Personally, I think the moderate increase in height looks rather good.
I'm starting to agree.
Naw, it need to be dragging the frame. Airbags all around.
It already has airbags. :huh:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 04, 2015, 11:33:20 AM
It already has airbags. :huh:
LOL not in the dash silly
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 04, 2015, 12:20:42 PM
LOL not in the dash silly
Which makes me wonder if they're Takatas and the salvage title may cancel the recall.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on June 03, 2015, 10:58:00 PM
Remember errbody, Mixmaster Mike said a block lift would put undue lateral stress on the shocks or some shit.
Also
(https://ricardoramone.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/ov8nw.jpg)
True dat. Idiots with shitty lifts on stock shocks = big side load = bending piston rod = bad seal = leaky shocks.
He's not running stock shocks it doesn't sound like.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150604_160752_zpsyng4trbk.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150604_162013_zpslfzv2fle.jpg)
Too clean. Need mud. And sand dunes.
Mud is boring. There are mud holes you get through and ones you don't. There are many more unique rocks and hills and obstacles to traverse.
Need winch
(http://www.aluminess.com/wp-content/gallery/toyota-tacoma-2012-2013-front-bumper/toyota-tacoma-2012-2013-front-bumper-3.jpg)
That's a low winch...
Which winch was a low winch whitch winched witches?
Quote from: Rupert on June 04, 2015, 10:24:50 PM
That's a low winch...
It's removable. It's on a hitch receiver.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/how-technical-articles/41859-tapping-idle-fix-w-pics.html (http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/how-technical-articles/41859-tapping-idle-fix-w-pics.html)
I did this today, and it actually solved the problem. Or at least helped significantly. The annoying tapping sound is gone.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/211126-disabling-seatbelt-alarm-4.html#post1961382 (http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/211126-disabling-seatbelt-alarm-4.html#post1961382)
next mawd
Well shit. That audio connector box isn't expected to be here til July 17th. Yay China
You finna go flying through the windshield like GTAV or something
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 04, 2015, 11:04:42 PM
It's removable. It's on a hitch receiver.
Oh, cool. Stick it on the back, too! Which makes more sense, because why would you want to pull yourself out so you can turn around and get stuck again? :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on June 05, 2015, 07:51:55 PM
Oh, cool. Stick it on the back, too! Which makes more sense, because why would you want to pull yourself out so you can turn around and get stuck again? :lol:
:hmm:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 05, 2015, 12:02:00 AM
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/211126-disabling-seatbelt-alarm-4.html#post1961382 (http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/61-2nd-generation-2005-2015/211126-disabling-seatbelt-alarm-4.html#post1961382)
next mawd
Our old Explorer had the sequence to disable the seatbelt chime in the owner's manual. Didn't find it for a while after we got it, but implemented it as soon as I did :lol:
Mighty Max has no seatbelt alarm.
Win for Mighty Max.
You guys do a lot of driving without a seatbelt?
Quote from: Rupert on June 06, 2015, 06:39:51 PM
You guys do a lot of driving without a seatbelt?
Yeah. Not on the road, and nothing over about 10 mph.
I just clip the seatbelt in around the back of the chair. :lol:
I think the Miata's seatbelt chime is wired to the airbag weight sensors in the seat, because when I pulled the seat out and replaced it with a bucket seat and a harness I didn't get a chime at all.
Quote from: Rupert on June 06, 2015, 07:42:11 PM
I just clip the seatbelt in around the back of the chair. :lol:
Wouldn't it be simpler just to buckle it around you?
Quote from: ifcar on June 06, 2015, 07:46:38 PM
Wouldn't it be simpler just to buckle it around you?
But then you'd be trapped in the seat
Quote from: ifcar on June 06, 2015, 07:46:38 PM
Wouldn't it be simpler just to buckle it around you?
Not if I'm getting in and out of the car every 45 seconds.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 06, 2015, 07:45:45 PM
I think the Miata's seatbelt chime is wired to the airbag weight sensors in the seat, because when I pulled the seat out and replaced it with a bucket seat and a harness I didn't get a chime at all.
That's how it is in my car. I also no longer have an operational chime.
Quote from: ifcar on June 06, 2015, 07:46:38 PM
Wouldn't it be simpler just to buckle it around you?
Not if you're offroading.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 06, 2015, 11:30:03 PM
Not if you're offroading.
Uh, no, that's an excellent time for a seatbelt.
Quote from: Rupert on June 06, 2015, 06:39:51 PM
You guys do a lot of driving without a seatbelt?
Nope, I always wear my seatbelt when I drive. But I'm just annoyed by chimes/bell sounds easier than most people. I didn't understand why I had to have my seatbelt on immediately after starting the car. Especially in the winter when I'd start the car and give it a minute before going anywhere.
It's always been he "door open with the ignition on" chime that drives me nuts.
Quote from: SVT_Power on June 07, 2015, 12:01:08 PM
Nope, I always wear my seatbelt when I drive. But I'm just annoyed by chimes/bell sounds easier than most people. I didn't understand why I had to have my seatbelt on immediately after starting the car. Especially in the winter when I'd start the car and give it a minute before going anywhere.
Lame
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 07, 2015, 12:37:41 PM
It's always been he "door open with the ignition on" chime that drives me nuts.
There's a chime in the Explorer that goes off if any of the key is even just the littlest tippiest bit touching the ignition. So aggravating. Just inspires me to put the key where I am less likely to remember it.
Quote from: Rupert on June 06, 2015, 06:39:51 PM
You guys do a lot of driving without a seatbelt?
I always have mine on unless I'm just putsin along on the power line or whatever. I'm so habitual about wearing it that I don't need a stupid annoying chime. It doesn't even give you a chance...if your belt ain't buckled before you turn the key, it's gonna beep at you instantly.
Drove to Wisconsin for my buddy's bachelor party over the weekend. Myself and another friend went down together in Tacoma. With us, our clothes, and gallons worth of beer, we got 22.3mpg on the way down. I was surprised. Took a different route back with less freeway and more hills and got just over 20mpg.
Quote from: Rupert on June 07, 2015, 11:50:37 AM
Uh, no, that's an excellent time for a seatbelt.
I hate wearing a seat belt when I'm offroading.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 07, 2015, 06:26:30 PM
I hate wearing a seat belt when I'm offroading.
Same. I love the feeling of hitting the trail and taking my seatbelt off and the added movement freedom feels good and is useful when you need to move around more to keep an eye on obstacles or clearance and stuff. Since most of my offroading is just cruisin' around not being a goon, I prefer not having a belt. 60mph in traffic? Fuckin' right I'm wearing my seatbelt. 10mph on a powerline? Take that thing off.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 07, 2015, 06:26:30 PM
I hate wearing a seat belt when I'm offroading.
What if you roll over?
Quote from: thecarnut on June 07, 2015, 06:36:16 PM
What if you roll over?
If you're off road and in a situation where you may potentially roll, you put it on. Once you're clear, you can take it back off and enjoy the ride. Takes 2 seconds to buckle or unbuckle your seatbelt. :huh:
off-roading to me is rarely <20mph
so seatbelt on plz
Quote from: thecarnut on June 07, 2015, 06:36:16 PM
What if you roll over?
I wear it in those situations, but I rarely put myself in those situations. I like the added freedom to look for obstacles etc. Also hitting bumps and having the seatbelt lock up sucks.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 07, 2015, 08:15:34 PM
off-roading to me is rarely <20mph
so seatbelt on plz
I think they call that rallying... not offroading.
Depends.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 07, 2015, 09:24:16 PM
I wear it in those situations, but I rarely put myself in those situations. I like the added freedom to look for obstacles etc. Also hitting bumps and having the seatbelt lock up sucks.
Hitting a bump and whacking your noggin on the roof also sucks.
Quote from: RomanChariot on June 08, 2015, 08:59:34 AM
Hitting a bump and whacking your noggin on the roof also sucks.
Lots of headroom in trucks. I have only hit my head two or three times, but seatbelts lock up constantly.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 08, 2015, 09:42:18 AM
Lots of headroom in trucks. I have only hit my head two or three times, but seatbelts lock up constantly.
Yeah, the lockup is super annoying. I've yet to smack my head on the roof of just about any vehicle.
Quote from: RomanChariot on June 08, 2015, 08:59:34 AM
Hitting a bump and whacking your noggin on the roof also sucks.
Done that lots with the seatbelt on too.
Noticed a rattling type noise. Intermittent-ish. Discovered via getting underneath and tapping shit to try and replicate the sound that it's the heat shroud thing covering the catalytic converter ratting against...whatever it's mounted to. It rattles sometimes at idle or under load. It's nothing bad or mechanical, but it sure is annoying and makes it sound like shit.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 09, 2015, 04:17:22 PM
Noticed a rattling type noise. Intermittent-ish. Discovered via getting underneath and tapping shit to try and replicate the sound that it's the heat shroud thing covering the catalytic converter ratting against...whatever it's mounted to. It rattles sometimes at idle or under load. It's nothing bad or mechanical, but it sure is annoying and makes it sound like shit.
We fix those with a giant hose clamp.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 09, 2015, 04:17:22 PM
Noticed a rattling type noise. Intermittent-ish. Discovered via getting underneath and tapping shit to try and replicate the sound that it's the heat shroud thing covering the catalytic converter ratting against...whatever it's mounted to. It rattles sometimes at idle or under load. It's nothing bad or mechanical, but it sure is annoying and makes it sound like shit.
My wife's subie does that. We took it to an independent shop, he welded for a minute but it's doing it again.
Quote from: shp4man on June 09, 2015, 04:42:52 PM
We fix those with a giant hose clamp.
How fancy.
You guys too good for baling wire?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 05:17:40 PM
How fancy.
You guys too good for baling wire?
How fancy.
You too good for a scrap piece of 18 gauge insulated stranded copper wire found on the shop floor?
Quote from: shp4man on June 09, 2015, 04:42:52 PM
We fix those with a giant hose clamp.
Hmm good idea. Cause the bolts are rusted.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 09, 2015, 06:24:27 PM
How fancy.
You too good for a scrap piece of 18 gauge insulated stranded copper wire found on the shop floor?
The smell of burning insulation is not something I usually consider to be a pleasant part of the motoring experience.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 08, 2015, 09:42:18 AM
Lots of headroom in trucks. I have only hit my head two or three times, but seatbelts lock up constantly.
I do not have this problem at high speed, low speed, medium speed, on gravel, dirt, bumpy, smooth, or rocky roads.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 08:55:32 PM
The smell of burning insulation is not something I usually consider to be a pleasant part of the motoring experience.
I suppose you're not into British cars.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 09, 2015, 10:12:23 PM
I suppose you're not into British cars.
I think the insulation on old British auto electrical systems is made of a mix of Scottish tweed and the strings from tea bags.
Whatever it is, its not quite the same smell.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 10:21:46 PM
I think the insulation on old British auto electrical systems is made of a mix of Scottish tweed and the strings from tea bags.
Whatever it is, its not quite the same smell.
I hate stripping fabric insulation. Who came up with that bonehead idea?
Quote from: Rupert on June 09, 2015, 09:20:43 PM
I do not have this problem at high speed, low speed, medium speed, on gravel, dirt, bumpy, smooth, or rocky roads.
I have this problem every time i have to turn around at a stop light to keep one offspring from provoking/touching/stealing from/throwing at/throwing up/crying/yelling/laughing/ not quite touching but seeing how close you can get/drawing on another nearby offspring.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 09, 2015, 10:24:57 PM
I hate stripping fabric insulation. Who came up with that bonehead idea?
A consortium of Scottish tweed and tea bag string manufacturers.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 10:27:05 PM
A consortium of Scottish tweed and tea bag string manufacturers.
For a place where Scotch tape got its name because they were so skimpy with adhesive, I cant understand why they are so generous with fabric.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 10:25:38 PM
I have this problem every time i have to turn around at a stop light to keep one offspring from provoking/touching/stealing from/throwing at/throwing up/crying/yelling/laughing/ not quite touching but seeing how close you can get/drawing on another nearby offspring.
Straight jackets have multiple uses.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 09, 2015, 10:30:12 PM
For a place where Scotch tape got its name because they were so skimpy with adhesive, I cant understand why they are so generous with fabric.
For the same reason the English kept using square bolts on shit forever.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 09, 2015, 10:31:43 PM
For the same reason the English kept using square bolts on shit forever.
Inbreeding?
Quote from: shp4man on June 09, 2015, 04:42:52 PM
We fix those with a giant hose clamp.
Got a hose clamp this morning and clamped that sucker down. Problem solved. Thanks for the idea!
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 10, 2015, 08:15:05 AM
Got a hose clamp this morning and clamped that sucker down. Problem solved. Thanks for the idea!
:ohyeah: It's a Ford approved procedure.
Flexin.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150610_190732_zpslqrt7yk0.jpg)
I've got more flex in my rear torsion beam.
TREK fits perfectly in Truck bed. So glad I don't have to spend $100 on a silly Dakine pad so I can hang my bike over the tailgate like a weirdo. The way some people spend their money. :facepalm: :rockon:
Dakine gate pads are total brah!
I hate 'em too. People swear they hold the bike just fine but I just don't see it.
Transporting bikes in cars is such a PITA.
I never had a problem. Did it for years. Seats folded down, front wheel off, put it in, done. Truck is easier/more convenient, though, for sure.
Roof
I'm not a roof rack kinda guy. Why would I want to put my bike on my roof when it fits right in the vehicle. :huh:
Hitch rack > anything else.
Better aerodynamics, less lifting, more car space, lockable, etc...
Not those hanging kind though. The kind where the bike sits on the rack.
The audio interface thing from China came a lot earlier than expected. I shall spend my afternoon sipping beers and taking way too long to install it. :rockon:
It'll probably take 6 minutes. lol
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 15, 2015, 10:54:24 AM
Hitch rack > anything else.
Better aerodynamics, less lifting, more car space, lockable, etc...
Except they're horribly ugly and prevent you from getting into your trunk/hatch/whatever the heck is at the back of your car. Roof rack keeps everything out of the way.
I think roof racks are a lot uglier than hitch racks...especially 'cause it takes about 7 seconds to completely remove a hitch rack whereas a roof rack is rather permanent. Valid point about them preventing full access to liftgates, though...that was kind of annoying when my parents had a hitch rack on the TBlaze. But, it was better than cramming three mountain bikes into the cargo area...which we did for a couple years anyways.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 15, 2015, 12:24:20 PM
Except they're horribly ugly and prevent you from getting into your trunk/hatch/whatever the heck is at the back of your car. Roof rack keeps everything out of the way.
I would love to see you get a bike onto a roof rack on my Explorer. I use a hitch rack. Much much easier for leading and unloading.
Quote from: SVT666 on June 15, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
I would love to see you get a bike onto a roof rack on my Explorer. I use a hitch rack. Much much easier for leading and unloading.
I've put both mountain and road bikes on the roof rack of the MDX, which is only about an inch shorter than your Explorer. :huh:
Wait, people put their bikes on roof racks on SUVs? :wtf:
Sounds like a lot of work, aka the least convenient option.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 15, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Wait, people put their bikes on roof racks on SUVs? :wtf:
Sounds like a lot of work, aka the least convenient option.
Yup.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 15, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Wait, people put their bikes on roof racks on SUVs? :wtf:
Sounds like a lot of work, aka the least convenient option.
What if you have a bunch of stuff inside? It came in so handy when I was moving out of college.
I just toss the bike in the back of my pickup. Duh.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 15, 2015, 12:24:20 PM
Except they're horribly ugly and prevent you from getting into your trunk/hatch/whatever the heck is at the back of your car. Roof rack keeps everything out of the way.
I can open my trunk (and access it - have to, it's where I keep my stuff) even with the bike on.
Roof racks are on all the time. It takes me 1 minute to either install or remove my hitch rack.
Takes me 10second to swing hitch rack down to open liftgate.
Roof rack= bike damage at garage or drivethru
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 15, 2015, 03:52:50 PM
Takes me 10second to swing hitch rack down to open liftgate.
Roof rack= bike damage at garage or drivethru
Can you swing the hitch down with bikes on it?
And also, don't fucking drive into a garage? That's a dumb reason to hate on a roof mount. That's like me saying hitch mount = bike damage when you back into something or get rear ended.
Quote from: thecarnut on June 15, 2015, 12:24:20 PM
Except they're horribly ugly and prevent you from getting into your trunk/hatch/whatever the heck is at the back of your car. Roof rack keeps everything out of the way.
http://l.yimg.com/lo/api/res/1.2/K5U2jqdt2sGYqteJQlLwfQ--/YXBwaWQ9eWlzZWFyY2g7Zmk9Zml0O2dlPTAwNjYwMDtncz0wMEEzMDA7aD00MDA7dz02MjU-/http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/5/1/51953_2005~Nissan~Pathfinder_9_1000.jpg.cf.jpg (http://l.yimg.com/lo/api/res/1.2/K5U2jqdt2sGYqteJQlLwfQ--/YXBwaWQ9eWlzZWFyY2g7Zmk9Zml0O2dlPTAwNjYwMDtncz0wMEEzMDA7aD00MDA7dz02MjU-/http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/5/1/51953_2005~Nissan~Pathfinder_9_1000.jpg.cf.jpg)
Installed AUX INPUT today. It was super easy to pop out the climate control and unbolt the radio. Harness plugged into where the 6CD Changer would. Voila. Direct source. Have to crank it a bit, but the quality is there.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 15, 2015, 09:02:17 AM
I never had a problem. Did it for years. Seats folded down, front wheel off, put it in, done. Truck is easier/more convenient, though, for sure.
Sounds like a PITA to me. :huh:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 15, 2015, 04:09:58 PM
Can you swing the hitch down with bikes on it?
And also, don't fucking drive into a garage? That's a dumb reason to hate on a roof mount. That's like me saying hitch mount = bike damage when you back into something or get rear ended.
I can swing the hitch down but never do, as I can get into and open the trunk without doing so.
Most everyone I know with a roof rack (and more than just a couple) have run into things, and with (mountain) bikes being what they are these days; a fork cost $900, wheel $500, etc.; plus the damage to a car roof, it can be expensive. I for one would absolutely run into something, as a lot of times driving back from a ride I'm fairly beat and not thinking with 100% clarity.
Quote from: Rupert on June 15, 2015, 11:16:19 PM
Sounds like a PITA to me. :huh:
I agree. My bike is always dirty and if you ever actuate a hydraulic disk brake without the rotor engaged you're screwed.
Quote from: Rupert on June 15, 2015, 11:16:19 PM
Sounds like a PITA to me. :huh:
It's a PITA in the sense that there are easier ways for it to be done (bike rack, truck), but it's not like I moaned and groaned every time I wanted to take my bike somewhere. lol
Quote from: GoCougs on June 16, 2015, 10:27:08 AM
I can swing the hitch down but never do, as I can get into and open the trunk without doing so.
Most everyone I know with a roof rack (and more than just a couple) have run into things, and with (mountain) bikes being what they are these days; a fork cost $900, wheel $500, etc.; plus the damage to a car roof, it can be expensive. I for one would absolutely run into something, as a lot of times driving back from a ride I'm fairly beat and not thinking with 100% clarity.
I've never driven into the garage or anything with the bike on top. I always drive with the sunroof shade open (if equipped) so I can see the bike out the top and it serves as a reminder since I never use the sunroof otherwise.
I mean, it is a valid concern, especially since the bike can cost a couple grand, but it's never been a problem for me.
Sounds like we all have our preferences and we're sticking to them.
...moving on. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on June 15, 2015, 04:09:58 PM
Can you swing the hitch down with bikes on it?
Depends on what type- with bikes add 45sec on my wheelmount rack, maybe 30sec on the hanging rack but it would be a PITA to lift that one back up.
But again- I drive van/wagon so I can get to everything from inside. But packing for trips you have to do the bikes last when I would like to do them first... :cry:
Quote
And also, don't fucking drive into a garage? That's a dumb reason to hate on a roof mount. That's like me saying hitch mount = bike damage when you back into something or get rear ended.
You'd be surprised. Happens often, never to me though.
ALSO, your bikes get bugs galore on them on the roof.
AND gas moneys. Roofrack= several mpg penalty on the highway
Dude you just pay more money to get fancy bug guard things that provide even more aero drag.
I always forget that the roof mount is easy since I lowered my car. No way I could do an SUV without a step ladder.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 16, 2015, 07:49:38 PM
Dude you just pay more money to get fancy bug guard things that provide even more aero drag.
:lol: I was never ballin' like that
Quote from: 68_427 on June 17, 2015, 12:24:19 AM
I always forget that the roof mount is easy since I lowered my car. No way I could do an SUV without a step ladder.
I can look down on the roof of my non-lowered car. I can't see the roof of my van.
Stubby hobbits...
Quote from: thecarnut on June 16, 2015, 11:44:03 AM
I've never driven into the garage or anything with the bike on top. I always drive with the sunroof shade open (if equipped) so I can see the bike out the top and it serves as a reminder since I never use the sunroof otherwise.
I mean, it is a valid concern, especially since the bike can cost a couple grand, but it's never been a problem for me.
$2000? Oh, if it were only so little ;).
I'm pretty forgetful/absent minded and would do it almost immediately. It's also very expensive when it happens, so it only has to happen once for it to be really bad.
Quote from: GoCougs on June 17, 2015, 09:54:13 PM
$2000? Oh, if it were only so little ;).
I'm pretty forgetful/absent minded and would do it almost immediately. It's also very expensive when it happens, so it only has to happen once for it to be really bad.
I never said $2000. I said a couple, which could mean anything.
No, a "couple" pretty much exclusively means "two."
Quote from: thecarnut on June 17, 2015, 10:38:29 PM
I never said $2000. I said a couple, which could mean anything.
So when a couple goes out for dinner, it could be 7 people?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 18, 2015, 06:40:21 AM
No, a "couple" pretty much exclusively means "two."
Oh. My bad.
So a few grand?
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 18, 2015, 07:21:15 AM
So when a couple goes out for dinner, it could be 7 people?
OK, in that case, it's kind of a given.
But yes, you got me there. :lol:
Also, $2k is a lot for a bicycle for me. Mine were $350 and $250. :lol:
yeah, my most expensive bike so far was $600.
Kota called shotgun for a little adventure yesterday.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150619_122320_zpsh8f5uk8e.jpg)
Quote from: GoCougs on June 16, 2015, 10:27:08 AM
I can swing the hitch down but never do, as I can get into and open the trunk without doing so.
Most everyone I know with a roof rack (and more than just a couple) have run into things, and with (mountain) bikes being what they are these days; a fork cost $900, wheel $500, etc.; plus the damage to a car roof, it can be expensive. I for one would absolutely run into something, as a lot of times driving back from a ride I'm fairly beat and not thinking with 100% clarity.
My parents drove into the garage with a 12-foot Christmas tree on the roof of their car. Fortunately white pines are pretty flexible.
Quote from: ifcar on June 20, 2015, 12:43:17 PM
My parents drove into the garage with a 12-foot Christmas tree on the roof of their car. Fortunately white pines are pretty flexible.
White pines are amazing creatures. I've seen many where the top of the tree died off/blew off/whatever and a new branch is now growing straight up in its place. It's like a tree growing out of a tree. I've also seen white pines where the top was dead/off and the "new" main trunk of the tree juts out the side and then straight up. They're my favorite trees.
I dunno if it's a stupid idea, but I've been thinking about Herculining or PlastiDip-ing some of the exterior plastics. The PO buffed the truck out, but he didn't mask any of the plastics. As you can see in the above photo with doge, the black plastic around the side-view mirror has some white discoloration. This is typical of waxes and polishes coming into contact with unpainted/untreated/certain black plastics. It's cleanable, but it's a PITA. So that got me thinking that I should just dress them up a bit. So, sideview mirror plastic, bed rail protector thingies, perhaps even the MUD FLAPS. I don't like that my mud flaps say "4x4" on them. I'd love if they were blank...for cripe's sake it's a TRD Sport...it has open diffs and tight sway bars, it's NO REAL 4X4.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 20, 2015, 12:48:39 PM
White pines are amazing creatures. I've seen many where the top of the tree died off/blew off/whatever and a new branch is now growing straight up in its place. It's like a tree growing out of a tree. I've also seen white pines where the top was dead/off and the "new" main trunk of the tree juts out the side and then straight up. They're my favorite trees.
You should seriously check out the old growth forests of the Pacific northwest. Check out some burn scars, some huge nurse logs, some ancient huge trees with their tops blown off by lightning, etc.
Yeah, sure, I'll drop Life and head out there real quick.
Some day. :lol:
Last summer I backed my boat into my garage with the Bimini top still up. :facepalm:
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 20, 2015, 11:50:07 AM
Kota called shotgun for a little adventure yesterday.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150619_122320_zpsh8f5uk8e.jpg)
Quite a nice, thick coat that dog has. Man.
Yeah, he's built for winter. I brushed him really good on Thursday night and got about a full plastic bag's worth of hair. His owners need to brush him more, especially in the summer.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 11, 2015, 08:24:51 PM
Flexin.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150610_190732_zpslqrt7yk0.jpg)
Looks good. Ya can't quite do that in the Audi, I suppose. :ohyeah: :lol:
Still planning on lowering it?
LOWER IT
(http://i34.tinypic.com/24e2b90.jpg)
Yeah. I can definitely see Chris doing that.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on June 24, 2015, 10:02:54 PM
Looks good. Ya can't quite do that in the Audi, I suppose. :ohyeah: :lol:
Still planning on lowering it?
I've been going back and forth on it. Lately, I've been in the mood to lower it. lol
Maybe you could split the difference.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on June 26, 2015, 04:46:50 PM
Maybe you could split the difference.
With airbags. :devil:
Truck doing truck things.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150720_172912_zpsq4nick2l.jpg)
Hercufenders. The texture isn't quite as consistent as I'd hoped to achieve (and the picture doesn't help at all), but not bad for a little $40 project.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150923_233422_zps7wxmwji7.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150930_163654_zpsjhipfl84.jpg)
Be sure to apply a UV protection top coat of some kind, or it will fade fast.
Bummer
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 04, 2015, 07:03:32 PM
Be sure to apply a UV protection top coat of some kind, or it will fade fast.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I'll find somethin'.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 04, 2015, 07:09:25 PM
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I'll find somethin'.
Herculiner used to have one, but iduno
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 04, 2015, 07:12:39 PM
Herculiner used to have one, but iduno
They do, but it looks like you're supposed to apply it as a part of the original process.
Perhaps something like this: http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-trim-sealant-trim-restorer.html (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-trim-sealant-trim-restorer.html)
Wouldn't scratched red paint look better than that black crap? :lol:
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on October 04, 2015, 07:30:17 PM
Wouldn't scratched red paint look better than that black crap? :lol:
I scratched the shit out of them with sandpaper before applying Herculiner and, no, it didn't look good. ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/5iB8A.jpg)
Still lifted I see.
I'd keep it lifted.
You lowered an Outback.
Quote from: Rupert on October 05, 2015, 12:41:52 AM
You lowered an Outback.
Therefore Chris should listen to me.
I say it should be slammed on double stacked airbags so he can lify it on demand and still take dirtbike to cool places. Budget for new front tires every other month.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 05, 2015, 12:16:55 AM
I'd keep it lifted.
Meh. I don't do enough eXTREEM off roading to justify having it. All it does is make it tougher to load things into the bed. Stock height would be plenty for my purposes. Plus it's not very complete with the stock wheels and tires.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 08:27:16 AM
Meh. I don't do enough eXTREEM off roading to justify having it. All it does is make it tougher to load things into the bed. Stock height would be plenty for my purposes. Plus it's not very complete with the stock wheels and tires.
Stock is good. Go stock sprangs.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2015, 08:34:13 AM
Stock is good. Go stock sprangs.
I'd like to get some squishier shocks when I unlift, but $.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 08:44:16 AM
I'd like to get some squishier shocks when I unlift, but $.
Squishy shocks suck. Squishy shocks suck. Squishy shocks suck.
I kinda liked the all red more, but yo truck man.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2015, 08:55:05 AM
Squishy shocks suck. Squishy shocks suck. Squishy shocks suck.
I wanna float over washboards and frost heaves like a trophy truck, mang.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 10:10:59 AM
I wanna float over washboards and frost heaves like a trophy truck, mang.
Well, those shocks are a bit different than grandma's sensatracs.
Quote from: thecarnut on October 05, 2015, 10:10:27 AM
I kinda liked the all red more, but yo truck man.
No turning back now. :mask:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2015, 10:20:07 AM
Well, those shocks are a bit different than grandma's sensatracs.
I was thinking along the lines of these. And probably not the adjustable height ones. But maybe. Adjustable dampers and stuff would be cool, but I'm not about to drop money for some Fox shocks with a remote reservoir and valve knobs.
http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/truck-off-road/5100-series-ride-height-adjustable/ (http://www.bilsteinus.com/products/truck-off-road/5100-series-ride-height-adjustable/)
Quote from: Rupert on October 05, 2015, 12:41:52 AM
You lowered an Outback.
Different situation.
Though I've always wondered how a lowered Subaru does in the snow and shit because his is pretty....low.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 08:27:16 AM
Meh. I don't do enough eXTREEM off roading to justify having it. All it does is make it tougher to load things into the bed. Stock height would be plenty for my purposes. Plus it's not very complete with the stock wheels and tires.
Good move. The stock height would be good for most anything you'd need to do and indeed, probably would make lifting things into the back a little easier.
I can understand some lifting for off roading and shit but a lot of the examples I see around here don't seem to have much purpose besides looking cool and being able to look down on people.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 05, 2015, 12:29:56 PM
I can understand some lifting for off roading and shit but a lot of the examples I see around here don't seem to have much purpose besides looking cool and being able to look down on people.
Problem is, they don't even look cool. They look foolish.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 05, 2015, 12:29:56 PM
I can understand some lifting for off roading and shit but a lot of the examples I see around here don't seem to have much purpose besides looking cool and being able to look down on people.
Most lifted trucks don't need to be lifted. They just are. lol
With mine, it gets me right around eye level of stock full sized trucks like Silverados and F150s.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 11:53:45 AM
No turning back now. :mask:
You did a clean job, and the truck was a bit too red before, but I just have seen too many flares just look all faded and ugly after a while.
I'm sure you'll do a much better job of keeping your truck clean though.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2015, 12:40:22 PM
Most lifted trucks don't need to be lifted. They just are. lol
With mine, it gets me right around eye level of stock full sized trucks like Silverados and F150s.
That's exactly correct and yet people raise them anyway. The bed of the pickup becomes pretty much unusable and having a big unwieldy truck to go around all the skinny, twisty roads around here seems like it'd be a PITA, if not impossible.
To each his own, I guess.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2015, 12:33:29 PM
Problem is, they don't even look cool. They look foolish.
Well, they certainly don't think so.
Quote from: thecarnut on October 05, 2015, 12:48:09 PM
You did a clean job, and the truck was a bit too red before, but I just have seen too many flares just look all faded and ugly after a while.
I'm sure you'll do a much better job of keeping your truck clean though.
Yeah, I've seen plenty of faded and/or peeling bed liner in my detailing life on fenders, bumpers, and rockers. Thankfully, mine shouldn't peel or rust since the flares are plastic. And somehow, my vehicles always end up looking much cleaner for much longer than other peoples'. Something about a business and skillset I own or something seems to help. :lol:
I'm curious to see how it'll look back at stock height. I'd probably be okay with the all-red at stock height. It was a
lot of red, but. Yeah. That's that!
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 05, 2015, 01:11:57 PM
That's exactly correct and yet people raise them anyway. The bed of the pickup becomes pretty much unusable and having a big unwieldy truck to go around all the skinny, twisty roads around here seems like it'd be a PITA, if not impossible.
To each his own, I guess.
Unusable is a pretty strong term. Mine is nowhere near unusable. A few inches isn't unmanageable (that's what she said) at all.
When you lift your truck enough that you can't tow anything without a 19" drop ball mount and need a 6' ladder to climb into the bed...that's unusable.
Well, I guess I was referring to the more extreme cases I've seen around here. For the middle range, I think I'd use the phrase increasingly impractical. It'd be one thing if the individual had an air suspension and it could lower down but most seem to stay high and if you're loading heavy stuff, it just seems like it'd be difficult. Some of them I see actually are practical as off roading is pretty popular and it makes sense as they got the extra stuff that goes along with it. And they'll actually be really muddy so it's clear they've actually done it :lol:
But some I just can't help but think they had something else in mind, like impressing others and showing everybody what a big bad mountain man they are.
Yeah man, if it's got mud on it...free pass. :lol:
Interesting to note that the off roading trucks aren't lifted all that much in comparison. The front tends to higher than the back, though not always. The mountain-bro trucks are lifted much higher, yet suspiciously clean.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 06, 2015, 01:57:08 PM
Interesting to note that the off roading trucks aren't lifted all that much in comparison. The front tends to higher than the back, though not always. The mountain-bro trucks are lifted much higher, yet suspiciously clean.
Articulation becomes just as important as ground clearance in heavy offroading.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 06, 2015, 10:07:49 AM
Well, I guess I was referring to the more extreme cases I've seen around here. For the middle range, I think I'd use the phrase increasingly impractical. It'd be one thing if the individual had an air suspension and it could lower down but most seem to stay high and if you're loading heavy stuff, it just seems like it'd be difficult. Some of them I see actually are practical as off roading is pretty popular and it makes sense as they got the extra stuff that goes along with it. And they'll actually be really muddy so it's clear they've actually done it :lol:
But some I just can't help but think they had something else in mind, like impressing others and showing everybody what a big bad mountain man they are.
"That's a mighty shiny truck you got there!"
Quote from: Rupert on October 10, 2015, 10:59:27 PM
"That's a mighty shiny truck you got there!"
I stopped off for gas in San Bernardino today and I got a picture of a ridiculously lifted truck....I'll be posting that shortly. I don't know what sort of off roading they have in the San Bernardino area but this one almost looked like something you'd be more likely to find at a mini monster truck rally.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 06, 2015, 04:22:38 PM
Articulation becomes just as important as ground clearance in heavy offroading.
(http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/EncinitasLiving/DSC_0722_zpsogifw19u.jpg) (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/EncinitasLiving/media/DSC_0722_zpsogifw19u.jpg.html)
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 12, 2015, 09:27:00 PM
(http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff517/EncinitasLiving/DSC_0722_zpsogifw19u.jpg) (http://s1239.photobucket.com/user/EncinitasLiving/media/DSC_0722_zpsogifw19u.jpg.html)
Yeah, that's just a shop truck; the kind of thing a place that sells lift kits will put together to sell parts.
Yeah it sure doesn't look like it goes around too much.
I guess it could be good at mudder competitions? Otherwise it's quite useless.
Seems a little top heavy for anything other than show n' tell.
Yeah, could do some mud runs. But then it would get dirty. And those tires won't get far in REAL MUD.
And you would be an idiot who muds.
Quote from: Rupert on October 13, 2015, 12:58:02 PM
And you would be an idiot who muds.
We have some local mud drags. I've never been. lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvjMtWBzHU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvjMtWBzHU)
That's a tough name to say. Ishpeming.
But yeah that's a little redneck ish though it seems fun. :lol:
Ish
Pi (as in piss)
Ming
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 13, 2015, 01:00:35 PM
We have some local mud drags. I've never been. lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvjMtWBzHU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnvjMtWBzHU)
Amateurs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU)
Holy shit, that is a huge gathering of inferior humans!
That video spent more time showing rednecks drinking and twerking than it showed actual mud bogging.
That's because what was happening was mostly rednecks drinking and twerking.
Quote from: Rupert on October 13, 2015, 10:02:58 PM
That's because what was happening was mostly rednecks drinking and twerking.
I get a kick out of the rigs that are just like a flatbed platform with an awning over them, probably built on some old pickup truck frame. Its like they were taking bets on just how dangerous of a vehicle they could make.
I swear I saw a monster trucked side by side.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 13, 2015, 09:17:37 PM
Amateurs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU)
Yeahhhhhh mud drags are a lot more interesting to watch than that shit.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 14, 2015, 07:24:31 AM
Yeahhhhhh mud drags are a lot more interesting to watch than that shit.
I wonder what ya get if you win...besides bragging rights.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 18, 2015, 10:10:27 AM
I wonder what ya get if you win...besides bragging rights.
Free carwash
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on October 18, 2015, 10:10:27 AM
I wonder what ya get if you win...besides bragging rights.
A trophy. Some cash. Just like any other race. lol
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 18, 2015, 12:37:22 PM
A trophy. Some cash. Just like any other race. lol
I was hoping it was more along the lines of a gift certificate to a pasty place.
Fuck if I know. Tacoma doesn't drag mud.
Yeah definitely not an ideal vehicle.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 13, 2015, 09:17:37 PM
Amateurs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3VP2p4FZU)
:lol: :facepalm:
Love that.
passed a red Tacoma with unsexy red fenders today
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I think power steering pump might be on its way out. Now that it's been getting colder, it makes that notorious p/s pump whine on cold startup. I can hear/feel it engaging, too. Feels like a surge of pressure, as if there's a blockage or bubble or the pump doesn't like to engage right away on startup.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 23, 2015, 03:35:39 PM
I think power steering pump might be on its way out. Now that it's been getting colder, it makes that notorious p/s pump whine on cold startup. I can hear/feel it engaging, too. Feels like a surge of pressure, as if there's a blockage or bubble or the pump doesn't like to engage right away on startup.
Z-Max!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/Snapchat-4825081535080809996_zpse2rwzbyp.jpg)
Yeah, that's a Walmart seat cover. Cause dog and I just shampooed everything.
Looks like Kota approves of the Walmart seat cover.
Damn right he does. It's adorable when he makes himself barely fit laying down on the seat.
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 16, 2015, 10:53:15 PM
Damn right he does. It's adorable when he makes himself barely fit laying down on the seat.
Although I don't like using the word cute, that is pretty cute. :lol: He's a cool guy and it looks like he has a nice winter coat going as well. My dog does the same with arm chairs and curls into a little ball....surprisingly little for how big he is.
He's a very cute creature. No shame. :lol:
:lol:
Just adopt him already.
Waiting for tomorrow so I can get Truck back from getting its new steering pressure device at the mechanic store. Probably gonna throw some weight in the bed for the winter. It rides smoother with some weight and 'cause traction.
You thinkin like a fat guy in the bed?
I guess if I happen to run one over, sure. Otherwise, I dunno, there are some unused cement blocks in my storage shed. Might use those if I can arrange them to be sure they're not gonna move, or else sandbags. Big bag of dog food. Bags of cement mix. Old car batteries. Sealed buckets of water. Trees. 450 jar candles. A couch. Lots of options.
Fat guy is like trunk monkey in addition to traction, though. That's the main advantage.
(Sand is the best bet-- cement blocks will never stay in place without a lot of effort).
Menards has 70lb sand tubes on sale for 2.50 each. If you don't even have a Menards in youpee, move.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on November 29, 2015, 02:57:02 PM
Menards has 70lb sand tubes on sale for 2.50 each. If you don't even have a Menards in youpee, move.
Save big money at Menarrrrrds.
Haven't been there in a couple weeks, though. I'm there at least once a week all summer buying cleaning stuff. :lol:
Trash bag with dirt is $0.07
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 29, 2015, 09:55:11 PM
Trash bag with dirt is $0.07
I don't want a dirtbag in my car.
sandbags won't slide as much, junk is gonna move unless you take corners South Carolina style (5mph)...
Huh. Mechanic said there wasn't anything wrong with the p/s, but they did find that the reservoir was leaking, so they fixed that (fluid was at a normal level when I brought it there).
wtfffffffffffffff
I had something very similar with the Tacoma I had. I was getting some weird steering issues (I forget exactly what. It was years ago). I remember the cap to the power steering wasn't tightened down. Simultaneously I was having some issues with a front half shaft. I replaced that, and then engaged the transfer case a few times because it was getting stuck, and everything was gravy again. Didn't have any issues with it for the next few months I owned it, then sold it.
Belt definitely squeals though. What's that mean. Should I put some ranch or other form of dressing on it?
Assuming the belt is good and the tensioner is good, it means the pump is dragging for some reason. Does it squeal all the time, just at start up, or just when you're at full lock?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 30, 2015, 02:30:22 PM
Assuming the belt is good and the tensioner is good, it means the pump is dragging for some reason. Does it squeal all the time, just at start up, or just when you're at full lock?
Just at startup, noticed it especially once it started getting cold. I'll back out of my driveway and around the time I start to pull away I feel the power steering get its full power...it's cold and tough at first startup then I can hear/feel a release in pressure and I get full power steering.
I didn't have a chance to explain all this to the mechanic (he wasn't there) when I dropped it off. She just wrote "p/s pump?" on the slip.
I shoulda just said "it's making noise and Idk why" instead of "it's making noise, I think it might be the power steering pump."
I mean, the belt/idler could also be going, but there's still something off about the power pump. Haven't driven it yet, but considering all they did was put a new bracket or something on the power steering fluid reservoir to stop a tiny leak, I'm gonna guess nothing has changed. Damn.
I hate taking cars back to mechanics for the same problem.
Quote from: Rupert on November 30, 2015, 07:18:59 PM
I hate taking cars back to mechanics for the same problem.
Same. When I picked up my keys today and mentioned the belt squeal as well he said they hadn't noticed it. I was like fuuuuuuck. Nothing has changed.
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 30, 2015, 07:49:22 PM
Same. When I picked up my keys today and mentioned the belt squeal as well he said they hadn't noticed it. I was like fuuuuuuck. Nothing has changed.
The mechanic's version of "it works on my machine. :huh:"
:lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 30, 2015, 02:53:16 PM
Just at startup, noticed it especially once it started getting cold. I'll back out of my driveway and around the time I start to pull away I feel the power steering get its full power...it's cold and tough at first startup then I can hear/feel a release in pressure and I get full power steering.
I didn't have a chance to explain all this to the mechanic (he wasn't there) when I dropped it off. She just wrote "p/s pump?" on the slip.
I shoulda just said "it's making noise and Idk why" instead of "it's making noise, I think it might be the power steering pump."
This is largely normal behavior in cold weather.
If it was a vehicle I'm more familiar with, I'd say check the little screen filter in the reservoir; there's probably some residue from the lines in there that is restricting flow.
Hm. I've never experienced it in a vehicle before.
Tacoma now has 140lbs of sand in bed. I got three 70lb bags but two feels like enough...we'll see next time we actually get some snow. It's nice to have some weight on the rear anyways. Bit less chatter.
Is your truck 4WD or 2WD?
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 03, 2015, 12:15:27 AM
Hm. I've never experienced it in a vehicle before.
Tacoma now has 140lbs of sand in bed. I got three 70lb bags but two feels like enough...we'll see next time we actually get some snow. It's nice to have some weight on the rear anyways. Bit less chatter.
Fairly common for a 10 year old vehicle that is. I did check, and the Tacoma has a reservoir filter, but it's not especially easy to change.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 03, 2015, 12:34:21 AM
4WD
I would never use sandbags on a 4wd. What a waste of sand! Do you have an open diff in back, or some kind of psychotropic drug?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 03, 2015, 07:26:45 AM
I would never use sandbags on a 4wd. What a waste of sand! Do you have an open diff in back, or some kind of psychotropic drug?
It's a mechanical LSD.
But really it's just so I don't have to switch between the two as often.
I've experienced that before but only when it's really cold.
Quote from: SVT666 on December 04, 2015, 07:36:13 PM
I've experienced that before but only when it's really cold.
I'm experiencing it just about anywhere under 35-40 on an overnight start.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 21, 2015, 03:21:41 AM
Truck doing truck things.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20150720_172912_zpsq4nick2l.jpg)
I think that's the most redneck thing I've seen on this site.
Quote from: Raza on December 06, 2015, 06:37:55 AM
I think that's the most redneck thing I've seen on this site.
:lol:
Quote from: Raza on December 06, 2015, 06:37:55 AM
I think that's the most redneck thing I've seen on this site.
Japanese truck with smoked AND altezza tail lights carrying a Japanese bike?
Quote from: SVT666 on December 04, 2015, 07:36:13 PM
I've experienced that before but only when it's really cold.
+1 and only on our old Ford Explorer
Quote from: thecarnut on December 06, 2015, 09:42:56 AM
Japanese truck with smoked AND altezza tail lights carrying a Japanese bike?
We need a picture of a Harley Davidson in the bed of a 1 ton Chevy truck with a Donald Trump for president bumper sticker.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 06, 2015, 11:40:14 AM
We need a picture of a Harley Davidson in the bed of a 1 ton Chevy truck with a Donald Trump for president bumper sticker.
I went camping a few years ago and drove by a run down trailer with a crappy old Iroc Camaro with a rattle can paint job parked in front.
That's the epitome of redneck.
Quote from: Raza on December 06, 2015, 06:37:55 AM
I think that's the most redneck thing I've seen on this site.
:wtf:
Using your truck to transport your dirtbike makes you a redneck? Goddamn Raz, you really are a city boy.
Quote from: thecarnut on December 06, 2015, 09:42:56 AM
Japanese truck with smoked AND altezza tail lights carrying a Japanese bike?
I really want to get ridda the tail lights, but $ priorities. And I can't see them when I'm driving anyways. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 06, 2015, 11:51:19 AM
:wtf:
Using your truck to transport your dirtbike makes you a redneck? Goddamn Raz, you really are a city boy.
Using your red lifted truck with smoked Altezzas to transport your dirt bike makes you a broneck.
SORRY GUYS. CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX THAT STUFF. I'M POOR, YA KNOW.
Using your red lifted truck with smoked Altezzas that you can afford to fix to transport your dirt bike makes you a redneck.
:lol:
If I had the extra cash, it'd be done. But since I don't and nobody IRL cares about tail lights, my apologies to you all for being a disgrace to automotive enthusiasm. ;)
Eh you have a sweet truck and a dirtbike. Who cares what anyone on the Internets says.
I'd like to buff Tacoma out next spring/summer. So I'm also thinking about de-badging a bit. Get rid of the TRD stickers on the rear fenders, get rid of the Toyota above the Tacoma badge on the tail gate...and maybe also delete the V6 SR5 badge on the tailgate? I dunno. Leaving the V6 SR5 would keep it symmetrical, but I think having Tacoma as the only badge on the rear would look nice as well.
Or is that redneck, too.
Quote from: thecarnut on December 06, 2015, 01:18:45 PM
Eh you have a sweet truck and a dirtbike. Who cares what anyone on the Internets says.
I only care when they say positive things, like you just did! :wub: :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 06, 2015, 01:18:47 PM
I'd like to buff Tacoma out next spring/summer. So I'm also thinking about de-badging a bit. Get rid of the TRD stickers on the rear fenders, get rid of the Toyota above the Tacoma badge on the tail gate...and maybe also delete the V6 SR5 badge on the tailgate? I dunno. Leaving the V6 SR5 would keep it symmetrical, but I think having Tacoma as the only badge on the rear would look nice as well.
Or is that redneck, too.
Replace the original badges with those heart shaped deer head logos, wrap tailgate in Realtrees® camo. Lower the rear of the truck, but leave the front lifted. Get wheels with the wrong offset so they stick way out. Get green HID headlights and verify they are aimed straight into the eyes of other drivers.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 06, 2015, 01:27:10 PM
Replace the original badges with those heart shaped deer head logos, wrap tailgate in Realtrees® camo. Lower the rear of the truck, but leave the front lifted. Get wheels with the wrong offset so they stick way out. Get green HID headlights and verify they are aimed straight into the eyes of other drivers.
Don't forget the TEXASS EDITION plastered across the doors and a mural of the truck on the tailgate.
Nuts
TEXASS NUTSS EDITION
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 06, 2015, 11:51:19 AM
:wtf:
Using your truck to transport your dirtbike makes you a redneck? Goddamn Raz, you really are a city boy.
Having a truck and a dirtbike is already pretty redneck, and then putting the two together..... :lol:
And, I never claimed to be anything but a city boy!
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 06, 2015, 01:27:10 PM
Replace the original badges with those heart shaped deer head logos, wrap tailgate in Realtrees® camo. Lower the rear of the truck, but leave the front lifted. Get wheels with the wrong offset so they stick way out. Get green HID headlights and verify they are aimed straight into the eyes of other drivers.
Tailgate should be removed entirely and replaced with netting or nothing at all.
Quote from: MX793 on December 07, 2015, 09:42:21 AM
Tailgate should be removed entirely and replaced with netting or nothing at all.
Then where would the mural go?
YESSSS tailgate net
Nooooooooooo
Quote from: Raza on December 07, 2015, 08:51:16 AM
Having a truck and a dirtbike is already pretty redneck, and then putting the two together..... :lol:
And, I never claimed to be anything but a city boy!
I guess I'm a redneck then. Huh. I've been enlightened. :lol:
Quote from: MX793 on December 07, 2015, 09:42:21 AM
Tailgate should be removed entirely and replaced with netting or nothing at all.
God no. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 07, 2015, 11:05:41 PM
I guess I'm a redneck then. Huh. I've been enlightened. :lol:
You're a redneck because you're a yooper. No city slicker could survive up there.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 07, 2015, 11:19:13 PM
You're a redneck because you're a yooper. No city slicker could survive up there.
Funny part is, I'm pretty non redneck by Yooper standards. I do and enjoy Yooper things and live happily in a place city slickers think is somehow crazy, but I'm not a logger, never shot a tirdy point buck, don't own a gun, I'm not dirty all the time, etc etc. For cripes sake I drove a brand new A4. Not horribly redneck. :lol:
Quote from: MX793 on December 07, 2015, 09:42:21 AM
Tailgate should be removed entirely and replaced with netting or nothing at all.
Tailgate up nets better gas mileage.
BTW how hard is it to get motorcycle up into truck???
(I'm jealous of both)
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 08, 2015, 08:20:47 AM
Tailgate up nets better gas mileage.
Rednecks don't care about fuel mileage.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 08, 2015, 08:21:03 AM
BTW how hard is it to get motorcycle up into truck???
(I'm jealous of both)
Depends on what kind of ramp you have and how heavy the bike is. Dirtbikes are generally pretty easy. Depending on how good your balance is, you can ride it up the ramp.
Do you even bro?
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 08, 2015, 08:21:03 AM
BTW how hard is it to get motorcycle up into truck???
(I'm jealous of both)
Not very. I have a 6ish foot folding ramp and a step stool.
By myself, process is:
Setup ramp
Step stool next to ramp
Bike in neutral, get a little headstart, and push
Once dirtbike is on ramp with the front wheel into the bed, brake
Get on stool, continue pushing, step up into bed, keep pushing, complete
From setting up the ramp to strapping down dirtbike and closing the tailgate up, it's no more than 5 minutes.
Quote from: MX793 on December 08, 2015, 08:44:51 AM
Depends on what kind of ramp you have and how heavy the bike is. Dirtbikes are generally pretty easy. Depending on how good your balance is, you can ride it up the ramp.
Haven't ridden up yet. My balance is there I'm sure, but I wanted to get reallllly used to it before attempting. First gear is super short so it wouldn't be a problem.
But pushing is just less risky and still pretty easy. The bike weighs about 260 pounds. The most difficult part when doing it alone is just getting yourself from the ground into the bed to get it all the way in without a chance to set the bike down or anything. But once you get used to the rhythm it's a piece of cake.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 07, 2015, 11:19:13 PM
You're a redneck because you're a yooper. No city slicker could survive up there.
I could not, that's for sure.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 07, 2015, 11:37:21 PM
Funny part is, I'm pretty non redneck by Yooper standards. I do and enjoy Yooper things and live happily in a place city slickers think is somehow crazy, but I'm not a logger, never shot a tirdy point buck, don't own a gun, I'm not dirty all the time, etc etc. For cripes sake I drove a brand new A4. Not horribly redneck. :lol:
Looks like the nearest Audi dealer is in Petoskey...and it looks like a shitty Audi dealer at that.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 08, 2015, 06:10:44 PM
Looks like the nearest Audi dealer is in Petoskey...and it looks like a shitty Audi dealer at that.
Yeah, I got mine in Grand Rapids and had all the services done there (my brother lived there at the time so I just made fun weekend trips out of it). There's a VW dealership down in Iron Mountain I believe that naturally also services Audis. My mom asked me if I'd want to drive it (her Q5) down there for an oil change and I was like fuuuuuck no and did it myself.
Is an idler pulley something I can easily change myself? Pretty sure that's where the start up whine and general sounds-like-a-grinding-bearing-when-warm noise is coming from.
yeah
Cool. I need to do that now because it's super annoying.
Nah you just spray a little WD-40 on the bearing and sometimes it goes away
So, like, belt dressing will fix it? :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 07, 2015, 11:37:21 PM
Funny part is, I'm pretty non redneck by Yooper standards. I do and enjoy Yooper things and live happily in a place city slickers think is somehow crazy, but I'm not a logger, never shot a tirdy point buck, don't own a gun, I'm not dirty all the time, etc etc. For cripes sake I drove a brand new A4. Not horribly redneck. :lol:
You didn't particularly strike me as redneck :lol:
Will I need any special rental tools or anything? I've never dealt with anything serpentine related before, but there's a parts store within walking distance if I get stuck somewhere.
Quote from: SVT_Power on December 08, 2015, 09:36:10 PM
You didn't particularly strike me as redneck :lol:
It takes a Canadian to provide that a Yooper isn't all that redneck. :lol:
Canadian rednecks are the best.
Quote from: Rupert on December 08, 2015, 09:44:03 PM
Canadian rednecks are the best.
I love watching Trailer Park Boys because it's extremely relatable and thusly hilarious. The accents...weed...it's awesome.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
Will I need any special rental tools or anything? I've never dealt with anything serpentine related before, but there's a parts store within walking distance if I get stuck somewhere.
I don't think so... should just be a matter of removing the tensioner and slipping the belt off. On the Miata you just use a 17 mm socket on the tensioner pulley and crank the socket till the pulley moves out of the way and slip the belt off. I'll be doing it in a couple weeks hopefully.
Belt dressing on the belt, silicone lube on the bearing/inner spinny bits.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 08, 2015, 08:21:03 AM
BTW how hard is it to get motorcycle up into truck???
(I'm jealous of both)
If you have ramps not hard, especially a small dirt bike. Don't have ramps? Have a friend.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2015, 09:36:36 PM
Will I need any special rental tools or anything? I've never dealt with anything serpentine related before, but there's a parts store within walking distance if I get stuck somewhere.
Not quite sure how the tensioner works on those, but in general, no: although there are serpentine belt tools and they can be handy- they're also around $20, so generally not worth renting.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 08, 2015, 11:11:31 PM
If you have ramps not hard, especially a small dirt bike. Don't have ramps? Have a friend.
When I bought the thing, the guy basically told me I'd never be able to load/unload it myself. I was like uhhhhhhhh okay lolz.
Starting off with a new belt to see if that solves it. I dunno what the allowable cracks per inch or whatever metric is for a belt, but I'm guessing this was a good idea.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151209_134724_zpsobbkrblj.jpg)
Of the three idler pulleys, one feels great, one has a little wobble but still runs pretty smooth, and one has a decent amount of play and noise. All other pulleys seem good. Fuck, those idler pulleys are like $50-60 apiece.
I'm guessing that the new belt will take care of the squeal and I'll put in a new pulley soon as well now that I realize how easy it is.
Yes, that is too many cracks, especially when they are all lined up like that.
Which reminds me... Element belt is about as good looking. I keep forgetting about it.
I'm going to be putting a belt from a Ford Focus on my car in a few weeks. :praise:
Quote from: thecarnut on December 09, 2015, 02:28:36 PM
I'm going to be putting a belt from a Ford Focus on my car in a few weeks. :praise:
Maybe you should just get a Focus, cut off the roof, bolt it back on, and do a RWD conversion?
Quote from: thecarnut on December 09, 2015, 02:28:36 PM
I'm going to be putting a belt from a Ford Focus on my car in a few weeks. :praise:
Are Foci known for their fantastic belts? :lol:
Confirmed. Fresh belt nixed the squeal.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 09, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
Confirmed. Fresh belt nixed the squeal.
I find a little fresh belt makes 'em squeal. :winkguy:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 09, 2015, 07:35:39 PM
I find a little fresh belt makes 'em squeal. :winkguy:
I lol'd.
Nope. I lied. Still squeals.
Apply belt dressing or just jack off onto your belt to make it stick to the pulleys.
Probably the wiggly pulleys.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 10, 2015, 04:38:59 PM
Nope. I lied. Still squeals.
I coulda told you that.
Does Youpee have any Haboure Freights?
http://m.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-69913.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided (http://m.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-69913.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided)
No Harbor Freight. I wish.
Now that a little time has past, how do you like the fender modifications you did a while back?
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on December 11, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
Now that a little time has past, how do you like the fender modifications you did a while back?
I still like it.
I still like it. I'm thinking of doing it to the Element's vast satin black panels.
Going from ugly black texture to ugly black texture? Please no. Undercoating belongs under a car.
Why not vinyl wrap it gold?
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on December 12, 2015, 08:22:09 AM
Going from ugly black texture to ugly black texture? Please no. Undercoating belongs under a car.
Why not vinyl wrap it gold?
I could get color matched bed liner. Blue.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 27, 2015, 04:21:56 PM
Also really pleased with this stuff so far...http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-tire-seal-trim-restore.html (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-tire-seal-trim-restore.html)
I Herculined my plastic truck fenders and someone brought up fading issues, so I bought that. $50 is a lot for 16oz of product, but a little goes a long way and it is very effective so far. I used it on the hercufenders and all the other trim (side mirror, plastic bed rail covers, rear bumper cover, etc) which was a little faded and caked from the PO's buff job. Turned out really, really nice. Better than any other trim restore/seal product I've used. I applied it about two weeks ago and it's still super fresh. It's rainy season, so it's been rained on and such for hours and the water is beading awesome and the color is staying nice and clean. Just washed truck and it didn't affect it at all, either.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151027_174151_zpsvwp5c3xz.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151027_174202_zpsklbb1umc.jpg)
I'm really impressed with this stuff...the trim still looks just as good. Water still beads. One application. I'll probably reapply to Hercufenders soon just because they get beat on with road spray a lot more. But this stuff's good...I've washed the truck multiple times, it's been rained on a lot, etc. etc.
Here's today:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151213_162505_zpsurrs0zqz.jpg)
Element needs that schit
Rain. Water's still beading nicely.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151214_160147_zpsa2cmbnht.jpg)
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 14, 2015, 03:04:56 PM
Rain. Water's still beading nicely.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20151214_160147_zpsa2cmbnht.jpg)
I really like that look.
Idler pulley is on the way. Got $3.99 one-day shipping, so it'll apparently be here Wednesday. Hopefully it's just the one and I've diagnosed the proper one. There are two upper idlers that are different from the two lower ones (including the one on the tensioner itself). Pretty sure it's the upper-left.
Ok, but when do the truck nuts get installed?
Quote from: MrH on December 28, 2015, 08:15:19 PM
Ok, but when do the truck nuts get installed?
NEVARRRR
What kind of tires do you have?
rubber
or maybe the tires are made out of... DOG NOSES
(http://i.imgur.com/NQeZM1B.png)
Is this true horrible tell Microsoft to stop this country beloved animals
Well, at least they capitalize correctly.
lulz, two dogs = 1 controller, 2 controllers somehow = 5 dogs. And Microsoft Gamecube using a PS2 controller. :lol:
(Captain Obvious here, explaining the humorous troll!)
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on December 29, 2015, 06:38:02 PM
What kind of tires do you have?
I dunno, the ones that came with it. Might want new ones by next winter.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 29, 2015, 10:12:14 PM
lulz, two dogs = 1 controller, 2 controllers somehow = 5 dogs. And Microsoft Gamecube using a PS2 controller. :lol:
(Captain Obvious here, explaining the humorous troll!)
Think about many dog noses it takes to make a tire, wich is twice the size if any game controler. One can only hope Nintendo takes used controllers and recycles the knobs before they make tires.
Nintendo uses all parts of the animal for the Xbox. The brains are used for CPUs, the buttholes are used for the controller ports.
I am glad Nintendo at least use every parts of the animals on the Playstations just like our forefathers the Native Indians. It shows a deep respect for the soles of the animal and there spirits will be bless. We can always use the animals if we not waste them because we need there parts to survive we can coexist in the circle of life like Simba. I am completly aginst animal crulety when it isnt part of the life cycle.
Idler pulley is here. Sucks that it's 25 degrees out. Goddamn I can't wait to have a heated garage.
I have been saying that for many years.
Couldn't get the bolt to break loose. Went and bought a 1/2" drive 15mm socket for my breaker bar...that socket is somehow too big. My Stanley 15mm fits perfectly. This one just spins. Sigh. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 31, 2015, 03:38:30 PM
Couldn't get the bolt to break loose. Went and bought a 1/2" drive 15mm socket for my breaker bar...that socket is somehow too big. My Stanley 15mm fits perfectly. This one just spins. Sigh. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
One six point, he other 12?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 31, 2015, 04:59:14 PM
One six point, he other 12?
Ah. That explains it. Didn't even bother checking.
The bolts aren't particularly worn or anything (the 6 point didn't slip at all no matter how hard I yanked), but the 12 point acted like it was a full mm too big. Huh. Is this just something I never knew about?
six point rules
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 31, 2015, 05:42:30 PM
The bolts aren't particularly worn or anything (the 6 point didn't slip at all no matter how hard I yanked), but the 12 point acted like it was a full mm too big. Huh. Is this just something I never knew about?
Some sockets are just a little sloppier than others, and larger 12 pint sockets don't really grab much to begin with.
if u really get rounded off bolts, get a set of SK Turbo Sockets®™©
I have a set and i love them si much except they hurt my penis
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 31, 2015, 06:40:57 PM
if u really get rounded off bolts, get a set of SK Turbo Sockets®™©
I have a set and i love them si much except they hurt my penis
Snap-on line wrenches work great for rounded bolts too.
Well. Guess I'll be buyin a 6 point tomorrow then. A longer breaker bar would be nice, too. 18" is plenty but a 24" or whatever the next step up is would be better for the clearance I'm workin with.
Bigger breaker bar = better for clearance?
breaker bar lift kit!
Quote from: SVT_Power on December 31, 2015, 07:43:07 PM
Bigger breaker bar = better for clearance?
Longer, yeah. My hands are running into shit and I can't get a turn on it...though with the proper fitting socket it might be totally fine. Kinda hard to tell I guess when I'm just spinning on it.
Jesus, you think you have problems, I just found out that the box I've spent an untold number of hours on for no good reason wobbles all over the place with the screw holes I was going to mount it to, and there does not appear to be any other place to add support except by drilling holes in my brand new (basically) truck. :(
Quote from: Rupert on December 31, 2015, 08:23:56 PM
Jesus, you think you have problems, I just found out that the box I've spent an untold number of hours on for no good reason wobbles all over the place with the screw holes I was going to mount it to, and there does not appear to be any other place to add support except by drilling holes in my brand new (basically) truck. :(
wtf is tbis box?
Goes in the back, holds my shit (tools, tarp, axe and saw, etc.), goes over the wheel well so to minimally impact interior space. It's great, except I can't mount it.
Duct tape
Giant magnets
Super glue
Hire a small child to hold it
Hopefully I can access the bottom so I can use a bolt. I think just one bolt of the right size with a fender washer should do it.
New idler is on. Piece of cake once I got the proper socket...only 6-point Menards had on the shelf besides deep sockets was an impact socket. Now to let it freeze up for a cold start to see if the problem has been solved. It's definitely quieter at idle and the one I replaced definitely had a bad bearing, but I'm still hearing a little bearing noise on one of the other ones, I believe. Fuck, might as well just change them all while I'm at it, eh? :mask: :lol:
Nope. God fucking dammit.
Oh well. I like having a vehicle I'm not afraid to work on. And by the end of it, all of my fricken pulley shit will be fresh and ready for the next thousands of miles.
I would have replaced them all to begin with, they're kind of a maintenance item like that. :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on January 01, 2016, 08:49:17 PM
I would have replaced them all to begin with, they're kind of a maintenance item like that. :lol:
Yeahhhh I know. I was hoping it was just the one, but at this point I might as well just get em all. Just $.
Should I replace the whole tensioner? You can put a new pulley on it (ACDelco 36174) for about $40 or a whole new tensioner is about $75. Dunno how tough it is to remove the whole tensioner, though...might be a better warm-weather project whereas just pulleys is easy.
Replace the moving parts...
pulleys & new mud flaps ordered. stock mudflaps were junk, didn't put them back on when i did hercufenders. Now Truck will have Hercufenders and Husky mud fins.
It was mentioned previously, but get a $10 stethoscope, and stop blindly firing the parts cannon! Be sure to check the alternator as well, and no, you don't need to replace the entire tensioner assembly if the sheave bearing is the only worn out part. Also, if I could make a suggestion, stick to only OEM or top-line aftermarket serp belts, as I find cheap ones squeal even when new sometimes!
Everything I've bought is AC DELCO.
Stethoscope might not be a bad idea. Should have done that first. I'll pick one up, do some analyzing, and if I need to, return parts. Or just keep them for future use when another idler ultimately starts to go.
2 rear mud flaps showed up today. Fronts should be in tomorrow, along with a pulley or two.
They're pretty high quality. Similar texture to Hercufenders, much stronger than the flimsy stock ones. A little shorter.
Did intake and cabin filters...there was no cabin air filter installed lol
Also, removing Lift will make things easier to work on. I'm tired of standing on a stool. Pulleys are going on. I'm like an SAE certified serpentine guy now.
All idlers done besides the one on the tensioner. Couldn't get it loose (I know it's reverse thread)...socket with breaker bar slipped...don't wanna strip it completely. I've got the last pulley coming in the mail tomorrow. But I can't install it cuz stuck nut.
Huskyflaps are on.
Went for a 75 mile excursion on back roads and logging roads today. Came to a long narrow downhill and there was a loaded logging truck just coming up to it at the bottom. Stopped and let him go up first (learned that courtesy thanks to mountain biking) and he gave me a honk and said thanks.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160106_140024_zpshyzebisw.jpg)
Nice trees....bet that's quite a sight during the fall months.
Oh boy she runs so much quieter now. All dat grindy bearing noise is gone save for the last pulley. Went for a little cruise to get some air (FR was down to 24 lol might have leek) and it wasn't embarrassing to listen to!
We shall see if the squeal is gone on a cold start. Might be the last pulley, might not be, but I'm glad I changed all the other ones anyway. Needed.
Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on January 06, 2016, 08:14:41 PM
Nice trees....bet that's quite a sight during the fall months.
Last time I did that road was on dirtbike in the fall. It was cool. The nice thing about winter is that with all the leaves down you can see a lot more of the terrain around you. Saw some views and cliffs and stuff I couldn't see through canopy.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 06, 2016, 08:17:30 PM
Last time I did that road was on dirtbike in the fall. It was cool. The nice thing about winter is that with all the leaves down you can see a lot more of the terrain around you. Saw some views and cliffs and stuff I couldn't see through canopy.
Very true.
It's a similar thing here, especially on the north side of the lake where there are more deciduous trees and less in the way of evergreen types.
The cliffs probably look pretty neat with all the snow and shit. Though if I may say so, that snow right there is like....Lake Arrowhead status. But last year and the year before probably more than balance it out.
A couple more SIGHTS.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160106_143827_zpskqg3wsf3.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160106_143915_zps4icaxjmn.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160106_150550_zpsgksdhi3k.jpg)
Very cool.
Dogflaps make Truck look "less" lifted because vision.
The hell is a dog flap? My dog had one when they took his balls out, but it shriveled up into nothing after a few weeks.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 06, 2016, 09:15:37 PM
The hell is a dog flap? My dog had one when they took his balls out, but it shriveled up into nothing after a few weeks.
The mud flaps I bought to replace the stock ones are from the Husky liner company. Dogflaps. Huskyflaps. Weird shit, man.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 06, 2016, 09:21:49 PM
The mud flaps I bought to replace the stock ones are from the Husky liner company. Dogflaps. Huskyflaps. Weird shit, man.
Poor dogs. First your tires, and now your flaps. I mean, lots of them have their balls removed, anyway, so I guess they don't need that extra skin. But damn.
So many dog noses and flaps.
I'll have to get daytime pictures.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160107_192615_zpspsnu91wd.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160107_192637_zpsnc8ubt6e.jpg)
So how do I loosen a rounded/rounding bolt. Worse case scenario, I have to return the tensioner pulley and just replace the whole tensioner assembly (assuming all of those bolts will come easy), but that sounds like a lot more work.
One of those gator grip socket things? Do those work? lol
How much room do you have? Can you dremel a slot into it and turn it with a screwdriver? Or can you dremel two flat sides into it and turn it with an adjustable wrench or vice grips?
Or if the pulley assembly is sturdy enough, just hammer a slightly smaller socket onto it. :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on January 08, 2016, 11:08:29 AM
How much room do you have? Can you dremel a slot into it and turn it with a screwdriver? Or can you dremel two flat sides into it and turn it with an adjustable wrench or vice grips?
Or if the pulley assembly is sturdy enough, just hammer a slightly smaller socket onto it. :lol:
Not much room...and considering the bolt's tight enough that a socket is slipping, I really doubt I'd be able to get enough torque on a screwdriver without slipping. :mask:
I did think about hammering a smaller socket on, but...that was more of a last-ditch thought. :lol:
Didn't think about vice grips. Might be able to squeeze those on. And if I can, hopefully be able to produce enough torque with their short little handles to break it loose.
Sounds like vice grips shall be the next attempt. I guess it only makes sense this bolt is stuck as fuck...it's been tightened hard its whole life whenever it was spun to release the belt.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 08, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
So how do I loosen a rounded/rounding bolt. Worse case scenario, I have to return the tensioner pulley and just replace the whole tensioner assembly (assuming all of those bolts will come easy), but that sounds like a lot more work.
One of those gator grip socket things? Do those work? lol
Line wrench + mallet.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 08, 2016, 11:13:57 AM
Line wrench + mallet.
Line wrench?
(http://www.rx7club.com/attachments/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/479281d1350992119-removing-10mm-brake-line-fittings-fnw10.jpg)
Are they extra gripsy?
Yes, one of those.
If that doesn't work, get a dremel and un-round it as much as possible. If you use a light touch you should be able to sharpen up the corners without making it too small for the socket.
I picked up a set of these http://www.sears.com/grip-tite-7-pc-super-sockets-rounded-bolt/p-00934505000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 (http://www.sears.com/grip-tite-7-pc-super-sockets-rounded-bolt/p-00934505000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1) at Sears when I had to get a rounded bolt off of an alternator in a Scion Xa and it worked great. I went with this set because it is lower profile than the Gator sockets and I did not have room for a deeper socket.
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 08, 2016, 11:29:12 AM
I picked up a set of these http://www.sears.com/grip-tite-7-pc-super-sockets-rounded-bolt/p-00934505000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 (http://www.sears.com/grip-tite-7-pc-super-sockets-rounded-bolt/p-00934505000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1) at Sears when I had to get a rounded bolt off of an alternator in a Scion Xa and it worked great. I went with this set because it is lower profile than the Gator sockets and I did not have room for a deeper socket.
Something like that might be worth a shot before I decide to start Dremeling shit. Always down for a reason to add to the tool collection. Just gotta find a metric set for 15mm. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 08, 2016, 12:41:22 PM
Something like that might be worth a shot before I decide to start Dremeling shit. Always down for a reason to add to the tool collection. Just gotta find a metric set for 15mm. :lol:
I think the one that I was removing was 14mm so I was able to use the 9/16" to get the job done.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 08, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
So how do I loosen a rounded/rounding bolt. Worse case scenario, I have to return the tensioner pulley and just replace the whole tensioner assembly (assuming all of those bolts will come easy), but that sounds like a lot more work.
One of those gator grip socket things? Do those work? lol
No they don't.
These seem to work most of the time m
http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-4f7b/k2-_92e7ed8c-6dc3-4237-90cf-dbd9101ed0a6.v1.jpg-ded544917db6374694384be9daa91beb75edd353-optim-450x450.jpg (http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-4f7b/k2-_92e7ed8c-6dc3-4237-90cf-dbd9101ed0a6.v1.jpg-ded544917db6374694384be9daa91beb75edd353-optim-450x450.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160122_171150_zpsw68jnyni.jpg)
Nice.
Obviously needs bigger flaps.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2016, 07:04:44 PM
Obviously needs bigger flaps.
They do look a little long with the snow packed on 'em. They're actually a little shorter than the stock ones. :mask:
No, I'm srs. Need bigger flaps. Draggin on the ground.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2016, 07:14:07 PM
No, I'm srs. Need bigger flaps. Draggin on the ground.
Like a semi
(http://news.via-mobilis.com/news/new_actu/44123_1_610.jpg)
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2016, 07:14:07 PM
No, I'm srs. Need bigger flaps. Draggin on the ground.
\
With chrome semi-reclining naked ladies on 'em.
fyi all pulleys were part of the t-belt bazillion-dollar service on wife's Impreza
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on January 25, 2016, 10:03:35 AM
fyi all pulleys were part of the t-belt bazillion-dollar service on wife's Impreza
Yeahhh I'm glad I replaced them all regardless of anything else. They were all noisy. Opened the hood to drop a gallon of washer fluid in today and it was so nice and quiet under there.
Not really anything to do with Tacoma besides the fact that I drove it to this place. And holy shit does photobucket compression kill pictures.
There'll be a ski flying tournament here on the 17th. I went last year and it was sweet. Tons of people, giant bonfires, you can climb along side of the landing chute and watch up close, competitors from all over the world. All 5 minutes from my hizzouse. Those are the mine wasterock piles in the background...the ski jump is constructed on old waste piles, hence the nice slope and level area to build.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160205_172824_zpsqpotf59c.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160205_172732_zpswnbqwxl1.jpg)
Looks like a moraine to me.
Totes a moraine. Although isn't that basically a glacier's trashpile? :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on February 05, 2016, 09:15:24 PM
Looks like a moraine to me.
I could be wrong. If anything, it's a moraine they sculpted with waste rock and dirt because it's all over the place there. Looks like there's some little cliffs in the median between the biggest right jump and the middle jump, so you're probably right.
I pretty much assume everything that's not flat and is linear is a moraine in that part of the world.
LOOK AT THAT EROSION. STOP DESTROYING THE LAND WITH YOUR OVERWEIGHT ICE CRAFTS.
Bahah it's pretty much impossible to find land in the immediate area that wasn't at some point touched by miners. So much destruction and, uh, land modification.
GLAICERS SHOULD BE ARRESTED
Nick, you're an idiot.
Quote from: Rupert on February 06, 2016, 02:20:17 PM
Nick, you're an idiot.
You're the one complaining about erosion. Look what those asshole glaicers did.
You're smarter than this.
Quote from: Rupert on February 06, 2016, 05:13:31 PM
You're smarter than this.
And the wind. You need to build walls around all the land to protect it from the wind.
And the rain. The land needs a roof. We cannot let erosion ruin this land.
Maybe not. :huh:
These tires aren't too bad in the snow. Not a whole lotta life left, but the rears still have decent tread for a while.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160205_172349_zpskuxtlenn.jpg)
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 06, 2016, 05:17:28 PM
And the wind. You need to build walls around all the land to protect it from the wind.
And the rain. The land needs a roof. We cannot let erosion ruin this land.
Let's just pave everything.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 06, 2016, 06:01:16 PM
Let's just pave everything.
Pave paradise to put up a parking lot. We can have autocrosses in national parks.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on February 06, 2016, 09:20:21 PM
Pave paradise to put up a parking lot. We can have autocrosses in national parks.
Autocross? There will be no more roads. Just drive in a straight line to your destination. No reason to turn.
Clean! For the quarter mile drive home.
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Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 08, 2016, 03:51:21 PM
No they don't.
These seem to work most of the time m
http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-4f7b/k2-_92e7ed8c-6dc3-4237-90cf-dbd9101ed0a6.v1.jpg-ded544917db6374694384be9daa91beb75edd353-optim-450x450.jpg (http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-4f7b/k2-_92e7ed8c-6dc3-4237-90cf-dbd9101ed0a6.v1.jpg-ded544917db6374694384be9daa91beb75edd353-optim-450x450.jpg)
Thought: Would something like this work for reverse thread?
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 09, 2016, 07:25:34 PM
Thought: Would something like this work for reverse thread?
No.
Didn't think so cuzza da pattern.
Got a scan tool. CEL comes on intermittently. Not sure if it's telling me I need an oil change or whaaaaaa. It'll be nice to have a scan tool, doe.
http://amzn.com/B007XE8C74 (http://amzn.com/B007XE8C74)
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 18, 2016, 12:40:18 PM
Got a scan tool. CEL comes on intermittently. Not sure if it's telling me I need an oil change or whaaaaaa. It'll be nice to have a scan tool, doe.
http://amzn.com/B007XE8C74 (http://amzn.com/B007XE8C74)
It most definitely is not telling you that you might need an oil change. Probably an oxygen sensor or something.
Quote from: CJ on February 18, 2016, 01:47:43 PM
It most definitely is not telling you that you might need an oil change. Probably an oxygen sensor or something.
Indeed!
P0156 and P0157. Bank 2 O2 sensor, low/no voltage. Scantool can read it real time, so I'll check it next drive.
Also, P0430, which apparently means the catalyst system is operating below efficiency. So probably just a byproduct of the above.
Annnnnnd P0600, which is some sort of ECM/PCM error.
Hopefully it's your o2 sensors and not the actual cat...
Hopefully.
Buy the Alldata subscription for your vehicle. Follow troubleshooting guides.
Or Mitchell on demand, but I don't like it.
The information from obd-codes.com is pretty helpful.
"If you have access to a scan tool, check the signal voltage for the Bank 2,2 oxygen sensor with the engine at normal operating temperature. Is it stuck low currently? If so, increase RPM for a few seconds and see if it affects the reading. If it begins working with increased RPM, check for holes in the exhaust near the o2 sensor that may cause a false lean. If the exhaust pipe is intact, the sensor is sluggish, replace it."
etc. etc.
Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0156 (http://www.obd-codes.com/p0156)
Copyright OBD-Codes.com
Fuck it, then. Replace the damn thing as see what be happenenen
Kumho Road Venture AT51
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/kumho/ku_rv_at51_pdpcrop.jpg)
Black Rock steelies
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/black_rock_steel/brs_937_ty8p_17x8_b_pdpfull.jpg)
Potential combo. Could get a wheel/tire set mounted and balanced delivered to my door for about $1200 (incl. $250 shipping). The steelies are 41lbs. each.
Could also do this when I have the cash to drop for some pads and rotors and get it all done at once. FR pads are starting to hit the wear bars. Rears are drums...never checked car drums before, but will then.
Power steering pump is still on the list as well. It's been cold and I don't have the cash to pay someone.
Also, the tires currently on the truck are 245/70/17. Tire Rack indicates stock size is 265/65. So my speedometer's been like .2% off!
EGADS!!!
Where can I find super cheap steelies. Not name brand ones.
I was getting quotes from some places for BFGs for ~$170/tire, mounted, and that was load range E. I ended up with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 for about the same price. IMO those are both preferable to the Kumhos and worth the money. Why are you getting wheels? Spend that money on tires!
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 07, 2016, 01:03:30 AM
Where can I find super cheap steelies. Not name brand ones.
Can you not fit OEM ones? Or I'm sure there are some dirt cheap GM 1/2 tons ones out there.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 07, 2016, 01:10:13 AM
Can you not fit OEM ones? Or I'm sure there are some dirt cheap GM 1/2 tons ones out there.
GM trucks use 6 lug, IIRC
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2016, 01:17:25 AM
GM trucks use 6 lug, IIRC
His truck uses the same 6x139.7 bolt pattern
Jesus, next step after Chevy wheels is a goddamn 350.
I had Chevy wheels on my Mazda :huh:
Quote from: 68_427 on April 07, 2016, 01:20:53 AM
His truck uses the same 6x139.7 bolt pattern
whoa really? TIL
Quote from: 68_427 on April 07, 2016, 01:24:47 AM
I had Chevy wheels on my Mazda :huh:
My boss's boss has an old Ford Ranger with Chevy wheels. Always makes me laugh.
FJ steelies look best though
(http://i773.photobucket.com/albums/yy13/switawi/Tacomas/7089110309_3bf65024f9_b_zps83de59d3.jpg~original)
Quote from: Rupert on April 07, 2016, 01:05:38 AM
I was getting quotes from some places for BFGs for ~$170/tire, mounted, and that was load range E. I ended up with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 for about the same price. IMO those are both preferable to the Kumhos and worth the money. Why are you getting wheels? Spend that money on tires!
The wheels are old, corroded, and leaky. PO painted em so they're 10' wheels.
10' wheels? Must be expensive tires...
The reincarnation of Bigfoot 5!
(http://www.bigfoot4x4.com/promo/images/BIGFOOT-5.jpg)
:lol:
:winkguy: :winkguy: :winkguy: :winkguy:
(http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/xlarge/usw-044-5012ds_xl.jpg?rep=True)
$1200 for an entire wheel and tire set seems like a pretty good deal to me.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 07, 2016, 06:31:57 PM
$1200 for an entire wheel and tire set seems like a pretty good deal to me.
I thought so, too. If I did it locally and spent under $1000, that'd be cool. The tire shop I usually go to can un-lift and align it, too. So that could all probably get done at the shop for $1200 or so if I just had them do it all at once.
I'm looking at like $1300-$1500 for new wheels + tires for the Explorer. I might just put the shitty all seasons back on instead though.
Wheels and tires I want for the 4Runner are like $1600 :cry:
Lulz any new wheels I get will be 2000+ and then 1000 in tires
My wheels were $1200 and those are considered pretty cheap. Tires are another $750 or so.
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2016, 07:41:29 PM
Wheels and tires I want for the 4Runner are like $1600 :cry:
You gonna put some 22s on that sled to conquer some parking lots?
God copying me with the gold wheels too wtf. Do I have to create every trend :rolleyes:
Quote from: 68_427 on April 07, 2016, 09:35:39 PM
God copying me with the gold wheels too wtf. Do I have to create every trend :rolleyes:
God damn ricers... :rolleyes:
Actually, the red and gold color combo will make you look Chinese.
Quote from: Rupert on April 07, 2016, 08:45:32 PM
You gonna put some 22s on that sled to conquer some parking lots?
I just want 275/70 BFG KO2s, and TRD Pro wheels. TRD pro suspension. Nothing too wild.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 08, 2016, 01:10:38 AM
God damn ricers... :rolleyes:
Actually, the red and gold color combo will make you look Chinese.
My wheels are gold and center caps have red on them. He can't do red and gold :heated:
I wouldn't put gold wheels on it, don't worry. Would look weird with red, IMO.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 08, 2016, 06:52:53 AM
My wheels are gold and center caps have red on them. He can't do red and gold :heated:
Son I was the OG gold wheel person here, then. I plastidipped my wheels gold like 4 years ago. :devil:
I'm going to dial it back now with some nice tungsten wheels.
Plastidip isn't a mod
Quote from: 68_427 on April 08, 2016, 03:12:15 PM
Plastidip isn't a mod
Don't act like you're the trend setter. I'm the true rice king here.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 07, 2016, 09:35:39 PM
God copying me with the gold wheels too wtf. Do I have to create every trend :rolleyes:
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 08, 2016, 12:25:07 PM
Son I was the OG gold wheel person here, then. I plastidipped my wheels gold like 4 years ago. :devil:
Shut up, foos. Everybody knows who the real gold wheel OG is. Right from the factory, bitches:
(http://i.imgur.com/DvED0ZB.jpg)
:neverforget:
Smooth sidewalls and tire shine.
(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/elasticbeanstalk-us-west-2-660920380214/images/thumbnails/4pXfHLUlZf4/thumbnail_w720.jpg)
Raised white lettering too. :drool:
70 series wheel/tire combo never looked so good ;).
Quote from: MrH on April 08, 2016, 06:31:39 AM
I just want 275/70 BFG KO2s, and TRD Pro wheels. TRD pro suspension. Nothing too wild.
Those are good off road tires, which you want because... ?
Quote from: Rupert on April 08, 2016, 09:51:23 PM
Those are good off road tires, which you want because... ?
Because it's his damn SUV that he can do what he wants to it... ?
You should write a book, Rag. Call it, "In Defense of Ricerism". ;)
Why don't you buy my 4Runner wheels, so I can help offset the cost of some TRD Pro wheels :praise:
Which wheels do you have?
The current trail wheels are probably my favorite. I've never loved the pizza cutters on the limited (the wheel design is fine, the 20x7 size looks goofy and limits tire choices).
Front sway bar go bye bye. R TICK YOU LAY SHUN
Quote from: Lebowski on April 10, 2016, 09:52:19 AM
Which wheels do you have?
The current trail wheels are probably my favorite. I've never loved the pizza cutters on the limited (the wheel design is fine, the 20x7 size looks goofy and limits tire choices).
I have the stock SR5 wheels.
(http://image.motortrend.ca/f/67825460+w640/2014-Toyota-4Runner-SR5-wheels.jpg)
I'm not a big fan of the Limited ones either. Too big. Is that what you have? The trail wheels are ok, but I like the TRD pro wheels the best.
I have a 2010 Limited, and still have the stock limited wheels. I don't mind the wheel design or even the look of the 20" size from the side, but they are super skinny which looks goofy. I also wouldn't mind more sidewall than the 20s offer.
The SR5s you have look pretty good. I like the TRDs, but honestly think I like the current trail better:
(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/70/b9/70b97cb433f6853464795645a9c48e33.JPG?itok=hdqH8Jrg)
(http://media.caranddriver.com/images/media/51/2014-toyota-4runner-inline1-photo-601271-s-original.jpg)
Wanna buy my sr5 wheels? If you squint enough, they kind of look like the trail wheels
a damn Mr. Magoo squint :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 10, 2016, 12:14:34 PM
Front sway bar go bye bye. R TICK YOU LAY SHUN
Rollover
Quote from: MrH on April 10, 2016, 06:34:43 PM
Wanna buy my sr5 wheels? If you squint enough, they kind of look like the trail wheels
Nah, I wouldn't replace the wheels at this point, it's a 6+ yr old vehicle at this point and doesn't need new tires anytime soon.
Age ain't no thang. I've replaced the wheels on my 17 year old car 4 times and the newest set is even older than that car. :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on April 11, 2016, 05:35:24 AM
Age ain't no thang. I've replaced the wheels on my 17 year old car 4 times and the newest set is even older than that car. :lol:
Yeah I'll be on my 4th set of wheels too.
This is why Lebowski is rich and we're not :lol:
Quote from: MrH on April 11, 2016, 08:06:05 PM
This is why Lebowski is rich and we're not :lol:
Protege 5
Miata
F150? I forget which truck you bought from your dad.
BR-Z
Genesis
4Runner
S2000
Somehow I don't think the rims are the problem. ;)
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 11, 2016, 09:17:35 PM
Protege 5
Miata
F150? I forget which truck you bought from your dad.
BR-Z
Genesis
4Runner
S2000
Somehow I don't think the rims are the problem. ;)
It says in his sig... it's a Tacoma and you forgot the LOLement.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 11, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
It says in his sig... it's a Tacoma and you forgot the LOLement.
Doh! :facepalm:
My point still stands though... :lol:
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 11, 2016, 09:55:11 PM
It says in his sig... it's a Tacoma and you forgot the LOLement.
I made money on some of those, and that's over 12 years, mind you. But I get your point :lol:
We're like the blondes of the car world. Having more fun
I can't believe I've owned 6 vehicles in the last 5 years. Hopefully #7 will occur some time this year. :devil: :lol:
And it'll be the same as #4 :lol:
Quote from: Cookie Monster on April 11, 2016, 11:07:30 PM
I can't believe I've owned 6 vehicles in the last 5 years. Hopefully #7 will occur some time this year. :devil: :lol:
Meanwhile I've owned 4 in the 12 years I've been driving. And the E21 barely counts.
I'm just not that into wheels. Aftermarket wheels never look good imo, occasionally different oem wheels look better as in the case of the 4Runner but I don't care enough to change them for a vehicle I've had for 6 years now and this will probably only have for another 2 years or so.
Quote from: Lebowski on April 12, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
I'm just not that into wheels. Aftermarket wheels never look good imo, occasionally different oem wheels look better as in the case of the 4Runner but I don't care enough to change them for a vehicle I've had for 6 years now and this will probably only have for another 2 years or so.
What comes after the 4Runner?
Quote from: MrH on April 12, 2016, 02:47:52 PM
What comes after the 4Runner?
I'm really not planning its replacement at this point, and my girlfriend drives it now so if that continues it'll be mostly up to her. It will have to be another SUV. Maybe a 6th gen 4Runner depending when that comes out and if TM doesn't fuck it up. I like the X5 as well. But one of the things I like about the 4Runner is it isn't so nice that I stress about it, don't worry about dog hair or scratches etc so I'd be tempted to just get another 4Runner.
Quote from: Lebowski on April 12, 2016, 07:08:22 PM
I'm really not planning its replacement at this point, and my girlfriend drives it now so if that continues it'll be mostly up to her. It will have to be another SUV. Maybe a 6th gen 4Runner depending when that comes out and if TM doesn't fuck it up. I like the X5 as well. But one of the things I like about the 4Runner is it isn't so nice that I stress about it, don't worry about dog hair or scratches etc so I'd be tempted to just get another 4Runner.
Been a few months since I looked, but last info IHS was putting out was that the new 4Runner was going to be a model year 2018 and showed a 4.0 liter V6 still :praise:
Quote from: MrH on April 12, 2016, 07:28:34 PM
Been a few months since I looked, but last info IHS was putting out was that the new 4Runner was going to be a model year 2018 and showed a 4.0 liter V6 still :praise:
A V8 option would be nice but I don't find the underpowered v6 as much of an issue as everyone makes of it. The thing is a grocery getter / dog hauler, it's got plenty of pickup to merge or pass on the highway I just have never considered it a huge issue.
Sorry, start of production is showing second quarter of 2018. Probably would show as a 2019 model year.
Yeah, I don't have a problem with the V6. It's not fast, but fast enough to get around town and pass on the highway.
So that would be a model year '19?
That would be a long time to go ... We'll see. That would put my current 4Runner at 9years old at time of replacement.
Quote from: Lebowski on April 12, 2016, 12:16:00 PM
I'm just not that into wheels. Aftermarket wheels never look good imo, occasionally different oem wheels look better as in the case of the 4Runner but I don't care enough to change them for a vehicle I've had for 6 years now and this will probably only have for another 2 years or so.
+1. I want to get a second set for the Explorer just so I can keep snow tires on one and some all terrains on the other, so I'm not sure if I'll buy some aftermarkets or try to find some stock wheels to buy. Plus my current wheel size doesn't have very good options for all terrains - it came with some cheapo soccer mom all seasons and I left those on until I got snow tires for the winter last year.
Quote from: Lebowski on April 13, 2016, 06:45:45 AM
A V8 option would be nice but I don't find the underpowered v6 as much of an issue as everyone makes of it. The thing is a grocery getter / dog hauler, it's got plenty of pickup to merge or pass on the highway I just have never considered it a huge issue.
I even thought that the 235 hp V6 from 2003-2004 was adequate when I test drove it. I don't know if the newer generation is much heavier, but it should be fine with the 270hp version.
I went with the V8 on the Explorer, but the V6 was only 200 hp plus had a 5-speed instead of the 6-speed that came with the V8. I'm really glad I made that choice - the V8 still has to work kind of hard at highway speeds on some of the steeper mountain roads in CO.
You guys should drive the four cylinder Tacoma I have at work on some mountain roads.
Quote from: Rupert on April 13, 2016, 09:01:55 PM
You guys should drive the four cylinder Tacoma I have at work on some mountain roads.
At lower speeds, I think the V6 Explorer would have been fine. But making quick merges and dealing with steeper mountain highways, while the V6 would have gotten the job done, the V8 is definitely nice to have. It was certainly a bit of a bump in purchase price, but it's only a slight difference in fuel economy and add far as I know there's not a significant difference as far as reliability goes, so it was mostly an up front cost for me.
All that said, I kinda wish I had held out for an Xterra. I actually really liked the engine in those vehicles. The Explorer is definitely much fancier than an Xterra would have been though.
Xterra is plastic fantastic, but it's fast for what it is.
I can make the Taco do what I want, you just have to keep it in the right gear and not be afraid of high RPMs. It's got the four speed, too, and that doesn't help.
V6 Explorers are eternally gutless for anything but putsing. Tacoma V6 isn't Strong, but it'll at least get up and move when and where I want it to. I mean, I barely ever rev the thing over 3k in everyday driving, so it'll surprise me when I go for a quick pass and am on the gas hard.
V6 Explorers are lightspeed compared to 4 cylinder Tacoma, even 17 year old V6 Explorers.
Hey that Tacoma I had for a short bit was a 4 cylinder manual. So slow but kind of fun too
You have to pay attention and interact with it to make it move, I like that.
I park next to some Tundras at work.
Holy frak those are tall. And I'm in my full-size minivan and notice it.!!
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on April 15, 2016, 06:53:41 AM
I park next to some Tundras at work.
Holy frak those are tall. And I'm in my full-size minivan and notice it.!!
For real. My Tacoma is as big as Tundras a generation or two prior. Crazy how big vehicles have gotten, yet they all still fit in the same lanes and parking spots. For now.
I think the top of the hood is at like 5ft off the ground
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 13, 2016, 10:40:57 PM
V6 Explorers are eternally gutless for anything but putsing. Tacoma V6 isn't Strong, but it'll at least get up and move when and where I want it to. I mean, I barely ever rev the thing over 3k in everyday driving, so it'll surprise me when I go for a quick pass and am on the gas hard.
I can't compare to the older V6 Explorer that Rupert had, but the V6 equivalent of my Explorer was downright lethargic. I really tried to find it acceptable, but it wasn't. The V6 4Runner wasn't brilliant, but I would have been perfectly happy with it.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 19, 2016, 07:31:33 PM
I can't compare to the older V6 Explorer that Rupert had, but the V6 equivalent of my Explorer was downright lethargic. I really tried to find it acceptable, but it wasn't. The V6 4Runner wasn't brilliant, but I would have been perfectly happy with it.
Yeah, my parents have had a 92, 98, 02, and 2010 Explorer...all V6s besides the 2010 which might be a 4-pot? The 02 V6 that I was lucky enough to drive for a while was definitely lethargic. Those things need the V8. That V6 would rev, but it was just sooooo strained with any sort of load, hill, etc. It never sounded pleased when you asked it to do work, either. I don't remember the 98 being a whole lot better, but it certainly wasn't worse. For 92, the 4.0 was a good match. 10 model years later...not so much.
Gave Tacoma a full (hour and a half) wash today. Used my clay bar mitt to smooth out the paint and get rid of winter shit. Took off the TRD Sport stickers from the rear fenders, buffed those spots out with some Diamond Cut (those stickers are impossible to remove without scratching the clear at least a little :lol: ), and then gave the whole truck a once over with Wizards Finish cut. Nice and shiny again. Didn't get a chance to snap any after pics before the sun was gone. The whole truck could use a full buff starting with Diamond Cut and a wool pad, but it's super red (hides imperfections decently) and will be in the woods, so I'm not gonna go too crazy on it. There's some fade difference where the stickers were and I haven't seen it out in direct sun yet, but I don't think it'll be noticeable to anyone not looking for it.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 19, 2016, 07:31:33 PM
I can't compare to the older V6 Explorer that Rupert had, but the V6 equivalent of my Explorer was downright lethargic. I really tried to find it acceptable, but it wasn't. The V6 4Runner wasn't brilliant, but I would have been perfectly happy with it.
I'm sure it helped that mine was a stick shift. My folks have an 06 V6, and it's got enough power, IMO. Much better than my 99.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 19, 2016, 08:40:45 PM
Yeah, my parents have had a 92, 98, 02, and 2010 Explorer...all V6s besides the 2010 which might be a 4-pot? The 02 V6 that I was lucky enough to drive for a while was definitely lethargic. Those things need the V8. That V6 would rev, but it was just sooooo strained with any sort of load, hill, etc. It never sounded pleased when you asked it to do work, either. I don't remember the 98 being a whole lot better, but it certainly wasn't worse. For 92, the 4.0 was a good match. 10 model years later...not so much.
Worth noting that you don't need much power at all for off road kind of driving if you have reasonable gearing.
Quote from: Rupert on April 19, 2016, 10:14:59 PM
Worth noting that you don't need much power at all for off road kind of driving if you have reasonable gearing.
For sure.
Quote from: Rupert on April 19, 2016, 10:14:59 PM
Worth noting that you don't need much power at all for off road kind of driving if you have reasonable gearing.
+1
1978 Subaru had like 80hp???? But 1st gear was so low you can't do more than about 10-15mph in it. Went up dirt/mud/snow hills like a champ.
http://jalopnik.com/5933797/1978-subaru-gl-wagon-the-jalopnik-classic-review (http://jalopnik.com/5933797/1978-subaru-gl-wagon-the-jalopnik-classic-review)
Model T is the best offroader ever.
http://www.hotrod.com/news/1604-watch-a-ford-model-t-shame-jeeps-with-its-suspension-flex/ (http://www.hotrod.com/news/1604-watch-a-ford-model-t-shame-jeeps-with-its-suspension-flex/)
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HERCUFENDERS are fading faster than I'd hoped (though pictures exaggerate it a bit). May do a light coat of a durable black spray paint. Or just keep dressing it all the time. Bleh.
Gonna take off the sway bars and see how it feels/wheels. Discovered that I don't even have a rear one. Whether it never had one, was removed by the PO, or was not re-installed during the frame swap, I do not know.
Those ebay taillights doe :cry:
I know I know. :( I ignore them as much as I can, but wheels and tires are more important. I'm gonna need those by next winter. If I have another $100ish laying around after that I can order some stock tails.
Do you like the mud flaps?
No. Needs more Yosemite Sam.
Quote from: MrH on April 20, 2016, 07:22:50 PM
No. Needs more Yosemite Sam.
Ha. The red mustache/beard thing he has would go with the truck though. I myself am partial to the busty hot chick silhouette.
Seriously, I'd get rid of the mudflaps. Tacos, like Jeeps, should have dried mud on the side of the car behind the wheel wells. The rest of the car can be shiny.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 20, 2016, 11:02:27 AM
HERCUFENDERS are fading faster than I'd hoped (though pictures exaggerate it a bit). May do a light coat of a durable black spray paint. Or just keep dressing it all the time. Bleh.
I like it. But I'm used to old faded cars. :huh:
BTW I'm seriously contemplating herculining front bumper of Odyssey. It's scratched/ cracked. Plus Fade would match perfectly the faded black trim over fenders.
Quote from: veeman on April 20, 2016, 07:41:21 PM
Ha. The red mustache/beard thing he has would go with the truck though. I myself am partial to the busty hot chick silhouette.
Seriously, I'd get rid of the mudflaps. Tacos, like Jeeps, should have dried mud on the side of the car behind the wheel wells. The rest of the car can be shiny.
Mudflaps are imperative in the winter if I wanna keep the body as rust-free as possible. They're held on by 3 screws each and come off super easy. I'm planning a muddy drive home from a customer's house today...we'll see how dirty she gets with the flaps on. :lol:
http://www.amazon.com/Yosemite-Sam-Back-Easy-Guard/dp/B0002NIJPI (http://www.amazon.com/Yosemite-Sam-Back-Easy-Guard/dp/B0002NIJPI)
😂😂😂
Quote from: MrH on April 21, 2016, 09:28:01 AM
http://www.amazon.com/Yosemite-Sam-Back-Easy-Guard/dp/B0002NIJPI (http://www.amazon.com/Yosemite-Sam-Back-Easy-Guard/dp/B0002NIJPI)
DOOOOOOOOOOOOO IIIIIIT!!!!!!
"Nothing says, "Hey, I'm classy--but don't get too close!" like these traditional mud flaps. They're high quality, they're awesome, and they'll make your girlfriend/wife/dog embarrassed to be seen with you. Everybody wins. These are bigger than others I've seen for sale, so no one has to get too close just to be able to see the message. "
Quote from: Rupert on April 19, 2016, 10:14:04 PM
I'm sure it helped that mine was a stick shift. My folks have an 06 V6, and it's got enough power, IMO. Much better than my 99.
Well, I guess you and I just have different tolerances lol. Plus you had your old Explorer and I4 work trucks to compare to, whereas I was DDing the S2000.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 21, 2016, 05:17:27 PM
Well, I guess you and I just have different tolerances lol. Plus you had your old Explorer and I4 work trucks to compare to, whereas I was DDing the S2000.
The I4 trucks are probably faster than that gutless S2k. :devil:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 21, 2016, 06:54:39 PM
The I4 trucks are probably faster than that gutless S2k. :devil:
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Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 21, 2016, 06:54:39 PM
The I4 trucks are probably faster than that gutless S2k. :devil:
When are you home for the summer? You'll have to experience the VTAK thrill.
Quote from: MrH on April 21, 2016, 08:40:14 PM
When are you home for the summer? You'll have to experience the VTAK thrill.
Some time next week.
You should bring it to an SCCA Solo event in Wilmington.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 21, 2016, 05:17:27 PM
Well, I guess you and I just have different tolerances lol. Plus you had your old Explorer and I4 work trucks to compare to, whereas I was DDing the S2000.
I also drive work trucks with almost 400 hp. You can get used to almost anything and be happy with it if you let yourself.
Took the long way home from a detail job. Was slightly painful scraping branches and stuff since I just buffed it, but whatever. It's a truck, dammit!
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The mudflaps did their job! Now mud on the side of the truck :lol:
The mud flaps did indeed do their job. Ran into a couple spots where something like stepping down off of a large rock would scrape them. So for super serious off-roading, they'd get gone...or broken. :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on April 21, 2016, 10:49:44 PM
I also drive work trucks with almost 400 hp.
Right, plus the 944. But the low end of your range of regularly driven vehicles was much lower than mine.
Quote from: Rupert on April 21, 2016, 10:49:44 PM
You can get used to almost anything and be happy with it if you let yourself.
I don't know. Would a V6 Explorer have gotten the job done? Yeah, of course. Would I have gotten used to it? Sure.
But I'm pretty sure I'd have always wished I had bought the V8 instead.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 22, 2016, 09:29:20 AM
The mud flaps did indeed do their job. Ran into a couple spots where something like stepping down off of a large rock would scrape them. So for super serious off-roading, they'd get gone...or broken. :lol:
Are they hard plastic? Couldn't you just get some rubber ones that would bend out of the way?
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 22, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
Are they hard plastic? Couldn't you just get some rubber ones that would bend out of the way?
I know just the ones...
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 22, 2016, 09:23:41 PM
Are they hard plastic? Couldn't you just get some rubber ones that would bend out of the way?
Yeah they're hard plastic. I just got these ones over the winter. Stock ones were falling apart. No new mud flaps for a while. :devil: :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 22, 2016, 09:39:31 PM
Yeah they're hard plastic. I just got these ones over the winter. Stock ones were falling apart. No new mud flaps for a while. :devil: :lol:
Heh, fair enough. I don't know if you're actually planning on doing any serious off roading anyway, so it may not even be an issue.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 22, 2016, 09:44:45 PM
Heh, fair enough. I don't know if you're actually planning on doing any serious off roading anyway, so it may not even be an issue.
Nah, nothing super serial. Once I have some fresh tires I'll be able to go a little further and get a little muddier with confidence, but my mudflaps will probably live long lives.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 22, 2016, 09:22:48 PM
Right, plus the 944. But the low end of your range of regularly driven vehicles was much lower than mine.
I don't know. Would a V6 Explorer have gotten the job done? Yeah, of course. Would I have gotten used to it? Sure.
But I'm pretty sure I'd have always wished I had bought the V8 instead.
I mean, mind over matter and such.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 22, 2016, 09:52:18 PM
Nah, nothing super serial. Once I have some fresh tires I'll be able to go a little further and get a little muddier with confidence, but my mudflaps will probably live long lives.
Right'o. I'd like to find some fairly easy trails to take the Explorer on just to see what it can do, but overall, access to all of the trail heads I've been to in CO have been much better than expected so far. That said, the space of the Explorer vs an Outback or Forrester has definitely come in handy, plus I've been sticking to fairly mainstream trails thus far.
Quote from: Rupert on April 22, 2016, 10:03:10 PM
I mean, mind over matter and such.
Yeah, of course. But honestly, there's not a ton of upside to the V6. It would have saved me a grand or two on the initial purchase, plus about one MPG according to EPA ratings. I'd rather have THE POWAH!
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 22, 2016, 10:03:56 PM
Right'o. I'd like to find some fairly easy trails to take the Explorer on just to see what it can do, but overall, access to all of the trail heads I've been to in CO have been much better than expected so far. That said, the space of the Explorer vs an Outback or Forrester has definitely come in handy, plus I've been sticking to fairly mainstream trails thus far.
It makes me really itch to get the Tracker going. It's so much smaller...lots of tight trails around here and paint scratchin branches. If you wanna go deep, it's gonna get tight... heh
Smaller is always better, unless you're one of those mud bogging troglodytes. :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on April 22, 2016, 10:42:31 PM
Smaller is always better, unless you're one of those mud bogging troglodytes. :lol:
No sir! I just like to get places.
Well, I ignoring the obvious solution of the Wrangler... there's a very good reason why Samurais have always been popular with the serious offroaders.
Pegging the Raza Redneckometer at a backwoods makeshift campsite off the powerline. :lol:
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You need bigger tires.
He needs lesser lift...
Looks like a decent place-- a lot of those kinds of places are perma-trashed.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 28, 2016, 06:42:22 PM
Pegging the Raza Redneckometer at a backwoods makeshift campsite off the powerline. :lol:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160428_203644_zpst0mimjec.jpg)
That's not quite as redneck as the dirt bike in the bed. Lots of people camp. And that looks like a Corona, not Budweiser or Keystone or something like that.
Well, there's like 5 full cases of Busch there too, but you city slickers can't see the camo cans like us dumb Midwesterners can.
Quote from: MrH on April 29, 2016, 08:31:24 AM
Well, there's like 5 full cases of Busch there too, but you city slickers can't see the camo cans like us dumb Midwesterners can.
:lol:
Except camo cans usually only show up around here in the fall, before hunting seasons. #redneckfacts
Quote from: Rupert on April 28, 2016, 07:42:53 PM
He needs lesser lift...
Looks like a decent place-- a lot of those kinds of places are perma-trashed.
It's a pretty new spot, was made this spring. Pretty easily accessible with a 4WD, so its glory probably won't last long once the wraith of teenagers finds it and they leave their shit everywhere 'cause they can't take empty beer cans home.
Quote from: MrH on April 29, 2016, 08:31:24 AM
Well, there's like 5 full cases of Busch there too, but you city slickers can't see the camo cans like us dumb Midwesterners can.
Haha! :lol:
Camo cans, for real?
I thought no proper redneck would drive a forrin truck :rockon:
Quote from: Raza on April 29, 2016, 09:03:59 AM
Haha! :lol:
Camo cans, for real?
Yeah, you haven't seen those before? It's pretty damn hillbilly. giant is right, I think they come out around hunting season.
Don't want the deer to see your beer can and run away before you can shoot it.
Is that a sun dial?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 29, 2016, 11:32:35 AM
Don't want the deer to see your beer can and run away before you can shoot it.
Or even worse, the deer can sneak up and steal your beer.
Quote from: Raza on April 29, 2016, 09:03:59 AM
Haha! :lol:
Camo cans, for real?
Oh yeah, it's real.
(http://payload235.cargocollective.com/1/1/57949/7007118/packaging2_1000.jpg)
Gods I hate camo.
Quote from: Rupert on April 29, 2016, 12:49:51 PM
Is that a sun dial?
Almost, but the sun is in the wrong place.
Quote from: Rupert on April 29, 2016, 01:56:44 PM
Gods I hate camo.
Even worse than camo...pink camo.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 29, 2016, 03:19:26 PM
Almost, but the sun is in the wrong place.
Well, consider who probably made it.
Quote from: MrH on April 29, 2016, 11:28:31 AM
Yeah, you haven't seen those before? It's pretty damn hillbilly. giant is right, I think they come out around hunting season.
There's no hunting season in Philadelphia. Unless people count.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 29, 2016, 01:55:46 PM
Oh yeah, it's real.
(http://payload235.cargocollective.com/1/1/57949/7007118/packaging2_1000.jpg)
What happens if you put your beer down at your camp and can't find it anymore?
Only Midwesterners can see camo cans. That's why we bought them for parties. Keeps the out of towners from stealing our beer.
Quote from: MrH on May 03, 2016, 08:42:31 AM
Only Midwesterners can see camo cans. That's why we bought them for parties. Keeps the out of towners from stealing our beer.
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Alright, power steering pump is in the cart. I also know I may have a dead cat or O2 sensor or something but I haven't quite deciphered the readings yet. O2 sensors are cheaper than cats, but still not exactly cheap enough to just throw at it.
Code P0430, bank 2 cat efficiency low.
O2 Bank1 Sensor2 reading 0v.
SHRTFT B1S2 % N/A
SHRTFT B2S2 % 99.2
O2B1S2, 3.2v
O2B2S1, 3.1v
Is it worth the extra ~$20 to get a new P/S pump vs. a remanufactured? $97 reman + $35 core vs. $117 all new.
At least you don't have to keep feeding O2 sensors, amirite?
A reman pump should be just as good as new
Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 27, 2016, 04:53:56 PM
A reman pump should be just as good as new
But what about the hassle of shipping the old one back to get my $35 back? Assuming I'll pay about $10 to ship it to them, they're essentially the same price. Unless they pay the return shipping, which I doubt.
Fuckit, reman. It's always nice to get money back for things down the road.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 27, 2016, 04:57:50 PM
But what about the hassle of shipping the old one back to get my $35 back? Assuming I'll pay about $10 to ship it to them, they're essentially the same price. Unless they pay the return shipping, which I doubt.
Oh, didn't realize it wasnt a local auto store thing. I might be too lazy to bother with shipping.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 27, 2016, 05:53:26 PM
Oh, didn't realize it wasnt a local auto store thing. I might be too lazy to bother with shipping.
Yeah I guess I could've gone the local route. Dammit, why didn't I. Probably could've had one sooner. Sigh. But ordering from the couch is just so eeeeeez.
QuoteBut ordering from the couch is just so eeeeeez.
And devoid of human griefs.
I would seriously recommend getting Toyota parts. We see aftermarket bullshit day in and day out.
$300+ for a power steering pump? No thanks.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 30, 2016, 05:58:47 PM
$300+ for a power steering pump? No thanks.
Have fun doing it again in a few months.
Quote from: CJ on May 30, 2016, 08:13:20 PM
Have fun doing it again in a few months.
If that happens, I will personally mail you $5 to say "you were right." :ohyeah: :mask: :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 30, 2016, 10:51:55 PM
Quote from: CJ on May 30, 2016, 08:13:20 PM
Have fun doing it again in a few months.
If that happens, I will personally mail you $5 to say "you were right." :ohyeah: :mask: :lol:
Quoted, just so you can't go back and delete the post if he was right.... :lol:
Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 31, 2016, 11:26:27 AM
If that happens, I will personally mail you $5 to say "you were right." :ohyeah: :mask: :lol:
Quoted, just so you can't go back and delete the post if he was right.... :lol:
:rage: :lol:
Well, new pump doesn't seem to have changed much. Now I'm worried I'm gonna kill this new pump before I figure out what's really wrong. Gahhhhhh y it no werk.
Quote from: CJ on May 30, 2016, 08:13:20 PM
Have fun doing it again in a few months.
:lol:
Yeah yeah. Not the pump's fault, though. Driving with no p/s sucks.
Bad replacement pump?
Something wrong with the hydraulics in the steering rack?
Quote from: MX793 on June 18, 2016, 08:43:27 PM
Bad replacement pump?
Something wrong with the hydraulics in the steering rack?
I'm thinking something along the latter, unfortunately. Unless there's some sort of bubble or clog in the system elsewhere. I flushed it pretty good when I put the new pump on, so IDFK. It's now beyond my skillset. Might just hafta call this one in.
U joint on the steering intermediate shaft was rusted out and basically non-functional. $358 with labor.
Toyota man. Things don't break. It just slowly blows away as dust in the wind before anything actually "breaks"
Would've been a scary day if it had decided to (actually) break going down the highway or something.
I'll have it back tomorrow afternoon. Currently rocking the parents' Explorer since they still haven't sold it and keep it plated for who knows what reason. :lol:
I'd read on some forums about the intermediate shaft joint failing, but I couldn't readily access it. I'm glad it was that and not a part of the actual ps system like the rack.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 28, 2016, 01:23:13 PM
Would've been a scary day if it had decided to (actually) break going down the highway or something.
Buddy's ranger dropped the driveshaft on the highway. Probably just as much fun. :lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 09:46:07 AM
Buddy's ranger dropped the driveshaft on the highway. Probably just as much fun. :lol:
Did he pole vault the truck? I remember Mythbusters trying that in one of their first few seasons.
I'd rather drop a driveshaft than lose the ability to steer.
"Well, looks like I'm parking in the middle of the highway for a bit." :lol:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 29, 2016, 10:35:23 AM
Did he pole vault the truck? I remember Mythbusters trying that in one of their first few seasons.
No but it ate up the end of the shafts pretty bad.
Other buddy about the same time had his brakes fail on his old Bronco, going down a steep steep steep mountain pass. He put the hood through a convenience store :rockon: :confused:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 11:06:20 AM
No but it ate up the end of the shafts pretty bad.
Other buddy about the same time had his brakes fail on his old Bronco, going down a steep steep steep mountain pass. He put the hood through a convenience store :rockon: :confused:
Your buddy needs to learn to engine brake!
Quote from: BimmerM3 on June 29, 2016, 12:24:55 PM
Your buddy needs to learn to engine brake!
I think he was. I think wall was weak, too.
best part is Ranger buddy was with him and said Bronco buddy ran inside and started putting stuff that was knocked off the shelves, back onto the shelves...
....
Wait, maybe best part was they pulled (working) Ranger with Bronco and tow straps. Used Ranger for brakes, slowing Bronco. Over the mountain pass between Bear Lake, Utah and Logan, Utah. (quite the pass.)
Picked it up this afternoon. Airbag light is on and cruise control no longer works. Maybe they bumped a plug somewhere? Fack.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 01:57:58 PM
I think he was. I think wall was weak, too.
I dunno, "brake failure" and "going down a steep steep steep mountain pass" sounds like too big of a coincidence to me.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 01:57:58 PM
best part is Ranger buddy was with him and said Bronco buddy ran inside and started putting stuff that was knocked off the shelves, back onto the shelves...
:lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 01:57:58 PM
Wait, maybe best part was they pulled (working) Ranger with Bronco and tow straps. Used Ranger for brakes, slowing Bronco. Over the mountain pass between Bear Lake, Utah and Logan, Utah. (quite the pass.)
:wtf: :nutty: :hammerhead: :thumbsup:
That's actually a pretty awesome idea, to tether the Ranger behind for braking. Well done.
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 29, 2016, 04:29:39 PM
Picked it up this afternoon. Airbag light is on and cruise control no longer works. Maybe they bumped a plug somewhere? Fack.
Probably steering wheel wire isn't connected well. Clock sorting?
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 29, 2016, 06:09:34 PM
That's actually a pretty awesome idea, to tether the Ranger behind for braking. Well done.
And/or dangerous. :lol: Tow strap could break, plus you're using brakes on one truck to stop two trucks!!!
Ah the things we do when we're young..
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 09:08:50 PM
And/or dangerous. :lol: Tow strap could break, plus you're using brakes on one truck to stop two trucks!!!
Ah the things we do when we're young..
Well, was the Ranger rated to tow the weight of the Bronco? It seems that brakes are frequently the limiting factor in towing capacity. :lol:
Quote from: BimmerM3 on June 29, 2016, 10:26:30 PM
Well, was the Ranger rated to tow the weight of the Bronco? It seems that brakes are frequently the limiting factor in towing capacity. :lol:
:huh: It was a 90s 4wd ranger. Wicked hills, seriously.
We once had to move a VW Beetle that wasn't running and had non-functional brakes. We created a 3 car train with one vehicle in front doing the pulling and another at the back doing the braking. It worked great but we only had to go a couple of miles on rural roads.
Lol that's epic
Yeah, the tow vehicle was around a '71 International Harvester pickup and the brake vehicle was '72 Monte Carlo. This was in 1990.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on June 29, 2016, 09:07:47 PM
Probably steering wheel wire isn't connected well. Clock sorting?
Yeah, probably a plug un-done somewhere under the dash. Goddamn. Not sure how that's something you don't put back together.
Meant clock spring...
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 30, 2016, 11:04:48 AM
Yeah, probably a plug un-done somewhere under the dash. Goddamn. Not sure how that's something you don't put back together.
Probably busted the little plastic retaining clip taking it apart, but figured it would be okay when they plugged it back in. But it wasn't.
High mileage Toyotas are know for setting catalytic converter codes (P0420/P0430). Do they have an emissions test in your state/area?
Quote from: shp4man on July 07, 2016, 05:49:27 PM
High mileage Toyotas are know for setting catalytic converter codes (P0420/P0430). Do they have an emissions test in your state/area?
Nope, Michigan doesn't do testing.
Front right brake pads are pretty shot. Can hear 'em squealing a decent amount and they throw out significantly more dust than the driver side. Pads and rotors (AC Delco) are on the way. Rears are drums; haven't checked 'em. One step at a time.
I think the rule with rear drums is to just never check them :lol:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on August 05, 2016, 06:07:48 PM
I think the rule with rear drums is to just never check them :lol:
That's what I was thinking. :lol:
Next major piece will be wheels and tires. And maybe shocks if I can afford them at the same time. Otherwise those will come later.
Shocks will probably be Bilstein 5100s (adjustable height). I'll rip out the spacer lift at that point, level it, with an overall lift goal of 1.5-2", depending on the leveling. That's another $400, though, plus install (spring compressor rental, time, etc.). Suppose I'll want to get an alignment done after that, as well. If I can do wheels/tires, shocks, and alignment all in one push, that'd be sweet. It'd be annoying to get new wheels/tires, get it aligned (gonna go with slightly bigger tires), then have to align it again after the suspension changes.
Got a sweet deal on the pads and rotors. Overpaid my CC bill by $60 like 2 months ago and havent used it since, so I kinda got a "buy one side, get the other side free" deal. :lol:
I'm looking at tires. Stock size is 265/65/17. Think I'm gonna go 265/70/17.
Geolander A/T $157 Load E
(https://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/yokohama/yo_geo_at_g015_owl_pm_pdpcrop.jpg)
General Grabber AT2 $162 Load E
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/general/ge_grabber_at2_owl_pdpcrop.jpg)
I'm leaning towards the Geolander assuming they'll be a bit more civilized on the street, where 95% of my driving happens. They're supposed to be pretty good in the snow and look like they'd be plenty decent off road. But the Grabbers just look coooooool, man. And are probably a bit better off-road. Not sure I really need that blocky of a tread for my purposes. I hear they wear fairly well, though, and are decently quiet (about as quiet as you can expect).
Should I get a Load E tire? I like to air down if I'm goin' wheeling all day. Would a Load E tire be advantageous in that regard? Do you have to keep E tires up at a much higher pressure or is that just what they can handle?
Should I buy wheels/tires on my credit card or is that a stupid idea. :mask:
BFGoodrich TA K02s or bust!
The Grabbers are imitating the BFGoodrich TA K02s. You definitely don't need load range E for weight considerations. I run load range E on my K2500 suburban with a 245/70R16 and I load 8 people in it and tow a 7000lb trailer. However, some people like the load range E for off-road because they have stronger sidewalls which handle rocks better. However, they will be stiffer because of it.
I currently have Michelin M/S2 tires on my Suburban and they are quiet and give great traction in wet and snow.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 24, 2016, 12:04:06 PM
Should I buy wheels/tires on my credit card or is that a stupid idea. :mask:
Depends on whether you pay off your balance or not at the end of every month.
Quote from: RomanChariot on August 24, 2016, 12:56:13 PM
The Grabbers are imitating the BFGoodrich TA K02s. You definitely don't need load range E for weight considerations. I run load range E on my K2500 suburban with a 245/70R16 and I load 8 people in it and tow a 7000lb trailer. However, some people like the load range E for off-road because they have stronger sidewalls which handle rocks better. However, they will be stiffer because of it.
I currently have Michelin M/S2 tires on my Suburban and they are quiet and give great traction in wet and snow.
Yeahhhh now that I think about it I really don't need E tires.
Quote from: veeman on August 24, 2016, 02:25:31 PM
Depends on whether you pay off your balance or not at the end of every month.
Silly idea. I wouldn't be able to pay it off right away.
Reason I might wanna fast track this plan is that me and the gf are going down to Chicago over Labor Day weekend and it would be nice to have new tires on. The tires on it now are...fine...but they're on their last legs.
Maybe the National Bank of Ma&Pa could help. I have at least enough money for tires, but I also want wheels because the wheels on it now are corroding and leaky. I drop about 2psi a month if I don't stay on it. Just did some "wheeling" today and dropped em down to 22psi. Last I put air in I had them at 28-29...one of em was down to like 26.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 24, 2016, 04:40:27 PM
Silly idea. I wouldn't be able to pay it off right away.
Reason I might wanna fast track this plan is that me and the gf are going down to Chicago over Labor Day weekend and it would be nice to have new tires on. The tires on it now are...fine...but they're on their last legs.
Maybe the National Bank of Ma&Pa could help. I have at least enough money for tires, but I also want wheels because the wheels on it now are corroding and leaky. I drop about 2psi a month if I don't stay on it. Just did some "wheeling" today and dropped em down to 22psi. Last I put air in I had them at 28-29...one of em was down to like 26.
If you set yourself to a fixed time frame plan; say 4 months, then it's OK in my head. What ends up biting people in the ass is the "oh, I'll pay this off later"'and not really having a plan to do it.
You own the truck outright, so having a maintenance and replacement budget is a good idea, not a bad one.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 24, 2016, 04:47:43 PM
If you set yourself to a fixed time frame plan; say 4 months, then it's OK in my head. What ends up biting people in the ass is the "oh, I'll pay this off later"'and not really having a plan to do it.
You own the truck outright, so having a maintenance and replacement budget is a good idea, not a bad one.
That's kinda what I was thinking. Assuming I spend roughly $1k on wheels and tires...I have about $700 of that right now. I could pay that much off right away and chip at the extra over the next few months methinks. But that would also be just about all of my extra/liquid cash. Kind of a necessity, though.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 24, 2016, 04:50:42 PM
That's kinda what I was thinking. Assuming I spend roughly $1k on wheels and tires...I have about $700 of that right now. I could pay that much off right away and chip at the extra over the next few months methinks. But that would also be just about all of my extra/liquid cash. Kind of a necessity, though.
Then pay $250 or so over the next four to five months. You can calculate the interest on that, and if you have a good card it won't be much.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 24, 2016, 04:59:05 PM
Then pay $250 or so over the next four to five months. You can calculate the interest on that, and if you have a good card it won't be much.
Possibly. I just have a standard Wells Fargo card, nothing special. I honestly don't even know the interest rate because I've always paid it off and never accrued interest. I'm very much a "don't buy it til you have the cash" kinda person.
I'll look into it. Like I said, would be nice to have before a 1,200 mile trip to Chicago. I got the brakes done, which was more critical. I'd have more cash if I didn't have to spend a couple hundred extra for calipers like I didn't expect to, but that's the way she goes and now my brakes are good for the next half decade.
At the same time, might be nice to finish off the tires with that roadtrip. Unless they're totally bald.
Yeah, despite H's truck, there isn't much need for fancy new tires in the urban jungle.
I think the Geolanders would be fine-- I think they're a better quality tire. They aren't all that aggressive, which is probably fine. If you drive in rocky places a lot, it might be good to go with the load range Es. I don't put anything else on my work truck, and that's what I have on the XTerra, for the reasons Roman said. IIRC, it's detrimental for load range E tires to inflate them too low, and I think 22 PSI is too low. If you got the more aggressive tires, you probably wouldn't need to deflate as much. FWIW, I never deflate my tires for any reason, though I suppose I might on soft sand (though I would probably just walk from there instead).
Quote from: Rupert on August 24, 2016, 07:35:43 PM
Yeah, despite H's truck, there isn't much need for fancy new tires in the urban jungle.
I think the Geolanders would be fine-- I think they're a better quality tire. They aren't all that aggressive, which is probably fine. If you drive in rocky places a lot, it might be good to go with the load range Es. I don't put anything else on my work truck, and that's what I have on the XTerra, for the reasons Roman said. IIRC, it's detrimental for load range E tires to inflate them too low, and I think 22 PSI is too low. If you got the more aggressive tires, you probably wouldn't need to deflate as much. FWIW, I never deflate my tires for any reason, though I suppose I might on soft sand (though I would probably just walk from there instead).
Realistically, most of my off road driving is dirt roads, ORV trails, and powerlines. Tacoma is my DD, so I have no itention of ever really WHEELIN it. I think the Geolanders would be plenty adequate as well. The current tires, Cooper AT3s, have been plenty adequate even in their low tread state. Just some spots where I shouldn't need 4WD but do because they don't leave many tread marks anymore. I do drive rocky terrain (mining territory), but I'm good at wheel placement and haven't had any issues yet.
Now to debate whether I should source locally or just order from tire rack. We have an installer here, but I'm wondering if they carry the same tires and/or any wheels, too. In which case I'd rather pay local.
Should I get an alignment as well?
Urban jungle requires only the best off roading equipment.
Quote from: MrH on August 24, 2016, 08:21:23 PM
Urban jungle requires only the best off roading equipment.
I do a lot more than urban jungle. I'm no wheeler, but Destinations wouldn't cut it. I can do just about everything I want to do with what's on there...I just want new tires with good grip and more confidence.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on August 24, 2016, 05:10:07 PM
At the same time, might be nice to finish off the tires with that roadtrip. Unless they're totally bald.
Honestly I probably will. My total goal is to have new wheels and tires for winter. It'll be necessary by then.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 24, 2016, 08:22:30 PM
I do a lot more than urban jungle. I'm no wheeler, but Destinations wouldn't cut it. I can do just about everything I want to do with what's on there...I just want new tires with good grip and more confidence.
KO2s are expensive, but they last a long time, great on and off road traction, quiet. They're like the pilot super sports of off road tires. Made of magical alien rubber I think.
Quote from: MrH on August 24, 2016, 08:25:01 PM
KO2s are expensive, but they last a long time, great on and off road traction, quiet. They're like the pilot super sports of off road tires. Made of magical alien rubber I think.
I'm not gonna pay that money, though. If I'm gonna get a slightly aggressive tire it'll be the Grabber. I've heard great things about them both locally and otherwise. They have a good treadwear rating and are apparently fairly quiet. Would give a nice look to the truck, too.
They're not rated for snow, though, while the Geolanders are. Which makes sense to me, looking at the tread patterns. Decisions.
How many miles do you drive in a year? Part of the reason I got more tire than I probably need is that I expected to have them a long time, and I wanted to make sure I would have enough in the likely case I started needing more aggressive tires in that time period.
KO2s are at least $222 a pop on tire rack. I don't want to spend nearly a grand on tires alone.
Yeah, don't do that. You might find them cheaper if you change the size slightly. I think I was seeing them quoted <$200 last winter, or maybe they were just roughly the same price as what I ended up getting (Bridgestone Duelers).
Quote from: Rupert on August 24, 2016, 08:34:19 PM
How many miles do you drive in a year? Part of the reason I got more tire than I probably need is that I expected to have them a long time, and I wanted to make sure I would have enough in the likely case I started needing more aggressive tires in that time period.
A decent amount. IIRC, Tacoma had about 126k on the clock when I bought it last May. At 142.5k now, about 15 months later. So at least 12k a year. I drive a lot to pick up customer vehicles. I'm thinking that will change a bit once I get an actual shop people can just bring their vehicle to, but I still like to drive. I have to drive 400+ miles to get anywhere important outside of the UP, which I do at least a couple times a year.
Quote from: Rupert on August 24, 2016, 08:37:03 PM
Yeah, don't do that. You might find them cheaper if you change the size slightly. I think I was seeing them quoted <$200 last winter, or maybe they were just roughly the same price as what I ended up getting (Bridgestone Duelers).
That's for their lowest at 265/65/17. The KO2, not just the standard TA, is currently on sale on TR for $219, but that's negligible. I want to spend $160 or less per.
Edit: Especially since I'm packaging wheels in as well. Obviously, I know how to take care of wheels, so if I need or want pricier tires down the road, I can, and my wheels will still be in great shape for them.
Trd pro wheels. $200 a piece. Do it!
Quote from: MrH on August 24, 2016, 08:55:13 PM
Trd pro wheels. $200 a piece. Do it!
Nah man. Black 17x8 steelies.
Now that I have hercufenders, I would like to continue the red on black contrast. Two of my favorite colors.
Black trd wheels!
It's a truck man, come on.
wen u (stupidly) think the boards will hold but they dont and u bout to fall in a river. :mask: :facepalm:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160825_152603_zpsrkhvfqbz.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160825_154424_zpshashrocb.jpg)
Rear wheel (check out that sweet rock ramp yo)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160825_154447_zps4km8jrch.jpg)
Front wheel
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20160825_154455_zpscgimf0fz.jpg)
:mask:
Dang! Did you get it out safely? Any damage?
Umm, now there's a story there somewhere.
Speaking of which, ever seen Sorcerer (1977)?
Managed to get out with no damage. I felt the board snap under the FR tire and down I went. Left side stayed up. I stopped immediately, tried reversing in 4LO once with no effect besides sliding further right. Got out, looked, and called a buddy with a Jeep. He shows up and we assess and plan. Found some good timbers to bridge the gaps for once we got it popped outta the holes. The rear just needed to pop out and it would be back on dirt. The front end was resting on the lower control arm.
So, we strap up and try tugging me backwards. Couldn't get grip, spun a bit, and just slid more to the right. At this point, rear HERCUFENDER was touching the guardrail. Grab a come along, attach it to the hitch and tie it to a tree at like an 8 o'clock angle to the left. Dragged the rear end left a bit and kept tension on it. Jacked up the rear axle a couple inches since it was pretty much touching the ground and to help it get out. Then with one good smooth tug she popped up. Stopped, un-strapped, reassessed, moved a few inches here and there so my buddy (standing on the outside of the bridge 15' above water) could shift boards and spot me. Once he got things into place, we just inched back til I was clear. All in all, 30 minutes of assessing, constructing, and action.
It was pretty scary. It's good to have friends who can and will help you. He said "I'll put it on your tab." :lol:
Definitely the stuckest I've ever been. Or at least the scariest stuck. Nothing I could do without a tug cause I would have just kept sliding right.
The bridge is...adequate...for 4 wheelers and dirtbikes...but the boards certainly weren't gonna hold my truck. I should have known. I got out and looked before I attempted to cross, and should've seen there was no real support under the board where my FR wheel fell through.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 25, 2016, 07:13:59 PM
Definitely the stuckest I've ever been. Or at least the scariest stuck. Nothing I could do without a tug cause I would have just kept sliding right.
The bridge is...adequate...for 4 wheelers and dirtbikes...but the boards certainly weren't gonna hold my truck. I should have known. I got out and looked before I attempted to cross, and should've seen there was no real support under the board where my FR wheel fell through.
Lesson learned, I hope.
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 25, 2016, 07:19:03 PM
Lesson learned, I hope.
Oh yeah. My gf said she's never gonna trust me over a bridge again. I told her, this is the kind of bridge I wouldn't even attempt with her as a passenger. I tend to do the "stupid" things when I'm the only one in the vehicle. :lol:
But yeah. Did it to myself. No shame, shit happens, no damage. :mask:
Wow!
When you have to get out to evaluate whether a bridge is safe to cross or not, it's not!
This is some real Indiana Jones shit.
Quote from: Rupert on August 25, 2016, 07:56:01 PM
Wow!
When you have to get out to evaluate whether a bridge is safe to cross or not, it's not!
The track width for the boards people have installed was correct and plenty of quads and side by sides have gone over it...I've crossed it a few times on the bike, too...but they sure weren't meant for trucks. I should have done a more thorough evaluation, especially of the right side. The left side had good logs underneath the boards for support. Not so much on the right.
This bridge is no longer part of the official trail. There's a newer route with a safe bridge about half a mile before this. I was feeling too ballsy, I guess. Lesson learned. Fuckin bridges.
Quote from: MrH on August 25, 2016, 08:07:17 PM
This is some real Indiana Jones shit.
Dude talk about an adrenaline rush when my whole right side dropped to the river.
The consequences of a failed bridge are much greater than most off highway risks, IMO.
Quote from: Rupert on August 25, 2016, 08:28:14 PM
The consequences of a failed bridge are much greater than most off highway risks, IMO.
Agreed. My bridge judgement will be on point now. :lol:
In all retrospect, I definitely fucked up by trying that bridge. I should've, and do, know better but I couldnt resist for some reason. Thank the lord I live in the UP where friends have true rigs to come save your ass.
Also, I've never used a come along til today and I think it would behoove me to get one. It was a critical component.
I mean, if you are seriously intending to get stuck, you'll want a winch, straps, high lift, come along, shovel, saw, axe, and to know how to safely use all that (especially the high lift, winch, anything under tension, and saw if it's a chainsaw).
Also helps to have a rear winch-- usually makes more sense to reverse from the stuck position than to advance. Lights and a full gas can can't hurt.
Alternatively, just don't get stuck.
Quote from: Rupert on August 25, 2016, 09:16:50 PM
Also helps to have a rear winch-- usually makes more sense to reverse from the stuck position than to advance. Lights and a full gas can can't hurt.
Alternatively, just don't get stuck.
My offroading usually consists 100% of the "just don't get stuck" method. This is the first time I truly fucked up. :lol:
I had a 10,000lb strap and that was about it. I bought it intending more winter use (look! A guy in a truck with a tow strap to save me!), but it came in handy today to get the right length for the come along. His 30ft strap was too long.
If I tried to fuck up like this more often, I'd consider more gear. I think a high lift jack and a come along would be more than enough for my uses. Winch would be great, but I'm really not that hardcore. This was the first time I was truly stuck. I've climbed plenty of shit part way and had to back down, but backing down a hill is easy compared to dropping your whole fuckin right side through a bridge. I'd have been fucked if I had to get outta this one myself. Would probably be a much sadder story.
I mean, let's be real. It's a TRD sport with an open front diff (I believe?) and rear LSD. It's no solid axle beast like Tacomas of old. It can go just about anywhere, but not everywhere.
I'm continually surprised at where a stock 4WD can go, and also where they can't. But I also haven't been stuck in a long time, so I guess it's not that surprising.
So my airbag, cruise control, and horn don't work. Took apart the steering wheel area to assess...nothing is unplugged or looking amiss. However, all three of those things wire through this device, apparently called an airbag clock spring:
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n123/geothon/ClubxB/AirBagCoilspring.jpg)
$100 on Amazon. https://amzn.com/B00JW1WZNS
Would be nice to have cruise control back before I drive down to fricken Chicago next weekend...
Ordered it. There seems to be some confusion about whether or not it works with cruise control, but I guess we'll find out. Can always return it if I need to I guess. One reviewer said "cruising again!" while another said his was never affected in the first place? Dunno.
Fuck. It came in, but the little orange tab that you break off before installation that keeps it from winding at all during transport was already broken off in the box. Now I have no idea if it's been turned one way or another during transport. aka, it's a $100 gamble that will leave me with the same fuckin problem.
Well, found the center point by gently spinning it both ways. Didn't fix my problem, though. Airbag light has gone off, but I still have no horn or cruise control. Sigh.
Tacoma did great over the long journey to Chicago and back. Without cruise control, I never got less than 21mpg on the way there or back. And honestly, I always felt the cruise control was a bit crude. It would wait til you were 3-5 under your setting to attempt to get back up to speed, so it would often just have to resort to downshifting and flooring itself if it was up any type of grade. I found myself often taking over the gas pedal just before steeper hills anyway to hold top gear and give it just enough to not need downshifting or at least just a light downshift with consistent throttle. Kinda makes me miss the accuracy of the A4's cruise, especially with the manual. Once you learn the engine, you can see a hill coming and know it'll get itself up in 6th gear once she put the boost on. But anyways, she made a good run!
Weird, my 04 Sienna never had cruise misses like that.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 21, 2016, 04:50:35 AM
Weird, my 04 Sienna never had cruise misses like that.
I read that as "cruise missiles." I wish my minivan had cruise missiles.
Quote from: RomanChariot on September 21, 2016, 08:31:39 AM
I read that as "cruise missiles." I wish my minivan had cruise missiles.
:lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 21, 2016, 04:50:35 AM
Weird, my 04 Sienna never had cruise misses like that.
Yeah, it's just kinda jerky. Damn trucks!
On another note...
Sometimes (esp. under harder acceleration, which is rare for me in Tacoma), I get a bit of drivetrain shudder. As if I have a super out-of-balance wheel kinda thing. I know I have a 2-pc driveshaft, so I'm wondering if that's just sort of a normal thing that comes with the territory, or if the center (carrier) bearing is due for replacement.
It doesn't squeak like this guy's does, but for visual reference...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJXja7fEMmM
You changed the ride height, right? I would suspect it's the pinion angle causing vibration. Under acceleration the rear end will twist thanks to the leaf springs and further change the pinion angle.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 21, 2016, 12:26:26 PM
You changed the ride height, right? I would suspect it's the pinion angle causing vibration. Under acceleration the rear end will twist thanks to the leaf springs and further change the pinion angle.
Yeah, it's got a 3" spacer lift that was on it when I bought it. Good point. Another good reason to ditch the lift when I can afford to. Extra wear and tear on the drivetrain is less than ideal.
Getting some weird rubbing/binding from the FR wheel. Something brake-related...that wheel's ABS will kick on for no reason under braking and sometimes the pedal will be really mushy, as if it's low on fluid. But it isn't. ABS light came on last night (never has before).
Gonna take the wheel off and wiggle shit around. Brakes aren't something I want to randomly lose going down the road.
You're most likely losing an ABS sensor, and it may be because that wheel bearing is going sloppy
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 10, 2016, 08:35:48 PM
You're most likely losing an ABS sensor, and it may be because that wheel bearing is going sloppy
That there magnet thingy will suck up every stray flake of metal it can. Metal flakes come from bad bearings and brake pads with no pads left. Also, ABS is stupid. Pull the fuse.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 10, 2016, 08:35:48 PM
You're most likely losing an ABS sensor, and it may be because that wheel bearing is going sloppy
Yep, definitely a wheel bearing. Jacked it up and she's wobbly as faaaack. Not gonna drive it til it's fixed. It's pretty bad.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 10, 2016, 09:12:30 PM
Yep, definitely a wheel bearing. Jacked it up and she's wobbly as faaaack. Not gonna drive it til it's fixed. It's pretty bad.
New barring mite come with a new ABS sensir, too. :muffin:
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 10, 2016, 09:12:30 PM
Yep, definitely a wheel bearing. Jacked it up and she's wobbly as faaaack. Not gonna drive it til it's fixed. It's pretty bad.
Do both fronts.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 11, 2016, 05:18:01 AM
Do both fronts.
Yeah, I figured I should. The bearings themselves are pretty cheap. Don't think I'm gonna do this one myself, though. It's that cold and rainy time of year where working on things outside isn't all that fun anymore.
This'll set me back a bit on the wheels and tires again, just like the few hundred I had to spend on the full brake job did. :rage:
This thing seems pretty unreliable and repair-prone for a Toyota...
Quote from: Rupert on October 11, 2016, 06:13:18 PM
This thing seems pretty unreliable and repair-prone for a Toyota...
Shoulda boughta Honda ... Ridgeline.
Quote from: Rupert on October 11, 2016, 06:13:18 PM
This thing seems pretty unreliable and repair-prone for a Toyota...
Wheel bearings are more or less a fixed lifetime thing. They're going to be replaced after x miles regardless. Lifts kits and oversized tires reduce that lifetime by like half.
Quote from: Rupert on October 11, 2016, 06:13:18 PM
This thing seems pretty unreliable and repair-prone for a Toyota...
Brakes, p/s pump, a couple pulley wheels, wheel bearings, and a steering shaft after 130k+ miles...? So unreliable. :rolleyes:
An inconvenience, sure, like any repair...but certainly not abnormal.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 11, 2016, 07:51:17 PM
Wheel bearings are more or less a fixed lifetime thing. They're going to be replaced after x miles regardless. Lifts kits and oversized tires reduce that lifetime by like half.
I think I might rope the spacer delete into this repair if I can. Mehhhhhh
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 11, 2016, 08:02:45 PM
Brakes, p/s pump, a couple pulley wheels, wheel bearings, and a steering shaft after 130k+ miles...? So unreliable. :rolleyes:
An inconvenience, sure, like any repair...but certainly not abnormal.
Oh, it's got 130 kmiles? Nevermind then. :mask:
Quote from: Rupert on October 11, 2016, 08:21:43 PM
Oh, it's got 130 kmiles? Nevermind then. :mask:
Yeah, it's kind of at that "second stage" of age. I'm sure the brakes and a few other smaller things have been done once before, but now that she's at 130k, it's about time again for things to go.
But! It's still wonderful because the frame and all suspension components remain rust-free. All the moving parts (engine, steering rack, tranny, etc.) are OG, so they are indeed showing age, but it's still a good foundation, and one I really don't mind throwing some money at to keep moving.
FWIW, it had right around 125k when I bought it. So now I'm just the guy responsible for refreshing it. :lol:
I did that with the Explorer (130k and ten years old when I bought it) and the 944 (100k and 24 years). It worked for a few years and maybe 20 kmiles with the Explorer before things started to break again, but hopefully Toyota is better at making a truck than Ford.
The 944 isn't really comparable, but I think it's starting to show its mileage again, too.
Yeah, only time will tell. I'm hoping I get lucky.
You probably have a better chance at luck than I did. My Explorer was in pretty mediocre condition when I bought it.
I got tired of fixing stuff on it, and I might be getting there with the 944. BRZ kind of beckons.
Is replacing a bearing as simple ("simple") as replacing the bearing/hub assembly?
(http://www.rockauto.com/info/42/4110357-001.jpg)
From what I've seen on the YouTubes, it's a relatively simple process assuming you don't run into nasty bolts (gonna happen around here, but that's life). As far as I can tell, no pressing is needed, etc. Pretty much a bolt-off/bolt-on process...? Kind of afraid I'll find something else wrong, and then my dick will be in a vice.
My hubs just bolt in but it was still seized in the carrier. And this is on a California car. :cry:
I can't imagine it would be too 'spensive to have a shop do it...? Seems like a relatively short job for any seasoned mechanic.
(Yeah, it's a 4Runner, but it's the same, AFAIK.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVuM8iVO6u8
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 12, 2016, 11:59:44 AM
I can't imagine it would be too 'spensive to have a shop do it...? Seems like a relatively short job for any seasoned mechanic.
(Yeah, it's a 4Runner, but it's the same, AFAIK.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVuM8iVO6u8
Sealed bearing with no gobs of grease? Snazzy.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 12, 2016, 11:58:44 AM
My hubs just bolt in but it was still seized in the carrier. And this is on a California car. :cry:
You overheated your shit doing ricer racing and welded the hub straight to the knuckle. You're lucky the floorboard didn't fall out.
She goes to the shop Monday. If I had a bigger garage (& heated), I'd tackle it myself. Alas.
Half-considering getting a small salamander propane heater for cold-time work. Could heat up parent's garage enough for light maintenance work (oil changes) or for detailing interiors. It's not insulated, but one wall is shared with the house. Doors are insulated. Could probably get it into the 50's no problem if it was 30 degrees out.
Heater is a godsend.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 12, 2016, 06:48:22 PM
Heater is a godsend.
Browsed online and 40k BTU salamanders are around $120. Could probably get one for 120-150 locally...never really looked at 'em at Menards.
We have a 180k BTU Salamander thing rocks :rockon:
Holy chit that's a lotta BTUs.
free electric bill FTW here
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 13, 2016, 09:08:16 AM
Holy chit that's a lotta BTUs.
It sounds like a jet basically.
Tacoma is fixed. New FR wheel bearing, speed sensor, and a couple other little gaskets/seals/whatever. Dunno if they just threw in a whole new bearing/hub assembly or if they just pressed the bearing, but I'm gonna guess they did the assembly since that includes the ABS/speed sensor I'm pretty sure. They didn't call me before doing the work, so I didn't get a chance to say "just go ahead and do both fronts," but after he told me what my bill was...I ain't mad. He said it was pretty rusted as fuck (go figure) and the speed sensor was chewed up and necessary...probably the main culprit of the crunchety crunch crunch I was hearing. Avoided a big headache of trying to do it myself, but still. $$$$$$
If I heard him right, $662.
No more crunchy Taco? :(
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 19, 2016, 08:10:32 PM
I usually prefer soft tacos
I think soft tacos are dumb as hell. How about you finish rolling the burrito so half the shit doesn't fall out on the first bite.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 19, 2016, 05:57:23 PM
No more crunchy Taco? :(
No more crunchy Taco. I hope.
Gonna go pick it up now. Sat around all day today prolonging my walk or bike ride to the shop to fetch it. I think I'll walk, 10 minutes or so.
She's smooth again. I was wrong, he did both fronts. Both hub assemblies. And the speed sensor was like $110.
Tires next.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 19, 2016, 08:29:43 PM
I think soft tacos are dumb as hell. How about you finish rolling the burrito so half the shit doesn't fall out on the first bite.
Psh, learn to eat a taco, n00b.
...
A part of me just wants to dump some cash into this thing before winter.
Lift delete.
Wheels/tires/alignment.
Shocks.
So like...2,000-2,500ish.
Wheels/tires/alignment are a must before winter, and that would be about 1500 tops. Might as well delete lift, get new shocks, and make my new bearings last longer...?
Trade it in for an Element. Then you won't have to worry about all these decisions.
Wheels/tires and shocks ordered.
General Grabber AT2 tires.
Black Rock Type 8P black steelies.
Bilstein 5100s all around (height adjustable, so I can level if if I feel like it after removing lift).
So once everything gets here, I'll set up an appointment to get it all together: De-lift, new shocks, wheels/tires, alignment.
Pumped. I think new shocks are gonna help the ride a lot. The fronts are currently Bilstein 4800s (or some sort of blue/yellow shock...probably stock!) and the rears are KYB Gas A Just. 5100s should squishy it up a touch and be better off-road, especially in the rear. The KYB's are much more a street shock than an off-road shock. Just gonna have them re-use the front strut assemblies and springs. I'm pretty sure the front is just lifted by a spacer and it's not an aftermarket strut assembly...I'll check tomorrow when it's light out to make sure.
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/general/ge_grabber_at2_pdpcrop.jpg)
(http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/black_rock_steel/brs_937_ty8p_17x8_b_pdpfull.jpg)
(http://b.cdnbrm.com/images/products/large/Suspension/bilstein_5100_series_shocks_hero.jpg)
Also, didn't know TireRack sold shocks. Was about to buy them from Rock Auto, but can save about $25 getting 'em from Tire Rack. A couple bucks cheaper per shock and free shipping!
Good stuff man.
Quote from: Rupert on November 10, 2016, 01:13:10 AM
Good stuff man.
Thanks! I'm excited to feel the difference, both in ride and tire. If I ever decide to lift it back up, it'll be done properly (ie, not a spacer lift). I'll probably have them set the front struts to the 1" lift point, as that seems to be common consensus for leveling the stance.
Also ordered replacement strut mounts/bushings...figured I might as well.
I hope it's not horribly expensive to get all the work done. I
could do everything besides the alignment, but meh. I might do the rear shocks myself just 'cause it's easy, but the shop guy's gonna be right there when they remove the rear spacer blocks anyways... :lol: Pretty sure you have to drop the front sway bar, control arms, and all that kinda crap to do the fronts...and I already tried to remove my front sway bar once with no luck. Gotdamn rust!
If your car has the TRD off road package, it comes with yellow Bilsteins stock. I think the valving is identical to the 5100s you just ordered. Only difference is you have an adjustable spring seat height via the snag ring grooves and they're zinc plated instead of painted yellow.
Word of advice: Go buy a can of clearcoat and put a coat on the shocks before installation. The zinc coating looks cool, but is actually more prone to rust than the OEM paint. Everyone that works at Bilstein gives them a clear coat before installation. Don't spray the piston rod or seal pack area. Mask them off and spray the whole body and eye ring.
Mine is a Sport. Either way, they're all due for replacement!
Good idear about the clear coat.
Ugh. Tire Rack called to let me know that everything except the front shocks is in stock...says they're special order and would take 1.5-2 weeks. Shenanigans! I can order them from any number of places and not wait that long.
But whatever. I told them to just hold until it's all available to ship. No, I lied, I said to ship what they have and I'll wait for the rest
Gives me a good chance for prep...waxing/sealing, clearcoating the rear shocks (good idea!). Might install the rear shocks for fun, too.
Red truck with black steelies is going to look dope.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on November 11, 2016, 12:44:40 AM
Red truck with black steelies is going to look dope.
Yassssss
Wait. You are going to clearcoat, seal and wax your shocks? :lol:
Sure, why not ... rust and everything.
Zinc as a coating is supposed to turn white; that crusty white stuff is an oxidized layer that prevents further corrosion because it is self sealing.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanization
Sacrificial anodes.
Yay for aluminum body shocks
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 13, 2016, 10:52:50 AM
Yay for aluminum body shocks
You have aluminum shocks? Those are super pricey and difficult to make.
Billet aluminum coilovers seem pretty popular :huh:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 13, 2016, 05:57:15 AM
Wait. You are going to clearcoat, seal and wax your shocks? :lol:
Sure, why not ... rust and everything.
No, I'm gonna use wax or sealant on the wheels. Not the shox.
Should have kept the Audi. :devil:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 13, 2016, 12:38:00 PM
Billet aluminum coilovers seem pretty popular :huh:
Only alumninum shocks Bilstein was making were the Viper shocks, and the manufacturing process to make the tubes were wild. Some sort of aluminum ingot was like super heated and pressed into tube shape. Really expensive, ended up with a funky tube size because the walls had to be thicker.
Quote from: Raza on November 14, 2016, 06:00:40 AM
Should have kept the Audi. :devil:
Oh my god I would've spent like $10k on that thing by now and I'd be living in it.
Wheels/tires and rear shocks showed up today. As well as the front strut mounts/bushing things.
The tread on these Grabbers is deeeeep. Should be fun!
Pics!
Much black and a shiny new shock. Sry it's night-time so it's hard to take pictures of black things.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161116_231633_zpswn5eqyef.jpg)
1/2" tread
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161116_231719_zpskvzffpq9.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161116_231932_zpsc5ffebvc.jpg)
If I'm bored enough and have the time, I'm gonna throw the wheels/tires on just to see what she looks like. :lol:
Not sure exactly when the front shocks are gonna be here so I can follow through with the full install and alignment...don't wanna run brand new wheels/tires without an alignment.
Front shocks are on the way, according to Tire Rack at noon today.
Funny side note about the wheels...the center cap says "Made in USA" but when you look in the back side of the center cap...there's a "Made in China" sticker. :lol:
The wheels themselves are probably made here, but the center caps apparently aren't. :wtf:
The center cap was made in America, the sticker was made in China.
Duh.
If it makes you feel any better, those shocks are made at the plant here in Ohio I used to work at :praise: :erjerbs:
Damn straight.
I'll probably have a chance to get all the stuff put in the week after Thanksgiving. I'm guessing the front shocks will be here early next week, and I'm not gonna worry about getting anything done next week cuz holidaze. I've got a buddy that's a service writer/mechanic that I detail for so he should be able to hook me up a bit or at least get me in in a reasonable time.
Will I need different u-bolts for the rear suspension? I imagine the ones that came with the lift kit are extended. Can I just reuse those or am I gonna need to buy shorter ones for clearance?
...or can they just slice 'em down.
I'd like to be able to sell the whole lift kit...so fuck. Maybe I should order stock rear leaf U's, too.
You could be a trend setter. Dragging extended U-bolts on the ground could become the next trucknuts.
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 17, 2016, 08:09:38 PM
Front shocks are on the way, according to Tire Rack at noon today.
Funny side note about the wheels...the center cap says "Made in USA" but when you look in the back side of the center cap...there's a "Made in China" sticker. :lol:
The wheels themselves are probably made here, but the center caps apparently aren't. :wtf:
They're both made in China. When it gets here, somebody clicks the center cap in. The final assembly point is now in the US. Made in USA baby!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 18, 2016, 04:55:12 AM
They're both made in China. When it gets here, somebody clicks the center cap in. The final assembly point is now in the US. Made in USA baby!
:cry:
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 17, 2016, 09:53:25 PM
Will I need different u-bolts for the rear suspension? I imagine the ones that came with the lift kit are extended. Can I just reuse those or am I gonna need to buy shorter ones for clearance?
...or can they just slice 'em down.
I'd like to be able to sell the whole lift kit...so fuck. Maybe I should order stock rear leaf U's, too.
Depends on how long the threads are. If they are threaded all the way, you can reuse the long ones. I wouldn't imagine the clearance being a big deal in that location unless you're rock crawling.
I do go off road pretty frequently. :lol:
Bolt them up. If the threads are too long and you're being cheap, just cut them down :huh:
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 18, 2016, 12:47:27 PM
I do go off road pretty frequently. :lol:
I off road daily. Only half of my driveway is paved.
Front shocks came in. Crazy how the whole thing rides on the height adjust snap ring. Physics!
Now to set up an appointment.
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 21, 2016, 12:46:29 PM
Front shocks came in. Crazy how the whole thing rides on the height adjust snap ring. Physics!
Now to set up an appointment.
Don't ask how the engineering of that works :lol:
They can't even model it correctly with FEA analysis. Snap rings are just magic that work somehow. It's used both on OEM applications and aftermarket, so it's not like it's some shade tree mechanic way of getting it done.
The first time I saw it, it blew my mind.
I remember being equally confused/amazed when I saw the snap ring design for the first time. :lol:
They don't call 'em Jesus clips for nothin. :lol:
Railroad grades FTW.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161123_153513_zps6rfecnla.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161123_153458_zpsvorunkrq.jpg)
All the new stuff gets installed on the 7th. Two weeks. Just two more weeks of filling my tires every other day.
Dude just put some slime in yo tires.
Got an e-mail from Amazon notifying me of a recall on the airbag clock spring I put in a few months ago.
"The coil harness may not have been centered when it was wound, and, as a result, after the air bag is installed, turning the steering wheel may cause the cable to tear."
I'm pretty sure I made sure it was centered properly before I installed it and my airbag light hasn't come on, so I'm probably good. But my cruise control still doesn't work, nor the horn. I have a marine airhorn in my door pocket for super-duper road rage honking. :cry: :lol:
Clock springs (/coils, w/e) are dumb. You need red rally horns for red rally truck.
Everything is getting installed today. Hopefully I get it back before dark so I can take some pictures. It'll still go everywhere I want it to even without the lift kit and it'll be nice when everybody stops asking me why I'm taking it off. Told my boss I was getting the lift off today and he goes "oh, so you are satisfied with the size of your penis." :lol:
Also funny story. I forgot to give them the new lug nuts with all the other parts. Had to run back there. :hammerhead:
How much was your wheel/tire package? I'm looking at just under $1500 for the Explorer after tire pressure monitors and shipping. :cry:
Quote from: BimmerM3 on December 08, 2016, 09:49:15 AM
How much was your wheel/tire package? I'm looking at just under $1500 for the Explorer after tire pressure monitors and shipping. :cry:
Wheels and tires were $1304.20 shipped.
'Nother $360 for shocks and $50 for strut mounts.
With install/alignment/etc, I'm gonna guess I'll be right around $2k all said and done. Fuck!
Pretty sure they had to find/order U bolts. Goddamn I should have ordered those along with everything else. There's a few inches of snow out there and I'm stuck driving my parents' FWD Exploder. :rage:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2016, 11:49:48 AM
Wheels and tires were $1304.20 shipped.
'Nother $360 for shocks and $50 for strut mounts.
With install/alignment/etc, I'm gonna guess I'll be right around $2k all said and done. Fuck!
Do you have tire pressure monitors? Those fuckers alone are like $350.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on December 08, 2016, 12:21:07 PM
Do you have tire pressure monitors? Those fuckers alone are like $350.
Nope. If I did, I wouldn't bother paying for them.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2016, 12:24:49 PM
Nope. If I did, I wouldn't bother paying for them.
Hmm, according to TireRack "NHTSA's interpretation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits service providers from installing aftermarket tires and wheels on your vehicle without working TPMS sensors." But I guess if I order the wheel/tire package I can just put them on myself without the sensors. :huh:
Indeed. Nothing prohibits you from buying 'em without TPMS. And once they're on, it's not the shop's problem. Plenty of people run steelies with winter tires with no TPMS...just have to deal with the dummy light on the dash.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2016, 12:42:23 PM
Indeed. Nothing prohibits you from buying 'em without TPMS. And once they're on, it's not the shop's problem. Plenty of people run steelies with winter tires with no TPMS...just have to deal with the dummy light on the dash.
If it wasn't for that dummy light, I would happily toss my TPMS in the garbage. Black tape isn't good enough. I would have to remove the cluster and desolder the light.
I don't know why they don't all show the actual pressures.
Quote from: Rupert on December 08, 2016, 06:43:20 PM
I don't know why they don't all show the actual pressures.
The analog sensors/transmitters that requires are more expensive.
OK, now I know why they don't all show the actual pressures.
I would gladly pay that cost to replace the dummy light with something useful.
The TSX showed the pressure levels at each tire. Made topping off the tires before a trip a cinch.
3/4 ton Dodge trucks have it (and other Chrysler products?), and it's awesome. It got me out of the habit of ever checking tire pressure.
Quote from: Rupert on December 08, 2016, 08:57:37 PM
3/4 ton Dodge trucks have it (and other Chrysler products?), and it's awesome. It got me out of the habit of ever checking tire pressure.
Thank you govt./Ford/Firestone/Communists for helping us break our good habits.
Quote from: Laconian on December 08, 2016, 08:40:00 PM
The TSX showed the pressure levels at each tire. Made topping off the tires before a trip a cinch.
But you have to be in and out of the vehicle to check the pressure whereas it takes half a second to check the pressure with a gauge in your hand and keep airing up or down.
I hate TPMS. But I live in a cold area so I'm used to checking my shit.
Quote from: Rupert on December 08, 2016, 07:34:45 PM
OK, now I know why they don't all show the actual pressures.
I would gladly pay that cost to replace the dummy light with something useful.
Never looked into whether that an option on most vehicles, but if it is, I expect it's rolled into some "technology" package that comes with a wifi hub and heated leather seats for the low low price of $Texas.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 08, 2016, 09:48:54 PM
But you have to be in and out of the vehicle to check the pressure whereas it takes half a second to check the pressure with a gauge in your hand and keep airing up or down.
I hate TPMS. But I live in a cold area so I'm used to checking my shit.
Well, at least on the Q50 loaner I just had, it beeps the horn when you reach the specified pressure (it also shows the psi on the dash). Super brilliant.
Quote from: GoCougs on December 12, 2016, 01:20:23 AM
Well, at least on the Q50 loaner I just had, it beeps the horn when you reach the specified pressure (it also shows the psi on the dash). Super brilliant.
Nice!
So I guess Tacoma was done already but they didn't call because the desk guy took a week off or something. lulz.
The guy who left me a message this morning said "it's done, but we found some play in the ball joints." I think I'll just skip that for now. Maybe set up another appointment. I just want mah truck back!
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161213_154218_zps7btacflv.jpg)
Tough Taco
Can definitely feel the weight difference in the wheels on acceleration. I could toss the stockers into a stack one handed...can't do that with the steelies! Rides nice, though. Smooth and planted. A little shimmy around 30mph, but otherwise nothing noticeable. Kinda bummed about that...they're supposed to come SuperDuperLazzerz balanced from Tire Rack. Unless it's the ball joints causing the shimmy, but it didn't exist previously when it was lifted.
Diggin the look. Nice and aggressive.
Gonna hit up some (snow covered) logging roads and see how she deals with chatter!
Tires are great. Tried a few stopped mid-hill starts where I know the old tires would have failed (in 2WD). Champ! They don't break lose anywhere near as easily as the olds, but it's still easy to swing the rear end out with enough trottle. They're just much more civilized under low throttle situations (expected...the old Coopers were pretty done for).
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161213_194418_zpszbageu0f.jpg)
You can never have too much trottle.
:rockon:
Re: Vibration at 30mph...
Probably just some snow/ice stuck in a wheel after sitting at the shop over the weekend. Disappeared after a bumpy drive.
Asked the shop if the lift kit parts were salvageable (eg, sellable) and the guy chuckled and said that no, the studs on the spacers were pretty fucked and a PITA to get off. U-bolt threads were pretty fucked, too, I guess. I asked if he had to torch 'em all and he said "yeah, pretty much." The life of living in the rusty shitbelt.
Nice, looks good. Don't put off ball joints too long...
Quote from: Rupert on December 13, 2016, 07:51:40 PM
Nice, looks good. Don't put off ball joints too long...
I won't. Couple weeks to put funds together. Then I think the front end should be good and set for a while. Mechanic didn't mention any other things needing attention, so. :rockon:
Looks good. How does it ride?
Quote from: MrH on December 14, 2016, 07:08:41 AM
Looks good. How does it ride?
Much smoother. Can really feel the weight of the steelies keeping the tires planted and the shocks do good work on some of the super crappy roads around here. Tires are a bit louder than the Coopers, but I expected that since they're more aggressive. It's not like a droning noise like you'd get with Super Swampers, though, so it's not too bad. I imagine the system (tires & shocks) will be even smoother once it's not zero degrees outside and the rubber can flex and shocks can actually warm up. I can tell the steelies will prefer a pokier driving style, especially off road, but that is my preferred style given my local terrain. If I was desert racing I'd go for super light wheels.
Overall, I'm happy I did what I did. The shocks are great and it has a much meaner look to it now that it's back to stock height with some beefy tires on black wheels.
When is the 4.7/5.7 swap coming?
Quote from: 68_427 on December 14, 2016, 12:55:26 PM
When is the 4.7/5.7 swap coming?
I just swapped 5.0qts of oil in it less than a month ago. 4.7 isn't enough, 5.7 is too much. :huh:
you can never swap too much
taco needs snowrkel. see wut happens when u take off the lift kit! :shakesfist: :lol:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161217_143359_zpspq12pqui.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161217_143342_zpswdj7vuxz.jpg)
Taco got a new battery today. Jesus Christ batteries are expensive. $107 for the basic 650CCA? Jesus. I remember when batteries were like $65 and they were exactly the same.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 18, 2016, 05:36:38 PM
Taco got a new battery today. Jesus Christ batteries are expensive. $107 for the basic 650CCA? Jesus. I remember when batteries were like $65 and they were exactly the same.
Shoulda gonta Tractor Supply
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 18, 2016, 05:37:19 PM
Shoulda gonta Tractor Supply
I was a sucker and went to O'reilly cause it's right in town. Sigh.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 18, 2016, 05:40:11 PM
I was a sucker and went to O'reilly cause it's right in town. Sigh.
O! O! O! O'REILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! autoparts... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Shhhhhhh
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 18, 2016, 06:01:47 PM
O! O! O! O'REILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! autoparts... WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I always heard the last part as "OW!"
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 20, 2016, 09:44:35 AM
I always heard the last part as "OW!"
That is probably it. I usually misunderstand lyrics.
Taco has a window cling on the rear glass of Santa riding a moped pulling a sleigh of gifts.
and Calvin pissing on the gifts?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 20, 2016, 11:32:50 AM
and Calvin pissing on the gifts?
No because those are the dumbest stickers on the planet.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 20, 2016, 11:33:44 AM
No because those are the dumbest stickers on the planet.
I don't get it, but I never read Calvin and Homes. I don't get any of it. Garfield is funny. All other comics sre dumasfukall.
If you had read Calvin and Hobbes, you'd think those stickers were even dumber.
Gave Taco it's first super $10 DIY wash of the winter.
Cycle 1: Rinse to warm everything up and get snow/gunk off.
Cycle 2: High pressure soap to warm more and get it all slippery, fill bucket and add soap before time runs out.
Spray wheels/tires with degreaser.
Wash body, then wheels & tires.
Cycle 3: Pressure soap for first rinse.
Cycle 4: Plain water for final rinse.
Squeegee, and clean the inside of the windows.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161222_214343_zpsjuqkxi9r.jpg)
Most of the DIY car washes have signs that say, "NO BUCKETS".
But I don't want to use their stupid brushes to scrub my paint. A sponge in a sudsy bucket is way better.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 22, 2016, 08:09:34 PM
Most of the DIY car washes have signs that say, "NO BUCKETS".
But I don't want to use their stupid brushes to scrub my paint. A sponge in a sudsy bucket is way better.
They don't have that around here, but I remember "no bucket washing while others are waiting" signs downstate. But I would never bucket wash if it was busy or people were waiting either way. That's why I went at 9pm. 3 stalls, not another soul came through while I was there. Took about half an hour from entry to exit.
My usual in between wash is just a good two-cycle...one cycle of the warm soapy water and one cycle of rinse. I'll degrease the wheels and tires in between if I'm feeling ambitious. $5, and no worse than a "premium" touch less wash if you know what you're doing. Doing that once a week or every other week depending on road conditions is an easy way to keep clean through the winter.
I washed mine on Sunday and just sprayed it with soap really well and then sprayed the washmitt with soap. Seemed to work okay. I don't have a clearcoat to stress about, however.
I normally bucket wash but it was in the low 20s so I did it the fast way.
Yeah, it's always weather permitting, even in an enclosed DIY wash. It was warm today so I had the opportunity to do the thorough wash.
So you don't actually wipe the car down, correct? What is this high pressure soap witchcraft you speak of?
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on December 23, 2016, 11:30:10 AM
So you don't actually wipe the car down, correct? What is this high pressure soap witchcraft you speak of?
In the photo above, I did...I brought my own brushes/bucket and squeegee. But for an in-between wash, no, I don't actually touch the paint with anything besides wet stuff. I'll squeegee the windows so they're spot-free and to avoid them freezing shut, but I won't touch the paint with any drying device if I haven't actually scrubbed it with a mitt or brush. :ohyeah:
I only have a chance/ambition to do a thorough wash like I did above a few times each winter. The only way to keep a car clean here in the winter is to not drive it.
High pressure soap is one of the settings on the dial for the self-serve wash bay. It just mixes soap in with the standard rinse water. Like a foam gun. Looks like this when you use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_WS8ZulPUw
Now that my garage is clear enough to park inside, I shoveled out the bed (before I washed it last night) and put two 70lb. sand bags in the bed. 140lbs plus a fullish tank of gas...holy fack it's unstoppable. :rockon:
Sometimes Taco sees daylight in the winter. Hercufenders are pretty shot, color-wise. You can see the road spray pattern that has soaked in. Will probably black Plastidip them come warmth to freshen them up. Checked all mah tire pressures...they were all one or two psi high since we've had some warmth (35F versus near-zero). Makes a difference when your tires actually hold air. :lol:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161223_154953_zpswtvskfg3.jpg)
Also, winter mileage is crap. I'm lucky to get 300 miles a tank (17.5? gallons) but I never let it get below 1/4 tank in the winter cuz Safety First. All that tire spinning and cold starts.
My winter mileage also sucks. Do you have the 4.0 liter V6 + 5-speed auto too? I'm averaging like 17.5 mpg in the winter vs around 19-20 in the summer.
Ask for scratch and dent battery next time. I get $40 brand new interstate batteries with that shit. Usually like a sticker has a piece missing or something little like that.
Quote from: MrH on December 24, 2016, 09:35:03 AM
My winter mileage also sucks. Do you have the 4.0 liter V6 + 5-speed auto too? I'm averaging like 17.5 mpg in the winter vs around 19-20 in the summer.
So far, Land Cruiser gets about 12.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 25, 2016, 07:23:43 AM
So far, Land Cruiser gets about 12.
So a supercharger couldn't possibly make it any worse
Quote from: 68_427 on December 25, 2016, 04:04:30 AM
Ask for scratch and dent battery next time. I get $40 brand new interstate batteries with that shit. Usually like a sticker has a piece missing or something little like that.
I just find ways to get free Optima batteries. Still have one sitting in the garage. :lol:
Quote from: MrH on December 24, 2016, 09:35:03 AM
My winter mileage also sucks. Do you have the 4.0 liter V6 + 5-speed auto too? I'm averaging like 17.5 mpg in the winter vs around 19-20 in the summer.
Yezzzzzzir
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on December 23, 2016, 11:30:10 AM
So you don't actually wipe the car down, correct? What is this high pressure soap witchcraft you speak of?
Pressure washer + soap.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 25, 2016, 07:55:35 AM
So a supercharger couldn't possibly make it any worse
That kit you linked was eleven fucking grand.
I may be an idiot, but I'm not stupid.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 25, 2016, 10:41:59 AM
That kit you linked was eleven fucking grand.
I may be an idiot, but I'm not stupid.
:huh:
:lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 23, 2016, 03:36:46 PM
Sometimes Taco sees daylight in the winter. Hercufenders are pretty shot, color-wise. You can see the road spray pattern that has soaked in. Will probably black Plastidip them come warmth to freshen them up. Checked all mah tire pressures...they were all one or two psi high since we've had some warmth (35F versus near-zero). Makes a difference when your tires actually hold air. :lol:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20161223_154953_zpswtvskfg3.jpg)
Also, winter mileage is crap. I'm lucky to get 300 miles a tank (17.5? gallons) but I never let it get below 1/4 tank in the winter cuz Safety First. All that tire spinning and cold starts.
Are your fender flares Plasti Dipped?
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on December 25, 2016, 11:52:05 AM
Are your fender flares Plasti Dipped?
No, Herculiner. They were red before. It was too much red.
Red is fast, tho
Latest fuel tank: 16.5mpg
Not bad for winter.
Got a $100 Amazon gift card for Christmas. Might just spend it on some Weathertech mats for the front. Looks like the front pair is right around $100. Awww yeeeee
Or maybe a come-along or hi-lift jack. Except I'm not sure how much use I'd have for a hi-lift since I don't have frame sliders or proper bumpers. But they make little straps with hooks so you can use a hi-lift directly on a wheel. Hi-lift can also double as come-along in a pinch.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91NIndtHcbL._SL1500_.jpg)
Now that I'm thinking about it, I should make and complete a basic off-road checklist (this thread is a great place to keep track of stuff for myself). Especially since I don't have a lift kit anymore! I'm gonna get so stuck all the time! Goddamn TRD SPORT with it's stupid non-locking diffs! ;) I have one tow strap, but it's a cheap-o with open hooks. Mostly just for pulling somebody out of a snowbank or something. Pretty sure most of what I'd like to get I can get at the local Tractor Supply. But I have that Amazon gift card, so it's burning a hole in my pocket at the moment.
I think a Hi Lift would be a better investment than a come-along since a good come-along (https://www.wyeth-scott.com/index.asp) is pricey while the Hi Lift is cheaper and can be used for both jacking up and as a come-along. Once you buy all the stuff to double the Hi Lift as a come-along, it's basically the same price as a mediocre come-along from Harbor Fright. You can just loop the strap onto the hi-lift's awl, but then you're limited to winching only so far where as the "kit" allows you to "reset" and continue pulling without having to park the truck, make sure it'll rest where it is, etc.
So, list:
Shackle hitch receiver
Link: http://a.co/8mKDlVz
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/414v7S1AFLL._SX300_.jpg)
Tow straps (and a D shackle for each end)...probably two straps would do.
Link: http://a.co/5OF56AR
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/713MC55EwmL._SL1200_.jpg)
Hi-lift jack...mid-grade "all-cast" model...they make a cast/stamped version for like $7 less, the top-line model is $110 and more than I need.
Link: http://a.co/74RdLXG
(http://www.hi-lift.com/media/images/ac.jpg)
Hi Lift lift mate
Link: http://a.co/68IsAai
pictured in previous post
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm I also need to rig up some good recovery points for the front end...I don't think the Sport models have anything very skookum.
Something like this:
Link: http://a.co/bEJkiqL
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514AI4tE9SL.jpg)
I've always found one of these to be handy.
(http://www.shop.toolguy.com/images/1223719534239166544937.jpeg)
Because it is both a stretchy tow strap and a come along. Hi-lift jacks are cool, but big and clunky and a real bitch to use to pull anything more than about two feet.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 06, 2017, 07:36:42 PM
I've always found one of these to be handy.
(http://www.shop.toolguy.com/images/1223719534239166544937.jpeg)
Because it is both a stretchy tow strap and a come along. Hi-lift jacks are cool, but big and clunky and a real bitch to use to pull anything more than about two feet.
That is too much work
try this:
https://youtu.be/trrEKbc6uqE
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 06, 2017, 07:46:57 PM
That is too much work
try this:
https://youtu.be/trrEKbc6uqE
That video popped up on my suggesteds on YouTube...kinda the reason this train of thought began. lol
Can do that by strapping right around the tire if you really have to.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 06, 2017, 07:36:42 PM
I've always found one of these to be handy.
(http://www.shop.toolguy.com/images/1223719534239166544937.jpeg)
Because it is both a stretchy tow strap and a come along. Hi-lift jacks are cool, but big and clunky and a real bitch to use to pull anything more than about two feet.
Tru enough. I'm no extreme off roader (nor is my truck), but it would be nice to have some pieces of mined.
Maybe a come along and some traxion mats would be a good start.
Any advantage/disadvantage to a strap vs cable comealong? Obviously strap would be better in the winter for ease of use, but I don't really go offroad much in the winter besides the occasional back road that is a plow session or two behind.
Highest capacity strap one I'm seeing on Amazon is a 2 ton whereas a 4 ton cable one is about the same price.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 06, 2017, 08:49:27 PM
Maybe a come along and some traxion mats would be a good start.
Any advantage/disadvantage to a strap vs cable comealong? Obviously strap would be better in the winter for ease of use, but I don't really go offroad much in the winter besides the occasional back road that is a plow session or two behind.
Highest capacity strap one I'm seeing on Amazon is a 2 ton whereas a 4 ton cable one is about the same price.
The strap come along can be used as a pull strap too; a cable one will break. The disadvantage is that it doesn't fit as much on the reel (you pull the strap through just like on a tie down ratchet, before you start cranking). The cable types always want to foul on the reel and in general I just don't like them.
Fact is if you get really good and stuck, you're going to want a real winch in any case and stuff like this is better suited to a slight misjudgement correction rather than a "hold my beer and watch this" type of fuck up. With that in mind, one ton of pull is almost always enough, and if it isn't; two tons won't be either.
You should also have a shovel, bow saw or chain saw, axe, and ways to store or mount all this stuff so it's convenient and not knocking around the bed. Also tools, flashlight, rags, tarp, a can of Fix-a-Flat, and a decent first aid kit. And extra oil and duct tape and wire...
Fixafat sucks. Tire plugs, slime crap, valve core tool and extra cores, and an air pump.
And duct tape sucks. Gorilla tape.
I will grant you Gorilla tape, but I'm not going to hand pump a car tire or try to plug the hole myself. Fix-a-Flat does suck, but it sure beats being stranded by two flat tires.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 02:50:12 PM
I will grant you Gorilla tape, but I'm not going to hand pump a car tire or try to plug the hole myself. Fix-a-Flat does suck, but it sure beats being stranded by two flat tires.
Hand pump? Don't be ridiculous And tire plugs are stupid easy.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 02:41:23 PM
You should also have a shovel, bow saw or chain saw, axe, and ways to store or mount all this stuff so it's convenient and not knocking around the bed. Also tools, flashlight, rags, tarp, a can of Fix-a-Flat, and a decent first aid kit. And extra oil and duct tape and wire...
I used to have a kit like this for the Jeep.
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-Winch-Accessories/All-Terrain-Recovery-Tool-Kit.aspx?t_c=18&t_s=124&t_pt=5155&t_pn=RUG15105.01&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping&emlprox=out&ppcfon=1&gp=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiAwMLDBRDCh_r9sMvQ_88BEiQA6zuAQybXB8fAGVAtTaUt59FQRuSLzoUqrYoLLeJ4tbeP4ZYaAh3H8P8HAQ
But if I was camping, I'd have one of those blue handled Estwing axes that worked better as an axe.
Eh, it just does all those things poorly, but it's good for saving space.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2017, 02:54:16 PM
Hand pump? Don't be ridiculous And tire plugs are stupid easy.
Also not carrying a compressor, and IIRC the little tire inflater deals that plug into the lighter plug are shit.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 04:07:59 PM
Also not carrying a compressor, and IIRC the little tire inflater deals that plug into the lighter plug are shit.
Are you even serious. You would rather carry a dinky can of explosive goo than an air compressor. My 12V air compressor is awesome. It is in my car.
Yeah, considering it's a last ditch backup and my spare is full of air anyway, and it's cheap, and I'm not going to plug my tires, that is exactly what I'm going to do.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 02:41:23 PM
You should also have a shovel, bow saw or chain saw, axe, and ways to store or mount all this stuff so it's convenient and not knocking around the bed. Also tools, flashlight, rags, tarp, a can of Fix-a-Flat, and a decent first aid kit. And extra oil and duct tape and wire...
Also a fire extinguisher, just generally good practice.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 04:06:46 PM
Eh, it just does all those things poorly, but it's good for saving space.
Fair enough. It's just more of a problem when you have a wobbly axe head compared to an awkward shovel.
Quote from: Rupert on January 07, 2017, 08:52:04 PM
Yeah, considering it's a last ditch backup and my spare is full of air anyway, and it's cheap, and I'm not going to plug my tires, that is exactly what I'm going to do.
Old school practice was to inflate the spare to about 90 PSI and have a double ended hose. I've never actually heard of one exploding.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 07, 2017, 09:38:41 PM
Old school practice was to inflate the spare to about 90 PSI and have a double ended hose. I've never actually heard of one exploding.
I've got a 5-gal pancake compressor I can fill up and take with. Probably has the capacity to air tires back up given a flat or once my day's done and I'm back on a road. Or just get one of those portable 5-gal tanks to take with...more compact.
Most of my adventures start and/or end near enough a gas station to air up. But I do have the option to take a tank with me for a few psi. I usually run 22-24 off road. Haven't run new tires off road, but I think they'll be great at 20-22.
Why don't you just get a small compressor? I have one of those in the 4Runner
Lots of autox'ers have the little 12v compressors. Never heard any complaints about them.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 08, 2017, 08:32:03 AM
Lots of autox'ers have the little 12v compressors. Never heard any complaints about them.
Mine is great. In all my years of compressing air, this is only the second one I've had to buy.
I have a cigarette adapter pump as well, but it's very slow. It would take a long time to fill an empty tire.
Latest tank was like 14mpg. Thank you cold weather and snowventures.
I do keep getting a CEL for low cat efficiency, which may be an affect. Wish I had the $$ to just replace the whole exhaust system.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on January 08, 2017, 02:55:35 PM
I have a cigarette adapter pump as well, but it's very slow. It would take a long time to fill an empty tire.
Been looking into compact air compressors/pumps. The kind that connect right to the battery (20A) seem to be a lot better reviewed for larger tires/non-emergency-only use than the wimpy cigarette lighter ones (10-15A).
Might spend some of my Amazon gift card on this guy: http://a.co/iJXmJvg
Can't seem to find any (cheaper ones) with traditional compressor-style fittings, so you have to use their hose.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61rCzqZPjGL._SX425_.jpg)
Actually, this one has standard air hose fittings for $10 more. Mmmmmmm, ordered. Had $170 in Amazon gift cards ($100 from Christmas and got another $70 for signing up for their credit card). Free air purmp! Was almost gonna throw some OE tail lamp assy's on there, too, but I figured I'd save the free money for other things. Dunno what.
Link: http://a.co/iuUZFad
(http://www.compressorguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Q-Industries-MV50-SuperFlow-High-Volume-12-Volt-Air-Compressor-View2.jpg)
Started creating my tool/storage/camping/zombie apocalypse emporium with a Menards gift card I got for Christmas.
- 23" plastic tool box with removable tray. For bigger things like gloves, saw, hatchet, duct tape, recovery strap, tools, sockets up in the tray, zip ties, etc.
- Plastic ammo box style box. Not sure what I'll use it for yet, but it was $5. Would make a good tie-down/bungie box.
- Fiskars hatchet. http://a.co/cGziiQM Has a nice sharp edge, some fancy-shmancy composite handle, lifetime guarantee.
I shall build up the tools I carry over time. Was gonna get a basic Crescent socket set or build my own with a metric socket set and a wrench, but I was out of Gift Card at that point. I really just need like an 8, 10, 12, 15, and 17mm socket to do most basic things on Taco ranging from changing a tail light bulb to putting on a serpentine belt, but it'd be nice to have a fuller set on hand for other stuff when duty calls. Shall also acquire various pliers, screwdrivers (those 6-in-1 screwdrivers are really convenient), etc.
Also gonna get some medium totes for camping stuff like blankets/sleeping bag, clothes, tarps, firewood if necessary, etc...crap that is fine on its own, but is much easier to deal with in a box.
GEAR
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170120_204824_zpskzach7e8.jpg)
You need to build a shed in the woods and live there.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 20, 2017, 06:56:54 PM
You need to build a shed in the woods and live there.
I first need land. And I'd build a garage. And just live in that.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 20, 2017, 06:57:17 PM
I first need land. And I'd build a garage. And just live in that.
Or buold sjed, buy apeer.buold carport, then buld.gage while you live in alll tgat
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 20, 2017, 06:58:48 PM
Or buold sjed, buy apeer.buold carport, then buld.gage while you live in alll tgat
Land, shed for living, commence garage build, move into garage, turn living shed to sauna shed.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 20, 2017, 06:59:48 PM
Land, shed for living, commence garage build, move into garage, turn living shed to sauna shed.
You kake it sound so clomplicated
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 20, 2017, 07:19:56 PM
You kake it sound so clomplicated
That's as simple as I can make it. Sounds like fun to me.
Ammo box makes good tie-down box. Two heaviest duty orange ones (dirtbike), a medium-duty red one (spare/extra), and a light-duty cam buckle for securing kayak in bed.
I dunno why picture's weird. Photofucket.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170120_212124_zpsyxhncfxk.jpg)
Don't get too caught up in building a bunch of various "systems", you know? Just makes it inflexible, and at a certain point you spend more time dealing with the many boxes of many purposes and keeping them organized than you would just throwing stuff in the bed, etc.
Quote from: Rupert on January 20, 2017, 07:29:57 PM
Don't get too caught up in building a bunch of various "systems", you know? Just makes it inflexible, and at a certain point you spend more time dealing with the many boxes of many purposes and keeping them organized than you would just throwing stuff in the bed, etc.
Oh I know. I had like three different boxes in my cart and then I thought...uhhhh, I really don't need this many boxes to carry the basics. Just one good-sized box. Once I get back outside and do some camping in the summer, it'll get fine-tuned and I can add/delete/modify as necessary.
Basically, I just want the tool box to be a general "grab n go" for trail cruising and camping, if im taking dirtbike with me somewhere, or weird emergencies (friend breaks down, dirt bike needs extraction from the woods, etc). Doesn't need to live in the truck if it doesn't need to be there kinda thing (so I'll probably put the jumper cables back under the seat.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 20, 2017, 07:25:13 PM
Ammo box makes good tie-down box. Two heaviest duty orange ones (dirtbike), a medium-duty red one (spare/extra), and a light-duty cam buckle for securing kayak in bed.
I dunno why picture's weird. Photofucket.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170120_212124_zpsyxhncfxk.jpg)
Dudr, that's some crazy looking shit
It moves air from one place to another pretty well.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170125_124332_zpseqvrk1oh.jpg)
But does is press it?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 25, 2017, 10:52:47 AM
But does is press it?
I dunno. Haven't hooked it up to a press yet.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 25, 2017, 10:55:10 AM
I dunno. Haven't hooked it up to a press yet.
That would make it a compressee, not a compressor.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 25, 2017, 11:03:03 AM
That would make it a compressee, not a compressor.
Fuck! I bought the wrong thing. :lol:
I still haven't put Taco's old wheels/tires on Craigslist yet. I'm gonna guess a couple of those tires are pretty flat. I'll see how it presses on those today.
Press your air, not your tires.
Simple enough
http://up.craigslist.org/wto/5975331393.html
This is bullshit. It's been an hour. Why haven't they sold yet.
Took me years to sell my Miata snow wheels and tires. Selling wheels and tires in general is a total pain in the ass
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 25, 2017, 02:46:48 PM
Simple enough
http://up.craigslist.org/wto/5975331393.html
Flagged :devil:
Quote from: MrH on January 25, 2017, 04:41:01 PM
Took me years to sell my Miata snow wheels and tires. Selling wheels and tires in general is a total pain in the ass
I sold my 15" Cragar knockoffs + white letter Cooper Cobras in 2 hours. :lol:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 25, 2017, 07:02:34 PM
I sold my 15" Cragar knockoffs + white letter Cooper Cobras in 2 hours. :lol:
You need to get those back.
I think Taco has sprung an exhalation tube leak.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 25, 2017, 07:57:05 PM
I think Taco has sprung an exhalation tube leak.
race truck
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2017, 08:05:20 PM
race truck
I'm thinking an O2 sensor is going (there was a code for it) and maybe that's where the hole has happened and that's why it's fucked?
It was a code for bank 2, which is the right side I think, and the leak is more noticeable on the right side. Not sure if the code's for the fore or aft sensor though. I'll have 2 checque.
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 25, 2017, 10:49:20 PM
I'm thinking an O2 sensor is going (there was a code for it) and maybe that's where the hole has happened and that's why it's fucked?
It was a code for bank 2, which is the right side I think, and the leak is more noticeable on the right side. Not sure if the code's for the fore or aft sensor though. I'll have 2 checque.
I have seen that happen. The O2 sensor was not even in the hole - hanging by the wire.
I'm bored. I think I'll do some things.
Diff fluid change, transfer case check/change, transmission check/change.
Who knows when those things were done last. I think the PO told me he had recently done the rear diff, but that was 25k miles ago.
Fack. One of the skid plate bolts is stripped/stuck in place. Just spins. We'll see if I can fanagle it outta the way to reach the plugs.
Oh, maybe I'll do spark plugs, too. Maybe that's why my O2 sensor went. :lol:
Do all that stuff. Nobody ever changes diff fluids, or brake fluid. Only some people change sprak plugs.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2017, 11:41:00 AM
Do all that stuff. Nobody ever changes diff fluids, or brake fluid. Only some people change sprak plugs.
I did brake fluid when I did the brakes back in the fall. It's nice and clean meow.
I'll have to add coolant to my list come spring.
Nope. Just snowblowed...too damn cold to be laying on concrete.
I neeeeeeed a salamander.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 02, 2017, 12:11:01 PM
Nope. Just snowblowed...too damn cold to be laying on concrete.
I neeeeeeed a salamander.
How is a tiny cold blooded snake with legs going to help?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2017, 12:57:33 PM
How is a tiny cold blooded snake with legs going to help?
They're really hot when you hook their butts up to a propane tank or fill them with kerosene and light them on fire. I thought this was common knowledge.
Or just get a creeper so you're not actually on the cold concrete. Plus then you can creep.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 02, 2017, 02:10:09 PM
Or just get a creeper so you're not actually on the cold concrete. Plus then you can creep.
I love the idea of creepers but never actually use one for more than a minute. I always roll around unintentionally when trying to torque bolts or need more headroom or whatever. Might be better for a Taco with more ground clearance though
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2017, 12:57:33 PM
How is a tiny cold blooded snake with legs going to help?
:nono:
Salamanders are amphibians.
Quote from: Rupert on February 02, 2017, 08:00:01 PM
:nono:
Salamanders are amphibians.
:nono:
They are gross little turds.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 02, 2017, 02:10:09 PM
Or just get a creeper so you're not actually on the cold concrete. Plus then you can creep.
Y'all wanna change diff fluid in 12F? Didn't think so.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 02, 2017, 09:44:55 PM
Y'all wanna change diff fluid in 12F? Didn't think so.
Will it even drain out at that temp? :lol:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 02, 2017, 10:59:40 PM
Will it even drain out at that temp? :lol:
Probably not very well. I'd drive around to warm it up.
ordered a block heater thing. not sure where the hole it goes into is, but I'll cross that river when I swim to it. was gonna just get an oil pan pad heater, but the block heater cartridge is only like $15 more and apparently they're much better at warming the whole engine instead of just the oil, which then gets sloshed around in a dead cold engine anyway...sorta defeating the purpose.
Taco has new sperk plergs. The guy who sold it to me left 6 brand new NGK Iridiums and a spare U joint under the rear seat, so I finally put the plugs in. Dunno when they were changed, if ever...ones I pulled out were Densos, which seems to be the OEM for the ignition system (coil pack things are also Denso). It actually idles a bit smoother. Hopefully I'll see a small bump up in smoothness and MPG. Just filled up...14mpg.
Also discovered why my horn doesn't work...the leads got torn off at some point.
I think one of the plugs backed out a little bit. Got that tell-tale ticky noise after a drive around town. I hope it's on the right bank...those ones are a lot easier to get at. Grrrr. I'll do it tomorrow. At least it didn't asplode.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 07, 2017, 09:41:36 PM
I think one of the plugs backed out a little bit. Got that tell-tale ticky noise after a drive around town. I hope it's on the right bank...those ones are a lot easier to get at. Grrrr. I'll do it tomorrow. At least it didn't asplode.
Soup's First Law of used vehicles: it's always the one that's harder to get to.
Right?
I did the recommended (on the plug box) hand tighten til it's fully seated and then a 1/2 turn, but I guess it wasn't enough.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 08, 2017, 08:45:26 AM
Soup's First Law of used vehicles: it's always the one that's harder to get to.
Always always always always true.
Should I use blue loctite on them? Not sure if that's common practice for high heat areas like plugs.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 08, 2017, 10:18:21 AM
Should I use blue loctite on them? Not sure if that's common practice for high heat areas like plugs.
Umm, no. Just torque them properly.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 08, 2017, 10:22:40 AM
Umm, no. Just torque them properly.
Okay. I thought I torqued them enough the first time. Apparently I didn't for one. :cry:
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 08, 2017, 10:23:55 AM
Okay. I thought I torqued them enough the first time. Apparently I didn't for one. :cry:
You either did not do that, or you did strip the threads in the cylinder head :devil:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 08, 2017, 10:25:33 AM
You either did not do that, or you did strip the threads in the cylinder head :devil:
Shhhhh don't say such things. I'd be fucked.
Or it's just an exhaust leak that happened to loosen up at the same time.
I don't think it is. It doesn't sound like an exhaust leak, which Taco has a small one somewheres. It sounds like an air pump/ticking. Like this...
https://youtu.be/6CS8COVQoCg
Oh. My dumb ass forgot to hook a vacuum hose back up. :hammerhead:
You gots bigger prollems if Taco sounds like a Ford Escort.
Oh, vacuuuum line, I see.
This block heater is being a bitch. The cartridge hole is a bitch to get to (rear of the block, by the 02 sensor and bell housing. It goes in but won't go all the way, no matter how I orient it. I've tried spraying parts cleaner and what air I could reach in there, but she's just. not. going. in.
:rage:
Grease? Vaseline? Astroglide?
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 08, 2017, 04:00:44 PM
This block heater is being a bitch. The cartridge hole is a bitch to get to (rear of the block, by the 02 sensor and bell housing. It goes in but won't go all the way, no matter how I orient it. I've tried spraying parts cleaner and what air I could reach in there, but she's just. not. going. in.
:rage:
Maybe you need a YouTube install guide video.
Actually... are you trying the wrong hole? :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UNmmhsyHag&feature=youtu.be&t=7m10s
Seen all the vids/guides. My hole is just clogged with something. Must be nice to not live in the rust belt.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 08, 2017, 04:38:49 PM
Seen all the vids/guides. My hole is just clogged with something. Must be nice to not live in the rust belt.
Pop dat cherry. Hard and fast. Like a band-aid.
Just gotta keep cleaning it out til it'll go in I guess. Every time I insert it, it gets a hair better. Pull it out, and there's gunk on the grease. Almost out of parts cleaner.
Jfc I give up for now. This shouldn't be a 2 hour thing.
Found my exhaust leak. There are no bolts at one of the pipe connections and whatever metal gasket is chowdered up. Pulled as much of that out as I could and threw on two bolts I had laying around. No more annoying rattle, just the burble from the gap between the pipes.
While I had the FL wheel off trying to shove the stupid block heater in, took a look at my ball joints...upper is definitely fucked. Boot's torn, etc. Lower seemed fine, but might as well do both. Tie rod end had a little wiggle to it (I hear you're not supposed to be able to wiggle it around by hand). Only issue about doing these myself is I'd want/need heat in the garage. But, Taco just fits in garage with the door closed...can't walk in front of or behind it, so whenever I'm doing work on it, I open the door and back up 4-5' so I can move side to side and have space up front. I'd have to like hang tarps or something as best I could over the door opening to keep heat in, otherwise a heater would be relatively pointless. I could utilize my parents' garage, but then I'd have to move all my tools and junk and my truck (and thus me) would be stuck there for probably two days while I battle rusty garbage.
All 4 front ball joints and both outer tie rod ends plus a pickle fork can be shipped to my door for $134. The quote I got for doing just the upper ball joints was $370 (including parts). And all the BJs are press-fit, not riveted, so that's nice. I have a torch for really fucking shit up if I need to. Press kit can presumably be rented at my local auto parts store for free with a deposit.
So for that $236 difference, I could buy a little propane heater, a tank, and replace all those things and have money left over for a balance/alignment.
Pickle fork should be here tomorrow, ball joints and tie rod ends should be here Saturday. Warm weather predicted for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week (highs of 43, 46 and 44, respectively), so I can hopefully get it all done within a day or two. Press kit will be rented locally. I'm confident that with the warmth and acquisition of my blow torch, I'll be fairly unstoppable in this endeavor... :mask:
Professional alignment to follow immediately.
Pro-tip: pickle forks suck. Get a ball joint tool from Harbor Freight. Looks like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/gYG04na.jpg)
It'll save you an hour and a lot of frustration
BFH always works, too.
Well, I already have the fork ordered. Been looking for a reason to buy a 3lb sledge. :devil:
Either way, can't I just use the BJ press kit to both push the old ones out and press the new ones in?
You have to break the "seal" between the ball joint and spindle with the pickle fork or that tool I posted. Then use the press to remove it from the control arm.
Ahhhh yeah. I gotcha.
Pickle fork, ball joints, and tie rod ends arrived just now. Looks like I'll try hammering and pickling. If that doesn't work for some reason, I imagine the auto parts place rents those separators out as well as the press kits.
+1 to Alex. I tried to use a pickle fork on the RX7. Gave up and just used the HF tool instead and it popped right off.
Pickle forks are good for ... pickles.
Well shit, I guess I bought the wrong damn tool. :rage: :lol:
We don't have a Harbor Freight or equivalent. Either way, I'll probably just rent out both the BJ press and separator tool from O'Reilly so it'll be sure to get done. I'm hoping to knock this project out on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Shiiiii do I need to remove the shock/spring?
Gave up on this pretty quickly. Everything sucks. Need air. Rented tools for nothin. Manliness defeated. Wallet will have sads. :rage:
Welcome to the club :lol:
At least you got farther than me. :lol:
I shall sit here and stare and drink in defeat the beers I intended to consume whilst happily skipping along in a magical world of no rust and fasteners that come lose when you think them to. This dream has failed me.
:partyon:
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 22, 2017, 03:34:08 PM
At least you got farther than me. :lol:
I shall sit here and stare and drink in defeat the beers I intended to consume whilst happily skipping along in a magical world of no rust and fasteners that come lose when you think them to. This dream has failed me.
:partyon:
Ya, I think you have to take the upper arm completely off. Sorry about that. Same thing happens to me when I try to do algebra. :lol: :muffin:
On the plus side, I bought myself proper truck jack stands and a properly reaching service jack so I don't have to stack 2x4's and shit under stuff just to get the thing up in the air.
The tire change jack that comes with the vehicle cannot raise it enough to get the wheel off the ground without at least one 2x4 under it. Kind of, uh, defeats its purpose.
Quote from: shp4man on February 22, 2017, 03:41:35 PM
Ya, I think you have to take the upper arm completely off. Sorry about that. Same thing happens to me when I try to do algebra. :lol: :muffin:
I don't think either control arm needs to be removed. The BJ press c-clamp fits with plenty of room up in there.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170222_174442_zpsch47gztp.jpg)
But yeah, just too many stuck fasteners to want to deal with it. Need to remove the sway bar end links to fit a socket and breaker bar under the UCA to get the BJ out...and I know that one's stuck as frig 'cause I attempted taking my sway bar off once before. Couldn't get the upper brake caliper bolt out, so I didn't get far...lol. I need a longer breaker bar.
Air tools and lifts make everything possible.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2017, 03:58:13 PM
Air tools and lifts make everything possible.
Indeed. Some day!
The shop will probably remove the arms and use a hydraulic press to do the BJs. A little more work but easier.
I skipped like 4 pages, but bonus points if you get the jack and mount it to the hood.... :mrcool:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 22, 2017, 04:37:37 PM
use a hydraulic press to do the BJs.
(http://i.imgur.com/wcKAZcH.gif)
:lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on March 05, 2017, 01:24:05 PM
I skipped like 4 pages, but bonus points if you get the jack and mount it to the hood.... :mrcool:
I'm guessing you mean the hi-lift...nah, not gonna get one. And I wouldn't mount it to the hood...it would be subjected to any and all road spray and reduce outward visibility.
If I assemble any sort of recovery kit, I think it's gonna be focused around a More Power Puller. Expensive, but unbelievably strong...so much nicer than a cheap come-along.
https://www.wyeth-scott.com/
This guy knows wussup. :wtf:
https://youtu.be/jAzl8k9S4k8
That guy knows... something. 0_o
I like all the different tires on that truck. Really shows they know what they're doing.
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 07, 2017, 10:25:37 PM
I'm guessing you mean the hi-lift...nah, not gonna get one. And I wouldn't mount it to the hood...it would be subjected to any and all road spray and reduce outward visibility.
If I assemble any sort of recovery kit, I think it's gonna be focused around a More Power Puller. Expensive, but unbelievably strong...so much nicer than a cheap come-along.
https://www.wyeth-scott.com/
IMO a shovel is more important than a come-along, but I assume you know that.
Quote from: Rupert on March 07, 2017, 11:08:14 PM
IMO a shovel is more important than a come-along, but I assume you know that.
Well yeah, a shovel is kind of a given with the hatchet/sledge/shovel trio. Shovel is the last one I need to obtain at this point. I'll have the shovel well before I drop $350 on a come-along + rigging, if it makes you feel better. :lol:
I'm just talking about a come-along for when all else fails. If anything, it's a confidence boost and I'd be more comfortable going deeper/further knowing I have a fairly surefire way to extract if I have to...don't have to go too far to be out of Phone a Friend range.
I would consider a Hi-Lift (and its careful use) too, honestly. I don't have one because generally if it starts to look sketchy, I just don't go there, but it sounds like you're interested in going further than the sketch-zone transition. Also good chains for all four wheels; that is something I do have. My philosophy of tire chain use is, if you have to put chains on, eh, how about just... not. But good to have if conditions change or you make a mistake.
Only thing with a hi-lift is that there aren't many useful places to jack from in stock form. I don't have rock sliders or anything, and the front bumper is all plastic. Only thing I could really get under with a hi-lift is my hitch receiver. Or they have an adapter to lift at the wheel.
I generally avoid sketchy shit, too. But I'd like to be prepared. :huh:
Never thought about tire chains.
Was joking about the hood, always seems like trying too hard.
The hood is a shit place to mount a jack on a modern car anyway. Anti-aerodynamic, visibility is shitty enough as it is, hood struts won't stay open with all the extra weight. In the bed, on the back, or if you're desperate, on the roof, depending on what you're driving.
Quote from: Rupert on March 10, 2017, 06:59:04 PM
The hood is a shit place to mount a jack on a modern car anyway.
Correct. Which is why I see the bros doing that and just hope they never rearend me so I have a jack in my neck...
Yrah, I got a vehicle with a bed for a reason. :lol:
Locking rear diff would be nice. I'm sorta clueless with that stuff, though. I believe the Sport is a factory LS (locker comes on Off Road).
Diffs aren't too pricey (~$400), but I don't know the ins and outs of choosing. Could I theoretically just throw in a factory TRD locker? I think it may be electric though, so more $ and headaches of install (aka, more $).
Not that this is gonna happen any time soon. Just thinkin' thoughts.
IMO in a snowy area, you do want a selectable locker as opposed to an auto locker or LSD. Unless the stocker locker (yuck yuck) is already wired, it would probably make the most sense to go with an aftermarket electric unit. The advantage of an air locker is that you can set up the compressor to fill your tires, too, which can be advantageous though wholly unnecessary for what I think you want to do.
I've long said that I think the best mods for any truck or SUV you want to drive on the street and also take to reasonable places off pavement (trailheads, camp spots, just checking stuff out, i.e. not just goin' wheelin', as the kids say) are basic tools, good AT tires, basic recovery gear (mostly a shovel), a selectable locker, a winch, and good lights (with many many caveats on the lights), in that order, and with stuff like tool mounts and a rocket box or roof rack as actually needed. I've never gone as far as a locker or winch because I don't need them. My auxiliary lights are highway oriented.
Was sliding corners a couple weeks ago. Went a little too far and smacked a curb which popped the tire off the bead. I drove it the couple blocks home (and admittedly my jack wasn't in the truck at the time anyways) but that was enough to chowder the inside.
Going to pick up my new tire today. Luckily no wheel damage as well...would've been a different story if it wasn't snow...but I wouldn't have been sliding around if it wasn't snow in the first place. :lol:
-$180
HOOLIGAN.......
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on April 04, 2017, 11:30:24 AM
HOOLIGAN.......
I love winter. Can be a hooligan going 7mph. It was bound to happen at some point... :lol:
Every morning when I back out of my driveway, my FL brakes always let out a nice squeal. Then as I drive, it's gone by the first time I need to brake/turn. I have pad left (just changed em last year). Thought it was temperature related, but it's warm now and still does it.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 05, 2017, 11:14:46 AM
Every morning when I back out of my driveway, my FL brakes always let out a nice squeal. Then as I drive, it's gone by the first time I need to brake/turn. I have pad left (just changed em last year). Thought it was temperature related, but it's warm now and still does it.
Maybe try some of that goopy stuff that goes on the back of the pad and absorbs vibrations? I used some of that on the Accord years ago and it seemed to do the trick.
Explorer's brakes are a little squeaky at low speeds too. I just ignore it lol.
Yeah, maybe greasing em up would help.
I'm gonna do a big fluids change soon (oil, diffs, transfer case) so it's about time to rotate the tires, too...I'll check into it further then.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 05, 2017, 11:14:46 AM
Every morning when I back out of my driveway, my FL brakes always let out a nice squeal. Then as I drive, it's gone by the first time I need to brake/turn. I have pad left (just changed em last year). Thought it was temperature related, but it's warm now and still does it.
Brakes on Odyssey have been doing that since I moved to NY. Winter or summer. Two shops have looked them over and said lots of pad and rotor left.
all racecar brakes make noise
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 10, 2017, 12:58:40 PM
all racecar brakes make noise
Just ordered Ceramic Rears for the GS because of this............
Changed the engine oil, rear diff fluid, and transfer case fluid. Was gonna do the front diff, too, but I don't have a 10mm hex socket. Tomorrow I'll do that one. Did some trail cruisin' the other day, played around, and she performed well. 4Lo still works. :ohyeah:
Still need/want to get a lot of the front end done. Needs ball joints for sure, might just have them do control arm bushings as well (probably just all new control arms in that case), and get the alignment finally done.
Handy underhood clampy light comes in clutch once again.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1/giant_mtb/20170421_190327_zpsphy2fw4j.jpg)
EDIT: Got all the diffs done. Dunno if it's all in my head or not, but the thing feels smoother as a whole.
Of all the sockets not to have, a 10mm? What kind of toolbox/set do you have :lol:
Quote from: SVT_Power on April 24, 2017, 08:02:43 AM
Of all the sockets not to have, a 10mm? What kind of toolbox/set do you have :lol:
Hex. Biggest one in my set is 6mm.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Sb6VxUt6L.jpg)
I tried changing the front diff fluid on the 2005 Tacoma we had. Thing was so seized up, I actually shattered the hex bit trying to get it off. It was incredible. Finally broke it free after two hours of trying.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 24, 2017, 08:06:43 AM
Hex. Biggest one in my set is 6mm.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Sb6VxUt6L.jpg)
The word you're looking for is "Allen."
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 24, 2017, 09:34:07 AM
The word you're looking for is "Allen."
Allen?
https://youtu.be/xaPepCVepCg
Quote from: MrH on April 24, 2017, 08:50:54 AM
I tried changing the front diff fluid on the 2005 Tacoma we had. Thing was so seized up, I actually shattered the hex bit trying to get it off. It was incredible. Finally broke it free after two hours of trying.
The drain plug on my front diff was super tight, but it eventually came loose. Was the only one that made me think "shit, this might not come out."
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 24, 2017, 09:34:07 AM
The word you're looking for is "Allen."
Sure. I guess "hex bit" would have been a better choice than "hex socket." But yeah, I meant a "10mm male hex Allen bit to attach to my socket wrench."
Of course I have a 10mm socket...I have a Toyota and a Honda dirt bike. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 24, 2017, 12:21:42 PM
Sure. I guess "hex bit" would have been a better choice than "hex socket." But yeah, I meant a "10mm male hex Allen bit to attach to my socket wrench."
Of course I have a 10mm socket...I have a Toyota and a Honda dirt bike. :lol:
Stop saying hex so much! It's a 10mm allen. That's all!
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 24, 2017, 12:24:27 PM
Stop saying hex so much! It's a 10mm allen. That's all!
Why can't I say 10mm Allen hex bit 3/8 drive socket wrench socker hex? You're making it so complicated. :huh:
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 24, 2017, 12:27:29 PM
Why can't I say 10mm Allen hex bit 3/8 drive socket wrench socker hex? You're making it so complicated. :huh:
It attracts witches.
HARDCORE. It was snowing all day. Did about 50 miles off road, mostly ORV trails and powerline like this. I took way too many videos, here's one small segment of total epicness. As usual, camera doesn't do the slopes/terrain justice. Yes, I have an exhaust leak...listen to that sweet brum. Spot some deer around 1:45. :ohyeah:
https://youtu.be/kKYGDkw3DeQ
https://youtu.be/tm-0T6qffWw
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 27, 2017, 11:47:28 PM
HARDCORE. It was snowing all day. Did about 50 miles off road, mostly ORV trails and powerline like this. I took way too many videos, here's one small segment of total epicness. As usual, camera doesn't do the slopes/terrain justice. Yes, I have an exhaust leak...listen to that sweet brum. Spot some deer around 1:45. :ohyeah:
https://youtu.be/kKYGDkw3DeQ
https://youtu.be/tm-0T6qffWw
All my off-roading is at 20x the speed. So much moahr fun
I would love to see you take your Subaru on a powerline at 100+ mph. Please do it. And have somebody take video. :violin:
His little Subaru wouldn't be able to do that at the speed you went without damage, and those don't look especially technical.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 02, 2017, 07:45:28 PM
I would love to see you take your Subaru on a powerline at 100+ mph. Please do it. And have somebody take video. :violin:
You mean 30mph :lol:
:lol:
Quote from: Rupert on May 02, 2017, 10:17:33 PM
His little Subaru wouldn't be able to do that at the speed you went without damage, and those don't look especially technical.
Yeah, pretty easy area. Ground clearance and four driven wheels are all you really need there to get over the whoops and climb the sand.
Four driven wheels or momentum and lots of clearance, you mean. :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on May 04, 2017, 12:09:59 AM
Four driven wheels or momentum and lots of clearance, you mean. :lol:
nah, four driven wheels, no clearance, lots of momentum :mrcool:
I'm so surprised my old Subie didn't break in half. And that no one got hurt.....................
Finally scheduled to get the ball joints and tie rod ends done. And alignment. And they're gonna take the front sway bar off for me. I wanna try running without it. If I don't like it, I'll put it back on...I just can't get it off myself. Some of those bolts are stuck as fuuuuck and I don't have air tools. My appointment is a week from today!
I'm thinking I wanna disassemble most everything they do when I get it back so I can Loctite and torque everything properly so if I wanna do some work later on, I'll have a better chance at tackling it with hand tools. A good disassembly and reassembly would give me some practice, too.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 11, 2017, 06:31:40 PM
Finally scheduled to get the ball joints and tie rod ends done. And alignment. And they're gonna take the front sway bar off for me. I wanna try running without it. If I don't like it, I'll put it back on...I just can't get it off myself. Some of those bolts are stuck as fuuuuck and I don't have air tools. My appointment is a week from today!
You can just undo one of the links if you want to see how it drives without it.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 11, 2017, 06:33:45 PM
I'm thinking I wanna disassemble most everything they do when I get it back so I can Loctite and torque everything properly so if I wanna do some work later on, I'll have a better chance at tackling it with hand tools. A good disassembly and reassembly would give me some practice, too.
But, you'll undo the alignment?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 11, 2017, 07:07:46 PM
You can just undo one of the links if you want to see how it drives without it.
Fasteners are seized beyond my hand tool strength.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 11, 2017, 07:08:29 PM
But, you'll undo the alignment?
I don't mean like taking out the ball joints or undoing the tie rod ends or camber bolt stuff. Just some of the bolts that hold it all together. I guess there isn't really much in that regard.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 11, 2017, 07:15:59 PM
Fasteners are seized beyond my hand tool strength.
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/864a23e6-e927-4e0f-a6f6-90e478cc5124_1.c49c5d7f38a6cb4244545bb461436798.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF)
Meet your new cologne.
Trust me, man. I tried to get the sway bar off. I penetrated and torched fasteners to no effect.
I didn't know Dr. Bronner made industrial lubricants!
MORAL ABC'S OF CAR MAINTENANCE! ONE GOD ONE LUBRICANT ALL ONE OIL FAITH!
Quote from: Laconian on May 11, 2017, 07:55:07 PM
I didn't know Dr. Bronner made industrial lubricants!
MORAL ABC'S OF CAR MAINTENANCE! ONE GOD ONE LUBRICANT ALL ONE OIL FAITH!
No, but the label guy is cousin to them both.
Miles smoother now with fresh bj's, tie rod ends, and sway bar delete. No more clunk and way less side-to-side chatter off-road. There's still side to side rocking, but it settles down super quick now that there's no real tie between the front wheels.
Definitely feels like the Bilsteins are liking it, too, now that they're fully independent and get to do what they're supposed to do.
Detailed a Honda Pilot for a guy and his wife the other day. He's got a 2nd gen Tacoma as well. His headlights are all caked and faded, so I told him he could have ($0) the stock ones that my truck came with...the PO had installed aftermarkets with black bezels, so I've no use for the stock ones and they're at least in better shape than his. He may want to buy my wheels, too, if he decides to run two sets of tires. He just bought his Taco this spring so he's been all over the Tacoma forums looking for cool shit to do. :lol:
One of the things I've grown to love about this truck is the capability to select gears. I can "manually" select L (1st), 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, and then D. Granted, putting it in 3rd means it'll run gears 1-3 from a standstill. But being able to select 1st is most advantageous. In D, the truck will shift into 2nd pretty quickly where sometimes that's not ideal. It's great to be able to leave it in first for upcoming ascents or trickier sections, after which I'll usually just push it up to 2. Also nice for descents. The trails I run only need a 3rd gear occasionally, so I'm selecting between 1st and 2nd fairly frequently just because going from 1st to D a bunch of times is unnecessary. Leave it in 2 for cruising along, drop it to L/1st for climbs or where the on-tap oomph is nice to have.
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That is a basic function of every automatic ever, except some of the newer generations. People that never shift lower than D are doing it wrong or never leave the city.
Quote from: Rupert on May 25, 2017, 06:40:34 PM
That is a basic function of every automatic ever, except some of the newer generations. People that never shift lower than D are doing it wrong or never leave the city.
A lot of automatics only have/had PRNDL. That only gives you 2 forward gears to select from. It is nice when they allow you select every gear individually.
Quote from: RomanChariot on May 26, 2017, 09:14:30 AM
A lot of automatics only have/had PRNDL. That only gives you 2 forward gears to select from. It is nice when they allow you select every gear individually.
Fords did that. They also had a push button to turn off overdrive, and from a start L was first. To shift second, you put it in D, let it shift, then return to L.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 26, 2017, 10:03:52 AM
Fords did that. They also had a push button to turn off overdrive, and from a start L was first. To shift second, you put it in D, let it shift, then return to L.
I didn't know you could shift a Ford auto into second like that. For some reason I thought L was 1-2 by default (which would be annoying, IMO), so that's actually cool.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 26, 2017, 10:28:38 AM
I didn't know you could shift a Ford auto into second like that. For some reason I thought L was 1-2 by default (which would be annoying, IMO), so that's actually cool.
I don't know why they did it that way, but they did.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 26, 2017, 12:22:10 PM
I don't know why they did it that way, but they did.
They probably knew that people would destroy their transmissions by shifting from D to L while at speed so they made sure it would only drop to 2nd.
Explorer has 1-2-3-D, with an Overdrive button. It's a six speed auto, so I can make any gear other than 5th the max gear that it'll shift into. (D w/ O/D off = 4th)
Cars are a bit different, though it's still best to have all gears available, but my new work truck (Dodge 1/2 ton) has a very silly dial-shift eight-speed, and there are buttons on the steering wheel to limit the high gear to any of the eight. I guess it makes sense since it's a V6, but the engine seems like it has lots of power at low RPMs. I don't see the need for more than 5-6 gears in a truck, honestly.
AFAIK, being able to set any gear as the max gear was the norm in cars and trucks until like 15 years ago...
Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 26, 2017, 02:33:11 PM
Explorer has 1-2-3-D, with an Overdrive button. It's a six speed auto, so I can make any gear other than 5th the max gear that it'll shift into. (D w/ O/D off = 4th)
Same with the XTerra, except I only have five gears, so I get all five. :lol:
Most car autos in the last five years have the ability to shift "manually" :huh:
I haven't driven many cars made in the last five years, just trucks, mostly at work. :lol:
Guys, it's not like I didn't know about these functions...I was just saying that I like utilizing it. Jesus.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 29, 2017, 04:10:28 AM
Guys, it's not like I didn't know about these functions...I was just saying that I like utilizing it. Jesus.
Well do you did say, "one of the things I love about this truck," which kind of implies that it's unique to your truck. But I guess "one of the things I love about almost every car" doesn't have the same ring.
:lol: Poor YOUPEE Chris. Just enjoying the little things about his truck and he gets shit for it.
I'm pretty sure I have the same engine and transmission in my 4Runner, except I have Dual VVT-i so I get more power. I wish the transmission actually let you control shifts instead of just limiting what the highest gear it will go in. Not quite the same.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 29, 2017, 07:37:03 AM
Well do you did say, "one of the things I love about this truck," which kind of implies that it's unique to your truck. But I guess "one of the things I love about almost every car" doesn't have the same ring.
Goddamn internet. No tone, just literal text. My bad.
Quote from: MrH on May 29, 2017, 08:54:06 AM
:lol: Poor YOUPEE Chris. Just enjoying the little things about his truck and he gets shit for it.
I'm pretty sure I have the same engine and transmission in my 4Runner, except I have Dual VVT-i so I get more power. I wish the transmission actually let you control shifts instead of just limiting what the highest gear it will go in. Not quite the same.
Does it have the second gear start button?
Quote from: MrH on May 29, 2017, 08:54:06 AM
:lol: Poor YOUPEE Chris. Just enjoying the little things about his truck and he gets shit for it.
I'm pretty sure I have the same engine and transmission in my 4Runner, except I have Dual VVT-i so I get more power. I wish the transmission actually let you control shifts instead of just limiting what the highest gear it will go in. Not quite the same.
Yeah, I have the 1GR-FE with the 5-speed auto. Dunno when they switched from VVT to Dual VVT.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 29, 2017, 09:02:37 AM
Does it have the second gear start button?
Nope.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 29, 2017, 09:05:13 AM
Yeah, I have the 1GR-FE with the 5-speed auto. Dunno when they switched from VVT to Dual VVT.
Around 2009 I think. Mine makes 270 hp
Well shit, I thought mine did, too. What a ripoff. :rage:
p0st
(https://i.imgur.com/4oFzc5G.jpg)
I love the Tacoma
Yoooo I could be an OVERLANDER with this. Wish I had $500 right now. Would extend my camping season.
https://up.craigslist.org/pts/d/toyota-tacoma-topper/6268442034.html
DO IT
Colors are starting to come in. 80F today, fuckin' NICE...except Kota was really hot. lol
(https://i.imgur.com/HCOnJf3.jpg)
Tacoma seems to like chewing through headlight bulbs. Especially passenger side. I do have my headlights on a lot (safety first), I think this'll be the third one. 2 passenger and one driver. Just been using standard bulbs. Meh.
On my '01 Escape I drove it for 15+ years and never had a bulb failure other than the driver's side front signal bulb. We have DRL here, so the headlights were on whenever the car was running; but not at full brightness.
Yeah, most headlight bulbs are "rated" for at least a few hundred hours. Don't think I'm getting the full few hundred hours.
Try LED?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 19, 2017, 09:16:38 PM
Try LED?
I've considered it, but if I have a bad ground or something somewhere, I wanna fix that first before I go assploding some $60 LED bulbs. I haven't checked the wiring, but I'm gonna tomorrow when I put the new bulb in.
Keep in mind that your reflectors/lenses are designed for a particular bulb type and brightness.
Did about 140 miles with my new FJ buddy today.
Mouth of the Huron River draining into Superior.
(https://i.imgur.com/yDQMEmK.jpg)
One of the many little bridges we crossed.
(https://i.imgur.com/GmQ2dao.jpg)
Ordered two pairs of covers for the LEDs on my snowblower (amber and black) and decided buying some LED headlight and fog light bulbs for Tacoma would be a good idea, too. Went amber for the fogs.
http://a.co/hwqdyVR
http://a.co/2CfUVQa
Nice. Let me know how you like the headlights. I've been thinking about upgrading the El Camino to LED to get better low beam vision + less power draw.
Yeah I'll let you know. Will probably snap a couple before/after pictures. My low beams kinda suck, too. Hoping these help a bit. Been running Sylvania Xtra Vision bulbs...could never bring myself to spring $40 for a pair of Silverstars that are only rated for 140 hours...headlights get a lot of run time up here in the winter. The Xtras aren't bad bulbs, but I'm excited to try the LEDs and hopefully get long life out of them.
Silverstars are a scam.
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 29, 2017, 01:27:47 PM
Ordered two pairs of covers for the LEDs on my snowblower (amber and black) and decided buying some LED headlight and fog light bulbs for Tacoma would be a good idea, too. Went amber for the fogs.
http://a.co/hwqdyVR
http://a.co/2CfUVQa
Hmm, I'm a bit skeptical about those. 10,000 lumens is very bright, at least five times brighter than your halogens. Of course, this is most likely an exaggeration. You need to make sure there isn't any glare for oncoming drivers over the OEM type, and I am going to make an educated guess that at 10,000 lumens, there will be quite a bit. You lenses are designed for halogen bulbs rated at 55/60 W high/low, and output probably well under 2000 lumens. Even if your low beams, which are the more important of the two to be glare-free, have sharp cutoffs, there is still some scatter. Some of that is by design so you can see road signs in the side of the road as you approach them, the rest of it is just how it works. With such a huge increase in brightness, there will be a corresponding increase in scatter/glare for oncoming drivers. In other words, when you come upon an oncoming car at night, there is glare from even just their low beams; imagine that being five times brighter.
The color temp of those lights is not what I would like, though that's a preference to some degree. IMO, 6000K is starting to get kind of blue-ish. Yellower light also scatters less than bluer light-- think about the blue vs. the red neon of an open or closed sign at night. This is usually not important, but with these bulbs being so much brighter, as mentioned above, there will be a lot more scatter than before. Even if your headlights have a sharp cutoff on the low beams, the extra light coupled with the bluer light will result in more glare back in fog and snow and rain.
I noticed is that these bulbs claim to be 80W-- I'm not sure what the lumens per W for LEDs is, or if you need 80W to produce 10,000 lumens. Headlamp wiring is notoriously undersized, and it might be that 80W is beyond what the wire gauge was designed to safely handle. It'll probably be fine though. Says they're 40W per lamp in the description, nevermind.
Finally, given all the issues above, it's likely that these bulbs are illegal. Legality never stopped me, but with brighter low beams causing more glare, the police might!
Later: Read the description that I missed earlier. The marketing of these is misleading-- it's 2500 lumens for each low beam and high beam, so I'm not sure how they're getting to 10,000 lumens total, that's not how lumens work. So brighter than a halogen by maybe 1000 lumens, but not five times as bright. I have the same concerns, because that's still a large increase.
^ Ask me if I'm surprised by this post.
Were you surprised by that post?
I wrote most of that under the assumption that the 10,000 lumens was comparable to the typical ~1500 lumens, because that's really the only thing that makes sense. :P
Enjoy your lights, but if your low beams are blinding me like high beams when we pass each other, I'm gonna flash my high beams at you, and my highs are brighter than that! :lol:
(Aux driving lights, lows are stock).
That's fair. Honestly, I'm a conscious person and if they're stupid bright I may not keep them. Will most likely definitely keep the fog lights either way, though. Like most Chinese things, I'm hoping everything is a bit exaggerated.
With the fogs, the only important thing is that your lenses have a proper sharp cutoff, if that's the case then other drivers won't be bothered almost no matter how bright they are (except at the crest of some hills maybe). I'm not sure what the relationship between scatter and brightness in fog with really good fog lights is, but I would imagine that there would be more than with 55W halogens. I didn't look at the fogs though, are they much brighter?
Dude, it's a 12 year old Tacoma. New cars have way brighter and more annoying lights than some LED bulbs stuck into a 12 year old design reflector housing.
I flashed a cop once. Got pulled over immediately. He said "we have special lights that are basically as bright as your brights," and I was like oh...cool. Let's get this fucking sobriety test done with so you can fuck off with your stupid bright headlights.
Never flashed anybody since unless I knew 100% it wasn't a damn cop car.
New bright lights are at least designed for it...
Fun fact, brights aren't much brighter, they're just aimed differently.
:lol:
Quote from: Rupert on November 29, 2017, 09:52:23 PM
New bright lights are at least designed for it...
Fun fact, brights aren't much brighter, they're just aimed differently.
:lol:
You say that as if I've never read the print on an H4 headlight bulb that says 55/60W. :rolleyes:
I bow down to you, resident master of light bulbs.
Anyways, got them delivered and installed today. It was just before dark when I took the before pictures and just after dark for the after pictures. Lights are wired such that I can't run fogs only, so that's why no fog-only picture (didn't feel like unhooking the headlight bulbs lol). Old headlight bulbs were Sylvania Xtra Visions and the fog bulbs were Silverstar Ultras (pretty good bulbs, honestly...they've lasted the 3+ years I've had the truck).
Low Beams only before:
(https://s17.postimg.org/h8nnvj08v/20171201_172651.jpg)
after:
(https://s17.postimg.org/8qe7r66kv/20171201_180423.jpg)
Low Beams & Fogs before:
(https://s17.postimg.org/kfi7f5sen/20171201_172659.jpg)
after:
(https://s17.postimg.org/auyks9fxb/20171201_180432.jpg)
High Beams before:
(https://s17.postimg.org/vruswxlnz/20171201_172704.jpg)
after:
(https://s17.postimg.org/auyks90hr/20171201_180439.jpg)
Epic Grainy Picture:
(https://s17.postimg.org/taj1pn6wf/20171201_180500.jpg)
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 04:12:57 PM
You say that as if I've never read the print on an H4 headlight bulb that says 55/60W. :rolleyes:
I bow down to you, resident master of light bulbs.
Hey man, I'm not the one buying overbright Chinese LEDs here. Saying you know things and then doing something that doesn't make sense if you knew the things is usually an indication that you didn't know the things to begin with. ;)
Posting photos in different light conditions is less than useless, even if you do hold the shutter speed and aperture constant, FYI.
Quote from: Rupert on December 01, 2017, 06:52:26 PM
Hey man, I'm not the one buying overbright Chinese LEDs here. Saying you know things and then doing something that doesn't make sense if you knew the things is usually an indication that you didn't know the things to begin with. ;)
Posting photos in different light conditions is less than useless, even if you do hold the shutter speed and aperture constant, FYI.
Wow, why do you think I disclaimed the differing light conditions? :rolleyes:
I'll go buy a DSLR next time and wait until ultimate darkness to take some simple pictures of a difference to make sure your satisfaction is met.
Your race to be the most obvious captain obvious mansplainer is hilarious. All I said was that I'm well aware of H4 bulb wattages. Fuck outta here. :wtf:
LOL
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 07:21:11 PM
Wow, why do you think I disclaimed the differing light conditions? :rolleyes:
I'll go buy a DSLR next time and wait until ultimate darkness to take some simple pictures of a difference to make sure your satisfaction is met.
Your race to be the most obvious captain obvious mansplainer is hilarious. All I said was that I'm well aware of H4 bulb wattages. Fuck outta here. :wtf:
Right, you knew the photos were pointless, but you posted them anyway.
Quote from: Rupert on December 01, 2017, 07:33:24 PM
Right, you knew the photos were pointless, but you posted them anyway.
I really am sorry I changed the bulbs out just before dark. I really am. I'll un-do it and re-do it tomorrow at midnight for you. :wtf:
You really don't have to participate in this thread if my pictures upset you this much. lol
Photos to me show a better spread but also show they aren't shooting light higher than before. So there's that.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on December 01, 2017, 08:37:40 PM
Photos to me show a better spread but also show they aren't shooting light higher than before. So there's that.
Photos don't show you shit. If the lenses are the same, and they are, and the bulbs are brighter, and they are, then there is necessarily more light being scattered in both desirable and undesirable directions, full stop. Whether this matters to other drivers or not, we can't say, but I would argue that the odds are that it does matter, though likely only a little bit.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 07:37:56 PM
I really am sorry I changed the bulbs out just before dark. I really am. I'll un-do it and re-do it tomorrow at midnight for you. :wtf:
You really don't have to participate in this thread if my pictures upset you this much. lol
You didn't have to post photos at all. If your goal here was to take slightly meaningful photos, then you did it wrong; if your goal was to install brighter bulbs and damn the scatter torpedoes, then it looks like you did it right. :huh:
Sorry that I'm upset by anti-logical behavior I guess? ;)
This...is insane. :wtf:
I just can't get over the fact that you seem to think the entire reason I got different bulbs was to please you with perfect cell phone pictures. :zzz:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 29, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Nice. Let me know how you like the headlights. I've been thinking about upgrading the El Camino to LED to get better low beam vision + less power draw.
I'm diggin' them. Instant-on, good color, bright, good fill. Just hope they last a while. :ohyeah:
And for the love of god, don't tell Rupert if you get some.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 11:00:08 PM
I'm diggin' them. Instant-on, good color, bright, good fill. Just hope they last a while. :ohyeah:
And for the love of god, don't tell Rupert if you get some.
Dude, you're destroying this world with your lumen spreading. I'm not following you.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 01, 2017, 11:36:57 PM
Dude, you're destroying this world with your lumen spreading. I'm not following you.
Imagine how many more lumens I'd spread and how much worse the pictures would be if I took pictures with the flash on. Fuuuuuck.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 10:52:51 PM
This...is insane. :wtf:
I just can't get over the fact that you seem to think the entire reason I got different bulbs was to please you with perfect cell phone pictures. :zzz:
Oh giant, you know as well as I do that I'm right, and no amount of deflection and simplified misinterpretation on your part will change that. The consequence of you being wrong does not appear to be all that bad; you're just another person with slightly too-bright headlights, no one is going to die. I probably do care more than most people-- I drive in rural non-lit areas at night a lot, so I notice it when ~20% of all the cars and mostly trucks I meet are blinding me with their low beams (I know it's lows because I see them turn their highs off).
Simplified misinterpretation? You're the one that can't decide what he wants to mansplain or be offended by next. First it was bulb brightness, then wattages, then my pictures, and now we're back to brightness. lol
And now you're trying to mansplain driving in rural non-lit areas to somebody who has been driving in rural non-lit areas his entire (relatively short, 11 year) driving life...holy shit, you can tell it's low beams 'cause you see people turn off their highs?! You're a fuckin' genius. Did you also know that you can tell if somebody has their lows on because their fog lights may be on, too?! It's nuts!
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/210/119/9b3.png)
All in all, I just think your Headlight Horse is wayyy too tall and that you also need to get its dick out of your ass. :nyd:
tl;dr
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 01, 2017, 07:21:11 PM
Your race to be the most obvious captain obvious mansplainer is hilarious. All I said was that I'm well aware of H4 bulb wattages. Fuck outta here. :wtf:
Yes, simplified misinterpretation, exactly, even intentional simplified misinterpretation. Deflection, or maybe just attempted deflection, too. It all sums to an attempt to dismiss without reason any argument you don't like, which appears to be a lot of them.
Instead, you could try a counter-argument, or if that's not your style, you could ignore it like you seemed to suggest you were about to earlier.
When did Cougs take over Rupert's account?
:lol:
Quote from: Rupert on December 02, 2017, 03:58:27 PM
Oh giant, you know as well as I do that I'm right, and no amount of deflection and simplified misinterpretation on your part will change that. The consequence of you being wrong does not appear to be all that bad; you're just another person with slightly too-bright headlights, no one is going to die. I probably do care more than most people-- I drive in rural non-lit areas at night a lot, so I notice it when ~20% of all the cars and mostly trucks I meet are blinding me with their low beams (I know it's lows because I see them turn their highs off).
Hey, actually someone could die from too bright lights.
Just sayin
Quote from: Rupert on December 02, 2017, 06:06:38 PM
:lol:
That's far from a compliment. It means you're an insufferable twat that nobody wants to talk to. :huh:
Quote from: Rupert on December 02, 2017, 05:06:11 PM
Yes, simplified misinterpretation, exactly, even intentional simplified misinterpretation. Deflection, or maybe just attempted deflection, too. It all sums to an attempt to dismiss without reason any argument you don't like, which appears to be a lot of them.
Instead, you could try a counter-argument, or if that's not your style, you could ignore it like you seemed to suggest you were about to earlier.
Counter argue what?? The fact that I disclaimed my pictures, admitted to the potential of the lights being too bright, or telling you that I'm well aware of some watt numbers on a bulb?? Holy fuck, dude. You're the one that can't leave well enough alone. :hammerhead:
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 03, 2017, 07:04:35 AM
That's far from a compliment. It means you're an insufferable twat that nobody wants to talk to. :huh:
I enjoy my "discussions" with Cougs; and Rupert as well.
Perhaps I have a soft spot for insufferable twats?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 02, 2017, 05:23:57 PM
When did Cougs take over Rupert's account?
Rupert is curiously sensitive about others' rigs.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 03, 2017, 07:04:35 AM
That's far from a compliment. It means you're an insufferable twat that nobody wants to talk to. :huh:
Yet here you are, compulsively responding to my every post, as if you feel like you have something to defend. :huh:
Quote from: Rupert on December 03, 2017, 03:10:57 PM
Yet here you are, compulsively responding to my every post, as if you feel like you have something to defend. :huh:
Because your patronizing condescension about changing light bulbs is pretty pathetic...just trying to help you realize it and become a cooler person. :(
Ha, good reply.
I'm willing to be uncool (that's never been a problem for me, being too cool) so that you might learn to better consider your choices and opinions.
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/c1/c1bbb5e41197c3baebc7e03cea3ab0629aa9b6ea8d350841d40b03cfc4593804.jpg)
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 02, 2017, 04:20:54 PM
Simplified misinterpretation? You're the one that can't decide what he wants to mansplain or be offended by next.
LOL That's most of his spinning
(https://s18.postimg.org/u757ge4jd/20171213_164203.jpg)
Probably gonna put the Silverstar fog light bulbs that were already in there back in. These amber LEDs don't give off much actual light. I like the look but would rather try an amber incandescent instead.
My dad tried to swap in LED tailights in his Camaro and had a similar problem.
I think the problem is a lot of LED replacement bulbs are low quality in general. The good LEDs I've seen require a power supply to be wired into the system.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 13, 2017, 05:01:34 PM
I think the problem is a lot of LED replacement bulbs are low quality in general. The good LEDs I've seen require a power supply to be wired into the system.
Bulbs and entire LED units, too.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 13, 2017, 03:44:03 PM
My dad tried to swap in LED tailights in his Camaro and had a similar problem.
There were LED tail light bulbs in the truck when I got it. The guy never bothered with a resistor, though, so they just flashed stupidly. I wouldn't run LED tails anyways because they don't generate any heat to melt the snow off like incandescents do.
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 13, 2017, 02:47:32 PM
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Probably gonna put the Silverstar fog light bulbs that were already in there back in. These amber LEDs don't give off much actual light. I like the look but would rather try an amber incandescent instead.
Are your fogs just regular LED bulbs or actual LED Kits? The one I run in the Fogs of the Vett and Headlights of the 'Rolla throw TONS of light!
Just bulbs, these: http://a.co/eexsMvw
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41rJZWhRAoL.jpg)
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 13, 2017, 09:16:05 PM
Just bulbs, these: http://a.co/eexsMvw
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41rJZWhRAoL.jpg)
Go with the kits! It's like night and day! I grabbed some cheap ones that were on sale for 10 bucks (Down from $27) and they work fine!
Here ya go!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-9006-9005-LED-Headlight-Bulbs-Conversion-Cree-COB-Kit-200W-20000lm-6500K/182809929001?hash=item2a90522529:g:m14AAOSwL5BZ1v3V&vxp=mtr
Sweet, I'll look into them. Those look more like the headlight LEDs that I got, with the heat sink and all that. Those fog bulbs I got are just a bunch of flashlight bulbs stuck together on a stick instead of an actual, powerful LED like the headlight or the one you posted there. Now I know!
These ones are "980W" and "147,000" lumens. :lol:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/980W-147000LM-9005-HB3-9145-9140-H10-LED-Headlight-Fog-Lights-Bulbs-Kit-6000K/112016387004?hash=item1a14b26bbc:g:upoAAOSwJAtZORBU&vxp=mtr
980W? Yeah right, there's no way a lead acid 12V electrical system could support it.
I should buy them just for the Rupert Reaction.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/24xRxrDCLxhT2/200.gif)
Nah, I really like the Sylvania Silversterrr Ultrers that were in the fogs before. They're pretty bright and a nice, white color. Despite the bad rap Silverstars get...these have lasted the entire time I've owned the vehicle and then some, as they were installed when I bought it.
Gave up trying to find a direct replacement for that bent wheel; couldn't buy direct from the manuf. and they basically just said "well, you can buy them online, but I don't know what offset you'd need." Ordered a black steelie from RockAuto...they had one left. It's the same wheel as the spare, $65 shipped. I'll have them put my Grabber on the new wheel so I can put the spare back under the truck. Probably would've bought 4 of 'em if they'd had them in stock.
Lesson learned...go with super generic black steelies next time.
(https://twstatic.net/attachments/tacoma-spare-jpg.2295543/)
Wheel is here. Will get mounted ASAPz.
Quote from: Laconian on December 14, 2017, 02:30:25 PM
980W? Yeah right, there's no way a lead acid 12V electrical system could support it.
Especially for the low, low price of $15.80!
Love that this shit is in my backyard. Winter is beautiful.
(https://s13.postimg.org/l8rwpb4zr/20180204_152212.jpg)
Took an hour back road cruise before the super bowl parties. Only 17 miles, but that's all you need sometimes. That was the only vehicle I saw on my journey...right as I was snappin pics. hah.
Beautiful.
Have you ever considered a light bar?
Quote from: Submariner on February 05, 2018, 07:07:34 AM
Beautiful.
Have you ever considered a light bar?
Chances are I'll never get one, but if I did.
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0579/8961/products/2nd-Generation-Toyota-Tacoma-LED-light-bar-Bumper-brackets._1024x1024.jpg?v=1479933493)
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 05, 2018, 11:13:03 AM
Chances are I'll never get one, but if I did.
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Nice!
Too small. You need a Dart with two 50-inchers.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 05, 2018, 11:19:08 AM
Too small. You need a Dart with two 50-inchers.
I'm satisfied with the size of my vagina sword.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 05, 2018, 11:13:03 AM
Chances are I'll never get one, but if I did.
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0579/8961/products/2nd-Generation-Toyota-Tacoma-LED-light-bar-Bumper-brackets._1024x1024.jpg?v=1479933493)
I've been thinking about doing one for my dad's truck. A good one supposedly puts out a tremendous amount of light, and has the benefit of not fouling up your stock (i.e. DOT compliant) light setup.
Jesus man, why don't you get an American truck. Who gives a shit about the difference between Jap/Korean garbage?
These POS aren't even comparable.
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Jesus man, why don't you get an American truck. Who gives a shit about the difference between Jap/Korean garbage?
These POS aren't even comparable.
Cuz he wants it to last more than 5 year??
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 05, 2018, 02:09:31 PM
Cuz he wants it to last more than 5 year??
You are so stuck in the '90's. Times, and vehicles, have changed.
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 02:30:53 PM
You are so stuck in the '90's. Times, and vehicles, have changed.
Look at the numbers on the right with the best/worst scale.
https://www.truedelta.com/Ford-F-150-vs-Toyota-Tundra-reliability-comparison,87-278
see page 11 of this one
https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/ford-f150-vs-toyota-tundra
By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull? Ya, she's a truck expert for sure. Gimmi a break. Think Eileen has ever driven a truck for reals?
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Jesus man, why don't you get an American truck. Who gives a shit about the difference between Jap/Korean garbage?
These POS aren't even comparable.
The Tacoma is made in Fremont. Most Chevies/GMC are made in Canada. Medium duty Fords were until recently made in Mexico, and Ford even imports the Transit from motherfucking Turkey.
The only actual Chinese vehicles sold in this country have Buick badges on them.
You want the world to be this simple "us vs. them" affair, but its anything but.
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 02:50:23 PM
By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull? Ya, she's a truck expert for sure. Gimmi a break. Think Eileen has ever driven a truck for reals?
Why? Because she's a woman?
You know; she isn't the one that compiled that data, or interpretted it, right?
Please explain how being able to double-clutch or sidestep a 10' split is key to understanding reliability data.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 03:39:12 PM
Why? Because she's a woman?
I'm glad someone else saw the sexism in selectively calling out the poor churnalist intern.
Quote from: Laconian on February 05, 2018, 03:44:16 PM
I'm glad someone else saw the sexism in selectively calling out the poor churnalist intern.
I looked at her bio. She's not an intern, and is pretty automotive focused.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 03:39:12 PM
Why? Because she's a woman?
You know; she isn't the one that compiled that data, or interpretted it, right?
Please explain how being able to double-clutch or sidestep a 10' split is key to understanding reliability data.
Double clutch..impressive. You were a truck driver. right? A base in reality, right? A real truck driver?
Data and reality are two different things. Always have been, always will be.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 03:46:01 PM
I looked at her bio. She's not an intern, and is pretty automotive focused.
Ah, I assumed "blog writer" = "unpaid intern". I guess I'm prejudiced too :(
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 03:50:23 PM
Double clutch..impressive. You were a truck driver. right? A base in reality, right? A real truck driver?
Data and reality are two different things. Always have been, always will be.
Yes. I was. First heavy haul and cartage in the Ironworker's union. Later steel trains. Michigan law allows 11 axle rigs to run up to 164,000 lbs without a cab permit. Largest cartage load was 224 tons: a crown for a Danley press. 72 miles with twin-stick Autocar that topped out at 32 MPH.
And I drive a Toyota.
Quote from: Laconian on February 05, 2018, 03:53:23 PM
Ah, I assumed "blog writer" = "unpaid intern". I guess I'm prejudiced too :(
That prejudice is at least based on experience...
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 03:55:12 PM
Yes. I was. First heavy haul and cartage in the Ironworker's union. Later steel trains. Michigan law allows 11 axle rigs to run up to 164,000 lbs without a cab permit. Largest cartage load was 224 tons: a crown for a Danley press. 72 miles with twin-stick Autocar that topped out at 32 MPH.
And I drive a Toyota.
Times have changed. Dump the Toyota. Trucks have changed, too.
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 03:58:28 PM
Times have changed. Dump the Toyota. Trucks have changed, too.
You're right. You couldn't pay me to drive a truck now.
...what the fuck is going on here? Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 05, 2018, 04:29:15 PM
...what the fuck is going on here? Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.
Can't. gave up my CDL, and garbage hauling is a teamster's job.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 05, 2018, 04:29:15 PM
...what the fuck is going on here? Get out of here with this fuckin garbage.
Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh?
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 04:49:09 PM
Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure nobody's who grown up in a state that makes automobiles has ever heard "buy american" before; much less one who lives where there have always been more pickups per capita than just about anywhere else
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 04:42:36 PM
Can't. gave up my CDL, and garbage hauling is a teamster's job.
:golfclap:
Quote from: shp4man on February 05, 2018, 04:49:09 PM
Ha. First time you've heard anything like that, huh?
Not even close. See:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 05, 2018, 04:57:57 PM
Yeah, I'm pretty sure nobody's who grown up in a state that makes automobiles has ever heard "buy american" before; much less one who lives where there have always been more pickups per capita than just about anywhere else
You're being a moron, shippy. Suddenly my decision to buy a Tacoma three years ago that was manufactured here in the United States of America is triggering you. If you think a 2005 Colorado is a better choice than a 2005 Tacoma, you have no idea what you're talking about.
The UP is super patriotic. Shit, I know a guy who mounted a .50 cal on top of his fuckin' side by side. What does he drive? A Tundra. Where was that Tundra built? America.
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Quote from: giant_mtb on February 05, 2018, 06:27:40 PM
The UP is super patriotic. Shit, I know a guy who mounted a .50 cal on top of his fuckin' side by side. What does he drive? A Tundra. Where was that Tundra built? America.
A .50 cal on your side by side is a good idea for when you need to clear the trees so you can get a better shot at the deer.
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 06, 2018, 08:53:18 AM
A .50 cal on your side by side is a good idea for when you need to clear the trees so you can get a better shot at the deer.
Plus sometimes the fish don't respond to hand grenades.
Did an oil change today and painted my side mirrors with truck bed stuff. Red paint was peeling pretty good on the drivers side, so I got a sanding block and coated them black.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/wf1u0rx0r/20180614_235551.jpg)
She's dirty ATM, so it'll look even cleaner when I get around to washing.
The black mirrors suit the look of the truck.
Looks good.
Thanks. I'm a big fan of red/black combos (I also have a red kayak and ride a red/black Honda... :lol:), and this Taco has come along nicely in that regard. Fender flares could probably use a re-spray. Maybe I'll get around to that this weekend. Started raining today and it's not supposed to stop 'til Monday, so a good weekend for garage projects.
We saw one the other day in blue in front of the bank (promo). Wife commented she liked it. I was surprised by the towing, I could totally get one.
Lost my front-left mud flap somewhere/sometime. Was out cruisin' in the woods yesterday and could hear a lot of dirt hitting my paint, I was confus. So at one point when I stopped to snap a couple pics I was like ohhhhh shit I lost a mudflap, that's why. Luckily they sell them (Husky brand) in pairs, so I just had to order two new front ones. $37, so not bad. I do recall accidentally dropping that wheel into a washout some time last week, so that might have been what did it. Dunno, didn't notice 'til yesterday. :lol:
Pics from yesterday, these were taken along Old US41, which is now part of the snowmobile trail in the winter.
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Sturgeon River
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Wonderful Saturday morning for some Tacoing. Got some rounds to put through my pistol (haven't shot it since I bought it). Enjoying the scenery along the way to the defacto shooting range gravel pits.
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hxcore
Nice pics!
More Tacoing. Was up in Houghton (90 miles away, up in the Keweenaw) for a bachelor party over the weekend. Took the long way home. Dirt roads and ORV trail most of the way...what is usually a 1.5 hour drive on US41 turned into a 5 hour drive following old highways (now dirt), railroad grades, and powerlines. :rockon:
One mudhole was particularly deep (or at least, deeper than I expected) with high banks at both ends. Had to do some back and forth to get through it, but smooth sailing otherwise.
(https://i.imgur.com/INFIYyg.jpg)
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Taco crossed 173,333 miles on the drivetrain today. No hiccups, no issues anywhere. I think it'll easily be a 200,000+ mile Taco (#jinks), and I certainly hope so 'cause I can't fuckin' afford a vehicle purchase or major repair. :lol:
I think a fresh alternator soon-ish may be a good idea, as I don't believe it's ever been changed and that's something I'd rather not randomly lose while on the road, despite being a fairly easy swap. No apparent effects of a bad alternator currently, but it's been in the back of my mind for a while now. Have never inspected the rear drums, and I suspect they've also never been done unless that was part of the deal when it received a new frame, but since it's part of the axle/drivetrain, I doubt it. The wisdom I've heard (might've been here) is that unless they're giving you an issue, don't fuckin' bother. :lol:
Other than that, nothing major. Oil change soon, coming up on 5k miles after my trip out west at the end of September. Had fresh oil when I left and even with synthetic, I don't bother going much over 5k. Oil is cheap insurance, especially with VVT and all that shenanigans. One of my ball joint boots is torn, so that'll be something to tackle at some point, but I keep 'em well-greased and it isn't a major issue. Did u-joints over the summer and grease regularly (every 2-3 months), so those are set. Rear diff could probably use a change. Did that a couple years ago and it was an honestly noticeable difference.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 25, 2018, 01:37:14 PM
The wisdom I've heard (might've been here) is that unless they're giving you an issue, don't fuckin' bother. :lol:
Yup!
Quote from: CaminoRacer on October 25, 2018, 01:40:02 PM
Yup!
The question is, how do I know if I've only got front brakes? :lol:
(I assume if the drum's pads are worn, I'd hear it)
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 25, 2018, 01:41:50 PM
The question is, how do I know if I've only got front brakes? :lol:
(I assume if the drum's pads are worn, I'd hear it)
Unless they are seized :huh:.
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 25, 2018, 01:44:34 PM
Unless they are seized :huh:.
Not out of the question given where I live. :lol:
Oh, probably also need to do 02 sensors. I get an occasional CEL and when I read the codes, I get a low voltage code on one of the sensor banks. It also says that the cat is "below efficiency" or something, but that may just be because of a bad sensor and hopefully isn't because the cat is clogged. Hasn't affected the vehicle or how it runs (it's gonna get shitty mileage regardless), but something I should probably fix just 'cause.
Did a couple exhaust gaskets before I left for The West, and that quieted down its slight leaky burble, which is nice. But now I notice that I have a small exhaust leak somewhere else, up closer to the engine, probably the manifold. Nothing loud or concerning, just a minor annoyance now that I can hear it.
Also have a tiny, tiny amount of head gasket leakage. Some sludge buildup on the passenger side of the engine, which IIRC has basically always been there. Just never really took notice of it 'til a mechanic friend of mine pointed it out while we were diagnosing my inoperable cruise control (wrong clock spring, I suspect, which I installed a couple summers ago when I had an airbag light on, but the airbag is good). Engine doesn't eat oil and it's probably only a drop's worth every month, but I figure that's pretty normal for any engine with 170k+ miles.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 25, 2018, 01:41:50 PM
The question is, how do I know if I've only got front brakes? :lol:
(I assume if the drum's pads are worn, I'd hear it)
Pull the ABS fuse and find out if you can lock them up.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 25, 2018, 02:01:27 PM
Pull the ABS fuse and find out if you can lock them up.
Well. Dorito season is upon us, so that should be easy enough.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 25, 2018, 01:41:50 PM
The question is, how do I know if I've only got front brakes? :lol:
(I assume if the drum's pads are worn, I'd hear it)
You take the wheels off and look? :huh:
Taco crossed 180,000 miles yesterday on an adventure cruise with Kota. First picture was the 180k mark, somewhere along Old US-41. Second picture was at King Lake state forest campground.
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Like!
A beautiful albeit slightly chilly afternoon/evening yesterday. Cold and rainy all weekend, so I'm glad Kota got to get out and run around a bit. He doesn't like getting wet.
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New tires Tuesday after last week's sidewall tear incident. Going with Kumho Road Venture AT51s. Stepping up from a 265/65/17 to 265/70/17, so an inch taller (31.6" vs 30.6"). Won't be any clearance issues. Buddy of mine with virtually the same truck (TRD Sport, he just has 4 full doors with the short bed) has 265/70s and he has no problems.
Was planning to get at least one more year (ie, winter) out of the Grabbers I have now...they have plenty of tread left. Alas. But, I'm gonna change my spare tire to one of the Grabbers so I have a really nice spare going forward. But the new Grabber model (ATX, vs my older AT2) is just too expensive. Wasn't planning for a surprise $700+ tire change, but the AT51s are supposed to be pretty decent, and the shop I go to has an $80 rebate on 'em right now. Sigh.
Tires aren't cheap. Le sigh. I am a fan of the Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 TypeR SuperTerrain RoundTires that I put on Dakota, but I don't do snow n ice n mud.
Dynapro ATs aren't bad. But yeah. I'm in the woods a lot and deal with serious snow, so I can't fuck around. Could I get away with a lesser/cheaper truck tire? Absolutely, plenty of people do just fine with A/S truck tires year round. But I don't want to, so I'm gonna swallow the bullet.
I run the same Kumhos on Explorer in the summer. My offroading is pretty tame so I can't offer much of an opinion there, but I have driven them a little bit in snow and they do pretty well. Not quite as good as the dedicated snow tires that I use for most of the winter, but definitely OK for relatively flat stuff, like I imagine most of DA YOUPEE is. I might try running them year round after the snows wear out.
New tires are grate, but there are other options...
https://www.treadwright.com/collections/filter/products/at-warden-265-70-r17-6ply
https://www.tirerecappers.com/tires/all-terrain-tires/lt26570r17-retread-backwoods-at/
I've been pleased with my tires from both places.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 23, 2019, 08:19:05 PM
New tires are grate, but there are other options...
https://www.treadwright.com/collections/filter/products/at-warden-265-70-r17-6ply
https://www.tirerecappers.com/tires/all-terrain-tires/lt26570r17-retread-backwoods-at/
I've been pleased with my tires from both places.
That's cool. Didn't know it was such a thing. Seems more of an all terrain vehicle thing rather than for passenger cars.
Not bad. But I'm already committed. And it's my local shop that sends business my way, so I'm happy to return the favor to them when I need shit done.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 23, 2019, 08:11:01 PM
I run the same Kumhos on Explorer in the summer. My offroading is pretty tame so I can't offer much of an opinion there, but I have driven them a little bit in snow and they do pretty well. Not quite as good as the dedicated snow tires that I use for most of the winter, but definitely OK for relatively flat stuff, like I imagine most of DA YOUPEE is. I might try running them year round after the snows wear out.
Yeah. They're M+S rated so they should be just fine. It is indeed relatively flat here, so no worries. The Grabbers were (are) phenomenal in the snow, so I hope the Kumhos don't disappoint. My off-roading is tame compared to some of the more hardcore folks, but I certainly do way more than the average drive on a dirt road to a trail head. Driving skill is crucial, but tires also make a biiiiig difference. Either way, I think I'll be just fine. I could do 95% of what I do with some normal A/S truck tires, but it's just nice to have the right shoes and not struggle. Like, I don't go hiking in flip flops. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 24, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
Yeah. They're M+S rated so they should be just fine. It is indeed relatively flat here, so no worries. The Grabbers were (are) phenomenal in the snow, so I hope the Kumhos don't disappoint. My off-roading is tame compared to some of the more hardcore folks, but I certainly do way more than the average drive on a dirt road to a trail head. Driving skill is crucial, but tires also make a biiiiig difference. Either way, I think I'll be just fine. I could do 95% of what I do with some normal A/S truck tires, but it's just nice to have the right shoes and not struggle. Like, I don't go hiking in flip flops. :lol:
They're even "3 peak mountain snowflake" (3pmsf) certified, which is more stringent. M+S designation is really just based on tread pattern, whereas 3pmsf requires actual testing to make sure it meets some sort of traction standard. It's an important distinction for me because it means that they legally count as snow tires when Colorado traction laws are in effect.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=125
Indeed. The Grabbers are also 3-peaked. Shouldn't be an issue for winter driving, that's for sure.
Wait, there are other mountain symbols with different numbers of peaks?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 24, 2019, 02:21:28 PM
Wait, there are other mountain symbols with different numbers of peaks?
Dunno. I just know that the 3-peak mountain symbol with the snowflake means "yo, this tire's decent in the snow."
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 24, 2019, 02:21:28 PM
Wait, there are other mountain symbols with different numbers of peaks?
I don't think so. That's just what it's called.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 24, 2019, 02:48:29 PM
I don't think so. That's just what it's called.
Been calling it the "mountain and snowflake." Never counted the peaks before, so I wondered if there were 1 peak and 2 peak mountains. Maybe earlier standards or something?
Nah. The symbol just has three mountain peaks, so they call it the 3PMSF. I've always called it the "mountain and snowflake" as well. I didn't know we'd gotten as fancy as 3PMSF until I started looking at tires again last week. lol
It just seems like extraneous information, that's all.
Made me wonder.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 24, 2019, 04:09:46 PM
Been calling it the "mountain and snowflake." Never counted the peaks before, so I wondered if there were 1 peak and 2 peak mountains. Maybe earlier standards or something?
I couldn't find any references to older mountain snowflake standards in a sub-5 minute Google search. In fact, if I search for ""one peak" mountain snowflake" (extra quotes around "one peak" means that phrase is required in the result), Google stops returning results about tires. Same if I use the number instead of spelling out "one."
I even found one site making the case that the current mountain snowflake standard is outdated and should be made more stringent.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=125
What's the difference in snow traction between M+S (Mud and Snow) branded tires from the past, modern all-season tires with M+S branding and a purpose-built winter/snow tire? While many drivers probably aren't absolutely sure, it can be the difference between getting to work, getting home or getting stuck.
The original definition of M+S (Mud and Snow) tires is based on the geometry of the tread design and requires no actual performance standard to achieve. The M+S designation was first used to differentiate the knobby, bias ply tires intended for use on muddy and/or snow-covered roads from the straight rib tires used on early cars or trucks. Tires with tread designs that meet the definition may be branded with the letters "M" and "S" in several different ways (e.g., M&S, M+S, M/S, MS, etc.) at the discretion of the tire manufacturer.
Interesting.
Kinda like how treadwear numbers don't have much of a standard behind them. From what I understand, they're useful for comparing tires from a single manufacturer, but that's about it.
Speaking of treadwear. Some of the reviews on the Kumhos claimed fairly short life. What's your experience been?
I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary, but I've only had them for two years and only use them during the winter summer, so I'm not even sure how many miles are on them.
In other words, I'm probably not a good person to ask. :lol:
EDIT: "winter" to "summer"
I thought you said you used them in the summer...? :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 24, 2019, 08:58:49 PM
I thought you said you used them in the summer...? :lol:
Oops. :facepalm: :lol:
Big News. Incoming. Hold your britches, blow your speakers, crack a beer. Osphilate your caliphate.
Taco gets her new shoes today.
+1"
(https://i.imgur.com/yS4pwqZ.jpg)
Them big taco shoes
Really need to re-paint my wheels. Ugh. That'll be a pre-winter project, methinks. They'll be toast after one more winter. Not too pleased...they started rusting in one winter, and I take care of my shit.
Gonna leave the center caps rusty, though. Looks kewl.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 05:06:24 PM
Really need to re-paint my wheels. Ugh. That'll be a pre-winter project, methinks. They'll be toast after one more winter. Not too pleased...they started rusting in one winter, and I take care of my shit.
Gonna leave the center caps rusty, though. Looks kewl.
Strip the paint and let them rust real good.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 05:06:24 PM
Gonna leave the center caps rusty, though. Looks kewl.
Don't you love how the center caps have "Made in America" stamped in the metal (presumably referring to the actual wheel), but came with a "Made in China" sticker on the inside?
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 05:35:18 PM
Don't you love how the center caps have "Made in America" stamped in the metal (presumably referring to the actual wheel), but came with a "Made in China" sticker on the inside?
YUP. Bro, do u have the same whales?
edit. You do, don't you? I feel like I have a memory of this, or my brain is making it up.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 05:53:03 PM
YUP. Bro, do u have the same whales?
edit. You do, don't you? I feel like I have a memory of this, or my brain is making it up.
Yeah, we've talked about this before. :lol:
EDIT:
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As long as it's Made on Earth, I don't see the problem.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:03:09 PM
Yeah, we've talked about this before. :lol:
EDIT:
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Oh, is nice wheel. How do I join the wheel club?
Your wheel-to-tire ratio looks better, IMO. I wish I had gotten a slightly bigger tire. Mine are 245/65R17 but I've seen people say that they run 265/65R17 with no rubbing. Or just increase the sidewall ratio, of course.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2019, 06:25:13 PM
Oh, is nice wheel. How do I join the wheel club?
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Rock-937786455-Type-Wheel/dp/B01MQTG9TB
They're heavy though - my car definitely rides better on it's winter rims/tires, which are alloy wheels. I think Chris has also complained about ride quality.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:25:43 PM
Your wheel-to-tire ratio looks better, IMO. I wish I had gotten a slightly bigger tire. Mine are 245/65R17 but I've seen people say that they run 265/65R17 with no rubbing. Or just increase the sidewall ratio, of course.
Yeah, my stock size is 265/65/17, which is what the Grabbers were. Oddly enough, when I bought the truck it had some half-gone 245/65s, which looked pretty small, especially cause it was lifted when I bought it (see the pics on page 1 lol).
Yours look perfect on an Explorer, but I can understand wanting something a little thicker (hence, what I just did :lol:), and it would fill that wheelwell up a bit.
How has the finish on your wheels held up? Mine's just aboot frigged.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:29:40 PM
They're heavy though - my car definitely rides better on it's winter rims/tires, which are alloy wheels. I think Chris has also complained about ride quality.
Yes, 100%. I'm going back to something lighter next round, especially with a bigger/heavier tire. The heft is nice at low speeds on the trail, but it's not worth it overall. I can turn on 4WD if I need to.
Heavy wheels don't like high speed bumps or any chatter. Which is what all roads here are, especially in winter.
What pressure do you run yours at? They gave 'em to me with 40psi.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 06:33:28 PM
How has the finish on your wheels held up? Mine's just aboot frigged.
Not bad. No big rusted spots (even the center caps are fine), but now that I see that picture above, which was from when I first got them, I don't think they're as shiny as they used to be. But I don't take particularly good care of that vehicle, if I'm honest, so maybe they'd shine back up with a good wash.
Oh wow, u brahs have the same tires, too. Far out.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:03:09 PM
Yeah, we've talked about this before. :lol:
EDIT:
(https://i.imgur.com/k0l7zrh.png)
It has a bit of a sinister look. I like it. :ohyeah:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 06:42:32 PM
What pressure do you run yours at? They gave 'em to me with 40psi.
33 psi, IIRC.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:44:58 PM
Not bad. No big rusted spots (even the center caps are fine), but now that I see that picture above, which was from when I first got them, I don't think they're as shiny as they used to be. But I don't take particularly good care of that vehicle, if I'm honest, so maybe they'd shine back up with a good wash.
Yeah. Winter here is just...fuckin' brutal on vehicles. Ugh. I wish mine still looked that good. :lol:
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 30, 2019, 06:45:37 PM
It has a bit of a sinister look. I like it. :ohyeah:
Thanks! People have said it makes me look like a cop.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2019, 07:06:12 PM
Yeah. Winter here is just...fuckin' brutal on vehicles. Ugh. I wish mine still looked that good. :lol:
Oh, yeah, also mine are in a stack in the garage for the winter. :lol:
EDIT: Here's the winter look. These are the factory 18" alloys.
(https://i.imgur.com/BhIJDbi.png?1)
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 06:46:52 PM
33 psi, IIRC.
I'm at the shop, gonna wash 'er up tonight and drop them to 35 and see what kinda sag there is. They look correct at 40, just don't wanna introduce any abnormal wear.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 30, 2019, 07:09:08 PM
Thanks! People have said it makes me look like a cop.
You need a light by the A pillar and you'll be able to drive with the lane wide open
That generation of Explorer is my favorite. For both practical and sentimental reasons.
Here she is on a level surface. Ready for a bath. New shoes deserve a bath.
(https://i.imgur.com/8xbJPFM.jpg)
Are those scratches on the front bumper?
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 31, 2019, 09:28:23 AM
Are those scratches on the front bumper?
Yes. Was in a tight spot and it was either rip my passenger side mirror off on a tree, or scrape a fence a bit with the driver side front corner. Backing up was...not an option. :lol:
Battle scars. :rockon:
Will it buff out?
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 31, 2019, 09:48:59 AM
Will it buff out?
No. Plastic bumper, the paint is scraped away. Otherwise I would've done so three years ago when it happened. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 31, 2019, 11:16:04 AM
No. Plastic bumper, the paint is scraped away. Otherwise I would've done so three years ago when it happened. :lol:
Oh, I assumed it was recent.
Speedometer reads correctly now with the larger tire, as confirmed by GPS and a couple residential speedometer sign unit things. It read about 2mph slow before, but it's right on now.
It should read slower with larger tires.
Quote from: RomanChariot on August 09, 2019, 08:33:25 AM
It should read slower with larger tires.
Correct. Previously, when my speedometer indicated 60mph, I was actually going 58mph. The larger tire "compensates" for that 2mph error so that when the speedometer says 60mph, it actually is 60mph.
If that...makes sense. :lol:
I think what I meant to say in that other post is that my speedometer was actually reading high, not low, as it indicated I was going 2mph faster than I actually was.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 08:44:21 AM
Correct. Previously, when my speedometer indicated 60mph, I was actually going 58mph. The larger tire "compensates" for that 2mph error so that when the speedometer says 60mph, it actually is 60mph.
If that...makes sense. :lol:
I think what I meant to say in that other post is that my speedometer was actually reading high, not low, as it indicated I was going 2mph faster than I actually was.
Thanks for clarifying.
Most speedos read a little low. Miata speedo is exactly 2mph low according to GPS and speedlimit radar signs..
Huh. IME, its normal for them to read slightly high.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 07:12:28 PM
Huh. IME, its normal for them to read slightly high.
I would imagine them reading slightly high (as mine did) is good "insurance." But I feel like these days with new cars and everything super digital, they should be on point.
My E46 was 2% high. I know this because I had cruise control set to 100 mph and got a ticket for 98 mph. :lol:
Oops, I meant high.
Speedo says 52 I'm really going 50 according to googz phone gps magics.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on August 13, 2019, 08:22:03 PM
Oops, I meant high.
Speedo says 52 I'm really going 50 according to googz phone gps magics.
That's about what I see in the G37 - the speedo reads higher than actual.
The CR-V though is dead accurate.
I remembered reading once about how German car speedometers were always high because the law required them to never read low for any tire size put on the vehicle. I did a little checking and that is pretty much correct. The regulation is found in European Union rule 39. It applies to all sizes of tire that a manufacturer intends to fit the vehicle with except snow tires. The speed at which vehicles are tested is determined by the maximum design speed of the vehicle. For cars designed to exceed 150km/h (Carspin cars) the car must be tested at 40km/h, 80km/h and 120km/h. The indicated speed (V1) must relate to the true speed (V2) according to the following formula.
0 ≤ (V1-V2) ≤ 0,1V2 + 4km/h
That means that at the top tested speed of 120km/h the indicated speed could be between 0-16km/h (0-10mph) higher than the true speed.
Very interesting.
Quote from: RomanChariot on August 19, 2019, 09:23:32 AM
That means that at the top tested speed of 120km/h the indicated speed could be between 0-16km/h (0-10mph) higher than the true speed.
That's pretty nuts!
(https://i.imgur.com/DZVYTc3.jpg)
The fender flares were overdue for a fresh coat of paint. Pretty much an annual thing to keep them nice and black. The sun fades them a bit, but I think most of it comes from harsh winter road spray. Kind of a pain to get off and put back on, but worth it.
(https://i.imgur.com/WnTyKzG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NlR1u8F.jpg)
What happened to the rear wheel?
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 01, 2019, 08:31:05 AM
What happened to the rear wheel?
Winter happened. All four are pretty much like that. They survived one winter without corrosion but not since.
(https://i.imgur.com/6uBIUMO.jpg)
BIG RED TRUCK
Annnnd right back to where we started.
(https://i.imgur.com/UjvkWvs.jpg)
The freshly painted flares make such a huge difference...they look great.
Quote from: Submariner on February 19, 2020, 01:03:28 PM
The freshly painted flares make such a huge difference...they look great.
Thank you, I agree! I think one of these days I'll just order factory black plastic ones so I don't have to keep re-coating these ones every year. The factory ones aren't textured, but they are easier to clean and keep clean as a result and are probably less prone to fading. Plus if they start to fade ..fuck it, I'll just coat those ones. :lol:
Quote from: Submariner on February 19, 2020, 01:03:28 PM
The freshly painted flares make such a huge difference...they look great.
Combined w/ the black wheels = looks awesome!
Quote from: Speed_Racer on February 19, 2020, 02:25:30 PM
Combined w/ the black wheels = looks awesome!
Was indeed the look I wanted. It was too "bright" with red flares and stock shiny wheels. Needed some contrast, and I am a big fan of black/red combos.
Unfortunately the wheels have started to lose the black paint. Winter here is just too harsh for aftermarket finishes. Powdercoat or bust, basically.
Oh and the sideview mirrors were red before, too.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 19, 2020, 02:34:05 PM
Oh and the sideview mirrors were red before, too.
Still red in your signature picture. Black looks a lot better.
Quote from: FoMoJo on February 19, 2020, 02:45:32 PM
Still red in your signature picture. Black looks a lot better.
Oh snap. Yeah, I have sigs turned off so I never see it...that pic is from at least like 3 years ago!
I did the flares first and then thought...ya know what...those need to be black, too.
I accidentally ripped the passenger side one off a summer or two ago when I slid backwards down a hill and caught a tree...black ones are only like $26 so I just bought one of those to replace it. Saves me work. 😅
Also, thinking this summer I might do an add-a-leaf kit...puts a 1.5" lift on the rear and then I have the adjustable height Bilstein shocks up front so I can jack up the front to match. Would be helpful without being obnoxious, especially when I'm carrying around the snowblower or dirtbike+camping gear. The rear bottoms out even unloaded on some of the nasty bumps around here.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 19, 2020, 02:53:09 PM
Also, thinking this summer I might do an add-a-leaf kit...puts a 1.5" lift on the rear and then I have the adjustable height Bilstein shocks up front so I can jack up the front to match. Would be helpful without being obnoxious, especially when I'm carrying around the snowblower or dirtbike+camping gear. The rear bottoms out even unloaded on some of the nasty bumps around here.
But the ride will be so hard. I like squishy riding trucks.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 19, 2020, 05:21:27 PM
But the ride will be so hard. I like squishy riding trucks.
Depends on the kit. And whether or not you take out the overload leaf.
From what I have heard/read, anyway.
My friend with an '06 double cab is ordering an AAL kit tonight (and he also has the same shocks as me all around), so I'll be able to have a nice A/B comparison before I decide.
Blocks would certainly be easier. But it would be nice to cut down on squat when she's loaded up with GEAR.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 19, 2020, 06:09:50 PM
Depends on the kit. And whether or not you take out the overload leaf.
From what I have heard/read, anyway.
My friend with an '06 double cab is ordering an AAL kit tonight (and he also has the same shocks as me all around), so I'll be able to have a nice A/B comparison before I decide.
Blocks would certainly be easier. But it would be nice to cut down on squat when she's loaded up with GEAR.
Blocks are lame,anyway.
You can also get airspring kit. Inflate when you need spring. Deflate for normal.
Last thing I would trust to last through winter is an aftermarket airbag system.
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 19, 2020, 07:11:02 PM
Last thing I would trust to last through winter is an aftermarket airbag system.
Hmmm, good point.
Well, see how friend's taco rides.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 19, 2020, 07:36:56 PM
Hmmm, good point.
Well, see how friend's taco rides.
I shall. The kit he showed me is $215. Not bad. Already have da fancy Bilsteinz.
A much needed inside/out cleaning for ze Taco yesterday. Kota's seat is pretty stained with it being spring (mud season) and how much we've been cruising around during lockdown. Oh well. Maybe I'll get a cheap seat cover.
(https://i.imgur.com/jq6TOMu.jpg)
First time I've actually waxed her (with the buffer and actual wax, not just a quick spray wax job) in about a year. The buffer and real wax does a good job cleaning up the paint and bringing depth back.
looks great! I like steelies.
Yeah I window shop trucks and trailers on craigslist- Taco is on the top of the list for small trailers.
Rear add-a-leaf kit is on its way. 1.5" lift. Will be lifting the front via the adjustable Billstein shoxxx. Also getting the popular ECGS bushing.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html
Taco has over 215,000 miles now. A few dings and dents from XTreem Weeling. Rear diff is moaning. Engine/tranny R g00d. Front end needs everything badly (shocks, ball joints, tie rods). Steering box might be dying or is just leaky and squeaky.
Fresh Taco coming soon, old Taco will stick around for woods beater until decisions are made about what to do with it. It's in no condition for a dealership to buy.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 14, 2022, 12:59:13 PM
Taco has over 215,000 miles now. A few dings and dents from XTreem Weeling. Rear diff is moaning. Engine/tranny R g00d. Front end needs everything badly (shocks, ball joints, tie rods). Steering box might be dying or is just leaky and squeaky.
Fresh Taco coming soon, old Taco will stick around for woods beater until decisions are made about what to do with it. It's in no condition for a dealership to buy.
I hate it when a Taco falls apart.
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 14, 2022, 12:59:13 PM
Taco has over 215,000 miles now. A few dings and dents from XTreem Weeling. Rear diff is moaning. Engine/tranny R g00d. Front end needs everything badly (shocks, ball joints, tie rods). Steering box might be dying or is just leaky and squeaky.
Fresh Taco coming soon, old Taco will stick around for woods beater until decisions are made about what to do with it. It's in no condition for a dealership to buy.
Congrats. Any details?
Quote from: Submariner on April 14, 2022, 07:13:44 PM
Congrats. Any details?
Still browsing. There's basically nothing local, gonna have to drive down to Wisconsin probably.
Plan is a 3rd-gen TRD Off Road, full 4-door with the shorter bed. Would be nice to have back seats/more interior room, despite sacrificing a foot of bed.
I bought a 2022 Tacoma TRD ORLB in April. Was slim pickings at the time, late December; I contacted every dealer in my state for a specific configuration and only heard back from one about six weeks later. Still haven't heard from any others. Then it took about 3 months to build and ship.
It replaced a 2001 Tacoma. I miss the stick shift but I needed four doors and the long bed more than a manual transmission. It's a solid truck.
(https://i.postimg.cc/w7zcfgwJ/D1-C51-E6-E-88-AC-42-A5-8977-7-C92-AA86-C250.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7zcfgwJ)
Niiiice. Pretty rare to see a crewcab with the long bed. At least around here.
Nice, it's a big little truck.
Woot woot!!!
Put a deposit down for a 2022 TRD OffRoad. Crew cab, 5' bed.
Things are selling like hotcakes. She was scrolling through their incoming inventory of Tacomas...like 75% were already spoken for. This one was reasonably priced, so I said...sure, fuck it. Gimme that one.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 22, 2022, 12:32:18 PM
Put a deposit down for a 2022 TRD OffRoad. Crew cab, 5' bed.
Things are selling like hotcakes. She was scrolling through their incoming inventory of Tacomas...like 75% were already spoken for. This one was reasonably priced, so I said...sure, fuck it. Gimme that one.
Wow. Big TRD.
Hell yeah. Great move
Their asking prices are ludicrous for a 17 or so year old design, but I'd have done the same thing in your shoes. How is it specced?
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 22, 2022, 01:37:53 PM
Hell yeah. Great move
Their asking prices are ludicrous for a 17 or so year old design, but I'd have done the same thing in your shoes. How is it specced?
Pretty bog-standard TRD OR, with a few typical options. Cloth interior, magnetic gray metallic paint (dark gray). Bed lighting kit, blacked out badging, running boards (will likely ditch those), all-weather floor mats, mud flaps, etc...the usual stuff. Nothing fancy, which is fine by me. Main reason I wanted the OR spec was for the rear diff lock, I give zero fucks about the rest of it. Only been in a couple situations where I've really wanted/needed a locker, but it's good backup.
Was originally thinking I'd go used, but was surprised at the price on this unit. Might as well send it and go brand new. She'll be my baby for the next 10-15 years and all the miles will be mine.
Old Taco will be going to a good home. A friend of mine has been wanting it, one of those "when you're ready to get rid of it, let me know" situations. He's a true mechanic, has a sick ass Yota wheeling rig, so he'll fix her up nice and mod it as he sees fit for a new DD. His wife really likes it, too. He's a Toyota guy through and through.
Really not sure what to ask for it, though. Probably like 3-4k given its condition.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 22, 2022, 02:50:06 PM
Pretty bog-standard TRD OR, with a few typical options. Cloth interior, magnetic gray metallic paint (dark gray). Bed lighting kit, blacked out badging, running boards (will likely ditch those), all-weather floor mats, mud flaps, etc...the usual stuff. Nothing fancy, which is fine by me. Main reason I wanted the OR spec was for the rear diff lock, I give zero fucks about the rest of it. Only been in a couple situations where I've really wanted/needed a locker, but it's good backup.
Was originally thinking I'd go used, but was surprised at the price on this unit. Might as well send it and go brand new. She'll be my baby for the next 10-15 years and all the miles will be mine.
Nice truck.
Is that the shiny grey, looks like wet clay? Nice colour.
One of the last trucky trucks
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 22, 2022, 03:07:44 PM
Nice truck.
Is that the shiny grey, looks like wet clay? Nice colour.
Unfortunately, no. It's not the clay-like pastel color. It's like this.
But, still looks nice. I wasn't ready to be picky on color, just didn't want black or white.
(https://i.postimg.cc/rDH34pWN/5d00cbabe1ae59b36b03b8ad9845ae89x.webp) (https://postimg.cc/rDH34pWN)
Still looks good.
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 22, 2022, 03:23:49 PM
Still looks good.
It's nice and also subtle. Easy to maintain. If I could be picky about color, I would have liked their Barcelona Red, which is a nice, deep red. But I'm fine with flying under the radar with a dark gray.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2022, 03:08:24 PM
One of the last trucky trucks
Yup.
After establishing they had nothing I wanted on the lot, salesperson asked me if I wanted to look at a Frontier or Ridgeline (it's a Nissan//Honda/Toyota place) and I laughed. Please no, Tacos only.
Edit: actually, she first said "have you thought about a Nissan Rogue?" and I was like bruhhhh. Super nice lady, though. Once she realized I wasn't an idiot and knew what I wanted, she made it happen.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 22, 2022, 03:03:54 PM
Old Taco will be going to a good home. A friend of mine has been wanting it, one of those "when you're ready to get rid of it, let me know" situations. He's a true mechanic, has a sick ass Yota wheeling rig, so he'll fix her up nice and mod it as he sees fit for a new DD. His wife really likes it, too. He's a Toyota guy through and through.
Really not sure what to ask for it, though. Probably like 3-4k given its condition.
Didn't know you can buy a running Taco for less than $5k, especially nowadays :lol:
Quote from: SVT_Power on July 23, 2022, 02:37:36 PM
Didn't know you can buy a running Taco for less than $5k, especially nowadays :lol:
$5k would probably be a decent asking price. KBB says it would be worth 8-9k in good condition. But, given that it's a UP truck (ie, rust stuff) and its mechanical issues/needs...ehhh $4k would probably be fair to ask from a friend and go from there. I'm gonna let him take it and drive it for a week or whatever when the new unit gets here so he can look it over and make an offer.
I feel so awkward selling stuff to friends, but I'm not gonna screw him over and he's not gonna lowball me. He wants it, and it'll be a good home for it, so a win-win.
Yeah I don't try to make money off friends. Plus I worry about the relationship if something breaks and causes them trouble. Almost better to deal with craigslist randos...
Congratulations on your new truck!
Quote from: veeman on July 25, 2022, 09:35:40 PM
Congratulations on your new truck!
Thanks! I'll be more excited when it gets here... :hammerhead: :lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on July 24, 2022, 07:11:36 PM
Yeah I don't try to make money off friends. Plus I worry about the relationship if something breaks and causes them trouble. Almost better to deal with craigslist randos...
Yeahhhh. I know this guy well, he's one of my dirtbiking buddies, we've gone camping together, etc. I was very transparent about everything, and he can drive it to see, I don't care. I'd rather be straight with a friend than deal with Craigslist randos, to be honest.
This is him in his Yota wheelin' rig he built. So, he knows what he's doing. lol
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqvTsPXg/received-802912224451486.jpg)
Nice. Toyota trucks are the best :wub:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 25, 2022, 10:08:36 PM
Thanks! I'll be more excited when it gets here... :hammerhead: :lol:
WRONG. I'll be more excited when a Concours 14 gets here. :heated:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2022, 02:33:59 PM
WRONG. I'll be more excited when a Concours 14 gets here. :heated:
You gettin' that unit or wha?
I wish u listed your old truck here. I'd take it
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 26, 2022, 04:12:16 PM
You gettin' that unit or wha?
Gnaw, I need to buy another 80 credit points.
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 26, 2022, 04:38:35 PM
I wish u listed your old truck here. I'd take it
Well, if my friend doesn't want it and you somehow have a way to get it to you... :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 26, 2022, 05:12:47 PM
Well, if my friend doesn't want it and you somehow have a way to get it to you... :lol:
I am so serious, let me know
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 26, 2022, 04:38:35 PM
I wish u listed your old truck here. I'd take it
Do you want a Saginaw 4 speed transmission or a Muncie 4 speed transmission? Free to any Spinner
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 26, 2022, 08:52:37 PM
Do you want a Saginaw 4 speed transmission or a Muncie 4 speed transmission? Free to any Spinner
Which one is easier to bolt to an LS?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2022, 09:31:28 PM
Which one is easier to bolt to an LS?
Both would use the same bellhousing adapter.
Muncie has better t0rque rating
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 26, 2022, 08:34:10 PM
I am so serious, let me know
Noted.
Out of curiosity...why do you want a Taco from the UP with 217k miles on it? :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 27, 2022, 04:06:07 PM
Noted.
Out of curiosity...why do you want a Taco from the UP with 217k miles on it? :lol:
I want a beater Toyota truck very badly, and they're not easy to find around these parts
Quote from: CALL_911 on July 27, 2022, 06:23:04 PM
I want a beater Toyota truck very badly, and they're not easy to find around these parts
Fair enough. Did you see my post(s) about what it needs?
First picture of the new unit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sn592vTX/PXL-20220826-152948164.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sn592vTX)
Nice! Are those the aluminum running boards?
I'm a fan. Congratulations man
Quote from: CaminoRacer on August 26, 2022, 11:02:20 AM
Nice! Are those the aluminum running boards?
Yes, and they're coated with a truckbed liner type coating so they're nice and grippy. I thought it was coming with a different style with actual steps built in that hang down lower...would have likely ditched them. But these I kinda like.
Edit: These are the ones I thought it was coming with.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6vIAAOSwKEVggM61/s-l500.jpg)
Nice unit.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 26, 2022, 10:58:27 AM
First picture of the new unit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Sn592vTX/PXL-20220826-152948164.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sn592vTX)
:rockon:
Hey, we're like color twinsies or something.
Nice truck, man.
Jesus Fuck, I shoulda never let them have me download the Toyota app and connect my phone to the truck. Oh, yeah, cool, I get a year's free trial and I can lock/unlock the doors from my phone...why the fuck would I need to do that. And now whenever I get a text it interrupts my BT music and reads it to me.
Deleting that shit tomorrow.
217,500-some miles vs. 56 miles.
(https://i.postimg.cc/JsNjYHTx/PXL-20220826-232643551.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsNjYHTx)
Looks the same :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 26, 2022, 11:30:48 PM
Jesus Fuck, I shoulda never let them have me download the Toyota app and connect my phone to the truck. Oh, yeah, cool, I get a year's free trial and I can lock/unlock the doors from my phone...why the fuck would I need to do that. And now whenever I get a text it interrupts my BT music and reads it to me.
Deleting that shit tomorrow.
Yep. Did the same.
I've also found that its better to connect via BT than to plug the phone into the USB most of the time.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 27, 2022, 03:07:31 AM
Looks the same :lol:
The '05 is a nice 20-30 footer. Get any closer and you start seeing how fucked she is. And the driver's side is her good side. :lol:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 27, 2022, 05:00:04 AM
Yep. Did the same.
I've also found that its better to connect via BT than to plug the phone into the USB most of the time.
Yeah. All I want is BT audio. I don't want to use the infotainment to read texts or take phone calls. So annoying.
The new one looks quite a bit more imposing because of the grille.
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 27, 2022, 08:17:56 AM
The new one looks quite a bit more imposing because of the grille.
It is quite snub-nosed. If it were up to me, I'd have the 05's body on the 22's chassis. Granted, the '22 looks fantastic, but it is quite aggressive. :lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 27, 2022, 07:14:55 AM
Yeah. All I want is BT audio. I don't want to use the infotainment to read texts or take phone calls. So annoying.
Ok, so. If I have BT audio playing and plug in the phone, it switches to USB and plays the same music. All good, right? But if I unplug it, it shuts audio off. Then when I turn audio on, its on 91.7 FM, which isn't even a station.
Plus, when plugged in, it can't find my music or contacts list with voice commands. Connected via bluetooth, it all works great.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 27, 2022, 10:22:05 AM
Ok, so. If I have BT audio playing and plug in the phone, it switches to USB and plays the same music. All good, right? But if I unplug it, it shuts audio off. Then when I turn audio on, its on 91.7 FM, which isn't even a station.
Plus, when plugged in, it can't find my music or contacts list with voice commands. Connected via bluetooth, it all works great.
Which USB port connects it to the infotainment? The one in the center armrest console?
Although...the remote start feature from the app will be nice this winter since the key fob doesn't have remote start. Never had remote start before.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 27, 2022, 12:09:57 PM
Although...the remote start feature from the app will be nice this winter since the key fob doesn't have remote start. Never had remote start before.
Press the lock button three times, homd it for a few seconds the last time.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 27, 2022, 12:05:50 PM
Which USB port connects it to the infotainment? The one in the center armrest console?
On the 4Runner, the one directly under the screen, to the right.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 27, 2022, 02:18:39 PM
On the 4Runner, the one directly under the screen, to the right.
Gotcha. I think on mine it's the ones inside the center console. The only USB-C port is in there (with a standard USB-A port next to it) and when I plug my phone into that port it does all the phone shenanigans. But if I use the USB port below the climate controls it seems to just charge the phone and just use BT.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 27, 2022, 02:18:05 PM
Press the lock button three times, homd it for a few seconds the last time.
Holy shit you're kidding me. That indeed works. They didn't bother to tell me that. lol
Edit: It shuts off when you open the door. Wtf, Toyota. 😂
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 27, 2022, 05:14:24 PM
Holy shit you're kidding me. That indeed works. They didn't bother to tell me that. lol
Edit: It shuts off when you open the door. Wtf, Toyota. 😂
Yeah, I don't get that part, but car's warmed anyways.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 27, 2022, 05:51:23 PM
Yeah, I don't get that part, but car's warmed anyways.
Yeah, not a big deal. 94% of the time in the winter I just start my truck, let the dog roam around and piss, and/or get the snow off of it when needed, so remote start isn't make or break for me, but good to know I have it.
When it's in the teens or single digits, idling doesn't warm it up anyways. The engine needs a load from a few minutes of driving to start building any real heat, but it's nice to just get the juices flowing.
Any reason you went for crew cab this time around?
Don't both of you use Android Auto/Carplay for music? I feel like those systems have obsoleted bluetooth and USB audio.
I'm curious what they do for next gen Tacoma and 4Runner. The new Tundra has those waste gate issues which have been a nightmare. I'm guessing they'll go turbo 4 cyclinder + hybrid system? A multi link rear end?
Just wanted more interior space and the real back seats will be nice for the occasional times I want/need to drive people somewhere. Sacrificing a foot of the bed shouldn't be a big deal. Biggest things I ever haul around on any regular basis are dirtbike and snowblower. Snowblower will fit easily, dirtbike...probably not unless I leave the tailgate down, but I don't like doing that with all the other stuff that's gotta be back there (ramp, gas can, cooler, etc). So I'll probably end up with a hitch-mount rack for it. Keeps the bed open for other stuff and eliminates the need for a space-sucking ramp.
(https://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/9fc4a8332f9638515cd199dd0f9238da/6/2/62837_W4.jpg)
Does anyone with a truck ever use these things? Always seemed like a practical solution to a shorter bed to me, but I rarely see them on trucks.
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Quote from: MrH on August 28, 2022, 10:30:20 AM
Does anyone with a truck ever use these things? Always seemed like a practical solution to a shorter bed to me, but I rarely see them on trucks.
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Yeah, those are honestly kinda neat and practical depending on your use case. But no, couldn't tell you the last time I saw somebody actually using one. :lol:
I think the downside is that they're hard-mounted, so it's either taking up space when you have it folded inside the bed with the tailgate up (if it's one that can rotate, that is), or you just always have your tailgate down, which would be a pain as it makes your truck lile 2' longer by default.
Also, useless for something like a dirtbike or 4-wheeler because...you'd have to completely remove it to get the machine in the bed in the first place. Unless they thought of that and they have some sort of quick-connect mechanism. Who knows.
Regardless, I'd rather have the hitch-mount rack for dirtbike just to leave the bed open for other stuff.
Solved the texting/calling infotainment problem. There's an option to "disconnect as a phone" while keeping it connected for just audio. Yeehaw.
Quote from: MrH on August 28, 2022, 08:46:40 AM
Don't both of you use Android Auto/Carplay for music? I feel like those systems have obsoleted bluetooth and USB audio.
Plugging your phone in every time you get in the car is a PITA. I prefer just using bluetooth for music.
Yeahhhhh I don't really want/need to use Android Auto. I don't want phone stuff on my infotainment screen all the time, I just want audio coming out of the speakers. I am a simple man.
Quote from: MrH on August 28, 2022, 10:30:20 AM
Does anyone with a truck ever use these things? Always seemed like a practical solution to a shorter bed to me, but I rarely see them on trucks.
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Then they can't see the cool backup camera screen... :lol:
Quote from: MrH on August 28, 2022, 08:46:40 AM
Any reason you went for crew cab this time around?
Don't both of you use Android Auto/Carplay for music? I feel like those systems have obsoleted bluetooth and USB audio.
I'm curious what they do for next gen Tacoma and 4Runner. The new Tundra has those waste gate issues which have been a nightmare. I'm guessing they'll go turbo 4 cyclinder + hybrid system? A multi link rear end?
It won't do carplay over the bluetooth, and the USB connection is buggy. normal BT audio does everything I want it to.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on August 28, 2022, 02:07:55 PM
Then they can't see the cool backup camera screen... :lol:
Also true. I am not used to having a backup camera, as I've never owned a vehicle with one.
In the old Taco, if I was on a trail and got to a point where I couldn't go any further (say, a downed tree, or just some obstacle I couldn't do) and needed to back up quite a ways in order to get to a spot to properly turn around, I'd put the tailgate down for extra rearward visibility while staring out the back window. Now, I guess I can just look at the screen. :lol:
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 28, 2022, 02:16:20 PM
It won't do carplay over the bluetooth, and the USB connection is buggy. normal BT audio does everything I want it to.
Yeah, I've tried a few times to get Android Auto to work just to try it out, but something isn't jiving between the phone and the head unit. Plug it in and...nothing. But that's fine with me. I think the only thing I'd want AA for would be Google Maps when traveling, but that's easily solved with a little vent-clip phone mount. The standard BT audio connection allows me to see what's playing, skip songs, etc. on the screen, so that's all I really care about.
FIRST SICK MOD
Ordered these to keep the seatbelt alarm from annoying the fuck outta me...Kota doesn't wear a seatbelt, so, his will live in the clip permanently and mine will be stored in the center console for adventure days when I'm not wearing my seatbelt out in the woods puttsin' along on dirt roads. They were the cheapest ($8) ones I could find on Amazon, but MURRICA. :lol:
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Quote from: giant_mtb on August 28, 2022, 02:40:13 PM
FIRST SICK MOD
Ordered these to keep the seatbelt alarm from annoying the fuck outta me...Kota doesn't wear a seatbelt, so, his will live in the clip permanently and mine will be stored in the center console for adventure days when I'm not wearing my seatbelt out in the woods puttsin' along on dirt roads. They were the cheapest ($8) ones I could find on Amazon, but MURRICA. :lol:
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So, is this when I tell you you can have the seat belt chime turned off by the dealer?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 28, 2022, 03:22:11 PM
So, is this when I tell you you can have the seat belt chime turned off by the dealer?
You can tell me that. But $8 is easier than a trip to the dealership. :lol:
Also gonna find and disconnect the beeper unit that beeps whenever you lock/unlock the doors. Can't stand that. My vehicle does not need to beep when I unlock the doors. When locking, I can understand as a confirmation that it's locked.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 28, 2022, 03:37:39 PM
You can tell me that. But $8 is easier than a trip to the dealership. :lol:
Also gonna find and disconnect the beeper unit that beeps whenever you lock/unlock the doors. Can't stand that. My vehicle does not need to beep when I unlock the doors. When locking, I can understand as a confirmation that it's locked.
I think you can find that in the menus. In fact, I'm sure of it.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 28, 2022, 03:44:24 PM
I think you can find that in the menus. In fact, I'm sure of it.
Oh shit, you're right. Thank you. I'm not used to having an in-depth infotainment system...I forget that such settings are available/changeable. :lol:
First wash 'n wax for the new unit. And of course now it's raining.
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Quote from: giant_mtb on August 28, 2022, 10:37:49 AM
Yeah, those are honestly kinda neat and practical depending on your use case. But no, couldn't tell you the last time I saw somebody actually using one. :lol:
I think the downside is that they're hard-mounted, so it's either taking up space when you have it folded inside the bed with the tailgate up (if it's one that can rotate, that is), or you just always have your tailgate down, which would be a pain as it makes your truck lile 2' longer by default.
Also, useless for something like a dirtbike or 4-wheeler because...you'd have to completely remove it to get the machine in the bed in the first place. Unless they thought of that and they have some sort of quick-connect mechanism. Who knows.
My extender (taken from a Tundra, actually) sits in U-shaped receiver hinges mounted to the side of my bed. It swings in or out, but when it's pointed straight up I can lift it out of its hinges and remove. Super handy except for the rare occasion it's in the way in or out. Then I just stash it in my back seat area.
ReadyRamps are nice because they're squared off and double as long bike ramps too.
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Did your buddy end up taking the old one?
Quote from: CALL_911 on September 07, 2022, 04:05:55 AM
Did your buddy end up taking the old one?
Not yet. He took off on a 2-week camping trip the day I picked it up. lol. He's back home now, but he also lives 90 miles away from me, so he hasn't had a chance to take a look at it yet.
Have begun negotiations for Old Taco. He came down and looked it over and took it for a drive last weekend (I was outta town camping, just left the keys in it for him) so I didn't actually see him, but he messaged me to ask what number I was thinking.
God I hate negotiating with friends.
Tell him to make an offer.
Quote from: FoMoJo on September 20, 2022, 04:46:06 PM
Tell him to make an offer.
Told him $4k (a reasonable number for it, honestly), he asked if I'd do $3,500, and I said yes. Wasn't gonna do anything less than $3k, so I'm fine with it. He's getting a decent deal and I'm not losing out much on it (I've owned it outright since I got it anyways), it's just cash in my pocket.
And the best part is that I'll get to see it once in a while and see its new stage of life progress as he fixes it up and modifies it.
Goddammit
Quote from: CALL_911 on September 20, 2022, 08:27:02 PM
Goddammit
Sorry man. Like I said before, he's been bugging me about it for years, so I knew it would go to him. :lol:
Out of curiosity, what would you have paid for said unit, if I had said "make me an offer" instead of just asking my friend for $4k.
Crossed over 1,776 American Miles the other day. Gave her a wash this evening after a weekend of dirty back road cruising.
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Merica :neverforget:
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Front sway bar is gonna come off today.
Edit: Wow is working on car stuff easy and enjoyable when nothing is rusted to fuck. Zipzipzip with the impact and it's done.
Old Taco leaves tomorrow. Giving it one last good interior cleaning/getting all my shit out of it. I'd wash it and stuff, too, but it's gonna start raining tomorrow so idgaf.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 10, 2022, 10:13:54 AM
Edit: Wow is working on car stuff easy and enjoyable when nothing is rusted to fuck. Zipzipzip with the impact and it's done.
Jelly LOL
Ordered a tonneau cover (Truxedo X15) and a Fluid Film kit. Rest of the money from Old Taco will be mostly for helping with rent/bills during the approaching winter (the slow season for detailing).
Fluid film is good. Some people around here get an undercoating that seems like crude oil sprayed everywhere. It looks like a massive oil leak until you look closer. I hate it.
Taco now has a tonneau cover. Will be nice to have an enclosed "trunk" space during the winter. Never had a tonneau before, and since I live in an apartment, I have to park outside. New worlds.
Took me way too long to get it adjusted and squared up properly, but the beers didn't aid in that process. Also, one of the clips that holds it when it's rolled up was broken out of the box. Kinda pissed about that, but I guess I'll live.
Super bright LED reverse bulbs installed. TACO MODZ.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 21, 2022, 08:38:09 AM
Super bright LED reverse bulbs installed. TACO MODZ.
I've been meaning to do the same thing. Can't see shit.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 21, 2022, 09:02:31 AM
I've been meaning to do the same thing. Can't see shit.
The ones I got are a brand called LASFIT. Like $20, well-reviewed on Amazon.
I saw a sticker the other day:
TOY (picture of baby yoda)
(picture of taco) MA
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on October 29, 2022, 05:54:46 AM
I saw a sticker the other day:
TOY (picture of baby yoda)
(picture of taco) MA
I don't do stickers and such. Did enough of that when I had my "LOTR" plate on the A4. Now I just prefer not acquiring attention (yeah, I know, my last Taco was bright-ass red :lol:).
Kota Kruisin'
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Edit: Also very happy with Fluid Film so far. It's holding up well.
Does the tonneau cover keep all water out, or just 99% of it?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 02, 2023, 12:50:01 PM
Does the tonneau cover keep all water out, or just 99% of it?
All of it. I've never noticed a leak, even after a wash. Only place where it could leak in would be at the tailgate where it shuts against it, but even that has a nice flappy gasket. And if it does leak at that spot, it's just going to drip right out at the tailgate anyways.
Fuckin love having it in the winter. Don't have to shovel the bed out (apartment life, she's parked outside) and the cover means the bed just becomes a giant trunk of usable space not exposed to the elements. My two 5-gal sand buckets (140lbs of winter traction), a couple shovels, and my window scraper/brush stay nice and clean/dry.
Alright. Super-duper huge complaint.
Heading downstate to see family. It's snowing moderately...wet sticky stuff. About 10 miles on the highway and my cruise shuts off and beeps at me because the radar sensor (the Toyota badge in the grille) is caked with snow and can't see.
Fine. I don't need adaptive cruise, there's zero traffic anyway. But can I just use cruise anyways and not have radar? NOPE.
God I fucking hate technology. It would cost them like $6 to wire a temp sensor and a little heating element to prevent slush/ice buildup on the sensor.
Pretty sure you can. You need to turn off the adaptive part of the cruise control, then you should be able to use it? Usually you swap between them by holding the cancel button for a couple of seconds. It's something like that.
Quote from: MrH on March 06, 2023, 08:41:20 AM
Pretty sure you can. You need to turn off the adaptive part of the cruise control, then you should be able to use it? Usually you swap between them by holding the cancel button for a couple of seconds. It's something like that.
omg tank bby jesus
Press/hold the button that turns cruise on/off and it switches modes.
I am no longer super-duper complainy.
You'd think it would just switch to non-radar mode when it beeps at you
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 06, 2023, 09:06:30 AM
You'd think it would just switch to non-radar mode when it beeps at you
That's what I figured. Beep at me, show the warning message, keep the radar-not-on dummy light lit on the dash lit, and keep on truckin.
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 06, 2023, 08:26:11 AM
Alright. Super-duper huge complaint.
Heading downstate to see family. It's snowing moderately...wet sticky stuff. About 10 miles on the highway and my cruise shuts off and beeps at me because the radar sensor (the Toyota badge in the grille) is caked with snow and can't see.
Fine. I don't need adaptive cruise, there's zero traffic anyway. But can I just use cruise anyways and not have radar? NOPE.
God I fucking hate technology. It would cost them like $6 to wire a temp sensor and a little heating element to prevent slush/ice buildup on the sensor.
You used to be able to disable the radar cruise in Toyoters. Is that gone now?
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 06, 2023, 08:58:23 AM
omg tank bby jesus
Press/hold the button that turns cruise on/off and it switches modes.
I am no longer super-duper complainy.
Oh good
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 06, 2023, 08:58:23 AM
omg tank bby jesus
Press/hold the button that turns cruise on/off and it switches modes.
I am no longer super-duper complainy.
:lol:
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 06, 2023, 08:58:23 AM
omg tank bby jesus
Press/hold the button that turns cruise on/off and it switches modes.
I am no longer super-duper complainy.
Toyota is great at these stupid "hidden" control features.
Finally got around to changing the oil and filters, and taking one pic.
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Don't see too many single cab Tundras like that.
Muscular but short and stubby. Gymnast truck? Or a bulldog
Damn it, I just realized this is the Tacoma thread :lol:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 06, 2023, 11:33:49 AM
Don't see too many single cab Tundras like that.
Muscular but short and stubby. Gymnast truck? Or a bulldog
Trucks that look like their owners.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2023, 11:42:08 AM
Damn it, I just realized this is the Tacoma thread :lol:
:rage: :lol:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2023, 11:13:03 AM
Finally got around to changing the oil and filters, and taking one pic.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2023, 11:42:08 AM
Damn it, I just realized this is the Tacoma thread :lol:
:lol:
Handsome!
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That's awesome.
Mine is usually in some state between Street and Smothered. :lol:
Lol
She got on the Smothered end today.
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Very excellent!
durty taco
I don't like getting my truck dirty. Then I have to wash it. :lol:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 23, 2023, 08:11:34 AMdurty taco
I don't like getting my truck dirty. Then I have to wash it. :lol:
That's what I'm doing today. Just hit 10k miles last week, so she's due for an oil change and tire rotation. So I'll kill a few birds and get stoned once. Gonna do a wheels-off wash while it's up on the jackstands so I can really give it a good rinse underneath.
I could have the dealership do it for free, but I called them and they can't get it in 'til the end of August...it'll be at like 12k by then as I have a few camping trips coming up. So, I'll just do it myself.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 23, 2023, 10:12:50 AMThat's what I'm doing today. Just hit 10k miles last week, so she's due for an oil change and tire rotation. So I'll kill a few birds and get stoned once. Gonna do a wheels-off wash while it's up on the jackstands so I can really give it a good rinse underneath.
I could have the dealership do it for free, but I called them and they can't get it in 'til the end of August...it'll be at like 12k by then as I have a few camping trips coming up. So, I'll just do it myself.
Don't forget to pull down the fender liners once in a while. I dug out about 2-gallons of packed in mud from behind TUNDRA's front right wheel. (I was only planning on replacing the antenna grommet.) So now I have to do the front left.
Yeahhhhh I wash cars for a living...pretty good at finding and preventing that buildup without having to do any deconstruction. Just easier with the wheels off. :lol:
Clean and waxed again after another weekend camping trip. 11,200-some miles. :rockon:
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:golfclap:
I haven't washed my truck since I bought it. It feels bad. Maybe this weekend.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 23, 2023, 07:12:06 PM:golfclap:
I haven't washed my truck since I bought it. It feels bad. Maybe this weekend.
Easy for me with a garage set up for it. It's a true luxury.
"Meh, Taco needs a cleaning...I'll go grab a 6-pack and spend an evening down at the shop."
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 23, 2023, 07:54:33 PMEasy for me with a garage set up for it. It's a true luxury.
"Meh, Taco needs a cleaning...I'll go grab a 6-pack and spend an evening down at the shop."
I have a hose, but my driveway is too narrow between the house and fence (and/or TUNDRA is too wide). fml
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 23, 2023, 07:59:49 PMI have a hose, but my driveway is too narrow between the house and fence (and/or TUNDRA is too wide). fml
Wash 'er in the grass/yard where you have room. Been there done that. Get two birds stoned at once...truck washed and grass watered.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 23, 2023, 08:02:25 PMWash 'er in the grass/yard where you have room. Been there done that. Get two birds stoned at once...truck washed and grass watered.
LOL. Not possible. You don't understand how small my yard is
There is a self service carwash in town.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 23, 2023, 08:05:15 PMLOL. Not possible. You don't understand how small my yard is
There is a self service carwash in town.
Fair enough. :rockon:
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 23, 2023, 07:12:06 PM:golfclap:
I haven't washed my truck since I bought it. It feels bad. Maybe this weekend.
Same here. Except the maybe part... :lol:
BTW I went looking for a self-spray carwash last weekend after Mav was full of yard debris and had the dirty mtn bike in the back. No such thing here apparently. :(
:partyon:
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Took some junk to the dump today, so we got to hop on the scale. Taco weighs 4,740# with me and just over a quarter tank of gas in it.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 18, 2023, 02:50:28 PMTook some junk to the dump today, so we got to hop on the scale. Taco weighs 4,740# with me and just over a quarter tank of gas in it.
It's all that sour cream :rockon: :rockon:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on October 20, 2023, 12:15:44 PMIt's all that sour cream :rockon: :rockon:
That took me way too long to figure out :lol: