Updating the build
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15% Ceramic window tint all around
Satin black roof/pillar/mirror wrap
front end PPF
285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak At4W
285/75/R17 Falken Wildpeak AT4W C Rated
King front/rear shock kit
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Rave offroad black wheel trim on one side of vehicle cause thats a PITA...
@JustDSM I am tuned from your guy at High Country Tuning. This truck sees daily usage offroad and gets pushed to find the limits. I dont think ambient temperature has as much to do with it. Its also not an issue with slower obstacle focused 4WD usage. It seems more agitated by variation like my...
I just looked that up and it looks like a great panel. Withe the 120W at 41", Do you think the 200W at 49.6" wide would fit between the rails like that? Two 120Ws are the same price as 1 200W so it may be better to split up the panels.
I found a workaround for this. The USB C connection on the right side of the screen allows for wired carplay/android auto. I start my starlink up, connect to the wifi and then plug my phone in to that port. Sometimes its not perfect and i have to go into bluetooth and pick the phone.
I just...
So for example, climbing at 3000 RPM in 2nd gear vs 3000 rpm in 3rd gear. Even though RPM is the same, there is less load on the engine in second gear. RPM is not directly linked to engine output. Thank you, that is a helpful way to visualize that. I am being a bit facetious with the red line...
So the idea is that we use the manual gear selector, keep it in a lower gear with higher RPMs on long 4wd climbs. It’s funny because I typically would avoid that to avoid overheating the engine. I will go test my climb spot again redlining 2nd gear and see what happens.
@rchrds good tip on...
If the carbon fiber hoods is too much I’ll take it off your hands. Are you building this truck for any outdoor activities or just to have the baddest taco in Boise?
you install first and then I’ll see if it all fits. Had to pickup a hand riveter/nut setter for this.
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-professional-rivet-nut-setter-kit-58078.html10 in. Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit
I will mention this to the dealer on my next service since I am in the transmission TSB. But you know, thick tires and aftermarket tuning dont help my case.
To be fair. I was probably around 7000# and it didn’t happen until I was in 4wd back it up a gravel road. I think these trucks just have...
yup. overtemp warnings on hill climbs and just had it after some towing. Have never seen anything like it. Im not gonig to dump the truck but I will jump when aftermarket coolers come out.
Done:
15% Ceramic window tint all around
Satin black roof/pillar/mirror wrap
front end/sides PPF...
I’m not sure why but I thought the sway bar links were for the rear only. Thanks for posting up so I looked and they now show install in both front and rear. I will have to add that on for the front for my build.
did you already get the DV8 center cab molle panels? That’s one thing I got that...
Updating the build
Done:
15% Ceramic window tint all around
Satin black roof/pillar/mirror wrap
front end PPF
285/70/R17 Falken Wildpeak At4W
285/75/R17 Falken Wildpeak AT4W C Rated
King front/rear shock kit
Icon UCAs
Rave offroad black wheel trim on one side of vehicle cause thats a PITA...
Well add me to the list. We have a group sale on courtesy lights. Somebody should tell Meso. I’m off-road premium and it looks like mine are real but there’s only a set in the front doors. I did get all three lights and hope tonight’s the night for install. Letting the heat go down and a couple...
Awesome build. We have almost identical parts list so I’m excited to see it turn out. I have a Ram as well and was happy to have a smaller truck to wrench on. It also bugs me that these off roads have the big chin. Did you consider the Seibon hood? I’ve heard about the pro scoop cutting visibility.
That went crazy fast. I managed to get all three parts and saw within hours the map light was gone. Will update on install when they get here later this week.
I have been checking in on their website for over 6 months and this is the first time I have seen all lights in stock and imagine they will go quick.
https://mesocustoms.com/collections/4g-tacoma
I am not sure how this attaches to the truck. Do you think it would be possible to easily attach this to a non-trail hunter, or is it drilling required? I am local to you and thought this would be a major benefit on these dusty roads.
@Sagebrush @soupy1234 You guys have good taste in trucks lol
I dont feel like there is anything out there with a better fit to this truck. The positive air vent, camera window, and gullwings all add to the money for value. On the negative side it took a bit more like 4 hours install. The 3.2...