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Member III
My wife calls it "The Beast", I call it "Prius Eater". It's a 2011 Ford, E350 EB Van, V-10, 4X4, "Sportsmobile" wannabe.
Member III
Picked this up yesterday! 2007 FJC, 6" ProComp lift riding on 35's.
Hello fellow overlanders!
Rig:
2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU,
I'm on year 2 of about a 10 year plan haha!
So far:
Body Armor front stubby and rear bumper with tire carrier
ProComp series 7069 16x8 wheels
Dick Cepek Fun Country 315/75R16
Tera Flex 3 inch short arm lift and heavy duty front track bar
ARB onboard compressor
S-pod
Barricade rock sliders
M.O.R.E. oil pan/transmission skid
SmittyBilt XRC wench
LED headlights, fog lights and light bars on front bumper
KC's at the windshield
Bestop trektop NX (currently not on the jeep - need the cargo capacity to camp with the kids).
Comming Soon (have or it's currently in shipping):
Kargo Master Congo Pro Roof Rack, Katwalk, and door hinge steps
Injen Evolution Cold Air Intake
Injen Deep Water Snorkel
67 designs double ball dash mount
From here it's evolving but here's an idea of where I think I'm heading as of today....
Planned later this year or early next year:
Cat Back Exhaust
Aluminium Tube Fenders
Tepui Roof Top Tent (need to figure out how to still take kayaks with this on top)
2-5 years:
Storage solution/Galley
Re-gear to 4.88s
diff skids
ARB air lockers
overland trailer
5-8 years or when required:
Beefier front axle
Cummings crate diesel conversion
Happy Trails,
Todbasco
K5THT
Rig:
2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU,
I'm on year 2 of about a 10 year plan haha!
So far:
Body Armor front stubby and rear bumper with tire carrier
ProComp series 7069 16x8 wheels
Dick Cepek Fun Country 315/75R16
Tera Flex 3 inch short arm lift and heavy duty front track bar
ARB onboard compressor
S-pod
Barricade rock sliders
M.O.R.E. oil pan/transmission skid
SmittyBilt XRC wench
LED headlights, fog lights and light bars on front bumper
KC's at the windshield
Bestop trektop NX (currently not on the jeep - need the cargo capacity to camp with the kids).
Comming Soon (have or it's currently in shipping):
Kargo Master Congo Pro Roof Rack, Katwalk, and door hinge steps
Injen Evolution Cold Air Intake
Injen Deep Water Snorkel
67 designs double ball dash mount
From here it's evolving but here's an idea of where I think I'm heading as of today....
Planned later this year or early next year:
Cat Back Exhaust
Aluminium Tube Fenders
Tepui Roof Top Tent (need to figure out how to still take kayaks with this on top)
2-5 years:
Storage solution/Galley
Re-gear to 4.88s
diff skids
ARB air lockers
overland trailer
5-8 years or when required:
Beefier front axle
Cummings crate diesel conversion
Happy Trails,
Todbasco
K5THT
Benefactor
You'll catch up this year. It's only my wife driving it until I redeploy.
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Benefactor
I'm sure my step dad was just rough on it. I was to young to know much about mechanics back then.
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Enthusiast III
Recently traded in my 5th gen 4Runner on a 2018 Tacoma TRD Off-Road double cab short bed with a 6 speed manual, in Cement! Loved the 4Runner had it since mile 2 on the ODO and sold with 91k miles, excellent vehicle and took me anywhere I aimed it. I had a 2008 Tacoma TRD OR that I traded in on the 4Runner so I guess I've come full circle, The Tacoma is a solid vehicle as well and I currently have 2200 miles on it, bought with 4 miles, put in my order on 19DEC2017 and took delivery 19FEB2018.
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Hey there! We too just purchased a 2018 Tacoma, and I thought I would reach out to other members with this model to see if you could tell me which racks might be available for on the cab? I was interested in the smittybilt because it is fully welded and a great price point, but unfortunately they don't make the mounts for either the 2017 or 18. Have you done any research you may be able to share? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to keep the cost down. Thanks!
Enthusiast III
There are many options and I've done a bunch of research, I actually just had mine delivered this week. Cost is subjective but here are most of the available options for you.
This guy is a member over on tacomaworld.com and he makes some custom stuff. I purchased his rack:
https://dissentoffroad.com/
ARB makes one for the 3rd gen Tacoma, I ran an aluminum one on my 5th gen 4Runner and loved it:
http://arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/accessorizeYourRig/toyotaTacoma.pdf
Another tacomaworld.com member makes one as well and lots of people seemed pleased:
http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/
Gobi makes one:
http://www.gobiracks.com/product-category/toyota/tacoma-crew-cab-2005-2017/
Baja Racks makes one as well:
http://www.bajarack.com/?id=racks_list&model=22&anio=2016
Front Runner also has one:
http://www.pelfreybilt.com/product/...t-1165mmw-x-1560mml-front-runner-slimline-ii/
Head over to www.tacomaworld.com and check out the 3rd gen section for some good info as well
Enthusiast III
The jeep was awesome but I’ve had back surgery and recurring back problems not to mention a new baby and a wife that was having a hard time getting in. Lol But now we drive a 97 fzj80. We absolutely love it!! Bought it from a neighbor who was a land cruiser buff. It’s perfect for us! Can’t wait to start exploring in her!
Enthusiast I
Spent some time with the family this weekend in Northern Central Washington. Took the wife’s rig out for a little exploring.
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. Just replaced my Dodge Ram with this 2000 xj to camp and fish, no major upgrades other than winch and roof rack planned at this point.
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Last weekend here in Southern Sweden, still cold with ice on the lakes and snow in the woods.
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