What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Cool! DFW here

 

I bet it is an awesome tune, still loving the tune on my truck.

 

I get it. I don't plan on ever needing the capacity of the ARB, but better to have it and not need it. Or possibly hurt someone. At $270 the ARB is a good portion of a front bumper that ties into the frame with recovery points (maybe in the future). But for $160 it was a no-brainer, better than buying a new head unit. There aren't many choices for the Tacoma, but the route you took is better than using the OEM hook or some other choices.

I've got some training in recovery. The basics are the same but a lot has changed since then (synthetic shackles what?). A lot of the training was safety and that part stuck with me. Reading some of the posts on the OR hook makes me SMH.

I enjoy watching recoveries on YouTube and even Rescue 401 (my first time driving that in Toronto I was like WTF lane should I be in?).

 

I used to live near a little town called Linden around there. Worked at Lone Star Steel cutting train cars apart for scrap. But that was in 1981.
Edit, I think the yard I worked at was actually T&N.

 

Added iJDMTOY yellow fog lights

 

Put a cushion on the center console. On cost to benefit ratio, this is one of my top mods. Comfortable for the elbow and color matches very well.



Shoutout to @mosccat for posting about it.
Amazon link:

$17 JDMCAR Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Accessories 2016-2022 2023 Center Console Armrest Cover,Customized Black Neoprene Center Console Protector

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B088FD9LB4

 

Yes. Ordered Monday and it shipped last night. 67 3/4" long with 2 5/8" flanges. I upgraded the girls jeep to Adam's driveshafts nice solid product.

 

I agree with you 100%. You are absolutely right. Even at $270 the ARB is completely worth it. It is the only 100% sure solution. For $160, you are right, it is a no brainer.

I really don't plan on using the BPF in the front. 99% of the time I will use the shackle hitch because I feel much safer doing that and I really don't want to be doing pulling with the front end of my truck. Not saying it can't be done but I am just not comfortable doing it -- I also suspect it is not great for the front end. Now, plenty of people do it ... and that is probably because they know more about recovery than I do. But I did want the option in case there was a weird location, etc. that I couldn't get to from the shackle hitch.

The whole recovery world is a pretty serious affair that takes a lot more knowledge than I have, for sure. But just the other day I pulled out an AWD car that pulled over to make a phone call and got stuck in really soft mud. Took all of 15 minutes and was a straight pull but I was glad I over did it on the shackle hitch.

I too watch Rescue 401 ... those dudes are absolutely nuts and I mean that in the most respectful way.

But I guess enough about recovery. Now that I have my plan and the gear for it I can move on to the roof rack next. I'll post a picture later of the recovery kit for the rear. Rhino makes a really nice one that includes the receiver hitch, the shackle and the strap in a bag for about $60. Totally worth it in my opinion.

Now if I could get better with a come along ...

 

Just ordered Demon brackets and shackles for the front..

 

Do you have part numbers for both the housing and drain plug? Or websites where I can purchase?

 

MARTY ?

 

Did my weekly 10mile drive around the beach just to make sure its driven once a week.

 

That is a 4Runner mid 80s I believe.

 

FedEx dropped these off, new Camburg UCA’s... now if only I can get Eibach to ship my 2.0 CoilOver kit!!

 

Are those flame throwers??

 

Looks like. Attached to the internal OEM roll bar.

 

I’m guessing this firework on wheels is not in California?

 

And “The Town that Dreaded Sundown” lol

 

I know it well, Lone Star Steel outside of Dangerfield on 259.