Dave's 05 Tacoma Build

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Inferno Shield

Since I had the exhaust crossover re-routed (tucked) I have been concerned about heat transfer to the T-case. In addition the the DEI titanium exhaust wrap I have added this Heat Shield Products stainless steel "Inferno Shield" rated at 1800 degrees F continuous use and 2200 degrees max.

Since the sheet is malleable I was able to form it to fit perfectly. No more worries ;)

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Ran the truck up to Saline Valley this weekend. Came in through the north pass and exited via the south pass so we ran some good distance at speed on one of the more notorious washboard roads in North America. Headed out from south pass to Lee Flats and on to Darwin and China Gardens - pretty good shake down cruise over 4 days.


My thoughts about the All-Pro APEX HD springs? These springs rock. Solid feel (but plush) and soaked up the washboard much better than the Dakars did when I ran this same stretch in January of 2013.


Very happy that I went this route!








This pic gives you an idea of the kinds of speed I was able to attain - this suspension was fully cycled on all 4 corners time and again ;)


 
What are your thoughts on your front brake upgrade? I've got 60k on my brakes and I'm about to get heavy with a FWC pop-up...still researching what I want to do. Thanks
 
SLOwag said:
What are your thoughts on your front brake upgrade? I've got 60k on my brakes and I'm about to get heavy with a FWC pop-up...still researching what I want to do. Thanks
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Money well spent. Being able to stop is damn important, I wish I would have done the upgrade sooner.
 
Dave, your truck is so well thought out and put together that I would do my best to copy it if I was building a Toyota. I keep hearing you make grunt noises about getting a new vehicle. From the outside looking in, I can't imagine why you'd change vehicles when yours is truly close to perfection.

I guess duplicating what you have in a full size truck would be cool, but a lot of $$$ to start over, and I think a less capable vehicle for what we do just because of the sheer size of the vehicles...off to start a new thread rather than diluting this one.
 
If you do consider selling the Taco, please let me know, so I can sell my Dodge and buy it ;)
 
Here are a couple photographs I snapped of your set-up at TDS last weekend.

It was so great to catch up with you again and I can't thank you enough for your generosity on the Patch and Koozie!

I am really looking forward to going on an adventure together in the near future - I have so much to learn from you!

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What is your current full tank fuel range? Did you notice an increase or decrease in fuel consumption with the use of the 4.88 gears. I am running the 255/85 r16 and getting ready to perform a drive gear exchange.
 
I average 13-14 mpg, 250-300 per tank depending in terrain, speed and right foot.

If you want mpg go 4.56

If you want power and lower 1st gear 4 Lo go with 4.88
 
Just about the time you think a build is done, someone comes along with a solution to a problem that you've attempted to solve, but were never quite got right. I've been through some nav mount setups over the years and was stoked to meet the guys from BirdDawg Industries at Overland Expo. I'm all about supporting small American business and innovation, and these guys are making some impressive stuff. And FlipPac owners have some real treats in store for them as the guys at BirdDawg solve some of the OEM deficiencies inherent in the design.

Stay tuned as I install their Tech Deck, Mirror Riser and NEW "FlipPac Branch Deflector Proprod Stay"...

http://www.birddawgindustries.com/

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And here it is all mounted up - the Tech Deck is super stable, really liking it with the Ram Tab-Tite mount.

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Hmmm... I wonder how this Rigid grill and light bar will look on the Taco?

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Time for a new bumper, ARB being handed off to Matt at Goose Gear and All-Pro APEX aluminum going on...

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