Broverlanding Tacoma

[grantwilson]

So the time came to sell the outback

I got a good price for it IMO, and needed more towing capability. So I decided to venture to the tacoma

The requirements that led me to the tacoma:
Camping and motorcycle towing.

I dont tent camp, so yeah no.

I didn't want to load the bike in the bed and pull the teardrop

So Im selling the teardrop, getting a slide in, and towing the bike on a trailer i will be making this spring.

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Current setup is:
33 KM2
TRD Fake Beadlock things
5100 lift
PA speaker
Pyle 2-Channel Compact Stereo Audio / Headphone Amplifier
Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
FireStik FL3-B Three Foot FireFly Antenna
Old Man Emu BP-51 , Heavy spring, Dakar pack
Alucab Shadow Awning
Weathertech Floormats

Ordered and just waiting to get here:
CBI front bumper
CBI Sliders
CBI Rear bumper and swingout with table and single can holder
Ditch Brackets
Front Skid

Up and coming:
Alucab Slide in camper

Past that, not much planned. The outback did everything terrain and capability wise i needed, so the tacoma is more than adequate for my region. But its going to be super awesome to camp on the beach in places that the teardrop wasn't able to due to grey water tank rules. Another reason we wanted a slide in over keeping the teardrop!

 

[grantwilson]

Brupdate

Got some mats
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[grantwilson]

So here is the current update

Did a little offroading and experimenting in the truck.
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PLayed with crawl control and a few other features that were pretty cool. Overall its a great truck, ride a bit better through hte rougher stuff than the outback. Should get even better with the BP51s

Put a big order in with CBI this weekend also. I used their water can holders on the outback and trailer, as well, I have installed about a dozen bumpers or sliders from them for others and have been nothing but happy with them. Excited to finally have a vehicle I can put the full gear on!

Ordered a front bumper with grill guard
Rear bumper with swingout, jerry can holder and table
Sliders without kickout
Front skid
Ditch Brackets

Estimated ship date is May1

The wait is torture, but the end result is awesome. Stealing someone elses pics


Hopefully it wont break Tacorunner_ on IG had his Pelfrey Built break

Screen Shot 2017-03-19 at 2.11.57 PM by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Screen Shot 2017-03-19 at 2.12.48 PM by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

 

[grantwilson]

Decided I wanted to mount my FoxWing awning from my trailer.

I had some aluminum tube around, and some other ****, so i made a rack and awning mount. Not sure why noone offers this as an option. I may suck the awning in about 1.5-2" but at this point, its the same exact height as an awning mounted to a roof rack, clears the door and fits the bed perfect to wrap around

Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

 

[Young Satchel]

Subscribed! Excited to see your progress. That taco pictured above looks money too [emoji1305]


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[pierceg]

Nice rack for the awning.

 

[grantwilson]

Ordered some yummyness yesterday! Should be here in a few days
BP51 kit with heavy front springs and dakar spring pack. Ill put the spring pack in when the camper comes in, leave in the AAL thats in there now for the lift.

http://ok4wd.com/shop-by-vendor/old-man-emu/old-man-emu-bp-51-high-performance-lift-kit-for-2005-toyota-tacoma-ometac16bp51b

And an Alucab Shadow Awning
http://ok4wd.com/alu-cab-shadow-awning

I really wanted to get rid of the poles from the foxwing, so decided to upgrade

Foxwing and ARB awning are for sale!

 

[Young Satchel]

Ordered some yummyness yesterday! Should be here in a few days
BP51 kit with heavy front springs and dakar spring pack. Ill put the spring pack in when the camper comes in, leave in the AAL thats in there now for the lift.

http://ok4wd.com/shop-by-vendor/old-man-emu/old-man-emu-bp-51-high-performance-lift-kit-for-2005-toyota-tacoma-ometac16bp51b

And an Alucab Shadow Awning
http://ok4wd.com/alu-cab-shadow-awning

I really wanted to get rid of the poles from the foxwing, so decided to upgrade

Foxwing and ARB awning are for sale!

What ARB is it? Might be interested.


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[grantwilson]

What ARB is it? Might be interested.


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2000 w bomber brackets and 3 wall set 375

 

[grantwilson]

So lots of fun today.
Alucab Awning happened to arrive today instead of monday! Installed that, the PA loudspeaker, and some other stupid things.

Alucab Awning by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Upon installation, i found out you needed to mount the hinge as well. So back into the shop i went
Alucab Awning by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Alucab Awning by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

Got damn thing is supported now. To the beach tomorrow!

 

[Young Satchel]

2000 w bomber brackets and 3 wall set 375

Sorry somehow missed this reply. Some unexpected kid/family expenses came up which mean any rig purchases getting pushed into next month [emoji853]. I'm also just looking for awning no walls no brackets and I imagine your trying to keep this a set. I'll keep this in mind if it's still around. Thanks man!


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[grantwilson]

Sorry somehow missed this reply. Some unexpected kid/family expenses came up which mean any rig purchases getting pushed into next month [emoji853]. I'm also just looking for awning no walls no brackets and I imagine your trying to keep this a set. I'll keep this in mind if it's still around. Thanks man!


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no biggie.

 

[The GrooGrux King]

That is nice build you have going!


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[collinrach22]

Could you post the tools used and material to make your shell? I have been looking into making one myself and all the help I could get would be amazing. Thanks


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[grantwilson]

Could you post the tools used and material to make your shell? I have been looking into making one myself and all the help I could get would be amazing. Thanks


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Aluminum
welder
Pneumatic tube bender
chop saw
drill
drill bits

Super honest. If you are asking the materials/tools to make one. You most likely aren't going to be the one doing it

 

[collinrach22]

Thanks for the tip and the tools. Fortunately I got some hook ups at work [emoji1362]


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[grantwilson]

 

[dziner]

Chillin' like a villain!

 

[dolli310]

Sad to see the Wagon is gone. Hope you're enjoying the new ride.

 

[grantwilson]

bp51 install by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
after loading the pallet in the truck, i got home and ripped into my new box from OK4wd.

BP51, Alucab walls, and an awning cover were among the package contents.
bp51 install by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Wasted no time. Rears are in and done, fronts will go in tomorrow after work and an alignment appt on sat morning
bp51 install by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
bp51 install by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

took it for a spin around and down a little trail.

This is night and day. YOu can literally feel the difference front to back (5100 in the front). No adjustments yet, but something as little as exiting the driveway (we have a pretty big drop thing at the end) and its like it isn't there now. Insanity