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    Rack suggestions ?

    I'm gonna put in my regular plug for Victory 4x4 components. Mounted up quick, does the job, and didnt cost me an arm and a leg.
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    Icon leaf pack not RXT

    Looking to hear from anyone who has installed this - I've read a few posts from the other forums that mention the included center bolts are not compatible. I also have an AAL from Toytec already installed. Wondering out loud if I need to remove that and the overload spring or not. Added a...
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    Spare Tire Mount Ideas

    I've actually got a real 285 under there, and I did no hammering. It doesn't fit all the way flush, but its darn close. I worry zero seconds about exhaust heat. It rubs a bit on the two 'brackets' that hang down, but it's up under there tight enough that it's a non-issue. You'll be fine.
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    Victory 4x4 Skid Plate installed

    I did the front and mid skid from Victory, and they are very solid. I do take off the oil filter access piece before I take it to the dealer for service, only because I dont want them messing with the parts. I liked that they had the parts in stock, they shipped quickly, and their videos are...
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    Winter camping

    I use an RTT tent liner I picked up on amazon. It's tepui branded, but it fits inside all the small/medium RTT tents that share the identical architecture. I went camping in 20 degree weather and turned on the buddy heater for about 10 minutes. After that the tent was warm all night. I...
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    For those of you with RTTs with a left or right opening, which do you choose?

    I'd do a rear ladder in a heartbeat, but my mid height rack means that I'd always be bending over to get into the truck bed, and since I use the tailgate to prep food, a rear ladder combined with a mid rack would be impractical.
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    Power tank vs arb compressor

    Couldnt have said it better myself.
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    VIAR on board air solution

    Hi everyone. Wanted to post up my viar compressor mounted in the factory bed cubby, and how I ran air lines to each side of the truck. Of course the compressor in a bag with alligator battery connections works absolutely fine - I just wanted to see if I could piece this together after watching...
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    For those of you with RTTs with a left or right opening, which do you choose?

    Driver's side. When I deploy the tent, I let the cover drape down and put up the annex room. The other side has my trasharoo. When I get to a campsite, I like the idea of looking right out the driver's side door window as I envision fire pit location and then I can place the truck exactly...
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    Solar Panel usage

    Question on solar panel usage. Looking to get a jackery powerbank for a fridge/freezer. For anyone who has powerbank/panels/fridge, do you use the panels to charge the powerbank or your vehicle battery? I'm less interested in USB phone charging potential. Just not sure which power source I...
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    Vinyl hood cover

    T3G has caused me to spend way more than I ever thought on cool new things I see each day. Now the hard part is finding balance and not going crazy on overdoing it with parts and things...
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    Vinyl hood cover

    I put this on myself a few years back. I think supdec.com has similar offerings, but I didn't get mine from them. It was very easy with the wet application method. Cuts down on the silver paint glare significantly.
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    First major mod

    I really like those wheels.
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    Good to hear. I'm liking those side light mounts on your rack, near the cab. Got specifics?
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    So what happened with the scratched part, headache rack and center console parts?
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    I'm not sure. Did a trip last weekend and put lots of camping gear up there that was small and loose. Freed up the bed for large boxes and coolers without small things floating around. Right now I have a plano weapons case on the cab rack, but it looks odd since there is only one. I might...
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    It mounts pretty easily - the lower mounting metal bracket is pretty soft, and I was able to bend it without much effort, but it lets me see at a glance that the bracket is on tight and the tent is not going anywhere. See the last picture...
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    Waterport 3.3 install

    A good friend gifted me the 3.3 gallon waterport. While I was trying to put it in a place which had easier accessability than inside the rail, I figured out how to 'hinge' down one of my Victory 4x4 side rack supports and turned it into an overland "shelf." This has worked out great, and I...
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    I've got an Overland Vehicle Systems Nomadic 3 tent. It mounts with regular brackets to the top of the rack. I'll post some pics soon - working on my waterport post right now. Stay tuned!
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    Victory 4x4 bed rack and extras

    Got to say, with all the parts I ordered awhile back, Victory 4x4 has some serious interest in customer service. Went through some install issues along the way, but will rep for them when I get the chance. Happy with my mid-ht bed rack. Let me know how you like the headache component - I've...
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    Which skid plate do you recommend?

    I'll vouch for the Victory 4x4 skidplate. Lots of compliments from other Taco owners.
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    Whats your favorite mod?

    I put one in - and it was very easy to follow the instructions. I wanted to use a single throw switch, and bought one from CH4x4, but the switch only allowed me to view the rear, and wanted to use the front camera. I have a new switch (the one that he sells) and just need to get back into the...
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    SPOD

    For additional components, I've got bed LED strips and rock lights. With the powertray having such close tolerances to surrounding equipment and various underhood components, any nearby mounting solutions for relays would make that particular area very "busy" and since they're just tucked under...
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    SPOD

    I'm leaning to the bed-mounted cubby option for my compressor (VIAR).
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    SPOD

    The relays are just hanging out under the powertray. I thought about buying any one of the relay mounting brackets, but didn't see a real need to do so. If I'm wrong, please someone tell me, but I don't have them mounted on anything. So far, out of all my wired accessories, I only have 2...
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    New here! Central CA

    Yes. I'm interested!
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    SPOD

    It looks like this is heading in the switchpros direction, but here's a cheaper alternative if you don't want to go that route. It's just a blue sea fuse block, breaker, and an aluminum mounting plate. Removing the factory fuse box cover is sometimes a struggle.
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    CaliRaisedLed Lighting Products

    Let me tell you what you're getting with Caliraised. It's the sort of thing that doesn't come in a box, have a product number, or essential for replicating awesome builds out there that inspire us all. It's called service. For anyone who has ordered and received Caliraised products and found...
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    Victory 4x4 skidplates

    I most certainly have! I took the Taco out for some mild offroading, and my friend was amazed with the coverage and seamless joint from front skid to mid skid. If I had to do it over again, I would probably get the raw steel versions and just coat them myself with some spray can lining from...
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    LOTS OF THINGS not working after camera install

    Absolutely. Better a fuse instead of some hyper-expensive electronic component. Still, a touch embarrassed when the service tech called and told me what it was.
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    Best roof racks and roof top tents?

    On the subject of racks... I thought about just getting some crossbars at bed height, but didn't want to lose cargo capability for my camping trips (I have a few large boxes), and a full height rack would have prevented me from pulling in the garage to work on mods/weather protection/etc. Just...
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    Diff breather mod

    Well thanks so much!
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    LOTS OF THINGS not working after camera install

    Blew a fuse.
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    Whats your favorite mod?

    tweeter and door speaker upgrade. Added Noico sound deadening material, and it's amaaaaaaazzzziiiiiinnnnnggggg.
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    Camping Gear

    I was put off by the prices when I first started looking, but once you click on enough websites, you'll find plenty of tents with widely varying price ranges. Yes, they also all appear to be identical in design and function, with different materials and colors separating some of the brands. I...
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    275 or 285 size tires without CMC

    Yep, tracking all. One of those things I keep needing to buy, but end up with a bed rack and RTT instead...
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    275 or 285 size tires without CMC

    It's a pre-packaged lift from Low Range Offroad. Believe it's called their Stage 1.5 3" lift kit. Drop in Bilstein coilovers up front, and an add-a leaf in the rear with Bilsteins as well. I didn't get the extended rear brake lines and saved a few bucks.
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    275 or 285 size tires without CMC

    I've got 285/70/17 with TRD rims 1" wider than stock (thanks FN wheels) and have no rubbing. 3" lift. Stock UCA. No spacers.
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    RCI or Tacoma Apocalypse bed rack

    It wasn't until AFTER I installed the RTT did I even check to see if it would fit in the garage. The mid height with RTT does (thankfully), so I'm thinking that's another reason to go mid. It's good to put the truck in the garage when it's tornado season here.
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    Victory 4x4 skidplates

    As many of you know, I have the Victory 4x4 front and mid skid. After some lengthy personal travel (overlanding) and a bit of troubleshooting with the mid skid install, I'm pleased to provide a review of both parts. Ordered them in steel (I would probably go aluminum for weight reduction on...
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    Victory 4x4 Mid skid

    No worries. Believe Chris sent out what I needed, and I should be putting it on once it gets above 20 degrees here in Kansas. Will do a full write up once it's done, and will cover the front skid also. Thanks!
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    RCI or Tacoma Apocalypse bed rack

    I'm a huge fan of the Victory 4x4 mid height bed rack. Super stout, and built like a tank.
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    Victory 4x4 Mid skid

    ShikyoX, I really appreciate what you're trying to do - but spending more time to take pictures, upload to the website, write a "here's why this doesn't work" play-by-play is just not the angle I was working. Anyone who has put this on will have the first hand knowledge I am specifically asking...
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    Victory 4x4 Mid skid

    Have you installed the mid skid? I'm referring to the black 'washer' inserts and how they go into the crossmember, and how to secure the nut with a wrench with one hand while tightening the bolt. I've not found a way to do this successfully. Anyone who has installed this will know exactly what...
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    Victory 4x4 Mid skid

    Having some significant problems installing this component - has anyone on this forum installed the mid skid on a 2016+ Tacoma? I've already reached out to Vic4x4, but wondering if someone has solved it in reality, besides "it should work" that Victory gave me.
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    New Tacoma owner.

    Post up some pics when the lift and tires are on. 3" with 285s makes these trucks look amazing. I could look at lifted Tacomas all day...
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    Bigger Tires on Stock TRD Sport Wheel

    The low range kit (well at least the 3" version I have) is not a spacer lift. I did a spacer lift on my prior gen 2 Tacoma, and it rode very rough. Doing springs/shocks on the current truck makes for a very smooth ride in comparison. In my post above, I was referring to hub-centric wheel...
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    Bigger Tires on Stock TRD Sport Wheel

    While I have that same lift with 285's, I don't have stock rims, so I don't want to give false info. I don't have any rubbing with 285s, and didn't do a cab chop. Some may say otherwise, but you could always go with spacers if you need to bump out the wheels a bit if you go with 285s.
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    ditch light switch stays on

    Thanks to both - I'm doing the cali light bar this weekend as well!
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    ditch light switch stays on

    Hi all. Wired up my Caliraised ditch lights and a CH4x4 switch. The switch light stays on when the truck is turned off. I'm presuming this will not be a problem due to the low draw of the switch light, but I'm wondering why this is. Caliraised lights have 3 wires: blue, white, and black...
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    4.5" backspacing
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    Thoughts on HID vs LED headlights

    For those interested in LED headlights, let me offer my experiences: Purchased the Auxbeam F16 during a black Friday/Monday/something sale and put 'em in my 2017. What a difference in lighting. The 'whiter' light really had me impressed, however, I realized soon that I didn't get nearly the...
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    Silver paint

    Thanks - did you just give them the paint code, or did they know what they were doing already?
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    Bed Stiffeners - What do they do? Do I need them?

    Thanks - appreciate the explanation. It's just something I've never given much thought to.
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    Bed Stiffeners - What do they do? Do I need them?

    Have you seen instances of guys with bed racks for RTT that have the same bed cracks? I'm still trying to figure out the mechanics behind how these are a necessary component if you have a bed rack which strengthens the bed from 4 connection points rather than 2 at the rear. I'm no mechanical...
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    Silver paint

    Hi all. Going to strip the plastic chrome on the rear bumpers and paint them to match the body color. Does anyone know the closest match for some rattle can paint (brand and color) that might be the closest to the factory silver paint?
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    Tire Size Fitment and Lift

    I've got the Low Range Offroad 3" packaged lift. Everything you need in one box. 17x8 rims with 285/70/17. No rubbing at lock or over bumps.
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    Taco beltran

    What a great picture! How do you like the tent?
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    New to 3g

    Hey there Let me know how the bumper goes - I'm thinking of going that route. Nice truck!
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    Stupidbeetle’s Cement Metallic OR

    Love the name Tacosauce!
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    NEWBIE CHECKIN IN.....

    Hey Chris. Black Tacos look menacing - your photo is great! Another Chris on the forums. World domination is just around the corner!
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    Diff breather mod

    So I'm reading threads on this topic, and was wondering if I can use an open element filter (commonly found on valve covers) for the breather mod, or do I need this special silver 'breather' to put on the end of the hose? Also, is there a front breather that would benefit from a hose extension...
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    Best roof racks and roof top tents?

    (Note: Not my truck!)
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    Best roof racks and roof top tents?

    I went with the Tuff Stuff ranger overland tent. There were several factors involved in my choice. You could say I over-research items before I choose what goes on the Taco. I spent countless hours looking at RTT company websites, online vendors, various forums, and looking at pics before I...
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    2017 OR build and intro

    Well right now I'm in Europe, but returning to Ft Riley (2 hrs west of KC). I haven't been back to the STL area for some time. Went to school at SEMO in Cape G., and HS at Parkway Central. But that was back in the late 90's.
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    2017 OR build and intro

    I know House Springs! Grew up in chesterfield/ballwin/Manchester.
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    Bed Stiffeners - What do they do? Do I need them?

    So I'm looking at these right now. Adding a bed rack to me would seem to tie the bed together stronger (at 4 attachment points) at the top, rather than 2 spots near the bottom of the tailgate area. Don't understand the necessity for this to have in conjunction with the bed rack - but I'm here...
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    2017 OR build and intro

    Hi everyone, My name's Chris, and I'm a proud 2017 OR owner with a few parts that I've put on over the past few years. I'm career Army, and enjoy getting out in the woods (in the Taco that is) to unwind and unplug. Of course I enjoy shooting, drinking bourbon, and surfing for parts online...
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