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  1. StormRnr

    Suspension Overlanding suspension mods mid range

    Check out the OME MT 64 setup with heavy load springs. -M
  2. StormRnr

    PSA: Check Your Trans Fluid Level

    Shops also only see the failures. So TCCN might say what he says about not changing fluid because he's seen the failures correlated to it. But he doesn't see instances where there are no failures, and has no idea how many of those there might be. He could be seeing 1% or 99% and there's no way...
  3. StormRnr

    PSA: Check Your Trans Fluid Level

    TBH I'm dubious about most of the things that guys says. He may be right, but maybe not. For me he doesn't exude credibility just because he has a lot of long videos with tons of views. Either way, my truck has 100k and benefited from the drain and fill. -M
  4. StormRnr

    PSA: Check Your Trans Fluid Level

    Just drain from the transmission. I didn’t go deeper than that yet, though I’d consider a more regular regime of that. Once a year maybe.
  5. StormRnr

    PSA: Check Your Trans Fluid Level

    TL;DR If you hate the Tacoma transmission, it might be under-filled. I have a 2017 TRDOR with the 6-speed Auto 100k Miles, 2" lift 285/70 R17 tires. It has always had the common transmission issues of downshifting early and holding the lower gear FOR EVER going up hills. Hunting for gears...
  6. StormRnr

    Cv axles

    Bad seal. Also, the outer bearing. Check and see if there is a lot of play in the CV at the axle. If so, get the ECGS bushing and seal replacement kit. TIP: If you have trouble getting the removal tool to fit, grind it down a bit on the back side so that it will fit. The one I used would not...
  7. StormRnr

    Timbren vs Sumo Spring

    I made a video with more info and thought and detail about bump stops than anyone should put into the topic. But in the process, I did a detailed comparison between Timbren Active Off-Road Bump Stops and Sumo Springs. Source: https://youtu.be/a-pyOaKsY3c?si=k4MLqv5jDdedZg9H I did a...
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  9. StormRnr

    Recommendation request: Water bottles that fit in the cupholders

    There are two replacement cup holders on the market now that hold a full 1 liter bottle.
  10. StormRnr

    Lowering my '23 Tacoma 2WD

    There have to be custom coil springs available to swap in. Or maybe a strut from a different application. Or maybe custom springs. Same for the rear. Custom lowering springs.
  11. StormRnr

    Maintenance new Taco oil change questions

    10K is probably fine. I do 5k because I'm old school.
  12. StormRnr

    Rear disc brake conversion

    Does your transmission work? Even with disc brakes, you shouldn't be riding the brakes down a mountain pass. I towed my camp trailer over Sonora pass and it did just fine.
  13. StormRnr

    How much weight on your tacoma is too much weight for overlanding?

    I have an RTT on a trailer. Solves all the issues of an RTT on a truck, except dark childhood trauma.
  14. StormRnr

    Transmission fluid mess

    It's also possible you ran through a puddle of someone else's tranny fluid. IS there any in front of the tranny?
  15. StormRnr

    How much weight on your tacoma is too much weight for overlanding?

    I remember when I was a kid. We used to bob for turds in public restrooms because we weren't afraid of germs...
  16. StormRnr

    How much weight on your tacoma is too much weight for overlanding?

    Short answer is 1100# because that's what the payload is. The long answer is they work just fine with more. How much more? Depends who you ask. I have about GVWR maybe a little more and it's fine. But I have gears and suspension upgrades. If you're stock, then you can still do it, but you'll be...
  17. StormRnr

    Desk to Glory, Tundra House on Wheels

    I read pretty much this same comment on a Jeep forum back in 2001. Then again on a MTB forum in 2005. We're talking 20 years ago at the DAWN of forums.They were way better by comparison.
  18. StormRnr

    Maintenance Front body mount replacement.

    I replaced both of mine but it didn't solve the problem. The problem was my aluminum skid plates.
  19. StormRnr

    South Boomer's Dashtop RAM (type ball) Mount- new stock available now!!!

    Looks nice to me. I don't know why that other guy is so bent about it, but that looks like just your basic forum BS. I've been using a piece of RAM track fixed down to that same spot with 3M tape for a few years. The only issue is that the track is Delrin which gets soft and deforms in the...
  20. StormRnr

    We got a hold of ARB's SEMA truck for the weekend

    Their new MT64 shocks are pretty good for the price. Especially paired with their OME spring packs. Pro Tip: DO NOT get their Linx system. On the two vehicles we've made features on that have had it, they both were unreliable. EVERYTHING runs through it. Lights, winch, compressor, fridge. It's...
  21. StormRnr

    Lithium Batteries

    I don't know that any lithium batteries are recommended for vehicle starting or under-hood placement. They also don't have standard terminals or sizing for starter applications.
  22. StormRnr

    I changed all oils (engine, trans, transfer, diff) and my MPG went way up

    What was in there before? Honey? that seems like a big improvement for just changing fluds. how many tanks did you average that over? -M
  23. StormRnr

    Do you need LT Tires or SL (Standard Load)?

    I've done a couple of gnar trails with the "C" Nittos and have had no damage. The Recons are soft though which makes the traction great, but they are chunking a bit. -M
  24. StormRnr

    Do you need LT Tires or SL (Standard Load)?

    I wouldn't expect the mileage difference between 35 psi and 40psi to be that much.
  25. StormRnr

    Do you need LT Tires or SL (Standard Load)?

    You're right, of course, but there's no good way of weighing a truck or knowing what the load is other than guessing or going to cat scales all the time. And then, what's the correct pressure for the load and the tire? Do you do a contact patch with every configuration? Most of us are...
  26. StormRnr

    Do you need LT Tires or SL (Standard Load)?

    Source: https://youtu.be/2LH2t9GqU6o I picked up a set of used BFG KO2s from a Wrangler that comes in Load Range C. Those are about 6# Lighter than the LOAD E version and are way smoother and give the truck noticeably more power and fuel efficiency. So we made a video comparing two different...
  27. StormRnr

    LCAs with forward mounting position

    2 things. 1) SPC Control arms let you move the hu forward. 2) proper offset wheels. I ran 285/70 R17 on stock wheels and had no rub and then with Method 0 offset wheels I have rub.
  28. StormRnr

    Skid plate replacement

    I have the RSI Aluminum skids. They have great coverage and have access for oil change without removing. They are strong enough for major impacts. Use antiseize on any aluminum to aluminum contacts or they'll make a shit ton of noise. -M
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    Custom Trailer..?

    I have this one for sale on ExPo: https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/custom-off-road-aerotow-overlanding-trailer-4000-base-6000-loaded.239691/
  30. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Put the new Nitro Recon Grapplers to the test. Was using MTS and had the locker on for this. It was as steep as it looks and there was a step up at the top. Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuxN2z2Lnnp/ The tires were at 20 PSI and are 285/70R17 116T. So NOT LT or E range. But per the...
  31. StormRnr

    Popping in steering column

    Do you have aluminum skid plates? If so, it's them.
  32. StormRnr

    Dual battery setup with ML-ACR

    Do you have that relay connected directly or through the Redarc? I wouldn't think the RedArc would drain the starter battery when the engine is off.
  33. StormRnr

    Do OME rear springs still squeak

    I have the OME heavy loads. Mine aren't too bad for squeaking. But they were rubbing the shackles. I replaced my shackles and ground down the interference. They're quieter now... -M
  34. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Drove from Minden, NV to Mono Lake, spend a day driving dirt roads around the lake, and drove back to Minden. Nothing on top, no trailer, and Load Range C tires (285/70 R17) and got 19.3 MPG. The lighter tires make a HUGE difference.
  35. StormRnr

    ChatGPT / AI is absolutely wild

    It's not really that remarkable. We've spent the last 10 years training ourselves to create content for algorithms. Then we trained AI on that content. Now AI is as good at creating mediocre content as we are with information that we've created, organized, tagged, and indexed for the specific...
  36. StormRnr

    Can 2023 Stock steel rims be replaced by the OEM gloss black alloy wheels without issue

    Find the offset or backspacing specs for the two tires. If they're different, then one will stick out farther than the other. But they'll fit and function either way.
  37. StormRnr

    775 Reno-Sparks Area

    Silver State off Road has an ARB BP-51 kit for sale for $3000. It has the heavy load springs and ICON UCAs. Mitch said it was rebuilt, not sure what the issue was. I have this kit and it like it. The only issue is that the leaf springs need to be ground down to not interfere with the shackles. -M
  38. StormRnr

    1 Up Bike Rack

    Several other brands are using the tire clamp design now, including Kuat and Rocky Mounts.
  39. StormRnr

    TRD skid plate Hardware

    Try to tap the weld nuts to clean up the threads. -M
  40. StormRnr

    2022 Tacoma Off-Rd Regearing

    I have Nitros with 20k miles and no issues.
  41. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    That's lighter than E range. My BFG C range Wrangler takeoffs are 49#
  42. StormRnr

    2021 Off Road

    I have the Redarc. There are several different models, mine is not the top end. It's nice because the controller mounts under the dash hidden, and the controls are on a standard panel switch. Very nice. With respect to re gearing. You'll find that the word necessary is subjective. I'd recommend...
  43. StormRnr

    2023 Last Old School Truck

    1) Nobody likes the v6 2) The Automatic is better
  44. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    They rub, even with my lift and zero offset wheels. But not the cab mount. I don't think.
  45. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    I swapped out the pizza cutters for some C-rated BFGs. Way better in the snow and way better ride with the lighter casings. There are a LOT more options in the 285/70 17 size. And they're 5 - 10 pounds lighter than an E-Rated. I can already tell the performance and mileage has improved. Almost...
  46. StormRnr

    Performance LT Suspension Capabilities

    For reference, the old v8 4runners and lexus 470 460 have AWD because they're worried about drive train impact. My guess is if you have LT suspension and then you're boosting the engine for more power, you're also running 35's and hitting jumps. Because why else would you be doing all that...
  47. StormRnr

    Performance LT Suspension Capabilities

    I've never seen a suspension specify the power specs. You can bet they're designed to handle the stock power. The rest of the drive train is certainly not capable of a whole lot more. You can fit the front diff in your pocket.
  48. StormRnr

    Dual Battery Systems?

    So the point of a second battery is to power loads when the engine is off. So you'd want a deep-cycle battery for that. At that point, the point of having the Redarc charger is to charge up the battery from a depleted state, like if you ran a fridge overnight or for a weekend without starting...
  49. StormRnr

    Tacoma tires

    Yes.
  50. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    Alright. I'm out.
  51. StormRnr

    Front End Vibration

    My brakes do that. Same with my old 4Runner. Not sure what it is. But nothing else is wrong. I assume it's just a Toyota quirk. -M
  52. StormRnr

    Front skid plate help

    I have RCI aluminum. They are holding up to multiple impacts.
  53. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    Here are some references: Optima Batteries: Support - Battery Care - Maintenance and Storage (https://uk.optimabatteries.com/en-gb/support/battery-care/maintenance-and-storage/) Federal Batteries: Charging an Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Battery | Federal Batteries | Leading Battery Brands | The...
  54. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    1) You're talking about a different charging cycle than a car is designed to put out. Float voltage for an optima battery is 13.2 - 13.8 2) Chemistry is different than load capability. AGMs come in deep cycle for loads when not on charge, and starter which will die an early death if you run them...
  55. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    Double post, sorry.
  56. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    I still contend that those experts are talking about deep cycle batteries that are seeing load when they're not under charge. And they would also probably tell you that float charging at absorption voltage is going to be damaging. My point is that all AGM, FLA, Li-ION LiFePO4 batteries are being...
  57. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    Well one of your questions is easy, I think that I am right. You don't need to change your voltage output for an AGM. And float charging at the absorption voltage is bad. -M
  58. StormRnr

    Replace The Stock Battery

    There are several posts with this conversation going on here already. Check those out. I say yes, and some say no. Charging is more complicated. Maintaining is not. The voltage of the alternator is within spec for maintaining an AGM. -M
  59. StormRnr

    What the hell do you make of this? AutoLSD and Traction control turning themselves on and off respectively with no driver input.

    I bet you're having issues with the wheel speed sensor disconnecting. -M
  60. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    I did find this article: AGM Battery Charging: Stages – workshoppist.com (https://workshoppist.com/agm-battery-charging-stages/) It states: " Never hold an AGM battery at the absorption voltage longer than about 15 hours, as this risks overcharging the unit. A smart charger steps down to float...
  61. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    If you look at any of the charging profiles that actual chargers use they taper off the voltage when the battery starts to reach full charge. Of course that's for deep cycle use.
  62. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    I'm interested in seeing it. All I've found is anecdata on forums. -M
  63. StormRnr

    Battery Recommendations

    Just a word of dissent: You don't need to change the voltage for the AGM. It's a starter battery, not a house battery. It should never need to get above float charge, which is in spec for the stock alternator output. 14.6 is the fast charge voltage and batteries don't like to be at that voltage...
  64. StormRnr

    Watch this if you own an Element fire extinguisher

    From what I've seen, if your element is plan A then your backup plan is your plan A.
  65. StormRnr

    Watch this if you own an Element fire extinguisher

    The hood prop was welded on.
  66. StormRnr

    Watch this if you own an Element fire extinguisher

    So we tested common fire extinguishers for this video on the Driving Line channel. Source: https://youtu.be/WzV07iUE9eQ 1) The 2.5 pound ABC we tested had been sitting in my Tacoma for several years and worked perfectly and was very effective in suppressing a simulated engine fire. 2) The...
  67. StormRnr

    Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!

    Just found the BFG Mud Terrain in 255/80 17: Discount Tire | Tires and Wheels for Sale | Online & In-Person (https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/bfgoodrich-mud-terrain-t-a-km2/p/38005) Discount Tire seems to have the most comprehensive listing: All-Season Tires | Tires | Discount Tire...
  68. StormRnr

    AGM batteries and charging volts

    The genius is a battery tender. -M
  69. StormRnr

    AGM batteries and charging volts

    Alternators aren't chargers. They're maintainers. They aren't doing the work of reading charge level and changing the input to charge vs float. If you want to add a charger it's probably cheaper than getting a tune and will be much better for the battery. But I don't know if that would be good...
  70. StormRnr

    AGM batteries and charging volts

    Optima specifies 13.2 to 13.8 float charge and up to 15.6 for rapid charge. Odessy says the same except if the battery is deeply discharged you need to go 14.1 to 14.7. -M
  71. StormRnr

    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Answer: No Question: Can I use my 3rd gen camper shell on a 4th gen truck?
  72. StormRnr

    2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 3D model

    My son is in the process of creating one in Blender. But he's 12 so he keeps getting distracted...
  73. StormRnr

    Hawaii 2018 dclbor

    Doesn't seem like there are many dirt road miles on any island. Is it pretty hard to get a vehicle from island to island? -M
  74. StormRnr

    Alignments on Long Travel Suspensions

    I don't know that DIY alignment is a thing. It takes more precise measurements than are practical at home. But alignment shouldn't be that much. Less than $100 the last time I checked. I believe the point of getting the LT parts is that it brings the alignment back into spec so a standard...
  75. StormRnr

    Battery Replacement Recommendations

    MY battery just died and I got a 24F from Napa, the AGM Legend. It was too small. The clamp wouldn't hold it down. It had a 34R in it originally. The Red Top was the best other option so I got that. It was $24 more. Even that had to use an adaptor to fit right. It is not exact size for Group...
  76. StormRnr

    Lifted Tacomas in Hawaii

    on Kaua'i for vacation and these 6" lifted tacomas are everywhere. Mostly they have few if any other mods. Most have stock tires and wheels. The most common mod is dubs and street tires. There are a few bumpers, and very few tacomas that have actual off road tires. I've seen one SAS 2nd gen...
  77. StormRnr

    Electrical Forward Parking assist

    I find the front camera to not be that helpful. It can tell you how close you are to things, but you have to calibrate your judgment about it. But you also have to calibrate your judgment looking down the hood. I don't find it to be worth the expense and effort of installation.
  78. StormRnr

    Other Nuances to Upgrade When Lifting One's Truck

    Do be prepared for your CV boots to fail though. -M
  79. StormRnr

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    The wiring runs up to the battery. -M
  80. StormRnr

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    No, it's mounted in the cubbie, hard wired with a switch and i run hose to an air chuck and then connect a hose and inflator and take that to each tire. -M
  81. StormRnr

    Pre-Purchase Question Rough Country 6” Lift Kit To The Total Chaos Long Travel Suspension Conversion Problems!

    Custom fab crossmember? -M
  82. StormRnr

    Pre-Purchase Question Air Compressors

    I have an ARB single mounted in the driver side bed cubbie. It's not cheat, but it does come with all the wiring, switches and relays you need. 4 tire inflators won't save you any time and only add expense and junk you have to cary. Save the money and spend it on a better compressor. The...
  83. StormRnr

    Emergency Brake Seized

    Is there a fix? -M
  84. StormRnr

    Emergency Brake Seized

    I've been having this issue. It breaks free, but it's been sticking in the morning, and it's happened on the trail a few times. Is there something I can lubricate? -M
  85. StormRnr

    Help! Gen 3 TRD Sport - Minimum suspension mods for slide-in camper?

    Air bags with Daystar cradles.
  86. StormRnr

    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Did some Snow Wheeling over the weekend! Source: https://youtube.com/shorts/0aPqeswD5II?feature=share -M
  87. StormRnr

    Oil System Cleaner?

    Never heard of it. I thought that was what the filter does.
  88. StormRnr

    Help! Cant find a good regear writeup

    @Classytacos has a video series. It gave me all the info I needed to know I didn't want to do that myself...
  89. StormRnr

    Millennials Really Want A Fully Electric Toyota Tacoma, Says Survey

    That's how people will commit suicide in the future. They'll close the garage door and put the car on to charge.
  90. StormRnr

    Lone Peak Overland Camper

    Saw his videos on YouTube. They look pretty nice and well refined. Lots of options. -M
  91. StormRnr

    Millennials Really Want A Fully Electric Toyota Tacoma, Says Survey

    Solar isn't really an option for charging an EV at this point. You couldn't take enough solar panels. By the numbers, a 300 mile range would be enough for most camping trips. There's a guy on youtube who wend from Bishop CA to Coyote Flat in hius Rivian. Had like 60% left when he got there...
  92. StormRnr

    Lifted Trd Pro’s

    You pay less, and don't have to throw away nice suspension when you upgrade. I see it a lot in Jeeps. Guys will pay extra for a rubicon, then throw away everything that makes it a rubicon when they upgrade. Rubicons and TRD Pros are great turnkey rigs. You buy it and you use it. It's...
  93. StormRnr

    Lifted Trd Pro’s

    The Pro doesn't change anything. Your options to keep the stock shocks are spacers in the front and add-a-leafs in the rear. I know TRD Pro guys try to sell off their OEM suspension, but I don't know how much they get for it. I feel like if you want to mod your Tacoma suspension, the TRD OR is...
  94. StormRnr

    Lone Peak Overland Camper

    Looks nice except for the snow/water shelf above the entry door. -M
  95. StormRnr

    To airbag or not…

    I think that sounds like a good setup. Not sure of the up travel restrictions, but down travel would be unaffected. And you'd get adjustability, which is nice.
  96. StormRnr

    Why did you decide to buy a Tacoma?

    This is the only right answer if you're 40+. -M
  97. StormRnr

    Why did you decide to buy a Tacoma?

    That one is from back in good old 1985...
  98. StormRnr

    Southern Style Offroad Black Friday Sale

    I dig that rear bumper. But not even backup sensor holes? I like the hidden receiver and the overall look a lot, but I need the BSM and Sensors.
  99. StormRnr

    Sold Reno, NV: Power Tank Kit: $400

    I have a Powertank kit for sale. This package retails for over $700. 10# Power Tank Regulator Regulator Guard Coiled Hose Inflator Mounting Bracket All these components are powertank brand and are super high quality. The inflator gage is fluid filled and super accurate. The nipple clips onto...
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