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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. StormRnr

    Light bar for a guy who hates light bars?

    Howdy, I hate light bars. Hate em. Hate the way they look, hate the goobers who turn them on on the streets, hate the switches and all that crap. HOWEVER. We did some night driving the other day on slow and fast dirt roads and my LED upgraded stock 2017 head lights are not good enough for me...
  9. StormRnr

    Sold Snugtop GB Sport, Sportsmen's Edition Silver Short Bed $2000 RENO

    I am selling my Snugtop GB Sport that is paintmatched to my SILVER 2017 Toyoya Tacoma Double Cap Short Bed truck. It is the Sportsmen's model which is rated for 500# roof load. Comes with roof tracks and Yakima Bars and Towers Full carpeted interior Loops in ceiling for bungie net Opening side...
  10. StormRnr

    I Want Your Air Dam

    So I'm on a quest to get better MPGs in my lifted Tacoma. I already achieved several 19mpg tanks for my daily driving, commuting and work drives by just driving slower... AMAZING! Anyway, now I want to experiment with an Air dam. Looks like modifying a stock tacoma air dam to work with my warn...
  11. StormRnr

    Electrical Does the bed power outlet have continuous power?

    Howdy, Looking to install a 12v outlet in the bed that has constant power. Does anyone know if the bed mounted inverter setup have a constant on power source? I know that the inverter only runs when the truck it on, but I'm wondering if the relay is there in the bed or un the front. -M
  12. StormRnr

    MTS in Action: Towing a Trailer up Steele Pass

    I used MTS for the first time a few months back when we drove up steel pass with a group from Overland Trail Guides. I turned on MTS for the first time and set it for rock and Loose Gravel. I was shocked how well it did over the basic traction control and found it to be better than a locker...
  13. StormRnr

    Some good wholesome Tacoma action in the mountains

    Original link: https://youtu.be/RhbxQB7b7as This was in the Sweetwater Mountains on the Nevada / California border. Here are some photos too: Untitled by Mike Henderson, on Flickr Untitled by Mike Henderson, on Flickr Untitled by Mike Henderson, on Flickr -M
  14. StormRnr

    Tacoma vs Bronco

    We had this Bronco that ARB has outfitted with a bunch of they gear for a video we're shooting for 4Wheel Parts. I took it out for the day to shoot some extra footage and make a video for my channel as well. Here are two obstacles we came across that illustrate that 35 inch tires aren't a...
  15. StormRnr

    Lower Ball Joint?

    Howdy. I have some play in one lower ball joint. Is that replaceable? I can only find the part for The whole LCA. If I have to buy the whole thing I'd rather get something cooler looking, I mean stronger and more impact resistant. -M
  16. StormRnr

    Mid Size vs Full Size

    Good morning! I shoot and edit videos for the Driving Line Channel on YouTube with my friend Harry who wrote for 4Wheeler for years and does a bunch of journalism and photography in the off road world. This month we did a comparison of my fast and light Tacoma build and his slow and heavy 1-ton...
  17. StormRnr

    Can I tap into power from the bed AC outlet?

    Howdy, I want to run a compressor in the bed and I can tap into the power supply for the AC inverter to power the compressor. Is there a DC hot back there I can use? Thanks, -M
  18. StormRnr

    OV Tune Sacramento?

    I'm in Reno, but looking to get the OV Tune somewhere close. Is there anyone in Sac who can do it? -M
  19. StormRnr

    BP-51 Ride Height Adjust

    I have the Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension. I need to add some ride height to the front. The instructions say to pull the coilers all the way off compress the spring and do it that way. I can't find any actual user experience on them. Icon has a video where they crank the ride height collar down...
  20. StormRnr

    All-Terrain Family Tacoma Build Thread!!!!!!!

    This first post in this thread is going to serve as a disclaimer. So here goes. 2017 TRD OR DCSB Silver with 36000 miles. Came with matching SnugTop GB Sport, and rack and the KO2s and weather tech liners. Price was $29,500 in April of 2020. I thought that was a pretty killer deal then and was...
  21. StormRnr

    DIY Light Weight Drawer System and Sleeping Deck

    "I bought this pickup truck because I needed more space than an SUV," is what you might have heard me say about a year ago when I bought a used 2017 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, Short bed TRD Off-Road. (DCLB TRDOR). And that's a good reason to get a midsize pickup instead of an SUV like a 4Runner...
  22. StormRnr

    What bumper is this?

    Spotted at Home Depot in Reno. Looks like some kind of tube exo bumper. If it keeps the BSM and backup sensors in tact this would be nice. It seems to tie into the frame under the bumper.
  23. StormRnr

    MESO Customs Pocket Switch Panel AKA Altoids Storage Delete

    I was looking for some hands on video of this product and didn't find any, so I got video of a friend installing one. For 3d Printed plastic, it seems nice enough. Easy Install. Looks factory. I'll be getting one as soon as I figure another place to put my altoids. Maybe some kind of molie panel...
  24. StormRnr

    Drilling and mounting to the Plastic inner Bed?

    Howdy, I'm working on a drawer system design and to keep the weight down I'm thinking of mounting it directly to the inner bed. Has anyone had experience drilling and mounting to this? I figure since it's strong enough to hold cargo, it should be able to be a structural part of a drawer...
  25. StormRnr

    Timbren Active Off Road Bump Stops: Do you need them?

    TL;DR I don't think these are a good mod unless you are going over 2.5 inch of lift or you intend to use them as overload springs. Overlanding, like life, is full of ins and outs, lot of what have you, lots of bumps along the way, and you might be thinking that something to put an end to some...
  26. StormRnr

    Nevada Overlanding: Tunnel Camp to Nightengale

    I suppose on some elemental level, every dirt road looks about about like the next. Just an endless valley. Another scraggy mountain range with a name that only means something to the dusty pioneers who gave it. But every road leads somewhere. And this one brings us back here to Sage Valley, The...
  27. StormRnr

    Minimalist Overlander: 1st Gen Tundra

    While this isn't TACOMA content, I think there's a lot here that we as Tacoma owners can incorporate into our trucks. I know I am. This is a video I created for my channel and Harry Wagner is a legif off-road journalist. This Tundra just got back from chasing the Baja 1000. I won't post the...
  28. StormRnr

    How to back up a trailer in 5 easy steps

    So for many of us a trailer is a critical camping and overlanding accessory. Recently a friend who follows my channel and Instagram, and knows I'm a trailer expert (read: someone who posts photos of his trailer and pretends to know what he's talking about) asked if I'd help him learn how to back...
  29. StormRnr

    How to make a taco sound like a harley

    So I installed the RCI full skid kit. Maybe my exhaust hangs down too low, but it impacts the transfer case skid and the amplification makes the truck pop rattle like a motorbike. Not sure if the video is going to upload so you may have to trust me. Anyway, tomorrow I’ll figure out how to push...
  30. StormRnr

    DIY Accessory Mount for 3rd Gen Tacoma (No Drilling)

    There are a number of options available for mounting a rail above the main infotainment screen on the 2016 to 2020 Toyota Tacoma where you can mount phones and tablets and other devices. All are fairly expensive and all require drilling into the main plastic bezel that surrounds most of the...
  31. StormRnr

    Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 Roof Top Tent Review

    Original link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRNjDxqiqA So I got a Smittybilt Overlander Gen 2 RTT in the standard size recently. I know they had some QC issues with their first gen tent, but from what I can tell the second gen tent is much better. Since this video I've added a 1.5 inch...
  32. StormRnr

    Sag: How far off the bumps stops are you?

    I'm wondering what is standard for sag on a 3rd gen. Rear in particular. I just bought a 2017 DCSB TRD Off Road. It has a topper and RTT and some gear in the bed and it was sitting a little over an inch off the bump stops. The Ride was OK, but it hit the bump stops a lot. I put some Timbren...
  33. StormRnr

    Atkinson Cycle?

    Can you feel the engine go in and out of Atkinson Cycle? I'm new to my 3rd Gen and also new to modern auto transmissions. I can feel "shifting" that seems more like a change in power not a change in RPM/torque. -M
  34. StormRnr

    Force an upshift?

    Howdy, My 2017 Taco is my first automatic transmission vehicle. I've driven manuals for 30 years. I'm so dumb, I once skated my wife's F-150 down a sketchy hill because I didn't know I had to shift to neutral to go into 4 low. So I have a question about the Taco. Can I force an upshift? With...
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