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  1. CBrob

    Axle upgrades for the Sr5 8"

    Getting close to making the move to regear and locker the 2020 sr. If I am going to upgrade the rear end now is the time to do so. 2 obvious options come to mind, keeping the 8" or getting a 8.75 trd complete rear end. Any other rear end/ axle/ locker setups I should look at? Expecting to...
  2. CBrob

    LCAs with forward mounting position

    Heard about another option besides body mount chops for fitting 35s. LCAs that shift the centerline about 3/4 in forward. Anyone tried these yet? Also came across a bracket that relocated the stock LCAs forward a little. Still have life in the 32s but will be going to 35s in the future.
  3. CBrob

    Maintenance VCS error after alignment

    I lifted my truck, no errors. Replaced the windshield, no errors. Hit a pothole and got another alignment and had the error screen. Part of the safety system monitors pitch and yaw relative to the direction of the steering wheel. The ecu records the center position and trips an error if it...
  4. CBrob

    Knocked out of alignment

    Had someone run a shuttle for me on a raft trip (anyone remember Deliverence?) They must have rallied the 3rd gen pretty hard. The camber on one wheel is out visibly, the spc bolt has moved in it's slot. Is there anything other than 150 ft lbs of torque that can help keep it in place? Who knows...
  5. CBrob

    Toyota News Insurance company

    I've been with usaa for like 30 years now... But they are not quite as awesome as they used to be. Anyone found an insurer that really stands out as awesome? I'll look up my premium and update this post.
  6. CBrob

    Winter tires -- are they sticky?

    For the guys that know tires. Is a winter tire with it's softer compound stickier than an all terrain? If long wear is not a concern, is there any negative side to using winter tires year round?
  7. CBrob

    Chevy tahoe lift

    Hi guys. I've got a buddy im going to help on a tahoe project. Any of y'all know good sources for chevy lift info? Looks like rough country is the common lift brand, but I had the impression they were junk. Looks simple though, coil spacers and UCAs
  8. CBrob

    Rolling backwards after stalling.

    Do toyota brakes not work at all after a stall? Never experienced anything like this myself, but it would change my perception of hill climbs if you lose your brakes like this. Go the the 3 min mark Original link: https://youtu.be/pgvXYCrF-Qs
  9. CBrob

    Discount Code Lighting vendor

    Any active vendors here that specialize in lights? I'm looking for a rocker switch, like to buy from t3g vendors
  10. CBrob

    Winter camping

    It's getting cool outside and the best camping spots are finally not crowded. I just ordered one of those little diesel heaters. My rtt is small enough to heat with a few candles in a lantern, but needed to find a way without all the condensation. I'll post a review after I try it out. Anyone...
  11. CBrob

    Maintenance No spring compressor method

    So I'm in the middle of swapping out coilovers on my 1st gen. I could get the lower control arm to drop low enough to get the stock spring out, but it wouldn't drop low enough to get the bilsteins back in there. I loosened up the cam bolts alot, but it still won't drop. I ordered up some spring...
  12. CBrob

    Front plate

    Was just watching Rob talk about his front plate. I'm in Colorado, we have the front plate law too. Anyone had this conversation with a cop? What kind of visibility minimum is the norm? I think I have a better angle on mine than Rob does. But still an angle
  13. CBrob

    Cutting leaf springs

    Can I cut a leaf spring with my grinder and a cutting wheel?
  14. CBrob

    Rock therapy moab

    Is anyone going? Thinking about shooting over for the weekend and checking out some easy trails and meeting tacoma people.
  15. CBrob

    Gitting a weird clunk

    It only happens when the left side is decompressing... Like dropping down off s curb. It's louder in the cab then it is on camera. Might be something non suspension related. I thought it could be away bar at first, it only seems to happen when the passenger side decompress by it self. Dont seem...
  16. CBrob

    Pre-Purchase Question Fire extinguisher Mount

    Is there a cool way to mount a fire extinguisher on the bed rail? Or anywhere else on our tacoma?
  17. CBrob

    Electrical Plug and play fog lights for an SR model?

    Is there a plug in option for aftermarket fog pods on my SR? I've got the plugin terminal behind the grill but not sure how to power it. Thanks
  18. CBrob

    Cosmetic Fit and finish of bumpers and sliders

    I'm curious as to what is typically expected with aftermarket items as far as fit goes. What tolerance is acceptable for things like bumpers and sliders? Do you expect a bumper to be symmetrical? Down to what dimension? +- an 1/8? A 1/4? Do you expect rock sliders to have an even reveal relative...
  19. CBrob

    SPC UCA, position D

    Gonna install the new UCA and want to confirm that position D is a good place to start with the adjustments. Anyone able to confirm?
  20. CBrob

    Winch install

    @Rob Daman Watching your labor day video now.
  21. CBrob

    Degree shims (

    I'll be installing my icon rxt leaves here in the next few days w/o shims. Wondering what most people experience as far as needing or not needing shims.
  22. CBrob

    Pre-Purchase Question Any warn or Smitty dealers here?

    I'm gonna purchase a winch and thought I'd check with vendors here. Id like one that is 9k, synthetic rope and in stock right now. @NEO Garage
  23. CBrob

    Cutting the front bumper

    Im going to cut the bumper today. Wondering which tool to use to make the straight line cut from the fog lite hole to the edge of the fender. I've got jig saw, fein tool, grinder and cutoff wheel... Any suggestions?
  24. CBrob

    3rd gen front shocks and springs SR into a 2nd gen

    I've heard that the front suspension is interchangeable between 2 and 3. My kid drives my old 2nd gen. Is the suspension of my 2020 SR any better than the 2011 SR? Other than being 9 years newer?
  25. CBrob

    Leaf springs just in time

    Was hoping to make it to rock therapy in Moab, but it looks like I'll be waiting on my leaf springs to show up. Any aftermarket leaf packs with 2 in lift out there that are actually in stock and ready to ship? The icons looked great... But are at least another 2 weeks away from shipping.
  26. CBrob

    Karen's Taco

    Starting off with a little adventure. We are just starting the build. 2020 SR Race line addicts 16x8 wheels. Falken at3w 32 in tires. Smitty 2 person tent
  27. CBrob

    New Mexico trails

    Going to new Mexico to explore next week. Looks like the state got hit hard this summer. Any suggestions for less popular places to explore that are far off the RV beaten path? We'll be bringing extra trash bags and leave things cleaner than we found.
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  28. CBrob

    Got rain? Campfire quest

    Planning a road trip to north west. Anywhere that is not in drought and prime for camping and campfires. Idaho maybe?
  29. CBrob

    YouTube channels and discussion

    I've watched a bunch from Tacoma dad. Who else has a channel? Post a link if you do . Not a channel, but here is a rafting video from me. Original link: https://youtu.be/rCLovObi3h8
  30. CBrob

    Shock mounts

    I was checking out a buddy's new f350 overland rig and noticed something about the rear shocks. The top mount is a bolt supported on one side. I thought this was a no-go for most trucks,?
  31. CBrob

    Winch?

    Anyone got leads on labor day sale codes for a winch vendor. Looking at Smitty right now with synthetic cable.
  32. CBrob

    Shackle flip kit.

    All pro includes this with all of their spring kits. Anyone running these?
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