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  1. TacoDerek

    Solved Seat Heater (heated seats) installation using factory fuse and relay

    I got the heated seats from Clazzio, so there's two extra wires. I have those going to switches in the left panel, one is for backlighting and I forget the other one. I assume I still need to run these after I use the hot wire and install the relay like you, right?
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  5. TacoDerek

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

    Oh, I also installed the Ironman under body armor kit (covers the front end of the exhaust area). This kit came with a free air compressor too!
  6. TacoDerek

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

    Ironman 4x4 Stage 2 Foam Cell Pro Lift Kit Installed over the course of two days with some help of a couple buddies here and there. My arms were sore for a few days, but goddamn if the taco doesn't look so much better now... Last pic in the roll is stock suspension when I was on a camping trip...
  7. TacoDerek

    Ironman 4x4 lift kit

    I just installed the Ironman Stage 2 kit (foam cell, heavy load front shocks, heavy load rear leaf pack) on my truck over the holidays. Some thoughts and advice I have... 1. Unless you're mildly mechanically inclined, don't do the install yourself. There were some physically demanding/difficult...
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  9. TacoDerek

    Any experience with Rough Country stage 2 lift?

    Thanks for the quick reply! Ideally, I'd like to go 3" front and rear. Right now, my rear looks a little lower, likely due to the camper shell, roof rack, rtt, and heavier/larger spare, and I haven't even gotten a rear bumper yet. But that's why I'm eyeing something with front and rear shocks...
  10. TacoDerek

    what is the largest sized spare

    Dang, looks nice. Wonder what I'll do with that sweet black exhaust tip the dealer put on it though...
  11. TacoDerek

    Any experience with Rough Country stage 2 lift?

    I'm currently eyeing this (https://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-suspension-lift-kit-74232c.html) for my truck, but I got a buddy that's advising me to go Bilstein. I like the price and possible ease of install, but I don't know much about lifts. I'm looking to get more height, and especially some...
  12. TacoDerek

    what is the largest sized spare

    I have 285/70R17 KO2's and I actually tried to put the spare under last night, and while it technically fits, it's up against the exhaust heat shield. So I didn't feel comfortable with that and just put it in the bed. I might try some exhaust chopping because I'll be adding a lift kit soon so I...
  13. TacoDerek

    Backwoods adventure mods Bumpers

    Pretty sure I'm about to order one of these. They look super sweet and they're pretty competitive in price.
  14. TacoDerek

    Where to get cab mount chop/weld in Colorado Springs?

    I got some 285/70R17s on my truck last month, then added spacers yesterday. I had a little rubbing before the spacers, but after the install, I couldn't even get out of the driveway without rubbing. So I did some cutting myself after watching about a dozen Youtube videos and I got off a good...
  15. TacoDerek

    Upgrading to 285/70R17 for my ORD, should I grab a full-sized spare?

    Thanks! I ended up getting a full size spare. I currently have it in the bed since the guys at Discount Tire felt uneasy about putting it under the truck because they thought the rim might get scratched. I'm looking at getting a swing-out rear bumper with a tire mount now though. Just adding it...
  16. TacoDerek

    Upgrading to 285/70R17 for my ORD, should I grab a full-sized spare?

    I've finally decided to pull the trigger on putting some bigger tires on my taco, going from stock 265/70R16 to to 285/70R17 KO2s on Motegi MR150 wheels, and I've found a decent price at Discount Tire. However, since I'll be bumping up about 2" in size over stock, I'm wondering if it's a good...
  17. TacoDerek

    Rack suggestions ?

    I'm running Victory 4x4 cab and camper racks. Solid mounting to the roof and shell. I chose them over Prinsu because of the price (about $45 cheaper). I wanted Sherpa because of the logo, but I did not like the way the Sherpa mounts (it has 2 L-brackets instead of 1, why?!) and I was a little...
  18. TacoDerek

    For those of you with RTTs with a left or right opening, which do you choose?

    Mine opens to the passenger side. I did it for safety reasons, assuming I ever park and camp next to a road (which honestly isn't likely). However, I'm about to get an 8x8 awning from ARB and I think I want that mounted on the passenger side, so I'm probably going to rotate to a rear-open option...
  19. TacoDerek

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

    Everything went smooth up until I dropped a rivet under the air intake and then dropped an air intake mounting bolt trying to fish out the rivet. Found the rivet, didn't find the air intake mounting bolt, even though I spent over an hour looking. I even removed the skid plates and drove up and...
  20. TacoDerek

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

    Are you supposed to change it at 1000 miles? When I got mine, the dealer said first 5k, then again at 10k, and 10k every one after that.
  21. TacoDerek

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

    I just got these as well, but I haven't started it yet today. It'll be my first time using a rivet gun and first time drilling into a car. Any advice?
  22. TacoDerek

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

    I've read that's it's anywhere from 200-500 pounds. I think the dealer told me something closer to 500, but I can remember. I just recall accepting that I'll never come close to what they told me. All of this is "dynamic" not "static" but I'm not too worried because I don't know how I would...
  23. TacoDerek

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

    After waiting for approximately 12 weeks, I finally got my ARE V-Series! I also put some Lamin-X covers on my fog lights.
  24. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    Makes sense. I don't like how low the steps hang, makes my truck look low. So mine are coming off this week and I think I'm going to buy the Tyger sliders on Amazon.
  25. TacoDerek

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

    I did some internet searching and found the sliders - Cali raised is what it looks like. But holy crap, those are expensive!
  26. TacoDerek

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

    Which case is that mounted on the roof rack? What sliders are those?
  27. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    Why'd you take them off?
  28. TacoDerek

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

    40" light bar installed, maybe it's time to update my profile picture? I think I should remove the Predator Tube Steps first...
  29. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    What steps are those? I have the silly Predator Tube Steps that I'm about to remove and I was considering order the Tyger rock sliders on Amazon since they're so affordable, but yours look neat.
  30. TacoDerek

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

    Reporting back, there's some decent wind noise. There's basically none under 45 mph, but 45-70 is quite noticeable. Luckily I have a sound system installed so I can just crank up the music and I don't have to hear it, but it's pretty obvious there's something on the roof now. Maybe it will...
  31. TacoDerek

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

    I have not driven it yet, I literally JUST finished getting everything bolted down, taped, and silicon applied, so I want it to all dry first. I also need to order a lightbar for it, I was waiting for the rack to come in to make sure I got the right size lightbar. I'm also super excited because...
  32. TacoDerek

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

    Victory rack installed (with some handles from the Tacoma Twins)
  33. TacoDerek

    Snow Chain help

    Just found out I'm PCSing to Colorado next year. Guess I gotta get some sand!
  34. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    I actually didn't even know they had different mounting systems. I thought the only difference between Sherpa, Victory, and Prinsu were the logos, but holy crap - that Sherpa mounting looks hella sus. I would totally vote Sherpa out the airlock first. Prinsu looks more solid than Victory, but...
  35. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    I got Victory racks. Funny thing is the camper rack already showed up, but not the cab rack or the camper shell. Just twiddling my thumbs and waiting my time! I did a lot of research, and Victory was about the best price I could find. However, just a few days after ordering, I saw some Sherpa...
  36. TacoDerek

    How much do you owe on your Tacoma?

    It's the worst. I even assembled it the other day and it just made me feel worse.
  37. TacoDerek

    Dash cams

    I run this: Amazon.com: Crosstour Dash Cam, 1080P Car Camera Front and Rear, 170° Wide Angle Driving Recorder for Cars Optional GPS, 3" LCD, HDR, Support 128GB, Supercapacitor, Motion Sensor, G-Sensor, Loop Recording: Electronics I have the rear camera mounted temporarily in the window behind...
  38. TacoDerek

    How much do you owe on your Tacoma?

    Honestly, I could not beat that deal. I was hoping for 0.0% financing too, but considering how much I got off the price, I'm fine with it. I bought a 2010 Prius and drove it for the decade up until I got this Tacoma, so I'm happy with staying in the Toyota family. I think my Cement is going...
  39. TacoDerek

    How much do you owe on your Tacoma?

    It was $41,133, and I got it for $37,011 (9.98% under asking price). The dealer wouldn't give me what I wanted for my trade-in so I sold it to Carmax (probably could have gotten a little more private party but I really wanted to drive the truck home that day because I finally found the one I...
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  41. TacoDerek

    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    Just waiting impatiently for the camper shell and roof rack to arrive...
  42. TacoDerek

    How much do you owe on your Tacoma?

    First payment posted today, only 59 more payments at $599.89! o_O🔫
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