Hi all, new here. Names Wes. Veteran, unapologetically American, f*ck around and find out advocate. I like to do outdoors shit. Starting this thread as a central place for updates and shenanigans.
Prior to this I had a 2016 BMW X5 diesel that I had a 1.5" lift and 30" AT3W. Great fuel economy, loads of power, unconventional for a BMW and I loved it but not a great off-road platform even though it performed well enough. Decided it was time to move on so I picked up a 202 TRD Pro. Goal is a truck capable of long distance self-supported on/off-road trips that's still a daily that can be used for work around home as well. My thoughts are while at home I'll leave the cap off and run the tonneau cover, while on solo trips I'll run the cap and sleep in the bed, while the mrs is with on trips we will drag the camper trailer. I plan to build a bed drawer system and probably leave that in all the time to help keep weight on the rear for the leaf springs and winter traction, but it's design will mean it can be easily removed if needed.
So far I love the truck, don't love the fuel economy and lack of power. In all honesty the truck has plenty of power, it's just difficult to access due to the piss poor programming of the TCM. Looking to get a good setup ready by August as we are planning to run the WYBDR.
I need to come up with a name for this truck. Sadly Guaco Taco is already taken.
**I just realized I have zero photos at this point, so I'll update once I get some, but if you've seen one AG Pro, you've seen mine.
Current:
265/75r16 Wildpeak AT4W
OTT tuned
LEER 100XR cap
Ordered:
BA 4x4 from bumper w/ lightbar
4WP Factory rear bumper w/ swingouts
Rough Country 9.5k Pro Series winch w/ syn rope
Eibach Pro Lift springs
Icon RTX leaf packs
DD SS3 yellow fogs
Not ordered yet/still researching:
17" wheels and skinny 33s (likely once current tires need replacing)
5.29 gears
rear seat delete/platform
solar that stays with cap
bed stiffeners (might just make some)
Maybes (depends on how things work out):
sliders
Magnuson SC
Smartcap EVOa
Prior to this I had a 2016 BMW X5 diesel that I had a 1.5" lift and 30" AT3W. Great fuel economy, loads of power, unconventional for a BMW and I loved it but not a great off-road platform even though it performed well enough. Decided it was time to move on so I picked up a 202 TRD Pro. Goal is a truck capable of long distance self-supported on/off-road trips that's still a daily that can be used for work around home as well. My thoughts are while at home I'll leave the cap off and run the tonneau cover, while on solo trips I'll run the cap and sleep in the bed, while the mrs is with on trips we will drag the camper trailer. I plan to build a bed drawer system and probably leave that in all the time to help keep weight on the rear for the leaf springs and winter traction, but it's design will mean it can be easily removed if needed.
So far I love the truck, don't love the fuel economy and lack of power. In all honesty the truck has plenty of power, it's just difficult to access due to the piss poor programming of the TCM. Looking to get a good setup ready by August as we are planning to run the WYBDR.
I need to come up with a name for this truck. Sadly Guaco Taco is already taken.
**I just realized I have zero photos at this point, so I'll update once I get some, but if you've seen one AG Pro, you've seen mine.
Current:
265/75r16 Wildpeak AT4W
OTT tuned
LEER 100XR cap
Ordered:
BA 4x4 from bumper w/ lightbar
4WP Factory rear bumper w/ swingouts
Rough Country 9.5k Pro Series winch w/ syn rope
Eibach Pro Lift springs
Icon RTX leaf packs
DD SS3 yellow fogs
Not ordered yet/still researching:
17" wheels and skinny 33s (likely once current tires need replacing)
5.29 gears
rear seat delete/platform
solar that stays with cap
bed stiffeners (might just make some)
Maybes (depends on how things work out):
sliders
Magnuson SC
Smartcap EVOa
