TL;DR - I've raised the height of the center console by 1½ inches, and it's much more comfortable to lean on now, since it's the same height as the arm rest on the door.
Performs perfectly, and now I sit much more evenly in the driver seat when I've got my elbows resting on each side.
December 15, 2021. It's been three months since the last rig review, and in that time I've put another 10,000 miles on the Tacoma. With a nearly catastrophic failure, as well as a few great successes, it's time to dive into the good and the bad from the last several trips: Last Minute Rush (Oct 2021) Lowest Peak in the Park - aka Into the Owlsheads (Nov 2021) Highest Peak in the Park - aka Pushing into the Panamints (Nov 2021) Back for More (Dec 2021) Seemingly solved from previous Rig Reviews The Axle Housing is Cracked Oil Leaking from…
TL;DR - After a couple solo trips where I had limited cell coverage, and some thinking I should have done long ago, I now have an inReach Mini.The inReach Mini is now part of what I take on every hike.
TL;DR - I should have gotten one of these long ago; it makes opening the Scepter Jerry Cans so much easier.A few items I recently added to my kit that I should have added years ago.
TL;DR - I couldn't be happier with the performance, longevity, and low dust of the Toyota Tundra OEM brake pads.I highly recommend Toyota Tundra OEM Brake Pads.
TL;DR - we're always looking for ways to speed up meal time. Storing spoons, bowls, cereal, and paper towels separate from the rest of the kitchen stuff - and within easy reach - makes breakfast a snap.Adding blueberries to breakfast is a huge win. They aren't cheap, but they are worth it.
TL;DR - if you're a fan of avocados, a little care can keep them safe and unbruised for up to 10 days.An avocado a day...is better than an apple a day.
TL;DR - The top, military wrap half-leaf on the driver side broke in two places. I'm not sure what I'm going to do as far as replacement goes, but I have two options.You've served me well, but I'm still a little disappointed in you.
TL;DR - I've put 10K miles on my reinforced axle housing and it's working great. I'm really in no rush for my new one to arrive.It's amazing what a little metal glue can accomplish. This fix was a huge success.
September 12, 2021. Whereas my previous update was several months in the making, it seems that I've already got several updates regarding the Tacoma after my trip to Canada and a few days in California, so let's get right down to it. Seemingly solved from previous Rig Reviews Relentless Skid Plate Attachment Hella HIDs fail to turn on, sometimes Unchanged / Still an issue from previous Rig Reviews There are some things that have been featured in Rig Reviews that are - as yet - unchanged from when I originally reviewed them. Rather than highlight those things again, I'll simply…
TL;DR - My rear axle housing cracked at the passenger spring perch. I've ordered a new axle housing.To say I was not happy upon noticing this would be the understatement of the day.
TL;DR - Just a little bit of maintenance, replacing the insulator under the hood. Easy and done.Ready to protect the paint for another bunch-o-thousand miles.
TL;DR - I got lazy with my offline maps this trip, since they've become so "easy" for me over the years, and it really bit me in the butt.The Accuterra maps I had with me (left) vs. some actually useful maps I should have downloaded (right).
In this photo, note the clearly defined beams of the fogs and Hellas, with a nice transitional area between the two. Additionally, note how much yellow light reaches the mountainside some quarter-mile away.
TL;DR - I finally got off my butt and fixed the skid plate by cutting a square hole so I can use a carriage bolt to secure it to the transmission crossmember, rather than the small welded ears that kept breaking off.
