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TL;DR - I've really liked the ST Maxx tires, but they are on their last legs. Time to start a search for replacements.
TL;DR - no trouble on the last couple trips.
TL;DR - I threw away the leaky bottle and got a few used bottles to fill and use on future trips.
TL;DR - The (warranty) replacement battery is working great!
TL;DR - The spherical bearings are doing OK, but I think that's temporary.
TL;DR - My APRS stopped working, because my Mobilinkd TNC 2 died early in the trip.
TL;DR - It's time to get a new 1lb propane bottle; the current one has a slow leak through the valve.
TL;DR - Even with relatively cool days and nights, something was wrong with my house battery. Need to investigate.
TL;DR - I think I need to replace the spherical bearings again. Already. They are squeaky and I've only put 14K miles on the new set.
TL;DR - Replacing the spherical bearings, misalignment spacers, and lower shock bolts is done and things are working correctly as far as I can tell.
TL;DR - I've addressed the Tacoma's weight loss as much as I am going to for now.
TL;DR - The latch broke, and I need a new one. CBI's customer service leaves something (major IMO) to be desired. Destaco (who makes the latch) really stepped up though!
TL;DR - it's time for a new windshield.
TL;DR - the truck is heavy at 5800 lbs loaded, and I need to find a way to shed weight. That's now on the project list for this winter.
Not technically my truck. Mine might be heavier.
TL;DR - I have oil leaking from the transfer case where the front drive shaft attaches.
TL;DR - The skid plates are holding up, but the mounting strategy could have been better. For the 3rd time, I'm modifying it.
TL;DR - it's been about a year and my spherical bearings are getting squeaky; time to replace them.
TL;DR - Moving the resis to the top of the frame means there is no more rubbing and I have my turning radius back.
TL;DR - if you get cold hands/feet at night when it's cold outside, and would like to be warm and toasty in bed, these work great as long as they are exposed to air/moisture.
TL;DR - The rear axle seal replacement seems to worked beautifully and there is no more leaking at all.