comrad_zeelaagee
Adventurer
Hi Everyone,
I'm Andy. I'm a bit new to this section of the forum. Been on a ton! but post only ever so often. SO much good info. So many good and proper builds to take away ideas from.
I recently purchased a new '15 DCLB TRD Sport V6 4X4 w/auto trans and tow pkg. Completely stock for now except for the addition of a bed cap. Coming from the XJ world it's a whole different ballgame adding 30" of wheelbase and a bed to the ride. Some good, some... just different. I like that everything works- especially the a/c with the summer we've had in Southern CA. I haven't had it on trails too much yet due to time restrictions. But mods are sure to come at some point...
Which leads me to my first question I have for now (so many others are already answered): How do I figure out what I have under my rig (axels, u-joints, gears, etc.)? With Jeeps you could get a "Build Sheet" from Chrysler- can you do that with Toyotas? If so- how?
Also- quick disconnects for sway bars were favorable on the front of Jeeps and in a lot of cases; total removal of the rear. How does that equate to Tacos for a more overland oriented set up. Likely I'll put on a new rear suspension, but carrying a load and no sway bar seems like it wouldn't go so well in most situations. The stiffness of quality rear aftermarket springs on my Jeep had no issues...
That's what I got for now. Thanks to you all for posting good info and keeping the board friendly.
Andy
I'm Andy. I'm a bit new to this section of the forum. Been on a ton! but post only ever so often. SO much good info. So many good and proper builds to take away ideas from.
I recently purchased a new '15 DCLB TRD Sport V6 4X4 w/auto trans and tow pkg. Completely stock for now except for the addition of a bed cap. Coming from the XJ world it's a whole different ballgame adding 30" of wheelbase and a bed to the ride. Some good, some... just different. I like that everything works- especially the a/c with the summer we've had in Southern CA. I haven't had it on trails too much yet due to time restrictions. But mods are sure to come at some point...
Which leads me to my first question I have for now (so many others are already answered): How do I figure out what I have under my rig (axels, u-joints, gears, etc.)? With Jeeps you could get a "Build Sheet" from Chrysler- can you do that with Toyotas? If so- how?
Also- quick disconnects for sway bars were favorable on the front of Jeeps and in a lot of cases; total removal of the rear. How does that equate to Tacos for a more overland oriented set up. Likely I'll put on a new rear suspension, but carrying a load and no sway bar seems like it wouldn't go so well in most situations. The stiffness of quality rear aftermarket springs on my Jeep had no issues...
That's what I got for now. Thanks to you all for posting good info and keeping the board friendly.
Andy
