Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[Dave Bennett]

American Adventurist is proud to announce our partnership with Rigid Industries - Lighting the way to Adventure!

Stay tuned for some MAJOR lighting upgrades as we mount their 50" SR series lightbar, Rigid grill with 20" SR series light bar and some D2's front and rear -

Adding to the awesomeness here is the fact that the new All-Pro Offroad APEX aluminum front bumper is on and ready for them!

 

[007]

Yours is a first gen amigo, the 2nd gen bumper is bigger.

Email from ARB USA:

I have both gens, the second one was maybe 25lbs heavier than the first, but not a 100lbs. I guess I am just a studbolt for lifting 175lb bumper with an 80lb winch!

 

[Dave Bennett]

I have both gens, the second one was maybe 25lbs heavier than the first, but not a 100lbs. I guess I am just a studbolt for lifting 175lb bumper with an 80lb winch!

Hahahaha! Hey, I'm just going off ARB's own numbers. It's on the internet so it must be true right?

 

[007]

I'm glad to see you putting that thing on a diet, the new goose gear setup looks perfect! My 2nd gen has a flip pac also, I need to get some build pics up soon...

 

[Dave Bennett]

Rigid Industries Lighting

Phase Two of new Goose Gear upgrades are nearly complete, and a pile of lights are on the way from Rigid Industries .
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http://www.rigidindustries.com/
Pending upgrades from Rigid Industries:
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2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Rigid 20" SR-Series LED Grille

Rigid SR 20" – Combo

Rigid SR 50" - Combo

Rigid D2 - Driving – For All-Pro APEX Front Bumper

Rigid D2 - Wide – Reverse Light on Demello Rear Bumper

 

[BenMara]

im kinda iffy about Ridged after watching this guys vids

 

[Dave Bennett]

im kinda iffy about Ridged after watching this guys vids

Every brand has it's critics, and it's issues. Baja Designs makes a GREAT product too. I just happen to prefer Rigid, YMMV.

This guy that did the video sure likes to mention Baja Designs over and over right from the beginning before the results, I wonder why? Painful video to watch really and not due to the products... the Baja Designs spin there is apparent. Nothing wrong with being a fan boy, just my observation

 

[BenMara]

yea love my ridged, just real careful when crossing water now. did one warranty with them. just wish my Lightforce 170 werent so large. theyd be on the truck already

 

[Dave Bennett]

yea love my ridged, just real careful when crossing water now. did one warranty with them. just wish my Lightforce 170 werent so large. theyd be on the truck already

I'm going from Lightforce 240's down to LED's... should be more aerodynamic!

 

[Dave Bennett]

We've been doing a LOT of work on the truck... But we're getting closer to being back on the road now that this new All-Pro Offroad APEX aluminum bumper is squared away with Rigid Industries LED lighting!

 

[Kevin Braun]

We've been doing a LOT of work on the truck... But we're getting closer to being back on the road

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I wanna see storage boxes....
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[Dave Bennett]

I wanna see storage boxes....
:wings:

Like this? Stay tuned for the full Monty soon... LOTS of upgrades all around.

 

[Dances with Wolves]

the cabinets are nicer than the ones in my kitchen.

 

[Dave Bennett]

The truck is back on the road after an extended stay in dry dock - new additions include the All-Pro Offroad APEX aluminum bumper, Rigid Industries grill, SR-20 light bar, D-2 driving lights and an SR-50 light bar mounted up top via SoCal Super Trucks brackets.
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Now on to wiring and switching upgrades and maybe even some American Adventurist vinyl - and finalizing the as yet-to-be-seen Goose Gear version 2.0 inside the FlipPac.
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Stay tuned
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Rigid grill and SR-20 closeup, JDM 1975 FJ-45 Land Cruiser "Toyota" emblem. The Warn M-8000 was disassembled and cleaned and has fresh Lucas Oil grease. Viking 3/8 synthetic line.

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Rigid Industries SR-50 and SoCal Super Trucks brackets

 

[Scott Brady]

Truck is looking good Dave. That drawer system is pretty incredible.

At this point, your most difficult challenge will be when to stop modifying.

Any trips planned for the desert season? That truck is begging for a little Belizean mud!