2006 Taco: Overland Build

[ispoonwithmugen]

if you're putting the alarm in it might pay to run a fuel pump cutoff switch that you can hide in the cab somewhere just in case. with that amount of kit on the rig and street parking, any additional hassle you can give a GranTheftAuto-wannabe is helpful.

I chickened out on this after reading this thread and realizing I truly don't know much about electrical.. Le sigh. I need to learn but not on my reliable daily.

i'm finding this out with the teardrop but if you have some blank "filler" buttons in the dash/console or some flat open space, it might pay dividends to run some dual 1 and 2A USB ports. they're shaped like cig lighters, you could even just swap out your lighter for the USBs. with the amount of electronics you carry around for photography and the camp batteries it could be convenient. they're like $5 on amazon.

Already using one in the cig lighter. I'd like to run an AC outlet (there is one in the bed) but inside the cab. Most of my electronics run off that vs. a USB.

IMHO, look to keep or use alloy wheels. Steelies KILL gas and as much crawling as Cabell and Sylvia have done, they never took a real rock shot.

Good data point. I'm not sure what the wheel situation is going to be like. I do know that I'm going to need tires soon so hopefully something pans out with a tire company.

Look to go aluminum for bumpers and stuff. unless the yota guys make speed hole bumpers in steel, they are just going to hang a ton on each end of the truck. sylvias aluminum skid plate can support the weight of her jeep but is less than half the weight of her steel skid.

Unfortunately the setup will be steel in terms of bumpers. Skids will be aluminum, though.

look to do something with your spare tire. crawling under the truck sucks. but you probably know this.

Spare will probably be hanging down, in the spare tire area until we move to a swingout bumper unfortunately. I know all too well how fun it is crawling under cars.

i've been looking at gear for the tundra since track season is coming and we will be living out of it... dont forget to add lights to your bed rack so its easy to find stuff in the bed in the middle of the night.

Right on! Are you building a platform/camper/ or RTT? Adding lights tot he bed is definitely something on the to-do list.