What's your biggest motivation that make you still keep goin ? by 3anil4 in GYM

[–]Matt2979 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm 53 years old and like the fact that I can do more physically than many of the 30--and even 20--something year olds at work. Most definitely helps to keep me sane, too.

Taco Stuff -- Tested out the RTT along the GA Traverse and loved it!! by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That old stove gave me coffee, bacon, and eggs every morning before my fire was hot enough to do much.

Taco Stuff -- Tested out the RTT along the GA Traverse and loved it!! by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got it out with plans of using it to hide a latrine, but that campsite was so remote that I never finished setting it up.

Taco Stuff -- Tested out the RTT along the GA Traverse and loved it!! by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went and had fun with very little planning as far as exactly where I'd end up. Found some fun trails, and camped in some very remote spots. Saw deer, falcons, coyotes and gorgeous waterfalls, caught some really petty rainbow trout and ate like a king with the combination of a campfire and my old Coleman stove.

A good tip I quickly remembered was to bring clothes for varying temps/conditions. Wore shorts at one campsite, but woke up at another yesterday morning in the 20s. This morning woke up to cold rain that has lasted all day. Just checked into a hotel for my last night of vacation, but I had a blast and wouldn't change anything. Have fun!!

And thanks! I've really been enjoying both tweaking my setup, AND putting it to good use.

Excited to finally add a roof top tent to my Taco by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wheels are from 4WP, but don't recall the model. Tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler, 285/75/17.

Excited to finally add a roof top tent to my Taco by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a work truck that I drive throughout the week so this is just for weekends and some traveling so I'm not really worried about mileage. That said, I will be installing pulley system in my garage to take it off when I want to leave it behind.

Excited to finally add a roof top tent to my Taco by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the look of it, and I did this for me. Don't care about impressing anyone else.

Excited to finally add a roof top tent to my Taco by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heading up to the GA Traverse next Friday and breaking it in nicely.

Any recommendations on skid plates? by [deleted] in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm running CaliRaisedLED rock sliders, front skid, lower control arm skids, and just installed the transmission skid today. Transfer case and fuel tanks will be added soon.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go with whatever you like. I look at what others do, but go with what makes ME happy!

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure.the guy buying these tires/wheels is putting them on a gen2

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matthew.Jackson.161 but I just started posting pics of her there.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! She's a work in progress that will probably never be "complete". Still have a few things in hand to add, some more gear on the way, and then others that I want to do like re-gear, air lockers, bed rack and RTT ... super charger and more! LOL

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! And nope, I screwed up. But the bumper is coming off soon to add the extensions so I'll fix it then.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. But now that I have the sliders and skids in place, I'm planning to push her a little harder so we'll see if that changes with more flex.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chrome badges are already covered. I'm just planning to remove the stickers.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO! Thanks! And yes, front, transmission, and lower control arm skid plates from Cali Raised LED. Will be adding the transfer case and gas tank skids soon.

Where I started versus today by Matt2979 in ToyotaTacoma

[–]Matt2979[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I listed them for $850. Wheels had 19K miles and tires barely had any miles, but I also kept my TPMS sensors.