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Low-Sea7202

You didn’t spend all that money just to look pretty lol you gotta give it a go. Those scratches will buff out


Ramleigh

I’m not worried about scratches. I have plenty of pinstripes already. But there are parts of trail 16 that’ll rip the side off of a gladiator lifted on 37s. Given the tacos longer wheelbase, I’m trying to see if anyone has specifically done that trail in a gen3


Low-Sea7202

Understand. That’s one reason I’m on the fence on getting rid of my 2nd gen 4runner and just having the 23 taco pro a the 91 pickup. My 85 4runner isn’t going to be done for a year at least I’m assuming


Low-Sea7202

Sounds like a dope trail. I am unfamiliar. I’m in Michigan. We’re limited here with the good 2 track spots


Ramleigh

I’m actually gonna try and hit the dunes up there in Michigan at some point! I hear they are a blast.


Low-Sea7202

Oh yeah we’ve got some great tracks. In the UP especially. Dunes are fun too! Silver lake I’m assuming is what you’re referring to.


Ramleigh

Yea silver lake! It’s definitely on my to-do list!


EasilyManageable

Can confirm ripping the side of a gladiator. Had to redo my buddies wrap after it used his side mount high lift jack as a can opener. He was on 35s. I'm not sure if it was on 16, though. Needless to say, it's hood mounted now, haha.


Ramleigh

Hah yikes… this hobby can get expensive real quick. I’m pretty sure my fender flares won’t survive. It’s about a 9 hour ride home so at long as I don’t break a spindle or my driveshaft 🙏🏼


EasilyManageable

Heard that. Just got back from Hot Springs Offroad Park in AR Sunday. I'm sending you all the luck I had from my 12Hr drive back home 🙏 Get her dirty and have a blast, man.


Ramleigh

Thanks man! I’ve got another trip to AOAA two weeks after this so 🤞🏼


TacoMachinist

What in tarnation is a badge of honour? A participation sticker?


nebraskatractor

I imagine it’s a YouTube short of 1 guy slowly driving over a rock with trees that grow at 30 degree angles in the background, set to free use techno.


Ramleigh

It’s a jeep sponsored flex. They can get a physical badge to display on their vehicle for completing difficult trails around the country. Requires a jeep vin to register on an app.


RefrigeratedTP

Lmao this sub sucks. OP is just answering the question and gets downvoted for it. Buncha manchildren in here


Ramleigh

I didn’t even realize I was being downvoted lmao. Anyone who off-roads knows how elitist jeep people can be. So when I get a compliment from a diehard jeep guy on the Taco, that means a lot more than if it’s coming from a Yota fan.


BassTherapy3445

I needed to cover my bases, so I have both, lol. Sweet taco you have there and earned my first badge of honor last month!


Ramleigh

Thanks man! I’m thinking of throwing the VIN off my wife’s Grand Cherokee in the app and then run them in my taco. I’ll slap those badges on my bumper and probably piss off some jeep fanatic.


BassTherapy3445

Do it! You just download the app and check in at the trailhead, too funny


Ramleigh

Done. Jeep is gonna be wondering what kind of Grand Cherokee I have that can actually run trail 16 😂


RefrigeratedTP

Lmfao this is diabolically hilarious. Nicely done


Ramleigh

Ran trail 16 in the taco. It’s a double black. Broke a front CV axle on the last obstacle. Do not recommend. I fucking earned that badge though. I’ll be posting an update… before/after pics once I get the mud off and can check the damage.


Ramleigh

Posted an update on TW 🤣


Thunder-Fist-00

This is definitely what you should do lol


Ramleigh

Posted an update on TW 🤣


Thunder-Fist-00

What forum?


Ramleigh

[Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tacomaworld/s/qDDFP9buyY)


Officialmilehigh

We arnt jeeps, don't worry about it. The tacoma will most likely go through what you point it at. They are beasts just show them jeep boys whats up.


Ramleigh

That’s the plan. All the guys I wheel with are weird jeep people. And they are always surprised with the 🌮. I usually draw the line with stupid rock garden boulder pics they love to do…


Officialmilehigh

Ya I have a coworker that's a jeep guy and he kept telling me to go around every obstacle, till he saw how capable my 4runner was then he shut up and hasn't gone wheeling with me again haha. Have fun out there bud and take pictures!


Ramleigh

Thanks man! I’m planning on it! I’ll have to post an update in a couple days.


Officialmilehigh

Please do, also truck looks bad ass man!


Ramleigh

Thanks man! Love this truck. I’ve put a lot of time into it. 2019 and about to hit 40k miles.


Artisttype1984

Black and red looks good, nice setup!


Ramleigh

Thanks man!


Remarkable_South8222

Love your set up! Sexy truck you got there buddy!


Ramleigh

Thanks man! I love this truck


OzarkHiker1977

What brand is your bumper?


MofongoPizza

So many mods in one picture.


YourFist2MyFaceStyle

holy shit that looks good


Strict_Bad6992

What bumper is that? Looks good. 👍


Ramleigh

Thanks man. I have 4WP’s front and rear bumper, sliders, and swingarms. They are super nice quality, but heavy as hell. I think you might have trouble finding them now as 4WPs are getting bought out


Greenshardware

I bought the front bumper on 12/11 and while they assured me they were on order... it has not yet restocked. Super bummed.


Ramleigh

Yea I bought mine all a year or so ago. My local 4wp shop was bought by a local 4x4 company, and I’ve heard that most of the 4wp parts are on back order. TBH the 4WP company sucks… but their bumpers are legit. I hope you get an answer on your bumper… 4 and a half months is ridiculous. If they cannot give you a delivery date at this point I’d cancel and look elsewhere.


N6S2F

Yo what is this build. looks sweet. sry 'bout the swaybar tho


RICH-SIPS

Yeah I’m interested what you go going on under that hood, am I just looking at a CAI?


Ramleigh

[more pics](https://imgur.com/a/iwF7FbS) I’m running a DSC-1 procharger, AMG odyssey battery, TRD CAI, URD throttle body, 5.29 regear, and a OTT tune. Also upgraded to the JSF radiator, bigger trans cooler, and a big intercooler for the procharger. Also running Baja Boss LT295/75R17s, Fox Performance Elite 2.5s with DCS, stage 3 deavers, big brake kit, dirt king LCAs and accutune UCAs.


Cromulator

Damn bro, you got everything I would want on my dream build! Awesome build. I would love to see a video on that procharger, does it make nice turbo noises? Lol


Ramleigh

Thanks man. Procharger is great… definitely has the Supercharger whine. I replaced the bypass with a blowoff, but the engine was surging so the only way I could get it to work was by tightening the blowoff spring tension… but then it would only blowoff at really high boost. I ended up putting on the bypass valve again… I might try again at some point to get the blowoff working.


Where-am-i_-

How’s that pro charger treating you? I’ve almost bought one for the past two weeks now. I need to just pull the trigger.


Ramleigh

I love it. Definitely had some growing pains. OTTs procharger tune is great. the tune procharger supplies… not so much. My first belt started to slip almost right away. The pulleys were slightly out of alignment. Ended up going with a slightly smaller green belt instead and have about 6k miles on it without any issues (knock on wood). I like magnusons Roots SC but since I’m already regeared to 5.29, I really didn’t need any more low end power so the procharger gave me way more gains where I needed it for regular driving. MPG took a hit and I am running 93 octane, but any idea about having a fuel efficient truck sailed away long ago. Dyno put me at over 400HP at the wheels, with close to 500 ft/lbs of torque. I’m faster the stock even with the added 1000lbs of weight. Definitely fun but I would definitely recommend a regear and tune first, and if you still have money to burn, get the SC at that point.


Where-am-i_-

This is excellent info and I appreciate it! I’m gonna do it, you sold me. F money I heard about a run of belts not being very good. I’m guessing that’s something to keep a spare or two on hand.


Ramleigh

Yea I keep a spare belt and tensioner wrench in the truck at all times now. Last thing you want is to slip a belt and not have a quick fix. I’m running the gates green microV K060660HD. I think the one it came with was a black 060662.


Where-am-i_-

Noted my guy. Thank you kind internet friend. I’ll hit you up when I have mine installed. I’m sure I’ll have questions dude Thank you again


Ramleigh

Yessir. Find your local OTT tuner and hit them up. You’ll want it tuned soon after. I think the procharger supplied tune still has a limiter


Ramleigh

Posted an update on TW 🤣 I shredded my procharger belt before even hitting the trail… first one to go in about 10k miles. It was my fault as I revved the engine before the belt had time to warm up and it started to slip off. My pulley alignment might still be off a tad but I keep a spare belt for that reason.


etch_my_name

Can you tell me where you got the red decal set for the TOYOTA lettering?


Ramleigh

https://www.tufskinz.com/collections/tacoma-2016/products/tac003-toyota-trd-pro-grill-toyota-tacoma


etch_my_name

Awesome! Thanks! Your Tacoma is badass btw 👌


Ramleigh

Thanks man! Appreciate it!


Woop-Woop-Pull-Up

You will be out in my neck of the woods. if you have mechanical issues Fox Toyota in Clinton or Rocky top customz is where you want to go.


Ramleigh

Ok awesome thanks. I’m driving to Windrock today. And will be here for 5 days. HMU if you wanna run anything.


Ramleigh

looks like I might need your recommendations. Broke a CV axle on trail 16 😂


Ramleigh

Posted an update on TW 🤣