Box Rocket '03 DC Tacoma Build

Box Rocket · Feb 7, 2014

Steve asked me about the tires last month too. Honestly the KM2s and the MTRs are both pretty good tires for a semi-aggressive tread that can still be comfortably driven on the road. My next set will probably be MTRs again, but if by some chance they aren't available, I'd have no problem getting another set of KM2s.

sixstringsteve · Feb 7, 2014

We need to convince Goodyear to make the Duratracs with a 3-ply sidewall.

Box Rocket · Feb 7, 2014

sixstringsteve said:
We need to convince Goodyear to make the Duratracs with a 3-ply sidewall.

Still wouldn't buy them. I think they are hatchet wound ugly.

sixstringsteve · Feb 7, 2014

haha. I would buy them in a heartbeat if they had 3 ply sidewalls. I know their owners love them (except for the sidewall).

STAG · Feb 7, 2014

Curious, what ply sidewall of the MTR-K do you have experience with? It looks like 6 or 8 are my options. I've never bought new tires for a vehicle this light before.

Box Rocket · Feb 7, 2014

Mine are just the 6 ply I think. Load range C

jesse72 · Feb 7, 2014

Thanks for the trailer link! Great work on it too

Box Rocket · Jun 2, 2014

Some updates. Installed a new steering rack a few months back. Seems to be all good except for an inner tie rod that I exploded in Moab last month. Replaced the front brakes this week. I've been chasing a fix for poor caster and picked up a set of Light Racing upper control arms. With any luck I'll have them installed this weekend. That should take care of it. I'm considering replacing the rear OME springs with some Alpro Expo leaves. I've really liked the OME Dakar springs but I think I'm pushing the limits of their load capacity even with the extra leaf installed.

I picked up a set of Maxtrax from Kurt a month or so back too.

Only other change is that I sold my RTT to a fellow RME'er last week. Ordered a new one the next day and it should be delivered tomorrow. I'll have pics when I get it on the truck.

sixstringsteve · Jun 3, 2014

you're going to love the LR UCAs. How are you liking these tires?

notajeep · Jun 3, 2014

What tent did you order?

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Box Rocket · Jun 4, 2014

sixstringsteve said:
you're going to love the LR UCAs. How are you liking these tires?

Yeah the LR UCAs have been on my list for a long time I'm just finally getting to it. The BFG ATs that are on the truck right now are the wheels/tires off my FZJ80. The 80 is sitting on the side of the house for the time being so I'm running the AT's on the road to save the tread on my MTRs. Don't want to replace tires right away if I don't have to. All that said, I really like the ATs. This is the third set on the Cruiser. I have been impressed with them on the road and the last set had 70K miles on them before I replaced them. They still had tread left but the carcasses were starting to crack on the inside and leaking air. So longevity is awesome with these tires and I've actually been pleasantly surprised at how well they do offroad for an AT tire.

notajeep said:
What tent did you order?

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So if you guys don't know yet, I'm a rep for Tepui. Since I have two tents I have intentionally selected two different types of tents since my tents are the "demo" ones that I can show customers. I have the Ruggedized one on the trailer so I can show all the cool features that come with a Ruggedized model and on the truck I'm using one of the "standard" model so that customers can see the differences between a "standard" and "ruggedized" version. But I did get this new tent in the same gray as my trailer tent. Gotta at least have them match in color right?

So the new tent on the truck is the Kukenam Sky which is a new model. The Sky models have a roof that is screened and can be opened up. The screens zip out too so you can stand up inside the tent too if you need to. I got it on the truck late last night. First impressions are good as expected. I haven't had a chance to take a closer look at the roof opening yet but should have time tonight.

Here's a stock image of the inside of the Sky model. One difference is the one I have has fabric covered bows. Not a huge deal but is a nice "fit-n-finish" detail.

sixstringsteve · Jun 4, 2014

That is freakin cool. Congrats on becoming a tepui rep!

Box Rocket · Jun 4, 2014

sixstringsteve said:
That is freakin cool. Congrats on becoming a tepui rep!

Thanks Steve. I'm keeping the "rep" side pretty low key on the boards for now. Tepui/Me are in the process of setting up vendor accounts on several boards, then I can be a bit more vocal about what I can do for everyone. I'll be handling all the social media/message board stuff for Tepui soon.

Box Rocket · Jun 5, 2014

Ok here are some pics of the new tent. Pretty easy setup with the open ceiling. There is a "no-see-um" mesh window that can unzip, as well as an outer canvas window. The rainfly, unclips near the outside corners and rolls up at the center of the roofline. You can open just one side of the ceiling or both. Pretty nice.
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New tent mounted on the truck

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opened up

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the parking lot was slanted, not the tent.

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You can see both ceiling windows (mesh and canvas) rolled up to the centerline of the ceiling.

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With them closed and the rainfly clipped back into place it looks/functions exactly the same as the normal Kukenam.

Herzog · Jun 5, 2014

Very nice!

rholbrook · Jun 5, 2014

I see this Tacoma almost weekly and it's even nicer in person

Box Rocket · Jun 5, 2014

rholbrook said:
I see this Tacoma almost weekly and it's even nicer in person

Stalking? Are you gonna introduce yourself sometime?

Box Rocket · Jun 17, 2014

I picked up some 4.5" Glassworks fenders over the weekend. I need to get them painted but I'll probably have the stock fenders and maybe the snorkel for sale soon. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to try to keep the snorkel, or do something custom with it or just ditch it altogether. But if you're interested in any of it let me know.

sixstringsteve · Jun 17, 2014

cool. are you still running 4.10s?

Box Rocket · Jun 17, 2014

sixstringsteve said:
cool. are you still running 4.10s?

yep

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