Gear Reviews
Toyota Tacoma brake upgrade
Upgrading the Tacoma’s brakes If there is one complaint I have with my Toyota Tacoma, it would have to be the brakes. Over the 3 years and 60,000 miles I have driven my 95 Tacoma, I have replaced the front calibers twice, rebuilt the rear drums twice, and have installed new front pads and rotors no … Continue reading
Building a Kayak Tree (Rack)
Three kayaks and one canoe leaned against the shed sitting in the mud. The wind regularly blew them over and across the yard. The situation was less than ideal. I needed to do something. For a while I had kept the fleet of paddle boats in the garage, but mom wanted her garage back, so … Continue reading
Ultimate Kayak Review
Native Watercraft Ultimate Kayak Review After the little mishap the other morning with the kayak bouncing along on the shoulder of Route 295, I figured it was time to do the review post of my Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 Kayak I’ve been paddling this summer. (sorry no pictures of the kayak on the interstate, I … Continue reading
Long Term Test of BudBuilt Toyota Tacoma Skid Plates
Don’t go out Unprotected – Tacoma Skid Plates In my last post, I went over installing a new Steering Rack in my Tacoma. What I didn’t mention was that I had to remove the front skid plate. The Budbuilt Tacoma Skid Plate kit with a IFS skid, belly pan and rear cross member were installed … Continue reading