The Tacoma
Tacoma Trailer Plug Relocation
There are no immediate plans to replace the stock rear bumper on the Tacoma. The stock one is fine for how we use the truck. However, the location of the trailer plug is just asking to be ripped off and damaged. So, I moved it. This simple modification cost $0.00 and took about 45 … Continue reading
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A new (almost) Toyota Tacoma
Augie’s Adventures new Toyota Tacoma is in need of upgrades. Patience is not one of my strengths. I’ve been driving my new truck for almost a full month and I have yet to begin upgrading it worthy of Amazon Rain Forest travel. Oh, but I’ve burned my eye balls on the computer screen scanning places … Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye to the Toyota Tacoma
95 TOYOTA TACOMA – SOLD I have been remiss on reporting about the loss of the adventure mobile, my Toyota Tacoma. I’m not sure why, other than I didn’t feel that it was all that important. But then again, I guess the emotions I felt the day I gave it a final wash and then … Continue reading
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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
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Auxiliary Backup Lights To Find The Boat Ramp In The Mornings
Test Tryout For Auxiliary Backup Lights When I originally put together the rear bumper on the Tacoma, I screwed two 4-inch driving lights as a test fit. I wired the lights directly to the reverse lights on the taillight. They diffidently helped when backing down a dark boat ramp in the early morning before a … Continue reading
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Mounting a Zippo 4-IN-1Woodsman in the Truck Bed
My Zippo 4-IN-1 now has a home Since sometime over the winter, I began using a new tool in camp, the Zippo 4-IN-1 Woodsman. I guess I should first admit that I’ve never been a regular user of a hatchet. Whenever I needed wood cut for camp, I pretty much just reached for the bow … Continue reading
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“Do I Really Need a Winch ?”
“Do I really need a winch?” You say. My reply would be, “if your 4×4 ever leaves the asphalt, how can you not.” Sure, the list of excuses include, “I never go 4’wheel’n alone” Or “I don’t go off-roading, I just hunt or fish” another good one is, ‘I have a hi-lift jack and could … Continue reading
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Roof Top Tent on the Old Tacoma
We’ve all seen the inviting photographs of the Land Rover with the roof top tent parked in the wilds of Africa with the sun setting in the background and the safari group gathered around the campfire enjoying life. Who wouldn’t want to be there. Thanks to a friend, who was gracious enough to lend me … Continue reading
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Mud Tire Review – Cooper Tires – Discoverer STT
COOPER TIRES REVIEW – DISCOVERER STT With hunting season quickly gaining speed, it may just be time to take a good look at your truck’s tires. Do they have enough tread and bite to get you out and back?
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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
