3 Super Easy Overland Mods For The Toyota Tacoma! Ultimate Toyota Tacoma build episode 3
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Today on Dirt Lifestyle we are adding some super easy modifications and expanding our storage capacity on my 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The Decked system, roof rack install and SnailArmor will make it much easier to organize camping gear. Now that we have nocked out some low hanging fruit I can't wait to get this Taco on 37s 👍
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As a matter of course I always click on your sponsors to see what else they offer. I have an F150 and am looking for a roof rack so I went to check out Sherpa Equipment. I also always check out where the company is based because I like to buy American when I can. Was surprised to see they were out of Loveland Colorado -- specifically 3 miles from my house!!! An hour ago I swung by their facility (unannounced) and Alex was awesome. I mentioned Dirt Lifestyles and he was like "I reached out to Nate to make this happen"! Dude -- very cool to see young guys following their passions and making a go of it with a very stout product (and product line). Moreover -- they MAKE everything in house with a couple of small exceptions (due to capacity). Bonus for me, they make stuff for the F150 too!!! He informed me that they were quadrupling their space shortly. Thanks for turning me onto this company Nate. Best of luck to you too Alex as he is an avid fan of Dirt Lifestyles as well and I know he will read this.
Super cool to see sherpa instead of prinsu. They're a rad local company here in colorado
Just a tip on the rivnuts. Coat the hole with JB weld immediately prior to installing the rivnut. It'll hold for life.
It's funny you bring this up! I actually just started using gorilla glue on the rivnuts I install. 👍
@@DirtLifestyle On the H1, the factory used a sh*tload of rivnuts in the 6061 T6 aluminum body. After 20+ years, some of them started spinning due to galvanic corrosion between the steel rivnut and the aluminum body. JB Weld resolves that issue albeit in a ... slapdash manner.
You can also get hexagonal ones to help prevent future spinning
@@MrCam217 ,, Can you provide a link to these hexagonal riv nuts please 🙏. Thanks.
@@PaydayGabeBCNV a simple "hex rivnut" search on Google should locate some in whatever part of the world you're from my man 👍
You can do the 400W any time mod which works awesome. I did it on my tacoma and now the outlet is always 400W no matter what
I've seen this and it's tempting but the goofy electrical issues I've been having I don't want to have an issue with the warranty. This truck only has 6k miles on it so messing up the electrical warranty could make a huge impact on future ownership unfortunately...
If you have water in the shop (or a hose), you could probably build yourself an evaporative cooler ("swamp cooler") without too much trouble or cost. You might even get to do a little bit of plumbing again! 😀
Swamp coolers don't work in humid climates.
@@1stuart1 and in the process, they make humid air (you sweat more) even more humid. it could ultimately make the air even more uncomfortable.
@@ScottPlude that doesn't really apply here and is not true in general. If it's dry enough for a swamp cooler to work, there isn't enough humidity for the extra amount to be a sweat concern.
@@1stuart1 if you say so.
Interested in the performance of the Decked system in PNW weather: what gets wet and holds water, what stays dry, and what rattles loose on forest roads. I like it but I also carry dirt bike and firewood etc, and that's a lot of bed space gone.
I bomb fire roads at 45-55 mph, 1 year and decked drawers are still solid. You can opt for the tie down rails for dirt bikes, gear, etc.
Couldn’t agree more about the 12v impact. I get laughed at for using it on door hardware in houses but it’s strong without being too strong like 18v. Plus the size/weight is great hanging off the belt👌🏼
With the rivnuts saga, the hardware on this setup is all shear force because there’s hardware on 3 sides of the bed - plenty strong enough!
Love your work mate
People are sleeping on how convenient a small low power is to have in the shop! Or on the jobsite like you said. I use it all the time 👍
Factory rivnuts have backing plates. You might get stress cracks later on. But plenty of access opportunities once you start cutting for 37s!
You are right some factory ones do 👍
I have installed at least 10 different Decked systems. They truly do have the best instructions. And its super obvious how to make it go together. Their product is really nice.
Man it's crazy to see how many companies are making roof racks like that now. I built a very similar extrusion/aluminum side panel rack for my tacoma 9 years ago...I should have started a company!
This design is super popular and I can see why. It's lightweight because of its design and it looks great imo. Maybe you should have!!! Lol
I've got a knock-off roof rack. It works, but not much else. I just wish roof racks would come wider. Like door edge to door edge instead of just the rain channel. I say that just from the aspect of roof line protection when trailing.
First off, I to love the Rivnuts. How did I ever live without them, it makes things SO much easier. ... now the roof rack. I dig it, it looks good and I'm digging the flat style.. it's different and looks good. I'm going to give a roof rack a go, and that's the style/design that's bouncing about the brain at the moment.
I’m surprised you were out working in the heat. Crazy hot this last week, I couldn’t pry myself out of the house to do anything but go to work. Takes some dedication to keep making awesome content in crazy weather like we had. Thanks!!!
Dude it has been CRAZY hot up here! But this is a Job just like anything else. I had to work whether I like it or not lol
My aunt lives by Spokane and has been telling me how crazy hot it's been there. Thanks for the video, I have a Tundra I've been thinking about a bed system or rack for so nice to get some ideas.
The roof rack reminds me of the ones that came on Xterras and the comparable frontier of the first gen era.
One thing to know about the decked system is in my experience the front part of the drawers aren't 100% weather tight. Last winter we had snow creep in once or twice into the very front of the drawer. It wasn't a lot and I wouldn't discourage someone from buying it but its something to consider. We have had no other issues with it in the time we have had it on our work truck.
As long as the rivnut press tool is adjusted correctly (which i know yours is) they work great! That turned out awesome! Love the roof rack!
I personally really like the roof rack and the decked bed system. The roof rack is very streamlined and sleek looking. Modern rack for a modern truck. The deck storage system is very versatile and is gray for everyone. Great job and get some fans or a portable AC for your shop. Can’t wait to see the Tacoma rolling on 37’s!!!
I love rivnuts, anyone who does not own a rivnut tool, buy one now.
I bought one to install rock sliders on the wife's Grand Cherokee and I'm just waiting for another excuse to use it again. I have a ton of rivnuts with nothing to secure lol
+1 on the rack. I like the leading edge has same lines as FT fender decals.
Lol perfect example of " Do as I say , not as I do " also me training the new guy at work 😅.
Lol
I love that style of rack, especially on a crew cab truck. Looks great. I see the decked system doesn't leave much room below the rail on the Tacoma either, that was one of the gripes for the setup in the Gladiator. Still plenty of room for hard cases to be stacked on there securely.
Keep on doin what you're doin' brother. Looks great.
Much appreciated 🙏
I think we will get on for our gladiator too. It's a very well designed unit
@@DirtLifestyle You should update us once the honeymoon phase is over, especially if you're constantly changing what you're carrying around between work and play, like me.
Because I had similar feelings when I first got my Packout boxes. Now, I hate the wheeled box's handle and lid design, the axle on the wheeled box, the latching system's weight and carrying limitations, and the dividers in some of the tool boxes. Overall, if I need to buy another entire box setup, I might decide that Packout isn't worth twice the cost of the Rigid I had before.
Used rivnuts I purchased a rivnut tool kit and hundreds of rivnuts ,,re installed my lose Rhino Rack backbone mounts and rivnuts straight into my roof also they hold my 60ltr engle on my ridge 4+4 fridge slide on top I rivnutedcmy 200w solar panel rivnuts on my rack
With the inverter/outlet.. there’s a park switch at the inverter, and you can change that and give it the full 400 watts even while driving. I’ve done it on a few 4runners for some friends.
A union plumber probably knows a few tin benders (hvac guys). You need to ask around about a demo'd ac unit to cool that shop of yours.
I am a union sheetmetal worker. Local 270. I'm more on the heavy steel fab and custom stainless side, but our guys swap good units out all the time. May need a compressor or a fan, but way cheaper than a new unit.
I put a 5 ton in my shop about 3 years ago. Greatest investment I've ever made to my shop.
Nate. It would be cool to see your Taco' themed like a Toyota Hilux "Arctic truck" ! Could you change the oem alternator to a constant discharge unit or install a new dual-battery system under the hood ? V.
Arctic Trucks are awesome. They also did and F150 on 44s. Not your father's F150. 😂 Fun to watch them all play in the snow.
Can’t say enough good things about Sherpa Equipment Co. Very high quality.
The decked system is a game changer imo yes you could also build something out of wood but it being plastic and more waterproof for me was a win also if u dont have a shell u can still use ur bed for other stuff
I agree. This system is sooooo well designed and engineered. Very impressed with this company 👏
Roof rack looks awesome. The bed organizer works great
Thanks!
That roof rack if perfect, love the look and and little design in it. Those decked bed solutions are also perfect and very cool.
Can’t wait to see this thing on 37s
Love the work as always, keep up the great work 👍❤️
Nate, you can do a very simple mod to the inverter setup that allows you to unplug the harness at the inverter, plug in a premade jumper harness, plug the original connector into that and ground one wire. You now have 400W anytime it is turned on, regardless of vehicle moving or not. You can also get a paralleled output coming out that has the Toyota connector that allows for you to install a 4Runner 120V outlet inside the cab.
I did this and it charges my Jackery 1000 while driving and runs my fridge at the same time. I have my outlet installed in the back of the center console, and the Jackery just sides on the pass side rear foot well. ARB fridge is mounted on a platform where the rear pass seat normally goes. Just did a 3 week trip through Montana and never had any issues with my Jackery/ARB combo. We are about to had out to more remote camping with less day to day travel, so I am going to be welding up an aluminum bracket to mount two 100W solar panels above the bed rack to keep the Jackery happy while parked at camp.
I like the roof rack maybe because it is different then most racks. One future mods would be some cool lights mounted on the front plate of the rack.
I noticed the 12V impact and figured that’s why you were using it as it’s not a torque monster 👹
The shop/studio is looking impressive!
I love Rivnuts, I put a little red thread locker on the ones that need extra torque. No mishaps yet….
Saw my first tacoma today, we don't get them in the UK, WOW! They are massive! I thought the hilux was big but bloody hell!
The rivnuts likely end up stronger than the plates because there are more threads holding the bolt. Looks good. And looks like it'll work. What more could you ask for?!?
That roof rack looks awesome!
I am not sold on the look of the roof rack yet but the low profile is sure to keep wind noise and mileage loss to a minimum. It is truly functional, too. I am sure I will start to like to look of it over time.
Can’t wait to see the marlin crawler long travel kit on this
Nice to see you using Sherpa stuff. Those guys are true Toyota fanatics. Their journey on getting their 4th Gen 4Runner Ultra4 ready is pretty awesome👍👍
I think the roof rack looks great with the laser cut logo etc. 👌 the Toyota is coming along nicely!!
Rock on brother. Take care of yourself. Don't beat yourself up. Great video!
Oh, and rivnuts are awesome. Also look into plusnuts. Supposedly the resist spinning in the hole better than rivnuts. If you have the space for the wings to expand that is.
Those are slick 👍
Right on Nate looks really good.love the roof rack and totally understand that heat man it's so hot out
Thanks! We are breaking records up here. It's gonna be a long summer lol
I would love a mpg update post rack/ rack with load. I always talk myself out of one with 4runner.
Yeah, I love the look of the racks on 4Runner, what's holding me back from putting one on mine is the same concern. I've seen even the guys that have the Venture Edition with the Yakima basket have lost a few MPG compared to not having it. Obviously we don't buy these for mileage, but every little bit helps. Plus if you lose a couple miles per gallon, you're losing a good bit of range which is my major concern.
The roof rack looks slick and really world for that rig!! Awesome content as always 👊🏻
I thought the 37"s were going on the Mini.
I wish!
awesome video Nate these systems are so useful in a 100 different ways buddies son has a 2019 Tacoma off road like yours with draws and he luvs them and is absolutely a mad fisherman along with his 8 yr old daughter, the Rivnut system is great i probably installed like 10k or more all the years i worked for New Flyer Bus Co. and we used pneumatic rivet guns, you should check them out Harbor Freight should carry them, that roof rack system is a nice addition, better than leaving stuff at home you know you may need 👍
I've been dreaming of a pneumatic rivnut gun for awhile now! Hopefully I will pull the trigger on one soon 👍
@@DirtLifestyle Harbor freight does not sell them any longer Amazon sure has lots to choose from $51- 331 with all the mandrels sizes that you need, these are more securely installed than by the hand held units
I think best unthought of video is YOU + STUFF MADE HERE! Let him build something insane for one of the rides!!!
Rivnuts are the best. We just mounted the factory tow hook with them on my wife's WJ
Good call 😎
@@DirtLifestyle unfortunately the damn transmission caught fire the very next weekend though.... We're getting an '04 WJ Overland next and swapping over as many parts as we can
That tub can hold a heck of a lot of rainwater!🌧
I drilled holes in the bottom of everything lol
Love the rivnut idea. Great simple install modification to make future life much easier.
Your Sherpa rack and the one Prinsu puts out look remarkably similar.
I completely agree 👍
guess im the odd ball on this one...dont like that style of rr...if a strap breaks you could lose it all...i prefer the old school that has side bars/rails...then things are less likely to fall off if and when a strap breaks...been there done that...i also dont like bed boxes...they dont work for me cause its a lot of wasted space...as for looks...its looks great..
Roof rack looks fantabulous👍. Way to be a rebel with the impact
Lol thanks
Nate not sure on the difference between the Taco & a Hilux but check out some of the Azzy videos and the problems they are having with the weight allowed by the roof
Any thoughts on building a 6wd vehicle? You get a short wheel base along with a long wheel base. Sounds like a win win situation, to me. Is it just the cost or am I missing something?
It's a cool idea but between weight, cost and complication I don't see that it is a neccessary endeavor. Still super cool
Nate, the rack looks good. Love it.
I want to see you upgrade the bed socket to 12v so I can do it to my tacoma
Lol I will get there eventually 👍
looks good'need a small A/C unit in the shop
Get some silicon in those roof rack holes or else you will have water leaking in there. I got wet floor mats and seat belts because I forgot the first time
I used a super tacky pipe dope that I use on everything. Should work perfect for this application 👍 but I will find out if it doesn't lol
The Sherpa racks are designed with rubber seals so you don’t have to worry about silicone.
Heatwave has been brutal. 112 here in Sacramento, was 95 in Tahoe too 😢
I hope you put silicone in those roof rack mounting holes! She'll leak if you don't.
I used a super tacky pipe dope that I use on everything 👍
@@DirtLifestyle sweet. Can't wait for the rest of the build!
Nate would you please do a full coil over review about what is the best worst best medium price and grade just over all review of coil overs please I just bought some profemders and had no idea about them haven’t put them in yet and there are no good videos out there on all coil overs they just talk about get these or these and it’s always Radflo or Kings it would be very cool to have a full review and even better would be a over all review of suspsion of different coil overs and about them and what cost effectiveness of leafs versus links ? Just idea would be very appreciated if you did this
It’s always good to level up
Have the decked system in my work truck and it's great!
Another fine video, well done. In particular, I'm impressed as to how secure you are with yourself in that you admit to reading instructions....:) The installed systems will make family camping much more enjoyable I'm sure. Happy Fourth of July to you and yours.
Thanks! I appreciate the positive comment 🙏 have a great 4th 👊
Noticed you didn’t reinstall the roof weather stripping. Any concerns about the channels holding water?
I haven't decided whether or not to reinstall the weather stripping. It's definitely not water tight so I feel like it's for show. And since it's now covered by the rack I could go either way.
Love my Sherpa rack!!!
Great roof rack. Like that decked system.
👍 Nate was on fire this week 😳 No he was literally on fire 🔥 he was melting right in front of the camera 😂🤣
Lol I felt like it for sure!
The shop is really looking good.
Looking good Nate.
Lol from weekend fun to dad business real quick with that bag.. I mean diaper bag 😂😂 great content as always brother. 🍻
Bad Ass!! Super excited and happy for you Nate.
Thank you!
That rack is where your spare should go
I'd be interested in a review of how differently it handles with stuff loaded up on the roof and on top of the platform in the bed. Also maybe a mpg comparison would be cool. I'm trying to figure out where to carry my oversized spare in my WJ and am concerned about it being top heavy and getting even worse mileage vs keeping it in the back and putting other stuff up too. Thanks Nate, love both your shop videos and the wheeling stuff! I also really dig getting to see the family involved.
I have a 99 ram 1500 sitting on 38s with full ton axles, I think Dana 80s?, but I welded up a holder for the side of the bed, like on the old power wagons, but I have a buddy who keeps his spare 37 on top and he hasn't noticed any real handling changes on or off road, hope that helps
Dude I gotta get me a rivnut setup. That’s awesome
New shop set up? Was there a video on that. Looks good.
I added some cabinets about a month ago. I haven't done a shop tour yet because I have some more work to do 👍
@@DirtLifestyle always enjoy your videos man. Can't wait for more content an BTW I really like the neck gators work awesome 😎
Like the new cabinets. I bet they are great for organizing.
They are the best modification I've made to the shop! Very expensive but a worthwhile investment
@@DirtLifestyle you have a nack for being on the camera, I have tried to take some pointers for our Jeep and Fabrication channel. Thanks
@@JeepingMo much appreciated buddy 🙏
Tacoma content 😍
I like the racks but not the wind deflector. I do prefer to other style more.
I agree. I should have used the style with a light bar 👍
Bro, welcome to Arizona!! LOL 😂
Lol
Nate I think it’s time for a shop tour
Awesome, lookin' like an overlander!
complains about being hot, not sweating.....HYDRATE!
DISCO DISCO DISCO !!!
Working on it today 👍
Have you looked at marlin crawlers lift that looks like the one👍👍
The marlin RCLT HD is what we are using 👍
@@DirtLifestyle awesome excited to see this👍👍
Any new updates on the Tacoma?
Your Awesome bro. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
On the Tailgate I think you just reuse the old hardware. I have a different brand thicker and came with two longer bolts and reused old hardware.
You can reuse the hardware but the panel has some counter sunk holes designed for flat head screws (8) to make it completely flat.
@@SnailTrail4x4 Hope you are having a great Honeymoon!
Nate l the tail pad looks like does use the same oem screws i don’t think you lost them well good job
Will 37s require new axels? Supercharger?
I bought upgraded shafts upfront. New gears and lockers front and rear
What are the base categories an overland rig has to check off, as in cpapbilities? I would like to see more on storage, organization and compartmentalization of say, kitchen, tools, clothes, etc. I am also a freckled 1/2 ginger and though i like it when its nice, I am always looking for shade, so a good awning build or install would be great!! Thanks....dirt church sunday!
This is a tough question to answer! I focus on drivetrain WAY more then most overlanders because I come from the rock crawling world. This might make a good topic for a video 👍
@@DirtLifestyle that would be awesome!! Even your take on a PNW approved awning that will take rain and sun. I am in Tacoma too, so you know the heatnwe are seeing these days.
Would you purchase an SR5 4x4 instead of the TRD off-road with what you know now about the vehicle? Is the Crawl Control worth it?
Looks alot like another company that rhymes with Prinsu 🤣. Im getting into building a trail rig against my will. My truck was essentially totaled when my single stage paint started peeling off and everything started rusting...now I guess its gonna become a really expensive toy. Luckily its a 2nd gen so it has zero electrical issues👍
Love the rack. Looks great.
Does the decked system provide enough utility for the sacrificed space?
Imo absolutely. The wheel wells in the Toyota bed extend all the way to the cab so you don't sacrifice much space 👍
The only thing I don't like about those "Decked" drawer systems compared to like a custom system is that they aren't very space efficient. They make you lose a lot of space in between the drawers and at all the rounded edges. Do you notice the difference at all or is it negligible?
You definitely make some sacrifice but for my use it's a worthwhile trade off 👍
Dang got here at 1 view. I love the Taco.
Hurry up men get some cold combucha
Lol I definitely did!