I like it Ian!

Brandon, I'll see if I can get the girl to do a little Tawny Kitaen Whitesnake for ya!

 

sorry have to do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W62cw7VDRE

 

Thank you Brandon, I make sure the girl has her moves polished up.

 

looks good. got a right up on it?

 

X2
That awning is something I'd never thought of, and now probably something I'll probably not stop thinking of.

 

I'll get a write up together next week, too busy this week with lots of progress. Stay tuned.

 

Paintin the Tire Carrier and bumpers(front and back) as well as the drive-shaft.



POR-15 was sprayed on all parts, 2 coats, and takes forever too dry!
Reassemble tonight.

 

is that a wrench latch?

 

craftsman 13mm

 

ha, one of the most useless tools for the toyota

that way if your latch breaks, you can just get another one for free!

 

I think i have two more in a drawer
If the latch breaks it has a 12mm nut the wrench is welded to. and if that breaks(it is actually an old body mount bolt OEM) i'll have to hacksaw it, but i made sure there was a bit of clearance if such an event would need to take place. I wanted to mount it using a De-Sta-Co clasp, but never got around to buying one. Mainly because i couldn't decide which style...i could always add it later.

 

there's a bunch on e-bay and amazon. personally, i like the kind that allow you to "slam" them shut without having to line anything up. people like these because they hold tight, reducing rattle. i like this style, because it looks cool

 

I, actually do not use my tailgate alot, of course that may change. This method was simple and basically free, and easy to fix or replace. Not to mention adjustable if it starts to rattle.
I also spent extra time making sure it lined up very well, and only takes a few turns before it is snug.

 

Looking forward to seeing the finished carrier on the truck!

 

Carrier is on, but it's dark so I have no pics, will get them up tomorrow.

 

Nice work, man! Interesting.... I've been WANTING a roof rack, but have more pressing matters and no money, not to mention some personal debts, lol. But NEEDING, as well, to really think on that, as the rack can cause some issues with clearance and mileage on long trips and catching on things, etc, lol. Like the look of that, RB, great fabbing!

Hey Ian,.... for some reason that second one you posted reminds me of "No Country for Old Men", Javier Bardum's Cattle Punching tip! lol.

 

Thanks mark, the rack is amlittle noiser but it came with the can-back top. I really want to get a basket to mount on it, that will really destroy the gas mileage.

 

tire carrier, phase 1 finished

 

that looks awesome!!!!! suh-weeeeeet!

 

Thanks bro, I meant to add thisphoto also.