Author: quadabaum

The decision to buy a bumper and winch combo goes back to early 2018. The family took a trip to Apalachicola NF in Florida. After a few days of exploring we got high centered and stuck for several hours until a good Samaritan stopped and helped us out. If we had a winch we would … Continue reading Installing the Dissent Offroad bumper on my 2017 Tacoma →

We love to travel with our 2 dogs, a 70lb Husky and a 60lb American Bulldog rescue, but at times their presence in the truck can get overbearing. They are such loving dogs that they want to be sitting right on top of you instead of the backseat, and that can make driving difficult. So … Continue reading Bartact Seat Bag & Pet Divider →

This mod has become one of my most used on the Tacoma since Georgia passed the hands free law. I added this to the Tacoma to have a nice place to mount my phone and tablet when offroading. This is a very sturdy mount that accepts ram mounts products to easily mount anything you need … Continue reading ExE Toyota Powered Accessory Mount (T.P.A.M.) →

My power needs grew as the build progressed and my system has grown with it. What started out as using the factory battery and inverter in the bed has now grown to a DIY fuse block install, AGM battery, power sockets mounted in the bed, and a Goal Zero 400W solar generator. This post details … Continue reading Power Distribution →

My original plan was to run the stock bilstein set-up for as long as I could, but my build plans outgrew my suspension after ~1 year and 3 months of ownership when I decided I was getting a GFC installed in November 2018. Due to the increased weight and the terrain I planned to hit … Continue reading ADS Suspension Lift →