Welcome to the Official SoCal BS/ Shenanigans, Tundras and What’s Happening Thread

You gotta catch up. I’m at a stand still watching all the Rockies trying to catch up haha

 

@fisherman951 @Marty McFly if you guys only knew what was said on the trail about the 2 of you.

 

LOL I can only imagine

 

Oh, yeah, full-on st-talking!

That’s the reason I go, so all the st talk is about you guys that don’t go, instead of about me... although... my being present usually provides more fodder for
st talk (it’s a viscous cycle ).

 

Howdy, SoCal buddies with mechanical experience... gonna duplicate post this here in case one of you can guide me to next steps (and answer my airbag safety question):


HELP NEEDED:
Well, damn. I see I’ve missed some drama, not staying current in here. As has been previously established and I readily admit, there’s a lot I don’t know. But I’ve committed to a course of learning by doing— and I don’t want to get hurt, so I’ll ask and hope y’all will guide me.

After a previous false start— wishing I could find instructions about how to pull off the dash (still haven’t)— I think I’ve finally gathered all the assorted pieces I’ll need to install a ham, and so today I’m finally pulling apart the dash. Proof of progress:


The last fasteners I can see that may need removal (?) are these, the upper glove box surround:

Can any of you confirm, or direct me?

Question 2 (Safety concern):
Is there anything I need to know to avoid screwing up airbags???

Battery has been disconnected. A neighbor suggested I turn accessories to on position and pump brakes... I considered he might be playing with me but he said that might discharge any stored charge, so I’m game... any other directions or warnings you can give me will be appreciated!

 

Your airbags should be fine as long as you don’t install a Victory 4x4 roof rack.

 

Damnit. Was gonna mount one to the dash!

 

Just curious, but why?

 

Dude! We’re you off pandemicking?!

Last year we discovered that Victory’s helpful how to install roof rack video was as likely to point you to drilling through your curtain airbags as not. A member on here took his truck into the dealership for inspection and found damage. Big broohhaha, lawsuits, video taken down and replaced with a new one.

Yeah, nothing to do with my passenger side dash airbag. Joon just funny!

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/victory-roof-rack-safety-warning-please-read-if-you-have-an-over-cab-rack.72716/#post-1865875

Basically, they said drilling into the roof was in a “safe zone” in their install video. But a bunch of people ended up puncturing their side airbags. Probably a whole lot of people out there with a punctured airbag that doesn’t know it. They also refused to do anything about it other than editing their install video and praying that the problem would just go away.

 

I do remember reading this post, im just mentally broken and was not sure if this was the issue. I've stay kinda away from roof racks because of that post... I've also been leaning more towards the spider no drill but it is extremely pricey.

 

I just saw your truck. I don’t think pricey is a problem you can’t overcome.


... just get your wife to help pack the truck next time you do a family trip so she can see you need a roof rack.

 

My latest adventure... Bluefin anyone...




60lbs and 120lbs

 

Recieved the Total Chaos bed stiffeners while I was Fishing... has anyome installed these or have some advice on how not to break the tabs on the taillights beforeI start?

 

“Be careful”

 

Just remember to pull the front side of the tail lights outwards. And don’t use a metal screwdriver and break off a piece of the plastic like some dumb shit that I know did. Small locking pliers help tremendously. How long it take to reel in the tunas? Where’s were you?

 

Sorry, Sage. I’m working through dismantling me entire dash without a step-by-step guide, so this is my best advice right now....

 

Small locking pliers for the stiffener install, not the light removal.

 

Oh. And don’t drop the locking pliers down into the abyss like that same dumbshit did.

 

Thanks for the tips... On The Pegasus in mexican waters not sure exctly where. went on a 1.5 day trip Saturday night. About 5 hours before we got to the fishing grounds. I honestly dont remember how long they took but tired arms and back after each one

 

Hmm Dumbass.... guess I will tie a lanyard to my tools. I will likly drop the nuts or bolts...

 

I saw your post... good luck...

 

Seriously, took me longer to fish out the pliers with a coat hanger and duct tape than the entire install. It was ridiculous.

 

I have a baja designs fog light kit. FREE to who ever wants these pieces. I am in the Redlands, CA area. It is missing the wire harness, but you can wire into your wiring. I used on my 18 Tundra. I will not deliver.

The Toyota Tacoma (12-Current) / 4Runner (10 - Current) / Tundra (14 - Current) Fog Pocket Kit allows you to mount 2 Squadron Series auxiliary lights in the factory location. This Plug and Play kit includes two vehicle specific mounting brackets and a wiring adapter, allowing you to use your factory switch and mounting hardware.

 

Thanks for the invite

 

Got it done. no drops used a magnet to hold the nuts

 

Next time. fishermans landing in San Diego

 

What kind of trip? 3/4, overnight? Lmk details and I’ll see if I can make it.