ScatAdams

Tough luck on the Rola, but you're going to enjoy the Baja rack much more. One of my favorite racks on the market!

toy2g

You are 100% right. I have known Sergio for years and I use Baja Racks on 7 of our vehicles. (Presently 3). There are cheaper options out there, but I like to buy from good people.

toy2g

Talked to my buddy Sergio at Baja Rack.

Rack is now on order and will be here in about 4 weeks.


They are not avail yet on the site, but soon they will be.

I ordered the flat rack wit the sun-roof cutout. They also have a no cutout version and a basket version. And range from $935-$995

Bodee470

any updates?


also, how do you like your timberland AT tires compared to coopers, BFGs, goodyears, etc. im curious to how well they perform off the beaten path and ride quality/noise on paved surfaces. are you capable of giving an honest opinion of them?(I've read your whole thread) I can't seem to find any feedback on them anywhere.


-Trav

toy2g

We have not done much with the GX the last couple weeks. It just waiting on the Baja Rack and then getting shipped off to Colorado for bumper/slider treatment.
I did manage to adapt a set of 5th gen 4runner skids on her last week. For the record, to make 5th gen skids fit, you have to drill 4 holes, buy 2 3" long bolts, 2 2" spacers and 2 1' spacers. everything else fits like it should.




As for the tires, Timberland is new to the scene. I am reserving judgement until we get a little more use out of them. What I will say is, we have used them on one camping trip and one off road play day (soggy bottom Ohio). I am certainly not disappointed. where we went was a little more sandy mud than rock. They do not clean out great on the mud, but the sand and rocks they really shine.

On road I LOVE them. We don't often run mild ATs on our rigs so this was a nice change. I would dare say they perform like a normal highway tire. No road noise (and I'm talking none), even on the packed ice. I have run them through both winter blasts we have had here and wet and ice are most certainly not an issue for them.

here is the skinny. Timberland tires are made by Cooper in the USA, I have been sponsored by and run Cooper for several years. IMHO there is not better tire being produced than Cooper, and I suspect that is the reason so many manufactures use them to build private labels (pro-comp, pep-boys, timberland, discount tire). So going into this I had some faith in the tires. The reason I have been reserved about posting up reviews is really pretty simple. One reason Cooper is so great for off road is the fact that they use compounds that other big names reserve for "race" applications. For instance, BFG makes awesome gripping and low noise tires for offroad. but unless you are a sponsored driver, you cannot get them. So when Timberland announced a tire that was "formulated" to be made into an outsole once it was done being a tire.... I had to wonder how this compound has changed from the Coopers I love. So, until I get about 25k on them, I will not know if the tire side has suffered for the sake of the shoe side.

We have used Coopers on our last 7 builds, and even though these are made by Cooper, they still have some proving to do before I give any gold stars.

ScatAdams

Lookin good! Thanks for the info on fitting the 5th gen skids!

toy2g

I decided to take the GX out to Deer Creek this weekend for some river crossing fun. To my surprise the water was nearly 20" low despite the very wet season. Because it was low, I was able to cross to an island I have never even seen before and we had a reasonably good time.

here are some pictures (as lack luster as they are) for your viewing pleasure.

Snoope

WOW,

Just the "Thread" I needed....been missing my '02 Tacoma lately and was looking at a "builder" ...

We found an '04 GX for reasonable $$$ and after reading this

Now to decide between a boat or another 4x4 build......as the "Newer" RX will be our traveler/commuter but to Explore the True Florida I need something that can "handle adventure plus get me home"

Dam these threads..

toy2g

We had an RX350 (4th RX in a row for my wife's DD) and needed something to fit our extra kid. I have to be honest, if I had to choose between our boat and the GX....I take the GX. The aftermarket parts are there for them in abundance and now that Hefty Fabworks and Baja Rack are both making products for the GX application....I say your mind is made up..

Snoope

With this "back yard" that decision is not that easy..

toy2g

You win.... That my friend is a very valid point and a much tougher decision than I would have guessed.

Snoope

We love to be outdoors and the Tacoma made adventures around New England even easier.

Having a GX would give us that option again in Florida BUT living Along the Caloosahatchee Riva' gives us the chance to see Florida from a Waterway.....

Not a bad problem to have I guess

toy2g

I am not sure anyone will find this useful, however I would have liked to know before testing it myself.

I installed 4th gen 4Runner OEM all weather floor-mats in the GX. I was not sure if they would fit, but found a set on the 4Runner Forums for $30 shipped. I with I could have found the prado version or even an OEM GX version but they do not exist as far as i can tell.








The fit is fine (drivers side is about 3/4 inch shorter front to back that the cloth OEM ones). I know the 4Runner printed on them is a bit lame, but lets be honest.....it's not the lamest thing on my build.

NMBruce

That's a good fit, I went with Weathertech and love the front fit, not sure about the rear lip on the sides.

toy2g

Well my Baja rack showed up yesterday.... And today Chris Hefty (Hefty Fabworks) showed up to take the truck back to Colorado with him for bumpers, sliders and skids. We are expecting the front winch bumper to tip the scales at a whopping 55lbs(ish)....

But, the rack is on and I won't see it again until I'm in Colorado in July.