MISSING TRUCK: Where Has The Taco Been??
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
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The truck that started it all! The Toyota Tacoma aka the Taco has been missing for a while now. Where's it been, why haven't we been using it, and what's the plans for it? Check it out!
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Paul, there may have been some Quagga Mussels in that front axle. I think that would explain the water in the differential.
😂😅🤣
'Scene cuts to a red eyed pot belly Wildlife officer making a beeline down Paul's driveway at speed'
I’m blaming it on quagga mussels. They are evil you know.
😂😂😂
UnLaWfuL TraNsPortaTioN oF InVasIvE SpeCieS! 😅
Hope we get to ride along for the Elk. Good luck gentlemen!!
Not so much for me, thank you.
Second that. Caught a few sneak peeks of horns from prior hunts in the shop
I’ve got a gun collection, but I don’t hunt.
I think it would be very interesting. My son lives in Missoula, Montana and was telling me yesterday how cheap it is to get tags for elk and wolf and everything out there.
We are in Central western Illinois where we grow the great big corn, fed white tail people spend big money to come here and hunt in our cornfields. You don’t get to load up on tags in Illinois.
Shaun you do great work man, keep it up! Thanks for the hard work guys and gals
It’s about time you upgrade your TOY! it really wasnt built for the abuse you gave it.
I like that your episodes are longer now and very interesting and enjoyable. THANKYOU
I just wanted to give you guys a big thank you! My son and I changed out the gearing and added lockers to his 98 XJ. I don't think I would have had the confidence if I hadn't been watching Fab Rats and MORR. Once again, Thank you very much! BTW, the XJ works great!
Great job!
I think that warrants some Beaver nuggies to celebrate.
Paul, you should replace the power steering fluid reservoir. Some of those have a filter in them that get plugged and restrict fluid flow to the pump causing the pump to whine
Man, hearing Paul talk about 35” being big. So true! I remember getting 33”s on an old f150 that I had a few inches of lift in it. 302. I loved that truck, and felt like a king driving it around.
As a vintage person Paul and VWHARMAN are corect i had 35" on my DD and i was called a mud truck as that was big then and 44" was just mud only weekend truck or a 2 mile DD.
I remember if you had the old 36in Super All Track(bias) you were the king of the mtn.
35s ARE big lol
I took the 38 x 12.50 super swampers off of my 72 Chevy 3/4 ton and dropped to 35s after I got old. That was in about 2002😂
12.00-16.5 guy here.
Aluminum slots.
They were the 35's of the late 1970's
Hearing your son singing as he came in the garage grew a HUGE smile across my mug.
Song?
@@TheDanielsanti Pauls youngest son was coming into the shop singing. way cool.
@@TheDanielsanti😅😅
Paul, you forgot to mention that those 31” Tru-tracs were probably mounted on white spoke wheels.
You should add fixable rubber fender flairs to help stop mud out of the cab .
YES! I’ve been saying this for years.
Yeah some big fender you can take off for nice days. something like mat has for the morvair.
I must say that Fab Rats is my favorite TH-camr channel. I really look forward to watching all you do. Matt's off road is right up there with you. I'm not fortunate enough to own a 4X4 or even any vehicle right now and may not be able to afford to buy anything because I'm on SSI so I have alot of fun watching you guys. Your Awesome!!!
We think YOU’RE awesome! Thanks for watching!
I love how Grandma said "Whats wrong with it, Right Foot?" ROFL. Like she knows her boy.
“What did you do to it? …. Right foot, huh?” Grandma Lolly knows her sons.😂
I'm glad you got the Taco fixed in time to go hunting. Loved the smile on Hunter's face when you lit up the tired going out to test the 4wheel drive. Can't wait to see what you do with the Jeepster. I've been waiting a long while to see it. Just a shout out from eastern Oregon. Good luck hunting to both of you.
I started watching your channel because of this truck. I was going down the rabbit hole on SAS for my 1st Gen Taco I had at the time and found you guys. Never did end up doing the SAS and sold the truck and bought an old Jeep Grand Cherokee. Still want to build a SASed 1st Gen Taco or 3rd gen 4Runner.
Get you a 4th gen. I have 2 of them with the v8. 250k miles on both of them and they just work. Much more cabin space. My brother has a 3rd gen and he wants to sell it to buy a 4th gen
@@joshuaearnheart2756 I currently have a 06 tundra with the 4.7 and I love that truck. The main reason I want a 1st Gen Taco or 3rd gen 4runner (both later versions of their respective generations) is that i have had both of them and they wheeled great, I love the way they look, and it's definitely a nostalgia thing. I would agree that the 4th gen 4runner with the V8 is a great option too. Especially for a daily driver rig.
@@ZJ_Rubicon I drive mine 25k miles a year and probably 18k are off road. Driveline is much stronger
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All America
Boys !
I remember When
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Thank you Paul
I look forward to your videos every week. You are all a great group. Missing Ben but glad he's out there making his own videos with the family.
Nice to have the Taco repaired and back on the road again.
Awesome videos, Always a great day when a fabrats video drops!!
Early morning fabrication shenanigans. PERFECT!
I like following along with the builds and seeing what gets broken, the real world stuff. We all break things, I appreciate when you make a mistake and admit it, we all do it. You just don't build something and then it disappears and everything works amazing for ever after. Great job on that pinion, that was an impressive grind job.
Film your hunt please. You should know by now that people that like your channel are hands on, outdoorsy types. I doubt you'll offend anyone if you add that to your channel, you might even get more subs!
I disagree, I am an outdoorsy type but I don’t hunt. There are plenty of other channels for people who like blood and guts.
I concur. My first vehicle when I was 16 was a 78 K5 on 31's. I saved up and bought a 2.5" superlift . I sure thought I was something.😅
You were something those were beautiful rigs that are worth alot today. Love the old 4x4s.
You were something probably a tool
@@Desertquartz79i had a 73 k5 for my first vehicle, smoked the trans and sold it for 500 bucks, bought a rusty k5 for parts for 50 bucks and another one for 1000 like 15 years ago. Now people want 5k for a clapped out one. Kicking myself for selling them.
I know! If I kept all the square bodies I've had over the years, I could retire! I miss the days of spotting some old rod sitting in someone's yard, offer $500, and be the new owner of some ol' headache. Thanks Barrett Jackson
I really miss my 72 K20. 4 inch suspension, 3 inch body lift and 38 x 12.50 super swampers. In ‘05 I upgraded to an 85😂
I always thought the most important tool for a mechanic would be a wrench, but I think it might be a hammer after watching this.
Especially true if you are dealing with a lot of aftermarket parts. They often need a little help to fit.
Just remember , every tool has a hammer side
Bingo on the hammer side, don't let 'em tell you different. Even my fancy vacuum grinders and sanders are persuaders. When I think of all the money (time) I've saved not walking for a persuader of the "right" family (animal mineral vegetable)...
I am responsible. I do carry double sided spring punches with a mini head and pin punch for the small stuff.
a golden rule -- when all else fails, get a bigger hammer
You guys take such joy in breaking and fixing stuff. It's just juvenile 😋
But in a fun way.
I mean you have to break it if you want to learn how to fix it. They're just learning/maintaining skills. 😂
Keeps you young 😅
Any offroader will tell you that the best memories and stories are usually created during the events surrounding broken parts on their rig. Some people collect nick nacs, other people collect great stories.🤷♂️
@@thelonewrangler1008and alot of them start off with hold my drink and watch this😂 and in Paul's case its mtn dew lol
"That was a bust" Curious, surely they have to pay for you driving out to recover them, is there a discounted rate for the wasting of your time or the standard recovery fee? Seems to happen a bit to Matt as well..
I think TH-cam subs and clicking the like button pays the bill. I watch Casey LaDelle, he has said that before.
That rollback has been a great investment, Paul 👌 👍
"That one's broken... oh, it's beat up bad. What'd you do to it? Right foot, huh?" = Mom rubbing it in. CLASSIC! 🤣🤣🤣
Hamburger Pinion ! = Ground Round ! Let's have a lot of Elk hunting video ! Thanks for sharing !
A garbage can in the Roll back, Would keep that dash clean and it will give you a nice emergency portapotty in an emergency.
Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to Fab Rats! 👍
@@JanelleVocate-Ames Gooooood morning Janelle!
That Icon flashlight is Awesome! I have 2 of them and I love how much light they put out and not to mention that the magnet is so strong that it will stick to a screw through the drywall, lol. ❤😅
I can’t help but notice how you protect your hearing Paul at least you will still have it later on in life lol
With the upgrade to come, it will be a great addition to your fleet!
I would love to see, a whole video of elk hunting. Might just be me. But i love the country you get to be in.
Before they started selling taller tires we would purchase old military 40 inch tires for our off road rigs
The taco probably had a Quagga mussel get in the front end. That's how you wreck a pinion.
My first 4x4 was an 82 SR5 Toyota I purchased new for $9500 in 1983, I was 22. 3" suspension lift, 2" body lift, 33" BFG Mud Terrains, stock 22R with a header. It was my daily driver and we tripped to North Carolina 4 years in a row for the Smoky Mountain Trek. Drive it down, play in the mountains for a week, then drive it home. Up here we have mud and we love mud. My toyota built up mud in the frame and finally cracked just behind the cab in 95.
Legendary; 22r.
Damn Paul when you break stuff you Don't mess around but it's not your fault its the qauga mussel's fault
thanks for bringing us along on your front axle and pinion rebuild and the test drive next will be your hunting trip 👍 and the great experience thanks for bringing us along on this videos 📹 keep making great videos 📹 and sharing your knowledge 😀 😊
I clicked on Matt’s Off Road Recovery and while settling back to watch I accidentally clicked on this video. Works for me!
Sean is great. It’s fun seeing more of him and how he’s loosened up on camera. When is that goatee gonna make a return though?
Shouldn't leave your tow truck bed down like that. The duke boys might come by and use it as a ramp while your gone.😂😂
Is it just me? Or has anyone else noticed that things didn’t break as much before Hunter showed up. 😂
😯Why does it seem that every FabRat vehicle has a broken windshield?
the worst thing about those armored diff covers is they arent designed to throw oil on the ring gear like the factory ones are.
Gale Banks proved it!
Unless it’s from Banks
Nice use of the Wilhelm scream, editor...
Yeah the Taco is back and has the 4 wheel drive fixed. Ready for Elk hunting now. The question is who will get the big Elk Hunter or Paul? So good to see Sean and Grandma Lolly checking on the boys! Excellent video and very informative!
Like arty Johnson's character on "Laugh - In" " veryyy interrrestin'
Oh I forgot no one there except Grammom
Was around to remember that TV show
🎉🎉 I dislike that lady Serena Williams the tennis player I think she has too much drama with her....😂.. but back at the ranch thank you for the video I appreciate it.....😂😂😂...JJ.. Jonjon..😊
You proven wheel spacers can be used on off-road vehicles without reliability concerns
Hey Mr. Paul Cox Robby Layton needs an Exhaust system for his Wannabe Wrecker lol but also needs a big boy upgrade, to even qualify for The Wrecker Games. Chow for Now, ah!
Good to see your getting the full use on those brakes. Dang man you turned the dinner plates into saucer's
I just did head gaskets on a 1997 3.4 liter Taco last week! Imma tell you, it sucked! What in the heck was Toyota thinking with that exhaust cross-over at the back of the engine!!! 😡
Great job nice to see Taco up and running again great job Sean Paul and the Gang
We had 36.5 back in the early 80's and Dick Cepek had even larger tires.
Thanks for the longer video
I live in Florida I'd like to buy a shirt but u don't have my size....grey fad rat tshirt large....I'm not corn feed 3x 4x
Paul is like every fans enter boyhood mindset, leave rubber at every takeoff
Would love to see some hunting footage!!! Also a quick review of the clothing and equipment! 👍👍❤❤
Save all those broken parts and use them as a railing for your loft or stairs!
I’m not saying don’t do an LS swap, but look at how the motor is performing with a bad head gasket vs all the work you have to do to shoehorn a different motor in and electrical. You’re still able to spin the tires. It’s just a difference of opinion but I would like to see you do a head gasket job and slap a Magnuson supercharger on it. Keep up the good work.
6 a.m. Fab Rat video - thank you 🤘🏻
I've found that power steering pump whine can be eliminated by removing the Reservoir and cleaning the internal screen filter usually with carb cleaner then replacing all of the fluid. I know you said you're going to LS swap it so the point may be moot however it would improve the quality of the video where the Taco is involved.
Awesome work Paul. I can’t wait to see the 1 tons and LS conversion happen. Keep it up all.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hope you still charge someone a service fee. Gas , maintenance and time is NOT cheap these days.
As a chef one of my speciality sandwiches was a Blackened buffalo chicken I used Onion rings instead of regular onions on, bacon and smothered in a Provolone or Gouda Cheese with lettuce & tomato on a Soft Ciabatta Roll when available or Onion Roll , tell Hunter to give this to his Chef and They can call it The Full Hunter, my name is Monte so when I did it, it was called The Full Monte
Bring an elk home in the back of the Tacoma and life will be perfect! Good luck to you and your son Hunter!😮😅
When I grew up, everybody had 44S or 38.5. Groundhogs or gumbo monster motors.
I love all you do. You have a great team.. I also love to hunt elk and my hunt is in november. I hope you show the elk hunt, please. I have been able to harvest bulls and cows with archery and rifle. Love the elk meat.. Have a great hunt.
Climbing Hills and drinking a mountain Dew life don't get no better .
The Toyota rides again! Good luck, Elk hunting. I hope you can bag a couple of them! I like the long videos, I wish they all could be this long! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next. 😊
It’s about time I almost had to call TPS! It’s like child protective services but for trucks. Just neglecting the sh!t out of the OG lol
The Tacoma is the whole reason I started watching Fab Rats. I saw it in action while helping Matt on a recovery, after that video I knew I had to subscribe and have been watching ever since. I can't wait to see what the final build looks like.
Great work guys, that old front-end reminds me of my love life. Completely destroyed, non-repairable. Did I happen to mention that I was first on the white button... Woohoo. 👍
Use the Tacoma axles for Michelle's Jeep when you put tons in the Tacoma
May be dumd question, but since you have laockers and the drive line is disconnected, why not lock it in and turn the other hub to line up the splines?
I’m new, why manual hubs with a locking diff. Don’t they have a similar purpose? Nevermind I figured it out haha
Did hunter hold a light for you and not get yelled at?? That itself should be a shirt of some kind!
Yes, we grew up with 31" Armstrong Trutrac's on our '73 FJ55 Land Cruiser and my dad's buddies used 31" Desert Dogs on their '73 Jeep CJ5's with the 304v8 engines.
Cool times !!!
Tell you guys something there is one thing Shaun isn’t afraid of and that is work. Paul hold onto that fella.
We sure love having him in the shop!
Did I hear a little power steering whine? May need a little PS fluid.
My dad and his buddy ran 44 gumbos on their commando d60's front and rear
I know a guy that would make Damascus knifes out of that ring gear. He loves good machined metal bits that have seen there main purpose come to an end.
Not going to lie hearing you say you're going to LS swap that Toyota hurts a bit.
What pcm and wiring do you use for an LS swap, I’m in the middle of collecting parts and would love some input
I still enjoy the show but do confess I miss Ben. I hope he is doing well.
I think I am starting to understand why it is funny to piss OSHA inspectors and "auto technicians" when you do stuff "the wrong way"
Yup true I had 31 bfg on my Chevy my buddy beat me on 35 Toyo’s times have changed my this was the 99’s damn I’m old haha
31 10 fiddies!!! He'll yeah!!!! Wait....I'm old now!!! 😮
Great video as always. Do you know when ya'll are getting the heavy hoodies resupplied? I've been wanting to order a few more and there is only small left.
Blunt force school of mechanics it’s a good shirt if you use it send me one free lol
Do you charge a partial fee for a recovery when they get themselves out before you arrive?
Man back in the late 80s I had a 1969 Wagoneer with 33x10.50s on it.
It had Dana 44 front and rear, a Turbo 400 and a Borg Warner transfer case hooked to a Buick 350.
I put 786000 miles on that rig and loved every single foot of that distance.
Good morning I have missed seeing the Taco truck on the channel I am glad taco is getting some much needed attention and TLC.
I hope you guys include some footage from your elk hunting trip
Another good one. THE FIXER and a picture of the green hammer
I will unsubscribe if you put an LS in that tacoma
You know the test was successful when Paul crawled up that hill without even sloshing his Icy Cold Fountain Dew. 😉😉
I had 31 inch tru trac's on my 57 cj5 and they were monsters😂
Let’s see a video of the elk hunt!!! Many of us also love to hunt. Please share.
That proud papa's smile at his singing walking into the shop. Perfection.
Do those folks still have to pay a call-out fee? They should
Nice work getting the four-wheel drive back in action ! 👍