Tacoma's Payload Prowess: Pushing Limits

k2idle · 2025-10-13T22:45:21+00:00

Just wanted to draft this up now that I’ve got the Cali Raised 32" Dual Row 5D Optic OSRAM light bar installed in my Stealth Bumper. The fit was perfect, brackets lined up exactly where they should and it sits clean and flush behind the bumper opening. Couldn’t ask for a better match. I wired it into the factory aux switches and it works flawlessly. Everything powers up smooth and it’s nice having it tied into the truck without adding any extra switches. If you want to see how I did it, here’s my post on wiring to the factory aux setup: Factory Aux Switch Write-Up The light output is wild. It throws a ton of light down the road while still spreading wide enough to cover everything in front of the truck. This will quite literally turn night to day. Check it out here: https://caliraisedled.com/products/32-dual-row-5d-optic-osram-led-bar

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Jul 11, 2025

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Yesterday, I loaded up some pickets, about 900-1000 pounds worth. Before that, I tossed some cement bags in the bed too (around 1500 pounds).

My truck got bogged down though (blaming those stock tires, personally). Tried out 93 octane fuel for a test, and it really boosted the truck’s performance.

My truck handled everything great, except for the stuck part, where I needed the neighbor’s Ford to yank me out.

Overall, it was a good performance just as always and I was super impressed with it's performance.