What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Sledhauler · Jan 13, 2014

Hunter.V.White said: ↑

Well, I almost rolled my truck this afternoon. I was coming down a hill, making a gentle right hand turn at approximately 55mph when the back end slid out after hitting a patch of extra slick ice (the whole road is iced over). I tried to correct and was doing well until the extra slick part ended, and abruptly threw the back end around to the other side. Again, I began correcting, but I'm oscillating pretty bad at this point; I'm in a full slide and I'm not slowing down. The truck fish tails back to the left, and I'm completely sideways, front tires at full lock in the direction of travel. I start to drift off to the right of the road and eventually go into the snow bank at around 50 mph.

I think the snow bank actually saved me. I probably plowed 25 yards sideways through it, up on two wheels. It acted like a soft barrier, rapidly slowing me down yet lacking the friction to flip me. When I came to stop, I was still up on two wheels packed against the snow. I shifted in my seat, and the truck dropped back down on all four wheels. Pretty crazy. In the picture below, you can see the level where the snow came up on the door.

I get out to inspect the situation and remembered it's -35F; Oh Alaska. I spent about an hour digging out with the help of a lovely woman who stopped to help. Eventually a gentleman in a truck pulled me out and I went on my way.

I drove the the Toyota dealership to get the truck checked out - just in case - but they were closed. So I crawled under there myself to give it a look. I found this:

The shock wasn't connected to my axle. I'm guessing it wasn't properly torqued when I installed my lift and it came out. I don't think the slide could have done that. It might have contributed to the slide though. The picture was taken at a Napa Auto Parts store as I was trying to buy a replacement bolt.

I think it happened earlier because of the amount of paint scrapped off the shock. The lift has only been on for about a week.

I closely inspected the shock and didn't see any real damage. I took it off, repainted it, and reinstalled it. Hopefully it is good to go. I made sure it was properly torqued and I used a locking nut this time. I had the truck up on the lift at the Auto Skills Center at Ft. Wainwright for over 2 hours inspecting it for possible damage; I didn't find anything but the shock. The truck drove fine back to cabin, so hopefully everything is okay.

It sure could have been a lot worse, that's for sure. I'll know to slow down from here on out. I will be installing Duratrac's tomorrow (my wheels will finally arrive in the mail!), so that should help alleviate the traction problem as well.

Hunter
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I hope you learned something from this. Always recheck your work after a few miles. Although I would assume you would know if that shock was out of its position before the mishap.

Eric F · Jan 13, 2014

tacoman85 said: ↑

Took a picture!!
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Standing on your head
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bicyclist · Jan 13, 2014

tacoman85 said: ↑

Took a picture!!
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Something's wrong there. I see snow and it's Summer in Australia.

Shauncho · Jan 13, 2014

bicyclist said: ↑

Something's wrong there. I see snow and it's Summer in Australia.
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what you did there....I see it.

Manwithoutaplan · Jan 13, 2014

ag4892 said: ↑

It taught me a lesson, but I did survive.

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very nice any trail damage?

BradyT88 · Jan 13, 2014

Eric F said: ↑

Standing on your head
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bicyclist said: ↑

Something's wrong there. I see snow and it's Summer in Australia.
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Oregon TRD · Jan 13, 2014

dxpsman said: ↑

Not the greatest pics, but snapped a couple of my OME kit installed with 285/70R17 Cooper AT3's on Fuel Trophy 17x8.5" rims. Couldn't be happier with the setup.
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Looks awesome!!!!

tacoman85 · Jan 13, 2014

Actually stupid android always does that!! Nice comments lmao

Phil Dammit · Jan 13, 2014

I tore my rear end apart, for the 3rd time, pulled the leafs, cleaned them, and greased all the joints. OMG what a difference. Truck doesn sound likes its falling apart again. WINNING

osubeav818 · Jan 13, 2014

Put some 235/75/15s on my 5 lug
Also installed a backup camera w/ feed to my dash screen

xguntherc · Jan 13, 2014

I added a HomerTaco grill, raptor style, after my stock grill melted due to some crazy heat here in my hometown.. filters included

CVYota · Jan 13, 2014

Manwithoutaplan said: ↑

very nice any trail damage?
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Skids and rails took a beating got a cut on the sidewall on the duratrac and the billies in front, not sure what happened. Looks like the wiper came loose on both. I am getting a thunk at full compression

DEEVON911 · Jan 13, 2014

xguntherc said: ↑

I added a HomerTaco grill, raptor style, after my stock grill melted due to some crazy heat here in my hometown.. filters included

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Your stock grill melted?!

DannyD · Jan 13, 2014

Got a new tool that will primarily be used on my tacoma and other projects around the house. No more guessing games with bolts

OverPar · Jan 13, 2014

Had General Spring HD leafs installed. My right rear stockers snapped....they were junk any ways.

tacoma16 · Jan 13, 2014

DannyD said: ↑

Got a new tool that will primarily be used on my tacoma and other projects around the house. No more guessing games with bolts

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Not 100% sure but aren't you suppose to store the torque wrench at the zero setting to not wear out the spring?
just an fyi in case.

PerfectTekniq · Jan 13, 2014

tacoma16 said: ↑

Not 100% sure but aren't you suppose to store the torque wrench at the zero setting to not wear out the spring?
just an fyi in case.
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Yes.

ckeene9 · Jan 13, 2014

tacoma16 said: ↑

Not 100% sure but aren't you suppose to store the torque wrench at the zero setting to not wear out the spring?
just an fyi in case.
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A torque wrench is supposed to be stored at but not below the lowest setting.

tacoma16 · Jan 13, 2014

PerfectTekniq said: ↑

Yes.
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perfect

ckeene9 said: ↑

A torque wrench is supposed to be stored at but not below the lowest setting.
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going to dble check mine right now

Goosedog · Jan 13, 2014

As I installed add-a-leafs today my dog helped by contributing to the proper weight load.

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