What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

thanks man, it should be nice, i kind of wished i would have waited on not went on jeep safari, wayyyy to many people for my taste, but that was to be expected.

 

Truck looks bitchin! Looks right at home

 

when I'm getting my alignment if i wanted my driver side wheel to be pushed forward a little (toward the front bumper) what would i tell them i want? (caster/camber/toe?)

 

Caster

 

Thank you sir. Do you know if that would be positive or negative caster that Id want?

 

Ah thank you, so I'm thinking that I want more positive caster then.

Also to remove my exhaust manifold and install an 04 exhaust manifold will I need a special socket/bit? I remember reading somewhere that you might need a torx bit or something but it just looks like I need a deep socket?

 

Finally got around to getting this all done. Truck feels so much nicer with the new steering bushings. I also did new rotors, drums, calipers, pads and shoes. My front calipers both had frozen pistons which I didn't realize...man I didn't realize how terrible my brakes were until now!

I put the new

$146 Denso 234-9001 Upstream Air Fuel Ratio Oxygen Sensor with 10.6” 4-Wire Harness, for Auto Trans Equipped Vehicles

Denso 234-9001 on, I thought I had read on here that was the fix for the p0136 code...but the code is back. After some more looking it looks like I should have gotten the downstream sensor -

$61 Denso 234-4189 Oxygen Sensor

Denso 234-4189. Anyone care to confirm?

Between this work and the new frame that the dealership put under it, the truck runs and feels amazing. It's been my weekend warrior but I'm going to start driving it daily now!

 

Did an oil change, that went smooth and easy but i noticed my coolant reservoir was really low again. I filled it up probably a month ago. I haven't noticed any leaks under the truck idk where it could be going

 

You mean the overflow?

I leave mine low on purpose as it really shouldn't be full. thats where the excess coolant goes to for relieving pressure on the radiator I thought.

I just worry about the radiator being topped off.

the old fluid in the overflow area most likely drained out via the outlet tube.

 

I had the same problem with my wife's '70 Chevelle. Found it to be a pin-hole in a water hose at the rear of the intake manifold. It would vaporize inside the engine compartment so never had it leave a puddle on the ground. Pressure check all your water hoses.

 

Got my inspection done on Saturday, again with no o2 sensors and a wasted cat. Have to love the emission excused counties of Texas.

 

Your exhaust must smell terrible.

I had an S-10 with a messed up cat.. Nightmare.

 

Yeah, the overflow. That makes sense, the radiator is full.

I'll look at that. Would it be noticeable with the engine running?

 

You should smell the residue yes.

If your radiator is full, you're fine.

 

Installed a TrueTrac in the rear.



Custom bench rig I engineered. ha



I forgot to take pics of the Truetrac installed but everything went smooth.

 

Cool, I just ordered that

$61 Denso 234-4189 Oxygen Sensor

Denso 234-4189 from Amazon for $50. Hopefully that annoying light goes out!

 

Yeah cant wait to see sweet

 

How hard is doing a differential gear swap for a 4x4? If I need to take them to a shop I'll wait till after suspension and plate bumpers.

 

The front diff will be the hardest part of the project.

Not for a novice regardless.

Have a shop do it with the suspension so its under a warranty.

 

Gears are pretty complex. You will also need a full shim kit on hand to set your backlash. It isnt an easy job, even for people that are mechanically inclined.