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

English never was my best subject back in school ahaha

 

Mirrors and grille are raptor lined black, same texture as the monstaliner!

 

Hey man! It's pretty easy. There are two plug harnesses in the kick panels. One is for lights and locks and the other is for speakers. That's pretty much it. So fun

 

Not today, but I finished wiring my fog lights a couple days back.

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20150511_172558 by Andrew Turner, on Flickr

 

Anyone think I'll have an issue running redline 75/90????

 

I highly doubt it, but for heavier off-road use I can see why they recommend a heavier fluid.

 

hmmm, I'm running synthetic in my diffs. Never heard of someone having issues from it

 

Roger that! On my next fluid change, should I go back to non synthetic?

 

Patched frame, and reinforced rear shock mount.

 

I broke mine in with 75-90 but that was because I didn't know they recommended 85-140. I would use 85-140 and follow their instructions to not void the warranty.

from their website.

GEAR OIL: THESE AXLES ARE SHIPPED WITH ASSEMBLY LUBE ONLY. FAILURE TO ADD GEAR OIL WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE FAILURE AND BE VERY EVIDENT. ALWAYS FILL FROM FACTORY FILL HOLE NOT AFTERMARKET COVER FILL HOLE. We recommend Lucas 85w/140 gear oil, Lucas 80w/90 gear oil is also acceptable. We do not recommend synthetic fluids. IF you have a factory limited slip or any clutch style limited slip a limited slip additive will need to be added. TRANS-X makes a good additive that is available at any auto parts store and we also have it available for purchase.

New gear sets MUST be broken in correctly to prevent damage. Not following proper break-in procedures will lead to overloading and overheating the ring and pinion as well as breaking down and ruining the gear oil. Not following proper break-in procedures can be determined during inspection and will void the warranty.

Please follow the below guidelines to ensure a proper break-in and long life of your gears.
• Only use high quality gear oils. ECGS recommends Lucas non-synthetic 85W-140
• On initial run, drive lightly for 15 to 20 minutes then stop to allow differential to cool completely for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Avoid towing and heavy acceleration, as well as vary speeds every 5 to 10 minutes while driving on highways.
• Drive conservatively and do not drive more than 50 miles at a time without allowing a cool cycle during the first 500 miles following installation.
• After completing initial break-in, change gear oil at 500 miles. Small metal particles are normal and gear oil will typically be black. Excessive metal in gear oil should be reviewed by a competent differential mechanic to ensure safety of internal parts.

Post gear oil change and initial break-in: Towing.
• First time towing should be limited to light load for no more than 15 miles, then allow differential to cool completely for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Repeat this procedure for first 45 miles of towing for full break-in of gears for towing vehicles.

PREMATURE OVERLOADING AND IMPROPER BREAK-IN WILL CAUSE GEAR OIL BREAKDOWN AND MAY RESULT IN RING AND PINION FAILURE VOIDING THE GEAR WARRANTY!

edit @presto

 

Ok I'm not sure if this is an issue or not?? I got the rear third w/ ARB installed, but when I spin the third where the drive shaft connects it only spins the passenger side, driver side doesn't move. I thought both wheels were supposed to spin opposite directions or something?? Seems like the axle shafts went in ok?? Did I do somethin wrong??

 

no, you're fine. hook up the arb, when that's turned on and if only one wheel spins then you have an issue.

 

stickerrrrrr

 

Thanks so much guys for all the responses!! It's in. I decided not to drive it home tonight though, figured I'll let the fipg setup over night and I didn't feel like bleeding the brakes lol.
I think I'm just gunna put 75/90 in it for now cause that's what I have. Hopefully I'll be able to grab some 80/140 or 85/140 before wheeling..

Glad I asked about the gear oil because I wouldn't of known about the 15-20 minute drive to break in the gears. Thanks @bayareataco

 

Cleaned up the MAF, Throttle body, and IAC sensor today. Putting in new spark plugs and wires tomorrow

 

You're doing this after how many miles?

 

No prob, definitely let the rtv set up over night, I didn't and sprayed oil all over the place, had to tear it apart in Tahoe at my buddy's and fix it.

 

Slapped some 40s on.
Figured id show cut line and finished product from today in case someone is looiking to do it.

 

got my frame straight...er this weekend.