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

It's okay, some of us got the joke

 

Washed and put in the bed rack today. Also figured out that my traction control was the cause of several crossed lanes in turns. Thought Ive had a rub for 2 weeks.

 

I bought a Meguires headlight cleaning kit and did my lights. I may have the most perfect set of (original) 2011 headlights on the road. Absolutely PERFECT, 'cept for starting to yellow a bit on the outside. Not any more! They shine like a new penny! I haven't spent as much time detailing a vehicle in ages! This truck has brough the fun back into taking care of my ride!

 

A good friend of mine is a very popular comedian. I met him through his wife who is from Louisville. Not gonna be a name dropper.......but......He's told me 50% of the audience may not get all your jokes. Of the ones that do, 50% of them might not LIKE the jokes. Of those who do, 50% of THEM are the butt of the jokes and don't even realize it.

Trying to fathom which group I'm in.....

 

Made a new grill

 

One of the 50% groups

 

What offset and tire size? I really like the look of the mud flaps, just wondering if they would work since I have -4.5bs on my procomps

 

You get your fender yet?

 

1up for the win

 

Changed my oil and filter with Mobil 1 5-30 synthetic and oem filter a couple days ago. Last night and today did my every 6 month detail. I use Klasse All-In-One and the Klasse sealant for painted surfaces, chrome, and windows; Aerospace 303 for interior vinyl/plastic surfaces and exterior black surfaces. Big thanks to TW member AMarkham40 for posting about the Carrand tire brush, best $5 I've spent in a long time. I usually apply tire dressing with sponge and rag but I used this brush and loved it. I have terrible low back and always dread doing the tires but this brush was quick, clean, and very effective for me-product applied easily and bristles got dressing into grooves then brush cleaned up well with apc. Only used it once but sure seemed easier, I'm gonna buy another as this could be one of those things for me that work well and reasonably priced so when you need to buy another they are discontinued. Thanks to TW member AMarkham40 for posting, it's the little things-gotta love the TW.

 

They're 285 70 17 and -12 offset. The mud flaps help a lot with the throwing of rocks. They mount in the factory spot but have brackets that sit them outside the fender so they're out of the way of the tires.

 

Made use of the dead space/storage pocket to fit my carry. Custom kydex bolts up solid. Readily accessible and relatively concealed. Plus.. the oem pocket will snap back in(no holes drilled) if needed.

 

In process! Love it when things go together, 8 cut off discs later.....

 

You gonna seal it and fill it full of air?!!

 

Not the hole thing just the corners after gusseting the sheet outta 'em.. Gotta leave room for an impact on the mounts.

 

Also haven't got to the license plate lights yet.. Gotta have access to run the harnesses. Prolly just modify some silicone plugs.. Haven't gotten that far yet tho.

 

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It looks like a custom E brake handle!! Nicely done.