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

Headlights fixed, thanks @BamaToy1997

Valve gasket and coil gaskets changed, just need some coil mounting grommets....

Next up, CV axles are getting swapped. For those of you who purchased the lifetime replacement axles....did you return your factory axles, or keep them?

 

I kept one of mine as a spare. Trashed the other one.

 

I have two sets. Factory ones, and then the ones from O'Reilly's that are currently installed. I cant get the new ones, unless I return a set. I guess my question is, is there any benefit to keeping the factory ones? Or should I just return the factory ones and get new ones...

 

Re-boot them, sell them, or both. OEM CVs are both better quality and highly preferred over any aftermarket ones. I would not turn them in for a core exchange/charge.

 

thanks.

 

Painted my 2002 tacoma flares today. They look sharp!

 

Got the Tacoma world sticker

Thanks to @tcBob

 

How can I obtain a sticker like that?

 

PM @tcBob
Give him your name and address as well.

 

Can you change the boots on lower ball joints?

 

I pmd him twice months ago with no response.

 

I...don't think so..but not sure.

 

Hmm interesting. I just asked him about ordering one and he said name and address.

 

Just PM'd him, with a response in 7 minutes.

 

guess im not liked

 

Guess not. Give him a good ribbing over the Tennessee Volunteers loss to Alabama.....that'll help.

 

simple issue, but many Q ?
I only have one key for motor and one key for the door, I would like to have the same key for both and\ or install an alarm system on the truck.... looking Amazon there are plenty on range of alarms from 20 to 160 and different brands....

What would you recommend me to buy ?
Should I go to the stealership and get one of them and make my trust worth friend mechanic to install it ?
Should I just get one from best buy ?
Will the re-key door and\ or motor necessary ?

Thanks for your imput

 

Find a reputable electronics shop.

Mechanics are good at turning wrenches, not splicing wires. Best Buy employees are good at going to high school and talking about video games.

 

It's a Kobalt air regulator from Lowe's it was the $24 one I think

 

Interesting, pretty cool. I can't unscrew mine. I want one that you can remove and put steel scrubbing pads in that completely unscrews at the lid. Mine only has a drain plug on it.