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

Sweet! I want to see how the white looks

 

Yesterday:
ordered from RockAuto
DENSO Oil Filter x 6
DORMAN Oil Drain Plug Gasket
NGK 5464 Spark Plug
PENTIUS PAB6690 Air Filter

Today:
ordered from RealTruck

WeatherTech DigitalFit Floor Liners (front)


Husky Liners Classic Style Floor Mats (rear)

Tonight:
remove dealer front plate ad
remove toolbox from bed

 

Question: Where to get a stock wheel cap? Anything cheaper than the dealer? Ebay?

 

New wheels and tires! Helo He791 and General Grabber At2!

 

Not sure how much your dealer is charging. ~$30 used on Ebay here. Conicelli has them new for ~$54 here. I've seen them as low as $20 for a set of four on Craigslist, but they don't come up that often.

 

Finally got this fixed today.

When I was swapping out my front diff I found the bronze bushing in the drivers side hub was messed up, found out it is not something Toyota conceders a replacement part. So it is not something you can just get anywhere.

Thanks to Off Road Solutions I got the part I needed because they carry them!!!

 

I need recommendations for a cheap, but good rear bumper with swing out! Thanks guys!!

 

Don't think one exists. In fact I can't think of any other options besides Relentless and CBI. Neither of which you can get in high clearance IIRC. If you get really desperate, I'm planning on buying a proper welder in the next couple months. Buy the steel, consumables, and a shit ton of beer and I'll help you fab one. Keep in mine I'm no expert so don't expect perfection.

 

Pay your local fabrication shop to make you one

 

Looky looky what i got in the mail! Shout out to toytec and jaker for the group buy

 

4xinnovations can build one too, but there is no such thing as a cheap bumper with a swingout.

 

What do you guys use to clean your engine - um area - under the hood? Mines pretty greasy/ dusty....

 

Mines pretty muddy and dusty too. I'm interested to hear the results, but I think most people just use Simple Green and a light spray with a hose.

 

Like spray everything with simple green, let it soak a little and hose it off?

 

I just use a mild degreaser and power spray it works like a charm just mind the electronics.

 

I think. Idk, last time I just pressure washed everything from a distance with the engine on. Just try not to get the fuse box.

 

I found a lot of helpful info in this thread... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cleaning-engine-bay.173916/

 

I'd cover your alternator and belts as best as possible.

 

I'd suggest against this unless it's one that builds bumpers. It won't look or function as well as those made by companies that have experience.