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

For reference, this is something similar to the cables I have had for years. They sucked but I kept buying them

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZBR3DME

 

That's gonna look great once installed! Be sure to check out the Cooper AT3's in the C Load. They are lighter, and perform just as well, if not better than the BFG and you'll get better mpgs. Nice setup!

 

Finished waxing the truck. Then I sealed the paint w/ Opti-seal. I also extended the AC drain line finally

 

Forgot to ask a second ago, is that the Boss lift kit from Toytec? How does it ride?

 

Yah it is the Toytec Boss kit. It rides pretty great, has about a 1.5k miles on it so the springs and AAL are pretty much settled. It starts out quite firm but will soften up over time, I've had it on the truck for just about 3 and a half weeks now. The front is set to about 2 and 3/4" so before i put the tires on i might try and get an extra 1/4" out of it.

 

Cool, thanks for the info. I've been looking at lifts for a while now. Not sure if you know already, but I think you are going to have to do some fender trimming and the CMC, if you don't want your tires to rub.

 

Scored a used flowmaster American thunder catback system for 50 bucks. All I needed was a couple new clamps.

 

Looks awesome... if you don't mind telling, how much did the part and labor cost if you did get it done by someone else?

 

So damn nice!!!

 

It's sealed, shouldn't be anything to take the paint off in there unless the sun gets it? I don't think ppl have been having this problem tho...I haven't

Also don't paint the reflector if you are reusing the stock bulbs, they need that

 

Installed the stainless steel exhaust tip on my Taco today.

Thanks @Unchained 5150

 

Changed out the front drive shaft u-joint. All was going well until a shard of metal flew off my punch and ended up burred in my forearm. Anyone ever end up with metal stuck under their skin? Not sure if I should get it removed and let it work its way out. All around, a pretty easy garage job though.

 

Got my new speakers/sub installed. Here's what the magnets on a stock 6x9 look like. Might use them as fridge magnets

 

Dude, welcome.

I would probably go have it removed

 

i try and pull it out and put some good antispetic on it before it starts to rust

 

Just cover it in fluid film before winter.

 

Thank you! I just got my first Tacoma a couple weeks back and am really looking forward to all I can do with it, especially with the help of this community. Summer break just started (I'm a teacher) so I have all the time in the world to tinker and upgrade. Any budget-friendly suggestions?

Thank you for your advice on the sliver. I may take myself up to the doctor's office today for an exam... I just hate those places...

 

i do alot of welding and fabrication. i've had 4 pieces cut out of my eyes (yes i was wearing safety glasses in every instance) your better to get it taken care of to prevent an infection

 

I was thinking to do this as soon as it works its way a little closer to the surface. My sister is a nurse up in Michigan (we live in FL) and suggested that I soak it until the skin softens above it and allows it to work its way through the surface of the skin. Thank you for your advice!

 

I dont like the doctor either. I have a ton of suggestions right now, but lack the time to list them. Will get back to you soon!!! Good luck in there today