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

Ya I've been looking at rock auto, still cheaper for me to get it from them than any place here in Alberta. Hopefully this place will do something for me. Toyota Canada has a hold on OEM LCA right now. They are hording them for maybe a campaign the dealers are telling me. Just another lesson for me. Always do all your own work.

 

Today, finally took the time to replace my A/C compressor, Serpentine belt, all Idler Pulley's, Tensioner assembly and Exhaust Cat back on my 06'. After procrastinating for over a year I finally got tired of not having air. At the start I thought it was going to be a bad day. I get it torn down to the point that I can get to the compressor put a wrench on the top front bolt pop loosens no problem, set the wrench on the front lower bolt pull on the wrench and it doesn't budge. OOO sheet, I apply a little pressure on it and I feel it move I'm just praying please don't sheer off. Long story short for both the front and rear lower mounting bolts a lot of WD and about 20min. per bolt tighten/loosen/tighten/loosen until they got to the point that I could get them out. Delphi did not think about the mounting point at all the lower mounting points have two holes on the front side and the back open allowing for water to intrude.
Oh sweet day A/C is so nice to have again, Thank you RockAuto saved me a ton of money on parts. Love the sound of the new muffler it has a tab bit more throat than the stock.

 

Installed K&N CAI this weekend, no improvements in performance whatsoever. Is it possible the damn thing got slower? Idk.

On a better note, got my Nitebruiser LEDs put in, turned out pretty badass

 

Finally got rid of the garbage clicker switch that came with the wiring harness for my light bar

 

Where did you get that gauge face?

 

Looks so damn good!!! What a nice finishing touch! I really need to do this mod.

 

Pm sent.

 

Wow!!!!



This thing is really coming together nicely!! I love seeing the progress man!!!

 

why dont I ever get a big thumbs up? X_X

 

Disconect the Negative side Battery Cable for ten minutes. Might help the ECM to learn the CAI.

 

I mean it was disconnected the whole time I was installing it. I'll give it a few days to learn the CAI

 

It's a tough question you have to ask yourself lol

 

I bought one on Craigslist too. I went to a camper shell dealer and for about $10 I bought the rubber seal for the front. For the sides you use camper shell tape. It is a foam strip that sticks to the side rails of your bed. You can get it at lowes or Home Depot. I have never had a leak with mine.

 

Yanked a body bushing out.

Compare with new ES polyurethane one.

 

Mordida senior.

 

$17 Nilight - NI23C-18W 2PCS 18W Flood LED Work Light Driving Lights Led Light Bar Off Road Led Lights Flush Mount for Jeep Truck Tacoma Bumper ATV UTV,2 Years Warranty

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5AAX5S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Fuck yea!!! That looks damn awesome!

 

Replaced the CB antenna and tuned it. Got it to a SWR of 1.2 on both Channel 1 and Channel 40.

Then replaced my somewhat crappy wiring job for the switches with a TacomaPro Carling Switches switchback setup and finally got it the way I want my switches.

 

Sorry dude

Nice mounts tho how did you make em?