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

It was a fun day for sure! Would be cool to go back on a sunny day to take in all the scenery.

 

So when I move the rack and pull the bolt out will it

Then is at easy as just pulling the bolt out and reversing it? Or do I have to unbolt the coilover?

 

Not anytime soon. Still won't be until Spring, soonest, that I get the suspension parts. Bumper would be later.
I wasn't factoring in engine size. Probably makes a difference.
Yeah that short lift with 880 is why I'll probably go with 881. More where I'm looking to get lifted to. 882 is probably too much.

This is true. They won't keep their brand new stiffness and lift. Long term definitely is in favor of 881.

Looks good. That rake is serious. I love the all black look. With that rake, it looks aggressive.

 

Coils went on Feb '13. No idea how many miles. Shocks I bought a year before that or so. I'll have to double check my wheelers order.

 

Softopper!

 

Can anyone confirm these are all I need to replace the rear main seal and bearing? Going to order it today and hope to fix it this weekend, but will probably take the axle to a shop or Toyota and have them press it on because I don't have access to a press

Thanks!

 

That is a pretty comprehensive write up. I think i would trust it..

 

Yeah the parts check out (the write up is for a 4Runner, same truck basically) just want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything

 

Should be it, and new shoes cause yours will be fucked.

 

Good call.

 

So just the shoes? Nothing else brake related

edit: basically these

http://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/...rum-brake-wheel-cylinder-backing-plate,,04495

 

Have you done your drums recently? Wouldn't hurt to get a parts kit if you haven't. Comes with all the springs, clips etc. Especially if you fuck up a c clip or horse shoe clip or lose some springs.

 

Basically the link I had in my edit then?

 

Alright I changed my brake pads not to long ago and only my passenger side break pad was worn.. It's already started to grind again any suggestions on why my passenger side is doing this?

 

Must be rough, lol.

 

Well I figured out my hub bearing is toast and I was talking about the abs sensor. But I'm all good now lol

 

@Lux have you checked out @Box Rocket 's build? He added some plate on top of the TG bumper, it helps a lot with how big the gap looks

 

Anyone experience the long brake pedal feel? I was just reading and I think its from the e-brake mechanism being stuck and not letting the brake shoes adjust so they are stuck really far from the drum. It sounds legit but couldnt find a good write up on how to fix it really though.

 

That looks like it's just shoes. I am talking about the spring kit:

Something like this:

http://www.partsgeek.com/nbgvdls-toyota-tacoma-drum-brake-hardware-kit.html

Potentially seized caliper piston.

 

Gotcha, so get the shoes in addition to the kit or just that kit?