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

Done it once before. Unfortunately I bought a used one from someone and it wasn't in good condition. This time around I'm going to go with Napa. They have warranty and are local. With the others (ie Rack Doc) you have to deal with shipping and all that shit. Napa's price seems legit ($300 online).
As for the labor, there's nothing to it really. I just seems like a tough job. If I can do it (basic set of tools) anyone can.

 

I'm hearing mixed things about NAPA. Let us know how it goes though. I don't want to do this more than once, so I am leaning toward new OEM or used OEM (but low miles)

 

Rack doctor or cvj are remand oem racks. Believe low range off road is also now offering remand oem racks as well now.

 

They are. I saw them yesterday as I was looking at their inner and outer tie-rods

 

yea but they are charging $430ish i think

 

hmmm, not a bad option. not sure if I would go with a Napa product. not the way I drive this thing

CVJ huh. let me check that out

 

Yup, there's honestly pros and cons to all of them. Why, because they're ALL reman'd as far as I know. Thus, Napa - no shipping. OEM new would cost you over 1k easy, even then, you're getting a reman rack. Good luck finding an used (low miles). I'll keep you'll posted.

 

Im finding new OEM for $550ish, are you quoting $1,000 with labor? I plan to install myself in that case.

 

Ya same here. Lowest I have seen is $500 for brand new oem. And for cvj and LRO once you send your core back they reimburse you a $100. They also send a free return Shipping slip as well I believe for your core rack.

 

If you wheel at all I would suggest going with a new OEM rack. Should be able to find one for ~$600 shipped. Do it right or do it twice. Getting one swapped in is on my to-do list.

Myself and a lot of others aren't completely satisfied with Rack Doctor. Mine's leaking slightly, and the ITREs they use are junk.

 

I thought I saw some on ToyotaPartsDeal for like $450. Not sure if it's reman'd or not

 

$540, just checked (maybe you're dyslexic )

 

Curious about cvj since there cv axles have such good reviews. Have not actually heard feedback though lately from anyone actually using there rack.

 

Probably am haha

 

Battery is reading 3 volts. That cant be good...


Coughed up the money to order a phancy eliminater agm battery. Wont be here till Friday though.

 

Have you seen this yet?
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...coupon-100-off-400-expires-october-31.456256/

....285's.

 

Yeah I have but I'd rather get my rear suspension squared away. Then when taxes come in next year get 4.56s and 285s that way I'm not under powered for a few months

 

Nice! I came up from 265 to 285 on 4.10's and really have not noticed a huge difference. Really only when starting from a stop in 1st is a bit slower to get going but nothing terrible.

Once I put my TW decal on the back window I think I gained 10hp so it all worked out

 

New Racks for $550ish? Well then I definately stand corrected. Mind sending me the link or where from? Thanks.

Edit: I just confirmed w/my local dealership connection and I definately stand correct. Screw Napa - I'm going OEM as well. I learned something today.

 

I've only noticed problems off-road where I'm bogging down so I'd rather not multiply that problem