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

While we're on the topic,

Does anyone make a rear frame boxing kit besides trail gear? Contemplating doing that when I've got the bed off and redoing the rear suspension this spring.

 

What Monte said...Front Range Offroad $79 http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/tacoma-frame-plates/

 

I already have CBI reinforcement plates (outside the frame) installed.

Looking for a boxing kit.

 

Not that I have seen. Only Jeff has offered boxing kits for 2nd gens. But no 1st gen love.

Those are reinforcement plates not made for boxing. But going on the outside.

 

just realized he was asking for a Boxing kit....Im not as dumb as I sound...promise

 

Recently

 

Anyone know how cooper at3s fair vs GY duratrac in the mud... Figured I don't want a mud tire for overland trips and a DD.

 

Sexy!

 

Nice. Did you have them plate the lower area too?

 

Looks good on there! I'm guessing that's why you were here last Friday?

 

Yes. Where the heck are you located. I wouldve tried to say hi if i had known you were by maple valley

Hey good lookin

 

I got some cooper at3 they pretty good in the mud

 

After talking to Mike, sometime in the spring likely ill be moving the solenoid to under the hood and plug in into the cab


Then ill need a new grill because as of now it has a nice square cut out in it

 

200 to install the rack. Not bad huh

 

Why? Just install the thing yourself and spend the $60 to have it properly aligned.

 

i haven't tried, but i am now assuming i cannot remove my grill with the solenoid in the way (my headlights need some love, buffing and such)

not a fan of that.

but maybe you can attest its still doable?

 

+1
I've done it twice in less than two years. Not because of a bad install, but because of a bad "used" rack. It's not as bad a people think.

 

Started some much needed maintenance.

-Replacing spark plugs (IK22's)
-Remove SC and change oil/phenolic drive adapter
-Change all belts
-Replace idler pulley (chirping)
-Clean throttle body and remove/clean IAC valve
-Replace all gaskets I come across
-Change out hawk pads with OEM and new Brembo rotors
-Flush brake fluid
-PCV valve (debating catch can)
-Rotate tires

Oh, also completed the first oil change on @dYL0n 2017 Quicksand TRD Off-road

Here's a few pics from the tear down.

 

I had at3s before my mud tires. Took them through alot, mostly mud.

 

You wish. Way nicer than your pile haha

I know that. I meant the sides. The dark photo made it look like I may have been totally plated.