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

Is there any reason there are two different part numbers for the same ball joint? Two for the left, and two for the right. Is there a difference?

http://toyotapartswholesale.net/200...s-suspension_parts-lower_control_arm-8510190/

 

Pretty sure one comes with bolts and the other doesn't.

 

I assume the more expensive will be with bolts.

 

yes i believe so

 

If it helps, mine came with the bolts and a new nut.
The part numbers are..

$213 43330-39815 Toyota Genuine Parts - Joint Assy, Lwr Ball (43330-39815)

43330-39815

$201 43340-39585 Toyota Genuine Parts - Joint Assy, Lwr Ball (43340-39585)

43340-39585

 

Excellent. Thank you.

 

Ordered.

 

OK thanks I'll hold off on the thermostat then

 

Yep, it's becoming apparent that the high $ joints come with the hardware pack. For the longest time I felt the hardware was just getting pilfered at the dealership level.

Further, it looks as if the "change" corresponds to the introduction of the plastic "protector" skirt. The joints themselves are the same but the ones equipped with the "protector" also use a conventional bolt/washer as opposed to the flange head bolts on the non protector version.

Since the protector is one of those things with no clear point of introduction (later years) a guess would be they are just letting the end user figure out the correct bolts.

 

This is my winch:

$657 Superwinch 1595201 Tiger Shark 9500SR 12V DC Winch 9500lb(4309kg) Single Line Pull with Hawse Fairlead 3/8" x 80' Synthetic Rope Corded Handheld Remote

https://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-1595201-Tiger-Aluminum-Synthetic/dp/B00KPP6GTY

Works like a champ.

 

There is some body damage but not as bad as the Honda you got for a project. The biggest body damage is a dent and you can see bare metal. Was thinking about going to a junk yard and hopefully find a brand new piece to be painted and replaced and a broken lens rear taillight. But it's a Lexus that does need some work but I wanna keep it like my Tacoma.

I wish I received snow again. This year is being bipolar to the limit. 72 degrees these last few days.

Looks great! Planning on repainting the whole truck when I settled down with a good job.

My scan garage with a rebuilt denso alternator is pushing 14.00-14.30 volts about 85% of the time.

 

Anybody kiss their Tacoma on the body panel ?

 

Yep, that's right about where mine sits. Most vehicles I've ever driven the needle sits slightly under the halfway point, my Tacoma has always sat right above it. Seems to be the norm from the threads I've read. I've been told that the gauge means nothing really that you need a reader and to know what the actual temp range should be to really confirm anything though.

 

I have had these in my since new, have kept the carpet clean and dry. Good investment.

 

Does looking back almost every time count? Or are we gonna see another I have a relationship with my car video lmao

 

Usually this time of year is brutal. With the inversion it's usually -10 F-ish. Today it's supposed to be around 40.

 

Um, no. It's okay to love your truck. But, please, don't LOVE your truck.

 

Love hurt nobody

 

I would still love that weather than 70 degree weather. But I wouldn't enjoy the wear I'm putting on my engine. Though.

Treat her right this valentines day
BUY truck parts.

 

That's the spirit

I may treat her with some 91 octane tomorrow. Good girls swallow