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

I like the lights but I think there is a ghost in your truck...


LOL

 

Spitfire never used the shark mouth, it was only used on the Flying Tigers P-40's in China. Although, the first recorded use of this was by the Germans.

 

ah haaa! I was right after all.

glad they are working.

 

Did some good ol' Plasti-Dipping this weekend...

Before:



After:




whats next???

 

Say no to chrome!

 

Replaced the fuel filter. Annoyingly tedious, but overall not difficult. The fuel that came out of the filter though My records show it hasn't been changed in 142K miles, and it shows.
I'm sure it's placebo, but it definitely runs smoother!

 

I need to do this.

 

Uhhhh... Placebo, for sure change..... I'm connecting the dots but it keeps drawing a question mark

 

First part is honest, second part is satirical. Chances are, benefits of changing the filter aren't easily noticeable to the driver.

 

I'd tend to agree unless your boosted or have a rusty fuel tank. That reminds me I need to send my replacement fuel injectors out to be ultrasonically cleaned and have the pintle seats replaced. Want to see if that cures my tractor idle. It never threatens to stall and the long and short term trims are good but it idles very Shakey. Figure it's good maintenance on a 270k vehicle anyway.

 

I've learned more things today.

 

Did you know that fuel injectors each have their own little filter/strainer too?

 

I did not. Frankly, I know very little about fuel injectors other than their job.

 

Check out WitchHunter Injector Service and Mr.Injector. They both have good pics and details about the injectors and the service they provide. I'll be having mine done at Mr. injector but that's just because they are 35mins from me. WitchHunter is based out of western Wa and has so much business their turnaround times are bit long right now.

 

Got in a little flexing in today

 

Me too. It's one of the last things on my list.

What does everyone think about replacing oxygen sensors? Toyota doesn't mention it, Haynes manual says to replace them every 90,000 miles.

Hmmm. Mine idles a little rough too, has a bit of a rattle in it, I figured it was just valve wear.

 

2.5 inch front lift and aal in the rear.

Before


After lift.


Now jus need bigger tires.

 

You've got to drive a bit, but there's tons of awesome places to explore our there.

 

Got my Jerry Can mounted today.

 

All set to convert to 01 - 04.

The hood is a secret......

Headlights......well not sure if this gives an idea of the retrofit.....

Harley Davidson daymakers.......