What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I have not even started on the wiring. I need to figure out how to connect it to a Bussman relay/fuse panel that I bought pre-made from a fellow TW'er.

Edit: The wiring is not as intimidating as I thought. However, connecting through the Bussman box looks like a no-go. Power to the compressor is two separate 12VDC wires each with a 40A fuse; the relays in the Bussman are only good for 30 Amps. I want to have a separate switch to be able to turn the compressor on and off if need be so I'll be setting it up with its own dedicated 40A relay. Parts have been ordered.

 

Awesome! Looks like a clean set up. Thanks again

 

Lift and new shoes!

 

And... I shall build them. So much to make. So little time.

 

7:15 first pitch.

 

I see a bunch of you guys running your Storm Trooper editions. Well today I started my Darth Vader edition. First decal installed on driver side under mirror.

 

I really think the Slee bracket is the way to go. It's pricey but worth it.

 

That's really bad ass and pretty unique. I like it!

 

Thanks man! When I bought them I was wondering if they would look corny, but I think it turned out pretty good. The matte black color is nice and subtle.

 

I like to call them ghost decals, and I love em. I had a few matte black ones on my MGM and it was real subtle.

 

Today's really hard and time consuming installation. For experienced master techs only... my OEM bed mat from eBay

 

Nice. Now do the bed mat security mod!

 

Nice, but why not just use a D ring on the hitch? I am new to trucks and off roading, so just asking. Not judging.

 

Nice to have one front and rear.

 

Gone shooting.

 

Flushed my coolant today. Found all three drain cocks. Driverside one was hardest to find. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-Asian-Vehicle-Antifreeze-with-Zerex-Pre-Mix-1-gal/49660461
Good cheap mod days, installed an oil catch can and diff breather extension.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201828324248?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-axle-housing-breather-kit-5-ft-hose-1-cap-1-barb-2-clamps.html

Here is how I mounted the oil catch can. Went to lowes and got some self tapping screws. Also went to autozone and got 8' of fuel hose. Used around 6'. Also put an O-ring on dipstick. Got some heavy duty thread tape and thread sealant just in case it threw codes for a leak. Didn't use it, haven't gotten any yet.

 

Never heard of it. please explain

 

Blacked out all the things....

1. Sanded chrome grill surround
2. Coat of self-etching primer
3. 4-5 coats krylon fusion.
4. 2-3 coats clear top-coat


1. Pull the emblems off
2. Separate each letter
3. Sand the connecting parts off
4. Sand the chrome with 300 grit
5. Scrape all old adhesive from letters
6. replace adhesive with new 3M moulding tape
7. Coat of primer
8. 2-3 coats krylon fusion
9. 2 coats clear top
10. Clean old adhesive from the body panels
11. Apply newly blacked out emblems




And trimmed out the rings in red
1. Pull out dash
2. Separate rings from dash
3. quick sand with 300 grit
4. coat of primer
5. 3-4 light coats of red
6. 2-3 coats of clear top coat
7. Replace in dash



to house the newly replaced gauge LEDs (cool white numbers, red needles). pic to come once dark...

 

Good job and props on the black badging! I would have gone the lazy route and ordered the black ones from the dealer lol