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

How much

 

I have a led dome light in my 04 and it works fine. My switch is a little touchy if it's not in the perfect position though.

 

Is the boot actually torn? I know that end of the boot is just a slip fit so it would be pretty easy for it to leak past.

 

I'd clean the boot with a wd40 and toothbrush inspect for any splits

 

Got the skid plates re-finished:

 

I wouldn't use WD40 on the boots, not a good mix w/rubber

 

What did you use on the flooring? I have mine bedliner but would like to do something like this over the top

 

I do paint and body work for a living and see this situation a lot. I have seen several cars come in for the body work and prep for paint then sent off to Maaco. Yes they look good but only about a year as the use a baseline/shopline clear that is made to be cheap because it won't last. A good paint job that will cost you about 7k will be done right from a good shop. Yes it sounds like a lot but doing it everyday I can tell you they don't make much at all if anything on 7k paint prices for good quality paint are outrageous. I know our paint cost us 8 dollars an ounce and it'll take a gallon to do an all over so a gallon of base and a gallon of clear would run around 2100 for the shop plus the body labor, materials used and lifetime warranty. That's a good deal

 

Yota Dan doesn't work for wheelers anymore

 

My exact thoughts too! My LED in the dome light works fine but can be touchy. I thought I was the only one. I have an 04 also.

 

Vinyl made by auto custom carpets purchased from rock auto.

 

Fits pretty decent?

 

Yes, but you make it fit. It comes with lots of extra material on all 4 sides. Also has no cutouts for bolt holes, shifters, storage bins, nothing. You do that all yourself.

Very happy with the end result. However, I would go through and count the number of "paint in the ass", "I hate my life", and "please kill me now" posts you can find in mine and @cynicalrider builds in reference to vinyl installation before you start. It isn't any fun. Not hard, just sucks.

 

I work in the auto body field so I know what you mean, but I am used to it lol

 

Go for it. I'm pleased.

 

Bed rail and basket got installed today

 

Also, got a package in the mail today



Top is Taco, bottom is for the Runner. Will paint them Red.

 

Qurious as to why it's only 118 on rock auto but double the price on their actual website?

 

Who makes these still?