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

You can always get carling switch blanks until you're ready. Super cheap and make it look a lot cleaner.

 

@Blackdawg do you know if the engine wiring harness from my donor engine out of a 00 5 speed 4x4 would be compatible with my ecu in my 98? I am considering keeping it, but only for backup parts that are harder to come by. My existing harness is in good working order afaik. Would the only thing different on it be the computer connections?

 

If the motor and tranny are the same you should be good. Pretty sure the connectors are the same for those years. If your 98 is an auto then it's a bit different but not much.

 

Yeah same everything - even cruise control which is weird because mine was a base model. The donor truck was a beautiful trd w/ a sunroof and power windows - that makes two trucks w/ sunroofs I checked out for parts - tempted to just start cutting a hole in my roof lol.

 

Based on the picture it looks to be a 6mm or 8mm but Im almost positive it's a 6mm. Remove the bolt and Ace Hardware has threads to thread the bold onto to give you the size and pitch. They carry those in the automotive cubbies in the hardware isle. They are used to hold on your fenders as well.

 

Looks like 12mm head which is usually an 8mm diameter for Toyotas.

 

Zip ties - the answer to everything...

 

I wonder if you could use the OEM valve but remove the lever and just set it manually. Maybe add a dial or knob of some kind.

 

I have the Carlings switch blanks installed, might be tough to see in that picture but they're in there.

 

Wow. That's what happens when I'm posting nearly two hours past my bedtime.

 

They grow up so fast

 

I'm 20k behind ya

 

I'm 67k+ ahead of you! We both have 04 DC's too. I'm your Daddy!

 

Not even touching her flex in the slightest. I really want to see where this maxes out at. Stuffing 35s too easy. Its actually a big curb. I was invited to display her at one of our 5 4Wheel Parts stores for a big bbq and sales event on Saturday. And dammit the 4Wheel Parts store I'm displaying at doesn't have an RTI ramp. He said next time that they are making one. Let the masses know its not "a Jeep thing." 4x4 Long Travel baby! Putting my tire gate on tonight. Once I get beadlocks, triple secondaries, and mud tires this thing is going to be in a few magazines.

 

Headers

 

I got the sharptones for the deeper sound. Then painted them....still need to wire them. Did you splice in on the original horn harness?

 

hahaha mine rusted out on the seam down the side but doesn't seem to be loud yet

 

Installed Trailgear rear frame reinforcement plates FINALLY!

Ran out of welding wire at 85% completion on drivers side.
Weld a tack, repeat.

Since I have a DCSB, I had to create a cardboard template first; mount onto frame, trim cardboard to accommodate DC limitations, transfer to plates and cut.

Welds ain't Purdy but it'll work.

 

Yo what kind of store is that behind your truck? Party rentals and martial arts lessons in the same place? I'm down.

 

Got this thing today

Main reason why
I been chasing what looks like engine running too hot for me
Changed waterpump thermostat radiator
Still same
Now that i hooked up scanguage im more reliaved
I beliave my cluster guage is acting up trying to give me gray hair lol