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

To those who have drilled into the composite bed, what kind of drill bit are you using? I need to clean up the wiring to these new lights lol

Also, I'm thinking I may try and find some sort of connector to mount in the bed, that way I can just unplug the section of harness on the rack when I take it on and off...

Similar to something like this that just stays permanently mounted to the bed

CURT 57404 4-Way Flat Vehicle-Side Trailer Wiring Adapter for 1-1/4" License Plate Light Hole

https://www.amazon.com/57404-4-Way-...86&sr=8-1&keywords=4+wire+round+quick+connect

 

Decided to tryout some 4runner rims with 265/70/17 cooper AT/3.

 

Installed a dash cam with front and rear cameras and a tonneau cover.

 

Couple questions: what size tires are those, what is your suspension setup front/rear, what kind of radio is that antenna for. I've been mulling a Yaesu 8900R for my rig.

Good looking truck right there.

 

Drove back from west texas today! Had to snap a pic when i saw this on the odometer. Ive put about 10k miles on the truck since i picked it up at the end of April. Loving it more and more everyday

 

I used a bit labeled for wood, plastic, metal. I tried a bit labeled only for wood. It wouldn't stay on the mark. Drilling the composit bed produces a lot of fine dust. Wear a dust mask and wash the dust away after each hole.

 

I've noticed that too, ice cubes at 65 and when I'm stopped, the ac slowly turns into heat. Never knew this, thanks for the write up

 

Labor day wash

 

For anything bigger than 1/2", I would use a hole saw.

 

Also used a bit for plastic and wood to start a real small pilot hole, then a larger bit, then turned a step bit by hand until my LED bolts fit flush.

 

No problem. There was a user several years ago that upgraded his truck to an electronic fan set up and posted a how to somewhere (it may have been on TN). IIRC it gave him more cosistent and colder ac temps, and boosted him a few hp due to less drag on the motor (because he removed the clutch fan).

 

That would be an interesting DIY to read if you can dig it up!

 

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/6...electric-fan-mod-complete.html#/topics/115600

Because of the photobucket bull $hit, all the photos are gone...

 

Be cool on gas bud
Still hit and miss

 

Thanks for the heads up man. Its still a shit show here in kerrville. People are lining up down the sides of the road to get gas. Luckily i was able to get a couple cans w/ a few extra gallons out in junction so i should be alright until things settle down again

 

Welcome to TW!

What kind of Cam?

Post some Pics if you can.

ENJOY the info you find here, but keep an eye on your wallet, this place ....

 

I replaced my side marker bulbs today.
Didn't even know they were burnt out until I changed the headlights

 

So I went from the S/T Maxx on Method wheels to Terra Grappler G2s on 4Runner trail wheels. Both 285s/33". Disappointed the gas mileage didn't improve, maybe even somehow worse. The Terra Grapplers are less aggressive, and at least 15lbs lighter per tire. The ride is however more comfortable.

 

Changed rear differential fluid at 30,700 miles and 4 years. It was still golden color and minimal gunk on the drain plug. Replaced with M1 75w90. Really easy to do guys.

I do a fair amount of towing, boat and ATV trailer. Boat about 2500 pounds and ATV trailer with other gear (use it for hunting) at least 1500 pounds. I'm gonna do the front diff and transfer case but Pep Boys was out of fluid (I bought the last 4 bottles).

Used this write-up for the details but it's so easy peasy a caveman can do it.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/changing-differential-fluid-a-step-by-step-how-to.24545/