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

I finally installed new head lights, and replaced the corners for a 3rd time oops.



I have never drove this truck with new lights. Damn I can see again, great fit, quality, and c.s for the replacment due to Ahem up$. All 4 were 65.00 on Amazon. Even checked the seals in the bath tub first with a dunk test!

 

really nice truck any concern the bedside tubes will bend if you come down on a rock hard enough? Been thinking about that a lot for when I build a bumper and was debating whether it needed to tie into the frame or not.

 

This is kind of a weird one but does anyone know where I can find a 1/2" body lift? I need a bit more clearance between the body and the Relentless bumpers in the front and the back and this seems like the easiest way to do it. Tailgate is rubbing in the rear and the grill is rubbing in the front and also the spare tire access hole is covered. Just a 1/2" would solve all my problems as long as it doesn't cause any new ones

Installed the BPV.

Is that a Camelback?

 

oh yeah currently it'll bend without being reinforced. Mine's getting tied to the frame, i'll also be adding a dual swing out, just a work on progress

 

are you referring to the softtopper?

 

All 4 ball joints purchased! Gonna get them swapped in on the 27th. All that is left is cosmetic upgrades now!!!

 

Yeah it looks like the same type as the Camelbacks I've seen.

Edit: I guess I'm thinking of Can-Back.

 

Looks unstoppable Ice Horse...very impressive

 

I'm looking into new storage bins after reconfiguring my bed rack. Do you think the FR bins are worth the investment? Thanks!

 

Any spacers on your rig? If so, what size

Exactly what I'm dealing with, I've used the headlight renew stuff...but it always turns hazy in 6mos-1yr.

Any pics of the install

 

No spacers, just scs f5's 16x8 with zero offset and 285/75/16

 

What do you mean? Not much to take pictures of its a 20 min deal. The side lights come off with a phillips, then grill with a thin flat head, 3 10mm nuts per H.L.

 

You can get hazy headlights pretty damn clean if you use some of that baking soda toothpaste and rubbing compound then I just put a coat of wax and they're good for like 6 months. Ive been debating getting new headlights though, Im just afraid it'll be the same shit just on a new set... What I really need is glass

 

I'll try that combo, and save my $$ longer (I'd rather have new tires )!

Do you use regular old school wax or the new liquid type?

 

liquid? never heard of that lol, I just use regular meguiars carnauba wax

 

Most liquid waxes won't last longer than 3 weeks. Always use a paste style wax as they typically last upwards of 6 months. Adam's Polishes makes a really nice paste wax, it is on the pricey side but I have been using the same can for over a year on 6 vehicles. http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/americana-premium-paste-wax4.html

 

I bought some ebay cheapies for my 2nd gen after dealing with the same issue. Immediately wet sanded them and sprayed them with this stuff and they're clear a year later. The main issue is that the light output from them stinks - scattered and low output due to poor reflective surfaces I believe. Not a problem for me living in the city and using my fog lights & high beams when I'm out in the country / offroad. Definitely something to take into consideration when buying new lights though.

$24 U-POL Products 0796 Clear Clear 1 High Gloss Coat - 450ml

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LHER0M

 

Clean, yes but the only thing that can fix the yellowing are new ones. One of the main reasons why I gave up on refinishing mine anymore. Too yellow and too many hairline cracks.

 

This x2. I even clearcoated mine and it only lasted 6 months.

 

anyone try this product?

http://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2003/tacoma/lampgard/lg-trim/sr5/

Reviews seem positive.