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

Ahh, and then you just pieced everything all together DIY style? I like it! Curious how the output is.

 

Yep. The brackets are leftovers from my unistrut bed rack. I'm a big fan of repurposing and recycling (aka I'm a cheap bastard).

 

Lee is miticoulous and everything i have seen on or in his truck is super clean looking. I have no doubt the puddle lights will look awesome. Also curious on the light output.

 

Yep, same here! (for the most part)

 

I mounted a plow a few weeks back, had to remove the bumper plugs. Does anyone know the purpose of bumper plugs, they seem to have no purpose other than plugging the open ends of the bumper tube ?

 

Happy Birthday @Casper66

 

Tag me when you get it wired wanna see how you did it if you don’t mind.

 

Ditto, I'd like to see the output. Big difference between visible from a distance and making what it's aimed at visible. Biggest problem I've noticed with the stock reverse lights is they aren't aimed down enough. If 2-4 of these will help with that great but if it takes all 10 to even notice a difference then they're not what I'm after(small but potent). Good luck.

 

Thanks 50 again next year I start counting backwards

 

Replaced chrome grill with New color matched grill.

Added new hood deflector, window vent visors, and OEM side steps.

Next, color matched side mirrors with turn signal indicators, and color matched rear bumper




Now For Sale : Complete chrome grill

 

That's basically it. I also drilled a small hold and added one on the bottom and used heat shrink on the ends. One tip that you guys probably already know is get a good clean soldering iron. I was using an old crusty one for months. When I finally got new one and read some solder tips. Wow! What difference it was. Anyway, here's the products I used:

LED light:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O1XAZK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got the amber ones, but they look more yellow to me. I’d likely go with red if I was to do this again. I figured the smaller LED the better for this type of application, since the goal is just enough light but not too much. These should work pretty good in the footwells, glove boxes, or wherever you want a bit of light.

LED holder:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E3FY6ZC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Used one on the end, but got these to use if I ever mount them more permanently in the truck. They also make silver ones that might look good.

Cigarette Ligher Adapter:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/12V-Accessory-Plug/29029309
I found it in the store, but just about anyone would work. Next time I’ll put some stiff wire on cord that sticks out and heat shrink it to make like a flexible light on the end.

 

Oil change, new air filters and washed her yesterday but shes dirty again.

 

Installed my pelfreybilt battery cage. Notched it to clear this line because it’s rubbing and never wanted to worry about it.

 

Went to see a buddy who has his own shop about buying a sub and amp for the gf's car. Walked out with this too... 5v pre outs... I'm resurrecting my PH 15. Hehehe.
I am shocked at the life it's breathed into these speakers... Separation, almost forgot what it was. No way they're staying much longer though.

 

Finally put the finishing touches on my Tacoma, blacked out Toyota grille emblem and Cotton license plate.

lter Adams[/url], on Flickr

 

I installed some black trim last weekend and was hopeful to finish the project unfortunately I'm still in search of a flat black HVAC face plate. The search continues.....

 

This guy arrived the other day, I'm sure that's going to be a fun and messy as fuck project

 

Finally lifted!

1.25” or so in front from 3rd gen OR shocks + 1/4” wheelers off-road spacers in front.

1.5” solid AALs for rear!

Looks and rides awesome. Way better than I expected actually given people usually say single AAL can ride rough.

Will upgrade the rear shocks likely to 5100s since I’m on a budget.





Next goal is new wheels with 4.5bs to get the tires out of the wells a little more for a better stance.

 

Ultra Gauge, WeatherTech's front and rear, cup holder and 2016 Entune with Scout GPS

 

No longer just a SEMA showoff, Wilwood's Tacoma BBK is finally out!
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Br...oma&option=4+x+2+(6+Lug+Wheel)&axle=Front+Kit

Look at that beauty. Next on my list.