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

Saturday, I installed my new transmission and torque converter from IPT.

This:
http://www.importperformancetrans.c...750e-a750f-performance-transmission-4343.html
And this:
http://www.importperformancetrans.c...-custom-high-stall-torque-converter-2163.html



Sunday, I installed a winch. Wiring isn’t complete yet, though. Still waiting on my switch to arrive from aironboard.com.

This:
Smittybilt 98495 XRC Synthetic Rope Winch - 9500 lb. Load Capacity

Smittybilt GEN 2 XRC Winch | 9500 Pound Load Capacity | Syntethic rope

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K150ZNG
This:
Power Relay battery Isolator 500 Amp High Current For 12V Metra Install Bay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5Q7846
Factor55 Hawse Fairlead 1.0

$87 Factor55 Hawse Fairlead 1.0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KAHND0W
This:
Factor55 FlatLink Loaded Shackle Mount (16.000 Lbs) - Gray

$145 Factor 55 FlatLink Loaded Shackle Mount (16.000 Lbs) - Gray

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K284VGE
And this:
https://www.aironboard.com/online/p...-toyota-oem-replacement-winch-power-blue.html

 

Wow busy busy

 

I've found them several places on line but ordered from Tacoma Beast https://tacomabeast.com/collections/decals/products/trd-patch

After measuring and eyeballing several times they just iron on....just be sure to put like an old tee shirt rag or something over before ironing to prevent scorching stuff.

 

We don't ship bigger sheet metal parts, like fenders doors quarter panels..

 

I have some take offs from my wife's 15 4runner that I'm going to toss on. Those should work fine for the time being

 

When I bought mine (10 years ago), the saleskid said it was front wheel drive only.

 

The salesman who was trying to sell me the truck I already new I was buying, attempted to tell me the D.A.C was for when you are pulling a trailer on the highway down a hill, it helps control the trailer.

I decided to let him think that, while I explained what the rear locker was to him. I knew nothing about trucks at the time and new WAY more than him.

 

This. I did this this weekend. Did some wheeling in the snow, and there were some icy spots as well as sections with deep powder where backing out of the throttle wasn't an option. Worth it.

 

We have a TacomaWorld meet happening this weekend (Jan 6th), up here in teh Canada. Snow wheeling a gogogogogogogogo. I can not wait.

 

So much fun. Just remember, let off the throttle only when you've slide halfway off the trail and are 6 inches or less from hitting a tree. And then proceed to slowly back up while still sliding off the side and almost hitting more trees. Ask me how I know.

 

Installed my FireStik CB antenna and Midland CB radio. I installed a 12V accessory outlet under the seat so I could hide the plug to the radio. Still need to "tune" the antenna (but I don't really know how), and try to figure out how/if I can ground it (getting a bit of feedback when accelerating). I got the antenna mount from Relentless Off Road.

 

No apparently there are 2 of you. You'd have to read back through the last few pages. It cought me as well

 

Yeah, I was hella confused. Thinking somebody had that nice of suspension and was complaining about a $2-300 skid plate. Your truck is badass for sure

 

Make sure your cig outlet you installed has a good clean ground. I had a Relentless hood mount and never got any feedback noise in my Cobra handheld.

You’ll need an SWR meter for tuning. Not sure about your specific Firestik but if it’s a firestik II you should be able to pull the cap off the tip and screw in/out a little screw to tune. Some of the firestiks require trimming.

 

While I'm on here... Anyone upgraded their headlights and/or fog lights? I'm looking to do mine, but more than looks I want better quality. I came from a vehicle that had HID, and I always feel blind when driving at night so want something brighter with better visibility. Any recommendations?

 

Thanks... I have the Firestik II with the tunable tip. I'll check the ground, but what is weird is I was getting it even when plugged in to the factory cigarette lighter which made me think there was an issue with the mount.

 

Either do a retrofit and open your headlights, installing HID projectors or do this. These are the only proper ways to get more light without blinding oncoming traffic.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-ultimate-headlight-upgrade-not-led-or-hid.398066/

 

Yes. That's why we were confused when the other Jeff said he had factory skids.

 

You want a rough crowd go on the Tacoma World FB page. Those guys are brutal...