1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: DenverMojo's Build Thread! '15 pyrite mica, plans to mod Clip's "should've left it stock" build KH7NM 2011 MGM TX PRO TRD Supercharged 4x4 Build Page My Build - 2014 DCSB SR5 4x4 Gundy's Silver Prerunner

Benzy and Big Blue's Rarely Updated Adventures and Parking Lot Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Benzdriver81, Jan 19, 2017.

Page 9 of 11
  1. Jan 14, 2018 at 4:08 PM
    #161
    MarX

    #161
    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2013
    Member:
    #106295
    Messages:
    29,760
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    NE Kansas
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB Tacoma TRD sorta Sport 4X4, 2009 Tundra SR5 workhorse
    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    ??????
     
    MarX, Jan 14, 2018
    #161
    ChadsPride likes this.
  2. Jan 14, 2018 at 4:12 PM
    #162
    Benzdriver81

    #162
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    I've got a bead on a lift kit :bananadance:
     
    Benzdriver81, Jan 14, 2018
    #162
    MarX[QUOTED] and ChadsPride[QUOTED] like this.
  3. Jan 15, 2018 at 3:51 AM
    #163
    ChadsPride

    #163
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    :woot:​
     
    ChadsPride, Jan 15, 2018
    #163
    MarX likes this.
  4. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:28 AM
    #164
    ChadsPride

    #164
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    :spy:​
     
    ChadsPride, Jan 29, 2018
    #164
    MarX and Benzdriver81[OP] like this.
  5. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:32 AM
    #165
    Benzdriver81

    #165
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    :playball:
     
    Benzdriver81, Jan 29, 2018
    #165
    MarX and ChadsPride[QUOTED] like this.
  6. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:32 AM
    #166
    ChadsPride

    #166
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    :typing:​
     
    ChadsPride, Jan 29, 2018
    #166
    MarX and Benzdriver81[OP] like this.
  7. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:32 AM
    #167
    fatfurious2

    #167
    fatfurious2 IG: great_white_taco

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132884
    Messages:
    49,802
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    David
    Ashburn, VA
    Vehicle:
    2010 TRD OR Access Cab
    :wave:
     
    fatfurious2, Jan 29, 2018
    #167
    MarX, Benzdriver81[OP] and ChadsPride like this.
  8. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:33 AM
    #168
    ChadsPride

    #168
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    :bikewheelie2:​
     
    ChadsPride, Jan 29, 2018
    #168
    MarX and Benzdriver81[OP] like this.
  9. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:36 AM
    #169
    Benzdriver81

    #169
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    February 9th-ish is the target date to get some stuffs in :fingerscrossed:
     
    Benzdriver81, Jan 29, 2018
    #169
    MarX and ChadsPride like this.
  10. Jan 29, 2018 at 6:39 AM
    #170
    ChadsPride

    #170
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    :thumbsup:​
     
    ChadsPride, Jan 29, 2018
    #170
    MarX likes this.
  11. Mar 18, 2018 at 11:43 AM
    #171
    Benzdriver81

    #171
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    Quoting for future purchase.

     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    Benzdriver81, Mar 18, 2018
    #171
    ChadsPride and MarX like this.
  12. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:15 PM
    #172
    Boyk1182

    #172
    Boyk1182 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2017
    Member:
    #233074
    Messages:
    4,765
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Colorado
    ^ I didn’t post that in this thread :confused:
     
    Boyk1182, Mar 18, 2018
    #172
    ChadsPride and MarX like this.
  13. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:24 PM
    #173
    Benzdriver81

    #173
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    I know. I quote things like that in my thread so that I can go back to them later, rather than subscribing to a bunch of other threads, forgetting where I saw what I wanted to remember, etc. Sorry for the confusion!
     
    Benzdriver81, Mar 18, 2018
    #173
    ChadsPride and MarX like this.
  14. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:30 PM
    #174
    Boyk1182

    #174
    Boyk1182 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2017
    Member:
    #233074
    Messages:
    4,765
    Gender:
    Male
    Northern Colorado
    Oh this is your thread, my bad lol
     
    Boyk1182, Mar 18, 2018
    #174
    ChadsPride, MarX and Benzdriver81[OP] like this.
  15. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:30 PM
    #175
    Benzdriver81

    #175
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    Haha, all good!
     
    Benzdriver81, Mar 18, 2018
    #175
    ChadsPride and MarX like this.
  16. Jun 12, 2018 at 2:48 PM
    #176
    Benzdriver81

    #176
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    108,805 miles:
    New Interstate battery
    3 new idler pulleys (will replace the tensioner assembly later. Nothing wrong with it, but would like the peace of mind of having a new part installed)
    New serpentine belt (old one still looks to be in good shape, so it's now a spare)
    6 new Toyota OEM spark plugs (purchased, not installed yet)
    Oil change with Mobile 1 synthetic 5W-30 and a Bosch 3233 (?) oversized filter
     
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2018
    Benzdriver81, Jun 12, 2018
    #176
    MarX and ChadsPride like this.
  17. Jun 12, 2018 at 2:56 PM
    #177
    Benzdriver81

    #177
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    "The Cliff"

    [pics to follow]

    Cliffside camping
    First water-crossing with Big Blue
    Abandoned hydroelectric power plant
    All of the hammocks
    Catching fish from a sleeping bag lol

    Good times with good friends :thumbsup:
     
    Benzdriver81, Jun 12, 2018
    #177
    MarX, ChadsPride and Skadi like this.
  18. Jun 19, 2018 at 8:39 AM
    #178
    Benzdriver81

    #178
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    Quoting this here for future reference on my lift install:
     
    Benzdriver81, Jun 19, 2018
    #178
    MarX and ChadsPride like this.
  19. Aug 18, 2018 at 9:16 PM
    #179
    Benzdriver81

    #179
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    111,431 miles:

    MAF sensor and Throttle Body cleaned
    Air filter and cabin air filter cleaned
    Rear shocks replaced (used TRD Sport shocks with 25k miles on them, but the truck feels brand new). The passenger side was completely blown and the driver side was close to done.
     
    Benzdriver81, Aug 18, 2018
    #179
    MarX and ChadsPride like this.
  20. Aug 25, 2018 at 6:04 PM
    #180
    Benzdriver81

    #180
    Benzdriver81 [OP] Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2016
    Member:
    #193495
    Messages:
    6,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    05 DCLB Sport
    111,651 miles:

    Replaced spark plugs with OEM Densos (K20HR-U11) all around.

    I was told the dealership replaced them before I bought Big Blue, but these look pretty bad. Factory spec for the gap is .039-.042 ......these were averaging .071 :eek: My guess is that these were the originals, and the stealership didn’t change crap!

    3733CF7B-B2A1-490E-BA1E-F9960144FC89.jpg BA26E28A-B451-4343-97DE-1990D1821A16.jpg 37DED4E8-5159-48BE-A421-35B58EE3DDF0.jpg




    And before I get flamed for using calipers instead of a spark plug gap tool, the calipers is all I have at the moment of writing this; and yes, I used a spark plug gap tool to pre-gap the new plugs as soon as they showed up in the mail.
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2018
    Benzdriver81, Aug 25, 2018
    #180
    MarX and ChadsPride like this.
Page 9 of 11

Products Discussed in

SmittyBilt TOW STRAP 3IN X 30FT - SBCC330
$47.99
ARB ARB220 Offroad Winch Cable Recovery Damper in Orange and Black Line Dampener
$49.00
Hi-Lift Jack ORK Off-Road Kit
$90.98
To Top