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

I'm used to working on water-cooling loops on computers and not mixing copper blocks with aluminum blocks. Didn't realize this wasn't an issue with automotive water loops.

 

It's an issue but a minor one. Like the stupid stock copper heater core in Tacomas is susceptible to it haha. Plus cooling loops in computers don't typically have anti corrosion additives.

 

Reasoning for going aftermarket? Because all aluminum is better than a plastic/aluminum OEM radiator. First of all. Second, I belive with the 3 row core, it will have better cooling capacity.

I'm a firm believer the OEM Tacoma radiators are garbage. My truck has always run hot, so I'm about to replace the entire cooling system. I'm going OEM for the water pump, thermo, etc... But I'm wanting to see if this radiator does a better job.

As far as time and money goes... I'm not really spending much more money, and the radiator isn't going to take any of my time, because I have to pull the radiator to do the timing belt/water pump replacement anyway.

http://www.championradiators.com/Toyota-Tacoma-Radiator-1995-2004

 

Nice. didn't know of an all aluminum radiator for our trucks. Have seen folks swap in the 3vzfe v6 radiators with some work as they are much bigger then ours.

 

How difficult is a carrier bearing to change? I’ve watched a few videos and read a write up, doesn’t seem that difficult but there’s a few things I have questions about.

In both the video and the write up it says to hit something with a screw driver in the flange by the bearing, what am I hitting?

And after I get that off does the bearing just slide off?

And then I just gotta swap the little washer right?

 

They might be talking about the nut that needs to be staked to be taken off.

 

That, is it pretty obvious when I get to that point?

 

Yeah, it's pretty obvious. It's caveman level tech, hit nut with hammer then unscrew, then when you put it back on (preferably with a new nut) hit nut to keep it from coming off.

 

And the actually bearing just slides off? One of them said something about a jaw puller.

 

It's a very good idea to have a puller on hand, but if it isn't too corroded or full of silt it should slide off.

 

Alrighty, I guess I’ll give it a try. Thanks

 

Aluminum heads. Plus the radiator as stated.. and he heater core I believe

 

Stock heater core strangely enough is copper, but yeah all aftermarket options for it are aluminum :/

 

I paid 220 to have mine replaced . parts and labor

 

Radiator? That's not bad so what like two hours of labor given that price

 

Looking for some quick advice. I'm buying a rim for my spare on ebay. I made an offer and they accepted, but then sent me a picture after I paid saying that the wheel is starting to peel and wondering if I still want it. I plan on painting it black anyway, but does this look too roached out?

 

I can get a whole set of those local for under 200 any time so I'd say if it is 50 or less and you're gonna sand and paint no worries.

 

Anyone know what the Tacoma bolt pattern it? I assume it's the same within generations since I have 3rd Gen wheels on my '98.

Looking into trailer axles for a bed trailer.

 

6 x 139.7

 

Oddly specific, darn. Looks like the common 6 lug axles won't work then.

I'd totally just keep it on the frame and use the stock axle and suspension but that would be way too heavy.