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

Sorry, I mean FZJ80
Really a good vehicle, tough, reliable
I used one in the 90's

 

looks good i approve of the arb bumper. vertical winch install for the bumper is easy, just drop the bumper skid and slide it in there with the bumper on the truck

 

Noooo that sucks man hope you all were ok, pride prob hurts a bit though!

 

I installed an LED interior light kit today from @MedlinAround. It was an easy install and pleased with the results.

 

Yep, that's my next purchase!

 

Here’s what we did yesterday!

 

All work strobes finally installed. 5 4” Soundoff mPower fascia white + 3 shrouds and 2 Soundoff LED inserts into the reverse lights

 

Added on a black tool box to the bed. Needed the space and it is a nice touch to an empty bed. Easy to install and easy to remove if I need the 2 feet it takes from the bed. Additionally, I installed two extra OEM D-ring anchor points for load support. Can't go wrong with a little extra support!
https://www.carid.com/2013-toyota-t...ml?parentsubmodel[]=BED LENGTH|5' (60.3") Bed

 

How does that work? Do they pay for all the parts but you’re left with repairing the body damage and paint?

 

It’s been installed for 24 hours but I assume it’s gonna do its job just fine. Oil gets changed in 4000k miles - I’ll report back then

 

A what bumper??? And no worries. I borrowed other people's ideas all the time. But the Texas flag grille is original. Seen a couple USA flags. But Texas is life...

 

Put in a toytec 3” lift with the boys. Absolutely love it

 

I had a hard time reading my own text fat fingers small phone..the eBay bumper here’s a pic of mine it’s a allpro knockoff

 

BTW, since adding this, now this is the way the ADS shocks with the 700# coils are suppose to feel. Man what a difference! But this is why I went with the 700s from the start, I new I would be adding weight. This is one if those mods that people say make you fall in love with your truck all over again. Now for the winch. Some good March madness sales going. Found a Warn VR8-S Gen II synthetic line for $669 with free shipping. Might have to jump on this. https://www.4wd.com/p/warn-vr8-s-ge...3RzxO6Bhbwh-DABpxHhVpCYjMcPN7W2BoC-SwQAvD_BwE

 

Put in a new 3rd.

 

How hard is this? I'm Realizing I want 35s and a regear. I'm assuming the front is significantly more difficult than the rear? I'll go ECGS. Is it basically unbolt, and bolt up? I have done EVERY mod myself, but sorry, the gear thing (replacing the 3rds) is intimidating.

 

It's straightforward enough. You are correct in the front being more difficult, its a little bit of a pain to get the front in and out. The rear is very easy. Its like my fourth time putting one in in the last 18 months. Here is a good reference thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-installation-of-e-locker-3rd-member.193828/

 

Bloody love these LED lights!

 

Thanks man. In the last 6 months I have added ADS front and rear, Allpro Expos, repurposed my ride rite air bags and just added an ARB. So now my 33's are beginning to look a little like skipping leg day and I'm looking into a Four Wheel camper and would like the extra clearance and height. Thanks for the response man. Gotta love the "seasoned", "experienced" TW guys like you and @inesshell and the long list of others. I don't think you guys know what you do, without even realizing knowing you do it, for the less knowledgeable and less experienced guys such as myself. It doesn't go unnoticed, atleast on my end. Thanks again. Hopefully karma repays you guys somehow