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

Does anyone have this bumper? If so, how do you like it?

 

@Red Baron

I'm not much help other than tagging a person who does. I can say from seeing it in person it's defiently a beefy bumper and following behind him I damn sure didnt want to run into him. Lol

 

Lol thnx

 

yea I've got one. The thing has held up to concrete pillars, assholes backing in to it, Moab, and trails in az, co, wy, and nc. I really like the powder coat on it as well, good thick layers. Iirc it's 3/16 or 1/4" plate all around and is like 70lbs. Stout to say the least but the down fall is the recovery points... yes they are bolt on and could shear the bolts but I've used them a few times in each side with out any failures. Just a little sketch with them not welded

 

Had the correct wheels installed yesterday and installed the Fumoto oil drain valve today.

 

Well couldn’t you just weld them on?

 

Good review. Price is good too

 

Is it compatible with the factory tow pkg? Looks to be

 

You totally could but the downside is there is no support on the backside or gussets and not sure how much it would hold other than I quick tug.

Absolutely, mounts on the factory bumper points right above the hitch. I will say that there is no spots for the lights so you will need to get some aftermarket "bolt" style or break out the plasma cuter to fit the oem ones.

 

Best photo I have on hand showing it with a different angle to the body lines.

Also Amazon has it with prime, free shipping

 

Installed my new headlights from tacomabeast! And I love the look !! Seems to be well built and good quality! Will post output shots soon.

 

Making Podcicles

 

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Phase 2 of cold weather testing
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-led-sae-j583-fog-pod-fog-light-review.554813/

 

This is probably already answered. But I got about an inch of lift from 2016 off road takeoffs. That's front and rear. I went from a 3 leaf pack to a 4 leaf pack. Truck looks great and rides really nice compared to the factory base shocks.

They had 40k miles on them and I got them for $100. Not a bad deal for such an improvement.

 

Funoto is awesome! Just did my oil change and it is soooo easy.

Now just need to relocate my oil filter so that doesn't make a mess!



Did my oil change, spark plugs, engine and cabin air filters. I know people say things like what I did today don't make a noticeable difference but I swear she revs smoother and has more power. Two of the plugs were at .045 or so. The other two were at .040 like they should be.

Also noticed that I have a tick when my a/c condensor is on.

I also cleaned up my 2nd hand icon UCA. Noticed the uniball has some play in it.

Also, lol... My KM2s are at 5/32. Still useable according to law, but I'd love to replace them ASAP. They still have good cornering in wet, but no sense in pushing their limits.

 

Was going to change the fluids in my front diff and transfer case but it has been around 110+ All day so I put it off. But I did get a new bed mat from the dealer for $83, didn't think it was a half bad deal to be honest. Started getting some of the parts to do the DIY big brake upgrade too.

 

Installed my “raptor” lights and @RedlineTuning quick lifts.

I’ve always loved the black truck with amber lights look and now I have more of it.

All together now...

 

Finally got around to wiring up the canopy I bought from a TW member 2 months ago. I love wrenching, but wiring and any electrical work is not my cup of tea.

Start:


Finish:



Then I cleaned the garage and enjoyed the view of my truck. Never gets old...

 

I just bought a set of the those Rigid d-series pro's on the left to use as ditch lights. How'd they handle being turned into podcicles?