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

Best I can do is to take a few pics of my truck. I know I posted a review somewhere but I have no idea where it is.

 

bumpski

 

I need ya’lls help, and yes I’ve used the search function but still haven’t quite gotten the answer I’m looking for.

I’m looking at getting some new wheels for the Taco, and not really clear on the whole offset thing. The wheels I’m looking at are the Helo HE878 with a 12mm offset. I have not upgraded brakes or replaced anything but pads so all is stock.

- So what is offset in very layman, dumbed down terms, and would these clear brakes and calibers and everything?

- Does anyone have these wheels that didn’t like them for some reason?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wheel-backspacing-and-offset-info.102992/

 

Thanks! I don’t know how I wasn’t able to find that one.

 

How long did that take you? Did it come off piece by piece or did they tear? Thanks. Looks good. I have a MGM XSP-X and have been going back and forth since I put the cap on it.

 

Mounted my case on my roof rack

 

I fabricated a piece of aluminum to cover this area. I have seen one member on here place a oldschool foam filter over this. This is a very stupid design. Mud Injection FTW!

 

ram mount mod, trimmed the oem cover to cover up the hole a bit. thanks motionridr8 for the hardware.

 

Any pictures of your design? And lol mud injection

 

The cheapest chip brushes from harbor freight. Probably should've have bought slightly better quality lol

 

Link? Thanks in advance!

 

I can snap a couple pics. I made it at school in like 15 minutes. Then I removed the right fender and drilled 4 holes. It does a very good job deflecting debris...

 

Link to filter or hose clips?

ETa: i also installed a filter on my power steering, filter and process are similar:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/power-steering-flush-and-filter-installation.577285/

 

Filter please.

 

Greased the driveshaft this weekend...

 

$26 Magnefine 3/8" Magnetic Inline Transmission/Power Steering Filter

https://www.amazon.com/Magnefine-Ma...=magnafine&dpPl=1&dpID=41AIMNFUURL&ref=plSrch

 

Too bad the dog isn’t having any fun!!

 

Got that lift installed. 885’s up front and Dakars in the rear. Had to cut the sway bar off but rides great without it.

Other things I learned:

- Alignment cam bolts need replacement
- Top bolt of the rear shock had to be cut too, wasn’t enough at the top to hold onto with the wrench when the nut came up and the rust was holding it back.
- It takes two to get the steering knuckle bolts back in.
- The third bolt in the back of the front shock, if rusted is also a pain in the ass.

All in all it was a good experience and stoked to have help from a friend. Happy to report no vibrations yet, but still planning on installing the ECGS bushing at some point. For me, the 885s and Dakars pair up nicely with the 265/70/17’s. Be nice to get a bit or a wider stance though. Wheels next year possibly.

 

Where did you get the new bulb? Looks really sweet!!

I need to do this, my kids would love it!! Might just do it tonight!!

Where did you order the bed cubbies? Seems like a mod I need to do.