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

Finally rolled the dice and hoped that my 2015 access cab was pre wired for the back up camera. With my rewards point money it only cost $13.76 for the camera, installed today and now have a functioning camera. Intermittent wiper stalk is next on the list.

 

For emergency handling.

 

Did you remove the chrome first? EZ-Off oven cleaner will remove the chrome very easily.

 

No, I scuffed it up very well, no visible chrome was left. The total area of the reaction was much larger than if I just missed a little section while sanding

 

Cab mount chop this weekend. Got the plates from TC, had a friend help me with the cutting/grinding/welding because I'm still recovering from a medical condition and don't have good use of my left arm. Very happy with the result and I don't even come close to rubbing anymore (was barely rubbing before, but just enough to drive me nuts when backing down the driveway)

 

Doing research for little repairs I can do as it's warming up. Diff breather, AC drain, throttle body cleaning, etc.

 

First time I've thrown a trailer behind her, she performed pretty much as i expected! Trailer loaded down with landscaping equip.

 

when my truck grows up it wants to be just like yours

 

Finally put on a gift I received had to use a heat gun to make it hot enough to stretch over the steering wheel.


Picked up a cobra 18R for 5$ at the flea market. I’ve seen people do a double mount of a radio and cb in a double din and the don’t come out well. Now with blue tooth and cds being a thing of the past I’m going to try it with a new radio without a cd deck and it should all sit flush.

 

Thanks. It was intended to be temporary when I first made the mount, but it has worked out really good and doesnt block my view or air to the radiators

Wow thanks for the positive feedback!

 

I would stick to the coopers I just think their 35 is more true to the size but I haven't verified.

 

the pros dont come in the 35 offering

 

This weekend I removed the interior of my Truck, Washed the Carpet, added sound deadening to the roof and floor. Installed my new Ipad mount.

 

All the gear that is stored in the bed of my truck.

The platform that was in the truck when I got it. Nice to keep storage organized but not full length so can't fit a sleeping bag on top.

Once I removed the platform, the block left behind is held in place with a small square bit. Couldn't find a bit that small but I'll just use it to support the next platform.

I did go back and use an air compressor to clean all the left over debris from the bed.

 

Glad to see im not the only one with zebra print front left fender flare!

 

Do you happen to have the left and right drip molding and would you be interested in selling them?

 

Well you eliminated my buyers remorse lol.

 

Bed Stiffeners ATH - Super Fast ship.

They came in a little wonky maybe 2-4 degrees off in varying planes. Wasn't too worried, just re corrected during install. But you can tell he's just slapping them together as fast as possible not worried about perfectly square out the door.

Primed and painted this weekend, and got the install done last night. Yes I should have removed camper but got it pretty square and called it good.

Cheers.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/iGAAzL7Qi82pLwJV8

 

UNI filter mod complete.
AFE pro dry air filer.
Next will be rear diff breather mod and
Fluid change for both diffs and transfer case. ( can't decide between Amsoil,Royal Purple or Redline)

 

Took my tonneau cover off. Hydraulics were broken and wouldn’t stay up. PITA.
Plus, shouldn’t be much more snow at this pt.
Think it looks better!