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

They worked pretty well.

 

I really like the look of that skid plate. Exploring some options as i want to mount it along w recently acquired sos concepts aluminum bumper.

 

what ligher bar is this

 

Installed some Durobump Bumpstops front and back. As I was loosening off the second front bumpstop it snapped the bolt off.
Then proceed to drill out the bolt because there was no other way to get that whore out. The lower control arm is in the way, yes PB blaster was used, loosen then tighten method was used, it just snapped. Here is the size difference.
Went in smooth with some loctite,I used a 3/8" universal swivel on the end of an extension for the socket end then ratcheted.
Then loosened the u-bolts on the back and slipped in the 4-1/2" long rear leaf bumps for lifts of 2" to 3.
They work awesome awesome they allow the shock to work properly and cycle correctly rather than bottoming out with a waaaahbamm!!! Noise. Way happier, smoother, quieter truck over bumps,stumps and accidental jumps. Super Happy!

Purchased online thru:
https://www.toyotabumpstops.com/index.php/2nd-gen-toyota-tacoma-off-road-parts/

 

I got my RockBlokz mud flaps today so on the truck they went. Install was easy. Had to go to the dealership and purchase a few new panel grommets for the screws to hold tight. All in all pretty nice, the tires clear them as advertised which was my main concern. Now the front doors are protected again.

 

SOS skids

 

Replaced the dead 12v socket in the center console with a new one.

 

Slapped the Max Modular rack on tonight. Now it looks like a truck! Loving the utilitarian look of this rack. Getting wider mounting brackets for my RTT tomorrow from ARB here in town!

 

New bedside decals courtesy of @CBoy808

 

It’s just a cheapo from Amazon. I thinks it’s a 31” and I used the @CaliRaisedLed light bar mount to fit it in there.

 

Ouch! I did the same thing with the backend of an F-250. Bent my safety bumper like a pretzel and put a ding in the hood.
I looked at a new off road bumper, but most of them were either too expensive, heavy or required a long waiting period. I just wanted the truck back, so I went "mostly stock". My repair guy was able to salvage the bumper cover and grill, so we covered the front with stoneguard tinted in Toyota MGM. It's very easy to clean and resistant to stone damage. We used MGM because it contrasts with silver and hides dirt. Something to consider as you will need a new bumper skin.

 

What a pain to change spark plugs on the driver side. I finally got to do it after 45k miles. I also found out that last time stealership replaced the plugs they used Denso and NGK. Got my new iridiums, checked all the gaps as set them to .044
And torqued then to 14 lb. The old ones where on the .066 no wonder why my MPG where so bad. Will keep track of the next 3 fill ups to see if I can get back to the 20s

 

My 2014 came factory with half ngk half denso plugs.

 

I bought mine with 38k miles and dealer stated they just replaced the plugs and brake pads as part of the certified preowned program. Maybe they didn’t.

 

Hmmmmmmm...the dealership would never lie!

 

The NGK Denso combo is how they leave the factory

 

what's the reason for doing it that way, instead of having all 6 be one type?

 

Big supplier contracts to keep everyone happy

 

makes sense.

 

I hate dealerships, what a bunch of crooks!

My guess is what @BassAckwards said. NGK and Denso matched their pricing to Toyota, so they went half and half. Plus if one supplier couldn't keep up, they already had a back up in line.