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

Haven’t had the chance to post here in a minute, but since my last update I’ve installed this used Bedrug(got it and a kayak for $120), finally got my front bumper powder coat matched and installed, installed my SOS full skids, installed my Smittybilt X20 winch, installed a $95 eBay grill(came out great IMO). Replaced the supercharger belt, changed the supercharger oil and replaced the plugs. Picking up my powdercoat matched SOS rear HC tomorrow, and hopefully installing this week

 

I'm running Bilstein 5100's in the rears, would the EL096R be compatible with those shocks? Also do you know if this would cause any issues with the drive line angles? Already running ~3" of lift with current setup- (OME 885, SPC UCA, 5100's all around, and 3 leaf AAL).

 

The OME leaves will only provide about the same lift as you have but they flex quite a bit more. @EatSleepTacos can back me up on this. The 5100's won't be quite long enough get the extended 5100's / B110's

 

Maybe its an accent? I didn't even notice that Good thing i ordered a couple different ones incase i didnt like those two

 

Or its the creatures name?

 

I’m sorry... I don’t get it.

 

In between getting things painted?

 

Yeah b110 would be better but you’ll need extended brake lines as well. The benefit is if you ever go off road you’ll have a lot more flex and you won’t lift a rear tire as much.

Your current shocks will work but they’ll act as limiting straps and prematurely wear out if you off road.

 

What grill is that?

 

Thanks I forgot brake lines, still need to put mine on also, You said exactly what I was trying to I'm just not quite so eloquent

 

Made a paper towel roll holder that I can move anywhere in the truck with a rubber-coated coat hanger

 

Definitely get the extended brake hoses and shocks. I got the OME springs and I think the droop on my rear axle is excessive. I'll be taking measurements this Saturday.

 

I was on 885’s, 5100s and an AAL but went to 886s (despite OME not endorsing this setup) and the 96L for my bumpers and winch setup. Dead level. Bed has a bunch of gear in it but no rack. My OEM leafs were dead from hauling way too much weight that the AAL couldn’t compensate completely for.

 

Well now that's handy

 

I’m also using a 2.5* shim for pinion alignment to prop shaft but may have to increase to the 4* I have at the house since I’m getting the takeoff vibe. Will install my Mobtown steel plate bumper and see if it doesn’t bring the angle down a smidge before swapping shims.

 

I just cut the bottom in the middle, and bent them like the backend of a fishing hook, but about 25% larger than the diameter of the cardboard tube. It Doesn't spin, but it's also locked in on the coat hanger. You have to pull, relatively, hard to get the roll off the coathanger lol.

 

Hey coat hangers are cheap make a new one with every new paper towel roll

 

This'll last a while, until metal fatigue from re-bending kills it

 

Guessing with the removal and replacement of my OEM bumper/grill and headlight I could probably use a set of fasteners like these. Anybody have suggestions or warnings regarding these aftermarket clip packs?


...and before it's mentioned, yes I know a welded and fastened bumper would be a better replacement, but I haven't even owned the truck for two weeks yet so I can't justify spending the money before I make my first payment on it.

 

Right on. Thanks for the info. The build never stops out here. def thought the 5100's and 3 leaf AAL would be enough to support a bed rack and RTT + camping gear. My reverse rake although subtle, is so cringy