What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I don't think there is sufficient clearance to put it there, but I don't have the fuse panel in hand to know for sure. You are correct, other trucks have it down near the fuel tank I believe

 

Sad to report:

The Yeti is down, repeat, the Yeti is down...

Issue reared it's ugly head about 3 weeks ago with a strange hooshing sound during starting and no other time; very repeatable, very loud.
Straw that broke the camel's back was last night at Issaquah Costco and truck wouldn't even crank over, no starter clicking, no engine spinning, nothing.
After two tries, she started up with the typical hoosh sound.

Took it to the Renton Toyota and had the Service Manager listen to it and they "think" it's the starter...

Boooo…..

 

Maybe relocating the charcoal canister or replacing it with a smaller one from another vehicle would be an option then.

I've been procrastinating adding a fuse block for the same reason, though I may just run some fused 6-10 gauge and put it under the dash where the radio is

 

I put mine on the other side.

 

I installed my new Spicer drive line this morning. No more tuning fork sounds, yay!

 

See, I would prefer not to do that if I can help it.

 

If you are short on time, I wouldn't bother. If you have time, try and find the Upper ball joint re-boot kit if they don't have play. Much cheaper than fully replacing.

Even though your lower ball joints (LBJs) may "look" good, it's quite the failure if/when it happens and will ruin your trip. It's cheap insurance to just replace both of them with OEM parts before your trip. It will be much cheaper than a tow and replacing your quarter panel, flare, and more that gets destroyed.

Are you sure that DOT 5.0 has never been used in the truck? That would ruin the seals. DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 are "compatible" as in any of those won't ruin the seals, but 5.0 will.

Earthquakes happen in Nebraska. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/how-hydraulic-fracturing-related-earthquakes-and-tremors

 

i suppose i meant the really noticeable 'devastating' ones that wreak havoc

 

Do you have a source for the driveline.

 

Not cheap, but now I can source parts locally and rebuild it easier if needed.
https://www.wholesaleimportparts.com/Toyota_Tacoma_Driveshaft_1997.php

 

Thanks, They sure are proud of those. I'll just pick up a used one for a spare.

 

Got these today

 

Carefull with used drivelines. I bought a used DL for my 4x swap. Looked to be in decent condution. Had balance checked on it and it had to be cut and re-welded to get balance.

After paying for the DL... and then paying what it cost to make it balanced. I was right at what a new Spicer DL would have cost.

 

Just looking for a trail spare. I understand the extended cab and double cab are the same.

 

Time to get two tacos prepped for the desert. Like Son Like Father.

 

I like the bumpers!

 

Thanks, Mine are getting rusty need a little work.

 

happens lol, did you fab yours?

 

I put a small one on the existing fuse box lid, but you can probably get a larger one on there.