SoAz LT Expo Build

I haven’t yet. I’ll keep an eye on it but I drive bumpy roads very often and haven’t seen any probs yet. Is the bulb falling out after install?

 

The drivers side is solid but the one on the passenger side is driving me crazy. Last time I took it apart and re crimped everything. I think iI s just luck of the draw. I will contact the seller and see about it. I love the lights there. So much easier than some of the other methods I saw. They are bright and look great.

 

Thanks, I just did that on this last go around. Fingers crossed. The other side has not budged once.

 

Maybe try wrapping a safely wire around it to help lock it in. Mine haven't budged.

 

Blech! I guess for DD stuff it would work instead of tearing up the expensive OR tires. Maybe if the wheels were black or bronze or something.

 

Idkn I think it looks ok with those rims and tires. Sure fit in with the locals. Haaha!

 

Yep, all the miles DD is exactly why I went this route. I put just over 65K on my AT KO2s and while they probably have another 5-8k worth of tread, I don’t wanna risk it on the freeway anymore. I’ll save what’s left in those for trail days.
I also am considering a color change. Was thinking gun metal or bronze.

It’s definitely growing on me. Funny you say that cause I have noticed a lot of 1st Gens around here with newer model Taco or 4R wheels. These are off a ‘19 T4R.

 

This post is just to help me remember the product more than anything because it worked really well.

11/4/2019 back to black CVT cover

 

11/10/2019 267670mls

Changed out all drive fluids today.
Transmission = 3.5qt Redline D4 ATF
XFer Case = 1.6qt Redline 75W90
Rear Diff = 3.4qt Redline 75W90

 

You get a chance to dig around to figure out why your front axle isn't engaging?

 

Not definitively yet. I discussed the process of elimination I’ve already completed with an ASE Cert Toyota mechanic and he suggested the actuator is the culprit.

He offered to bench test it because there is a electrical connection that is known to fail. He will check it out for me but the truck will need to be down for that process as I won’t be able to drive it with the actuator removed. I’m going to try to get it all done on Tuesday.

 

Good luck man, I hope you guys are able to find the problem!

 

11/13/2019

I scored a sweet deal on some RotoPax goodies from @Dudeman86
Only took a few minutes to reconfigure what I had going on back there. Now I’ve got two locking mounts for gasoline and one non-locked mount for water. I figure if someone needs gasoline they should pay for it but if someone needs my water, they can have it. I’m a nice guy like that.

 

Looks good!

 

11/17/2019

Replaced all 4 Gauge Cluster 194 bulbs with LEDs



used these from Amazon Alla Lighting

Alla Lighting 4pcs T10 168 194 LED Bulbs W5W 2825, Super Bright Red Marker, Inner Tail, Interior Dome, Map, Trunk, Door Stepwell Lights Lamps, 12V 175 161 5630-SMD

https://www.amazon.com/Alla-Lightin...a+lighting+194+led+red&qid=1574038654&sr=8-17

 

These still dim? The green ones I have in mine wont dim so I am thinking about replacing them.

 

They do dim with the factory dimmer dial.
They are super bright though so I’m running them at the dimmest setting just before they turn off. Maybe check these out before you buy them. Maybe if it’s still too bright we can find a lower lumen LED

 

Battery light turned on during the commute home from Phx. Stayed solid for about 10 minutes and then shut off. The advice I’ve received so far is that my alternator brushes are failing. Drove the truck around all day today and the light never came back on. I went ahead and bought the brushes anyway since I was less than 10 minutes away from Camelback Toyota.

 

Might also consider the bolt-in 105 amp alternator instead of just rebuilding the stock one -https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-105-amp-bolt-in-alternator.630459/

 

12/22/2019
Fixed the alternator issue today. I followed the video by @Timmah! and didn’t have any issues. It was actually a little bit easier for me than what he described. Anyway I’m sure this was what was causing my Battery light to come on.