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

Thank you for such a good description and detailed explanation. I'll be ordering a kit next week (before the 29th) to add enjoyment and function to the truck (and save my head), support your small business, and , in a small way, to support the TW community. Thanks!

 

Cool trip "write-up". Matches my observations too. Thanks!

 

I got the hood struts today from the TW group buy. The struts won't be getting installed for at least a week, I have a lot to work left to do on this truck. Plus I'm getting a house built, trying to sell the old truck, and I'm still fighting pneumonia... it could be worse - I could be bored or dead. Lol

 

Please take pneumonia seriously. My brother died from complications from it and my DW had it, was getting better, then all of a sudden went down hill fast and ended up in the ICU. Pneumonia is serious. Please take care of yourself.

 

X2 used the same stuff and finally got 100% fix to that absurd noise

 

I'm not good at that at all, I suspect I'm one of the worst on the planet on taking care of myself.

I'm very sorry you lost your brother. That's so sad.

 

2.13 in VA

 

I almost went with that size, but chickened out and went 285s. Great tire though!

 

Looks good. I almost went with that size tire a few weeks ago. Ended up adjusting my coilovers and going with a 295/75/16

 

Swapped out a burned out turn signal bulb today. This look ok for a 2014? Or should I keep my ‘ douchebag running lights’ off during the day?

Bulb is pushed in more. Took this while installing

 

It really is a good kit. Leon did a fantastic job at making high quality parts at an amazing price, and he continues to do so!! He has other mounts that he makes for various gauges of all years. Don't hesitate to get them. Also to note very easy to install, only took me about 25-30 minutes.

 

for folks with lifted trucks that install these so the hood opens higher, how do you close the hood? step stool? jump? I'm thinking some kind of pull strap would be useful

 

I push the side of the hood down. I'm on a 3" Lift and 35s.

 

Some folks have used pull straps, like the ones on the 4Runner liftgates .

 

Awesome - but definitely take care of yourself first! The struts can wait, they get better with age .

 

Sounds good, I appreciate it! And thanks to the others who chimed in here, your support is highly valued!

 

Great little coffee shop in Lee Vining though. Always stop there on the way up from SD to SLT.

 

Finally got black traction boards. Looks so much better.

 

Ooooo, whats it called? Would love to stop by next time I'm driving through. I usually just drive through there without stopping.

 

trying to figure it out, as in still trying..old thread on here got me started, trying to figure out whether to put a shelf over them..or leave well enuf alone....holds first line of recovery gear, gloves, Staun;s etc...