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

Gonna be a busy weekend!

 

I do a lot of driving at night and I can agree with this statement. I am also noting a trend with 18 wheelers as well. Holy crap, doing 65 mph and they are lighting their side of the interstate the other side of the interstate and the earth facing side of the space station.... thought on these old eye balls for sure

 

I use this pattern cause I have a full size spare with matching wheel
https://images.app.goo.gl/9W5Y5L68rZM6wphS8

 

I leave for work at 5:30am and drive up the interstate a bit, the big rigs are crazy bright but they don’t have to stick to the same regulations as passenger and light truck vehicles like us (I guess cause it takes a million miles to stop one at 75mph). Most of those are coming from the factory that way

 

Are those in halogen housings? What bulbs did you use?

 

yeah I’m gonna be easily twice as much into my swap as my +2 lt suspension cost....and that wasnt cheap at all

 

I replaced my starter because it was making a different noise intermittently on some starts than it normally does. So i decided to change it today while it was still my choice and not because the truck didn't start when i needed it.

I got a denso brand from rock auto and did it all in an hour and a half but wasn't the most easy job.

Some notes if you decide to do it...
-disconnect batt

-pull the drivers front tire off and disconnect the steering shaft collar connecting the upper and lower shafts [lock steering wheel before disconnect and mark what splines the collar sits on]

-Having ratcheting wrenches would have be super helpful

-Optional to pull the exhaust manifold for easier access to the bolts

-unbolt brake line from frame

-take rear skid plate off

I found some helpful youtube videos that explained everything really clear. The hardest part is the upper bolt that holds the starter to the bell housing - not much room at all.


New one in

 

I hear you, it’s fucking stupid and inconsiderate against other drivers. I always work late so driving home I get go up against lifted trucks/SUVs with HIDs in stocks illuminating my retinas. I block their lights with my middle finger

 

What brand are those wheels? I like them. I like the truck too.

 

Jealous of that m3 man. Last true sports car

 

I was at my wife's works Christmas party tonight. Dave and Buster's San Diego. I saw a couple of somewhat unique 2nd gens (IMO).

I don't recall seeing this color before


and I definitely hadn't seen this model before (Texas Edition)

^this white truck was spotless, as when new.

 

Got a link to the NGKs? I need to do this soon.

 

Wow... tell them to shuv it!

 

I have both beat.

Brand new.

Kirkland Signature Motor Oil

2 - 5qt Jugs for $29.99 Shipped. $24.99 if you get it at your local Costco.

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-5w-30-full-synthetic-motor-oil-5-quart,-2-pack.product.100527865.html

 

Yes, in stock TRD Pro headlights. These are the bulbs:

https://www.xenondepot.com/h4-philips-12953BWX2-LED-Bulb-p/12953bwx2.htm

There are a few reviews and threads on the forum here, just search "Philips H4" in thread titles only

 

This is my life in the New York State Thruway...Evey. damn. Morning.....or night.

 

More pics of low beam and high beam please!

 

I'll shoot some more pics next time it get's dark. In the meantime, checkout some of the threads on them:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/search/9513797/?q=philips+h4&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

 

Got to have a plug socket!! It would be a real pain without one, as deep as the plugs are in the engine.

I am in the same boat with a 6 year old battery. I plan to run the Northstar as well, I’ve heard good things about it. 5 year warranty!

 

Ripped off 3 of the 4 mudflaps by backing up a curb. Lol.