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

After my timing belt job a few weeks ago I fired up the engine to listen for noises and I noticed a metallic scraping sound coming from below at the front and figured it was the AC idler pulley. I looked at a new pulley assembly and Toyota wanted $55, so instead I ordered a new 6301-2NSE Nachi bearing from Amazon. Swapping it out was easy and fun! Took me an hour and I saved $40.

Removed Pulley by removing the pulley lock nut and loosening the tensioner bolt.


Removed the snap ring. Pressed out using 2-jaw puller. Could also be removed using a punch or any similar tool you have. Spinning the old bearing revealed it was shot. Looks like I guessed right!


Pressed in new bearing using an appropriately sized socket and 2-jaw puller. Used a bit of grease to help it slide in. Reinstall snap ring, then reinstall the pulley and adjust tension on the belt. Torque pulley lock nut to 29 ft-lbs.

 

I can't remember were I picked up mine, but they are not cheap.
https://www.outbackequipment.com.au/roof-console-to-suit-toyota-hilux-double-cab-extra~103579

 

Cut to fit too right?

 

Front struts and a tie rod

 

That is steep. Damn

 

I did not cut or trim mine at all.
I did rearrange the mounting plates to move it forward towards the windshield a little. But all that required was drilling a couple of holes in the brackets.

 

I am looking to place a GMRS/FRS mobile unit in the cubby hole in the front of the console.

 

It was not an easy decision to purchase it, but it has done exactly what I wanted it to do.

 

I would kill myself with concussions on that thing haha

 

I assume that's in AUD, so not as bad.

Looks like you can also get an ARB one for the same fitment.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arb-brchi97/overview/

 

Haha, I rarely bump my head on it.

 

Personal win for vertically challenged...

 

So the Scanguage - Ultraguage - Torque App discussion from yesterday got me thinking. So I decided to figure out a different mounting location for the phone I run the Torque App on.

I previously ordered a switch panel from Paranoid Fab... I requested the switch cut outs NOT be cut out, and they happily obliged. (Didn't know exactly what, if anything, I was going to do with the mount when I bought it)


https://www.paranoidfabrications.co...products/1st-gen-tacoma-ashtray-switch-holder

So, I was working on some other stuff, and I decided to give something a try.

I had some 1 inch round magnets. So I drilled 3 one inch holes in the mounting bracket. Then I used some Automotive Goop to glue the magnets in the holes flush with the front side.

Here's the front


Here's the back


Cut a piece of 16 guage sheet metal and put it inside the phone case. (This is the same princple my magnet dash mount works on, but this piece is bigger to cover all three magnets... and also, now I can use the dash mount for my regular phone)


The paint ran on the front face of the mount... but it turns out it wont matter. I ordered some textured rubber adhesive sheets. I'll cover the face of the mount with one of those. Between the magnets and the friction on the rubber, the phone should be mounted solid.

Pistol & Gun Grip Tape for Guns Knives Phones Cameras Tools Anything! 7 Pieces 8.5" x 2" Commercial Grade Adhesive. Non Slip solution makes things grippy. Black - Waterproof. Red Cat Brand

Red Cat Pistol & Gun Grip Tape for Guns Knives Phones Cameras Tools Anything! 7 Pieces 8.5" x 2" Commercial Grade Adhesive. Non Slip Solution Makes Things Grippy. Black - Waterproof Brand

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1OKNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EkRgEb7ZMMMAD

Gotta love Amazon... the rubber grip material will be here tomorrow.

The phone will be down, pretty out of sight. And it will be connected to a charger. The phone is set to turn on when it plugs in to a charger. So, since the charger it will be plugged in to only has power when the truck turns on, the phone will automatically turn on when I turn on the truck. All I have to do is swipe the screen and Torque App will be up and running.

 

Bought this for my stepdad and put new front end on it. It’s v6 5spd 4wd with 160k. And I got to show the progress on my second gen

 

Tall people probs

 

Anyone know if there is a way the adjust the hood latch?
I have 1/4 , 3/8 or more play when the hood is closed.

If I use the rubber hood screw bumpers to take the play the hood will be sticking up
above the body line on the fender side, so I need the hood to latch to hook the hood lower then where
it’s at now or maybe it’s worn out.

 

Anyone know a place to buy king's for less than 1200.00?
Thinking about getting some Kings front struts,

But I can't find any deals on them anywhere

 

You got me curious as they always used to be $1k, but I'm seeing $1,200 too.

King is really strict about their advertised pricing, so I doubt you'll find a better price.

 

I see quite a bit of people mention that PM’ing Marie at Headstrong Offroad usually can get you a little better than advertised pricing. They just ran a King/ADS group buy so they should be able to get you a little something