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

Metra

 

I have a metra that fits perfect.

 

Interesting. I'd read some complaints about fitment at some point and was leaning to a Scoshe. Getting closer to snagging a new HU.

 

I got mine a few years back. QC could’ve changed.

 

Tray is pretty cool. Definitely rethinking it after doing the Grid-It mod. They also make a glove box organizer and lower center console organizer.

$17 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer Tray for Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015) and (2016-2023) - Made in USA - SLX133

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MLGBXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C-vhEb6J08S6D

 

I have the same head unit recently installed! How do you like it so far? I’ve been having issues during really cold mornings with the backup camera giving me a blank screen.

 

Ive only has it a few days, like it so far. Beats the stock mp3 CD player with no Bluetooth. How cold? It rarely drops into the 30s/40s here in south Texas, I might be okay.

 

Yeah it fit is perfect, but it’s 100% plastic.

 

Looks great! Cost?

 

Scosche install kits are always a little higher quality than Metra. I've never in 3 decades had a problem with either brands fitment. All versions made for the Tacoma are made of plastic.

@WestCoastBestCoast which backup camera do you have?

 

I just installed a new head unit with a Metra kit last week. Follow the instructions on the kit and you'll be thoroughly disappointed. However, if you throw away the plastic units that bolt to the head unit and use your factory metal brackets, it's a nice kit.

 

IF you can figure out the instructions lol. Some of the Metra kits instructions, omg, pulling hair by the handful lol. I don't recall Tacoma kit instructions per say, but I've installed plenty of them.

 

Finally got my truck aligned after suspension install yesterday. Was messing around with the suspension and noticed a clunk under max down travel. I assume this is normal as i believe the shock is bottoming out internally, however would like to confirm. Thoughts? See description in video for more details.

https://youtu.be/vp0C3-1uCII

 

This stuff is pretty amazing for cleaning up your tires: https://amzn.to/35Tzezj

 

Bump stops

 

I used that years ago when I had the white letters on the tires good stuff

 

I does wonders for melting dirt stains off of the rubber even without agitating with a brush.

 

Mine doesn't do that. I don't think your truck is getting max down travel in that video.

 

Part #2407 Firestone Ride Rite Springs - $390
Labor for install - $160

Another option is Air Lift. They cost less and I've heard they are fine. The reason I went with the Ride Rite was that they mount above the axle, and that made the most sense to me. You can go with two air lines or a "T" configuration. I'd recommend two air lines to give you more control.

 

@TheDevilYouLove is the shift knob hard to replace? how much did it cost?