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

Installed a Tech Deck from Birddawg Industries. Solid product but I was disappointed with the finish. Contacted company who said they had some issues with the finish and offered to take it back. Opted for a couple coats of spray paint.

Took about an hour or so to put in (extreme version so I had to pull the radio). Solid mount when done.

 

thanks!
Yea, I used a 2’ pipe over the socket wrench to make sure I had plenty of leverage. Never would’ve got them out with just the wrench alone.
And fwiw, I got the new bolts for about $11.50 each new from the dealer. Still pricey!

 

new oem bolts from the dealer. About $11.50 each when you add in shipping costs.

 

Got a new to me fridge off CL for dirt cheap, works good just gotta find the right mounting solution for I like. Back seats with a ratchet strap for now the 12v anytime mod just came in handy.
It’s a Ausranvik 48qt

 

Damn son. 70 bucks for some bolts? Hmmm wonder if I could find them cheaper else where

 

Is that a 12v outlet in your fog light

 

A strategically placed pipe wrench on the bolt head will loosen most of them. You need to push down really hard on the pipe wrench while turning it.

 

Yea man, I wasn't thrilled about it either but I was happy w/ the convenience and speed of oem delivery. I didn't feel like searching for a bolt w/ the right thread and length. I know thats lazy because I'm sure there's some out there.
For anyone else who wants oem, I went through Norwalk Toyota.
64189-0C011 Bed Floor Mount Bolt $9.85ea

 

That was my plan should the torx bolt have stripped (or broke)

 

that’s the connection for the block heater.

 

I have an ig page @not.stocko.taco

 

Girlfriend learned how to wash the taco

 

But her clothes are still on. You're not teaching her the correct method sir.

Lol jk

 

*** Girlfriend learned how to scratch the taco

 

This weekend I helped my friend swap engines in my 07 DC.

 

Yipes.

I did mine today too actually. I installed some bed stiffeners so I figured I’d pull em all and anti seize em while I was at it. I was able to impact 5 of the 6 out and reuse.

Still gotta figure out how to get the last one out without destroying the head of it if possible.

 

Installed TC bed stiffeners



The top of the bed pulled in about 1/4” and the tailgate gap looks better.

Tweaked the straps for the diy Trasharoo to lift it up higher.



And I made a diy BPF cooling panel type thing

 

Guess we're thinking alike. I'm doing the bed stiffeners tomorrow. Noticed my bed rails spreading out a bit from carrying some stuff on the bed bars. Sounds like they helped your situation out?
And yea, if a good extension doesn't help, pipe wrench would be my next attempt.

 

The TC bed stiffeners definitely pulled the top of the bed back in.

I think they’re a must if you put any weight on the bed rails. I’ve had the shell on the truck for 2 years now and I’ve neglected to install a set.