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

No, it clears. The inside of the back of the flare was bent towards the tire which was completely my fault from when I had taken the flare off. I just bent it back.

 

Anybody relocate the accumulation tank or did you cap the line and ditch it?

 

Interesting, I had to get longer U-bolts for whichever ones came in the full kit I ordered from Wheelers (figured it was the OME's) also have the dakars, AAL, and relocation plates.
I could get the nut to engage the threads with the washers on, but not with a few extra threads showing like i wanted and as you have pictured.

 

That’s just the standard Dakar leafs you added the AAL to?

 

Due to the pandemic my mechanic buddy has some space/time at his shop to help me replace the valve covers. Does anyone have a full list of part numbers handy?

I'm thinking of doing the timing belt too while I have access to a shop. if someone could provide a part number list/kit to order I'd really appreciate it.

are yall still ordering from Camelbak for the best OEM part deals?
Thanks!

 

yessir! Just the standard Dakar leafs.

 

Did valve cover gaskets, spark plug gaskets, and sparkplug replacement over 2 days thanks to these 2 threads:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ping-out-valve-cover-gaskets-pictures.469596/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-replacing-spark-plugs-and-wires-on-5vz-fe-3-4-v6.261034/

Got OEM parts from a local Toyota dealer. This was the most cost-effective being that I am in Hawaii and shipping is ridiculous.

 

Added some window vent shades. In hot weather, I like to leave a little air gap even when rain is in the forecast.

Used a little silicone for insurance since these were peel and stick only.

Supporting US economy during crisis: check



Supplies: check


Silicone applied: check



Secured for curing time: check

 

Those look great! I dig your wheels too. They look much better on a 1st gen.

 

Thanks.

Found the wheels on CL. Had to drive 5 hours round trip, but worth it. They had about 10,000 before taken off a 2018 Taco. They are my favorite 3rd gen wheels, so I got lucky.

 

...The things we do for love...

 

Learned a lot about seats today,

As I was swapping over cushions from my recently removed standard bucket seats I realized the plastic shields looked identical my passenger side SRunner seat parts...

Decided to test fit and found out the SRunner cushions fit perfectly into the standard bucket seat track mounts!!

Here is the fully repaired SRunner seat next to the standard cushions that donated to the cause, the bent SRunner tracks and driver side tracks are behind them.



The driver side only needs a quick weld to the height adjustment rod below and then I will have a complete extra set of Sport bucket seats!!


So if anyone finds Sport buckets and the tracks are trashed, get them anyways and mount them to your standard bucket seat tracks!! You can do this with or without the height adjustment too if that part is broken or missing.

For fun I tried my 4Runner seat cushions, the lap cushion actually bolts right in to my surprise but the seat back mounting points are different.




The height adjustment is totally different too, so I was not able to salvage this part for a quick fix. 4runner vs Srunner below:


Seats sure are fun when you have the whole collection!

 

Kinda makes sense since they’re all the same year range and used across all platforms. Great knowledge to have for sure....now if only it was like this with Scion FR-S seats

 

Painted the rear bumper black. Finally no more chrome.


Also... ignore the rust on the tailgate

 

Investigating.

 

I had that negative arch on the OEM leaf springs when I bought my truck.

More concerning is that you don't have a bump stop.

 

Time to turn that frown upside down

 

smooth lol

 

The bump stop is still there, sorta. It's about 50% rust. Its painted black so it didn't really show up.

And yeah I think these leaf springs are about done. There's a big gap between the leaves toward the back where they sag differently.

 

I'd say those leaf springs are well past done lol. Flat-ish OEM springs is normal but negative arch means they're worn out... You thinking Dakars or OE replacements next?