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

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I dig the fact that the motor has a timing chain, not belt.

In TX, mine is known as blue box.......bout the only mods on it when I got it was the bB badging and rr bumper scuff guard.

 

Indeed...no belt.

My daughter drives a 10 year old Yaris with 150k on the 1NZ. Purrs like a kitten without the slightest hint of oil leakage or burning.

I run M1 HM 5/30 synthetic in it. And an M1-103 filter.

 

I like chrome, dammit!

 

Where did you find the material?

 

https://www.lamin-x.com

 

Lmfao

 

Konig COUNTERSTEER TYPE X
17x8
Offset: -10mm
Backspacing: 4.1"

 

Long week & weekend - Installed @ 65,025 miles

2015 Off Road Leafs & with a new Toytec aal & ubolts
Toytec Rear Boss Shocks
Wheelers Red Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines
Wheelers Front & Rear Superbumps
Toytec Diff Breather, ECGS Bushing - 620 eibach/billys
SPC UCAs, New LCAs
Toytec Diff drop/carrier bearing/sway bar relocate
OEM Offroad tow hook & alignment

Now rides like a dream cause I replaced all the 7 year old factory shit. LCAs & eccentrics were seized enough that I needed to replaced them too. I've been gathering parts for over a year. It looks fucking sweet & no vibes. Tires are next after my wallet recovers & my wife stops noticing!

 

Have a better picture on the limit straps?

 

I finished the prototype bracket for my fuse/relay boxes. Of course I had to drill a hole in the wrong location.
I made it out of 1/8" ABS plastic and just need to heat it and put a slight bend in it so the boxes are level.
Once I get it mocked up I can figure out if I need a support bracket (I think I do). I also ordered more wire, I have 18ga. but as I was wiring the fuse box I had the idea to move to 16ga.
I think I'll use the 18ga. to switch the relay on. The way I'm wiring it, the switch will send ground to the relay (except for the inverter and compressor relays).

On a positive not, the crimper I bought crimps the terminals just fine. It's just a shame the the fuse box doesn't come with extra terminals in case you make a mistake, which I have.

 

A picture of the handle I installed on Saturday. The rubber gasket doesn't fit too well.

 

@TegoTaco

 

Yeah I wasn’t too pleased how the gasket fit on mine either. Otherwise I’m happy with it.

 

installed my ARB awning room and slept in it:

 

That's nice. Where did you get the fog bracket from? Was it one of the rigid fog brackets?

 

Im not a fan of water as in under pressure on the engine...just me, many folks do it with no issues..I just look at all the wires, and other electronic crap under the hood and thats my opinion.. and yes I do wheel the rig and it gets dirty...




so to answer, If its really muddy I use a garden sprayer to wet down....and

$13 Adam's Polishes All Purpose Cleaner (16oz) - Professional Heavy Duty Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser | Cuts Heavy Grease & Tar | Car Detailing, Tire Cleaner, Engine Cleaner, Wheel Cleaner

https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Heavy-Purpose-Cleaner-Degreaser/dp/B07PWHXZQ3 to clean....

most of my cleaning is with rags, brushes, and a spray bottle of above or

$13 Adam's Polishes Detail Spray (16 fl. oz) - Quick Waterless Detailer Spray for Car Detailing | Polisher Clay Bar & Car Wax Boosting Tech | Add Shine Gloss Depth Paint | Car Wash Kit & Dust Remover

https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Detail-Spray-16oz-Competition/dp/B001QVFD4K

and

$25 303 Products Aerospace Protectant Spray, UV Protection, Repels Dust, Dirt, & Staining, Matte Finish, Restores Like-New Appearance, Outdoor Cleaning Supplies 32 Fl. Oz.

https://www.amazon.com/303-30313-CSR-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B00KN0UOEE.....but mostly Im retired and cleaning is a pretty continuous thing, the cleaner you keep the

engine bay the easier it is to spot leaks etc, and the less work it is to keep it clean...

 

I've never tried the Adams products, because they aren't carried in my local store. I use the Gunk brand cleaners and protectants, and those work well. There used to be a spray-on product called STEAM, but that disappeared a while ago (maybe it was Gunk, and they changed the name). I usually let the engine warm up a bit then use the original spray or heavier foam formula. Let the grease slide off for 15 minutes then spray it off with hose pressure. The protectant is key to a better shine, so don't forget to use that.
The Taco is much better at keeping the engine clean than my previous trucks. The lower engine covers and full fender splash guards keep a lot of mud out. It's mostly road dust mixed with water pulled through the radiator that settles on the engine. Then again, I don't do any serious wheeling, unless you count the shit-condition roads that are prevalent around Florida.