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

Look great, interesting to know about the MPG though.

 

Do you have any lift on it? He's running the Bilstein 5100's and to run a 285 tire I'm guessing he has them set to 3' of lift and a cab mount chop. I have the same tires but I'm running a 295/75/16. I like them a lot.

 

Stock fog lights mod onto the hybrid

 

2 long 3/8 grade 8 bolts are my new favorite tools to adjust preload on coilovers. The threads grip the inside of the holes in the collar really well.

 

I live in a really flat part of the country so take my #'s with a grain of salt. Consistent 65mph would yield me 20-21mpg with 265/70's and no back wind with the 285 Coopers havent seen anthing above 18.5. I use a Scanguage for consistency. So a loss of about 2-2.5mpg.

 

Got these installed today by @Bot_Chu

 

Whatever it takes! I use a 5/8's punch. Works just the same!

 

I’m on highway 265/70/R16’s at the moment have been thinking about a tire upgrade, either 265/75/r16’s (which I’ve had on a previous truck) or 285/75/r16’s. I’m just trying to consider cost, MPG, advantages of the bigger tire and of course, the overall look. So I appreciate the feedback

 

I always look to this forum for answers to questions i know have already been asked. Glad my post helped some. Would i do it, again absolutely.

 

The information people like you provide is always greatly appreciated. Enjoy the tires!

 

Are they the AT3 XLT’s or AT3’s?

 

AT3 XLT's

 

I am waiting for Kings to come in, so yes, I will be lifted. Currently have a Pro with a whopping 1” factory lift.

 

Nope I just taped around them and did 5-6 coats of plasti dip. It comes out pretty clean with the help of a tooth pick for detailing.

 

So you left the shell and kept the gf? Sounds like the opposite was in order.

I kid, I kid. I dig the shell look. And I'm sure your gf is pretty cool.

 

Punches kept slipping out and mushrooming the holes on my coilovers

 

oh dang. I just shoot the threaded portion of my coilovers with some wd40 or some other kind of lubricant and I have no problem using the punches.

 

I recently listed 2 Sea Doo's and 2 jet ski trailers for $600. I had to delete the listing just to get some time to actually do some work. It was ridiculous.

 

Does your trucks engine temp get high ever?

 

I used to use MT-90 in MI without an issue. If it were me I’d get that GL-5 outta there ASAP, you can buy directly from Redline’s website. It’s only 2-3 qts. Worth it for the long term benefit.