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

I just realized I didn't answer part of your question when I responded a few days ago. Getting the ball joint free of the spindle was easy. I took the cotter pin and castle nut off the end of the ball joint and used a hammer to wedge a pickle fork between the boot of the ball joint and the spindle. A couple of hard taps and the ball joint came free.

 

Oil change and replaced my EBC green stuff brake pads with some TRD ceramic OEM pads.

 

Thanks @loyaltothetaco
I hope not to need the pickle fork; too damaging potential, but we will see.
My units were only installed 2 summers ago, so hopefully won't be too stubborn. Next weekend I aim to tackle the project. I've found these video's most helpful
K-Flow's Krib https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtiEnYJLYUw
TRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_CXoCeWDO8
and of course the ones by SPC https://www.spcalignment.com/index....part_description&pid=25470&Submit_form=Submit
are most helpful !

 

Just got to make sure you find center on the panel from the back side. I used the holes for the retaining clips for the panel and measured to the center of the opening of the speaker opening and transfer that to the back of the panel making sure that I was between the 2 horizontal groves on the face of the panel. Then just used a drill bit to make a starter hole and used a saber saw to cut them out.

 

Added some trail dust.
And a new rear bumper

 

Here's some pics of my new bumper from pickup to first trip.

 

My latest fuel mileage calculation. A lot of towing and a lot of very slow driving at my works yard.

As long as I don't hit the equals button it didn't happen. Lmao...

 

That is my favorite loading dock, BAMF.

 

I did a mod that gets me 45 extra HP at the wheels.......

Black chrome force choke Vader Funko Pop bobblehead!

 

Changed the oil and found/fixed a loose wire to the aux fuse box.

 

Tried to vinyl wrap my new AlphaRex headlights with some clear vinyl. It did NOT GO Well... When I tried to pull on the vinyl, I couldn't get enough leverage with the light sitting on the table. Lesson Learned. What i did get smoothed out, looked great. I'll try again once I get them on the truck.
My plan is to vinal wrap them and then apply Ceramic coat.

Gtechniq - EXOv4 + Crystal Serum Light (CSL) + Panel Wipe Kit - All in One Detailing Bundle, Paint Protection, Decontaminate, Great Gloss Retention, Water and Dirt Repellency (30 milliliters)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J8VBS...olid=3S16MLFLNX6OS&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

$30 VViViD Premium Clear Cast Extra Wide Headlight Protective Scratch-Proof Wet-Apply Tint Vinyl Wrap Film 15" x 48" Roll Including Hard Yellow Detailer Squeegee

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0728HQ3J7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




Also got me some DD SS3 Pro Fogs

 

Those are some killer headlights.....

 

Finally rerouted ac condenser drain.

 

That looks so clean and it’s not poser-ish

 

Loving my new 34zzzz

 

Nervous hands got the job done. Clay and vinyl!! Think i did a good job. Time will tell.

 

Im so broken hearted to find that AlphaRex makes headlights for all model years except 2012-2015.

 

Oil change.... grease the drive line... car wash for the first time in probably a year... maybe later I’ll clean the inside.

 

Hood vinyl is from?

 

TRD shift knob. Aw yeah. Feels way better than the stock one.