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

I tried all kinds of made up pieces and finally went and bought the Harbor Freight Master Ball Joint kit ($60 with coupon). Used several of the pieces doing my BJ's and bushings. Edit: The kit had exactly what was needed for the lower BJ removal.

Well worth it.

 

I was officially offered a deal on some tires, the timing couldn't be worse, but I'm going to have to buy these. It's too good of a deal to pass up. I'll have to do more cutting on the truck. My BFG KO 37's are probably 1 1/2" shorter than the Goodyears. Anyone have any feedback after owning this model of Goodyear tires?

 

Some of these comparisons are what I was referring to. Some do seem like the AlphaRex are much brighter, look at the screenshot below from the video of AlphaRex left vs Morimoto right. The AlphaRex product looks much brighter, but the light intensity is completely in the wrong place, foreground light should be limited with a smooth transition to highest peak intensity at the top of the pattern cut off. AlphaRex has it completely backward, ridiculous amounts of foreground light which will harm distance vision and reduce distance projection, which is the entire point of the headlight. It will look impressive from the drive seat for sure, as people intrinsically favor foreground light, but that isn't how it is supposed to work. The pictures clearly show Morimoto as the better engineered pattern. And this is why lighting can be so confusing, brighter isn't better unless it is brighter in the right place. This picture shows AlphaRex has it in the wrong place, which actually makes the headlight significantly worse even though it is brighter, and even though it will have a positive initial impression and look great in photos.

 

Good info to consider, for anyone in the market. Thanks for the insight.

 

Congratulations

 

So it begins

 

I have this one for my locker and love it. It is a tad slow to air up 315s, but does the job just fine.

 

Congratulations. Best color too says a guy with the same color.

 

Did you pull that by yourself? If so how bad is it? The rear seems pretty straightforward and doable, just not sure about the front.

 

Not sure exactly but check where's my stimulus on irs website. Like where's my refund.. mine got sent to old bank account that was supposed to be closed so had to wait an extra month to receive it. Helped alot w/ bills since gf was out of work atm.

 

It’s tricky but not too bad. I used a strap around each mounting arm and the floor jack under the pumpkin. Just took it slow lowering it a little at a time. This is my second time pulling it alone.

 

You doing ok down there with all this weather?

 

Yeah, lost power for a few min but other than that it’s fine. Had some tornado warnings and a bunch of wind but it’ll pass soon enough

 

Like @EatSleepTacos with the new crush washer and just make sure its tight to start with.

My only thing to add if someone didn't already. Make sure you can get the fill plug loose before you drain it. You will really be in a mess if its seized up and you drain all the fluid out.

 

DUAL BATTERY SETUPS:

Alright so i have a dual battery set up and i have the accessories running off the aux battery but it only allows this when the isolator pops on since i have the cole hearse one. anyway around this without breaking the bank?

And before you quote the threads I posted there and have yet to receive a response

 

If i can chime in too... 95% of day to day activities the topper is a real plus. Especially if it locks up decently. I have a much more secure aluminum contractor style topper and it has made a world of a difference in how safe i feel parking my truck in busy areas when i’m traveling.

plus never having to tie anything down, worry about dogs jumping out, it just makes life easier.

 

Part number for the charcoal canister? Is that for the emissions stuff on the drivers side of the engine?

Also what kind of snorkel are you adding?

 

so I decided I might as well just change it out. Seemed like this was the right oil. Weird thing is though, it says the LSD additive is already in it? Or should I still add the additive from the dealer?

 

I'll answer because you quoted me, but mine doesn't take additive at all, so I couldn't answer your question except to say that I can't answer your question. Sorry man. EST or Rick should be able to tell you...I'm sure they'll get the same notification I did when I came on here.

 

No worries!