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

Looks really good. On a side note, how do you like the Dewalt fan? 20 volt I assume?

 

Finished my AC outlet in the cab today. Thanks to KTJO4x4 for the wiring harness to get both the 400W anytime plus the power and neutral from the inverter. Had a quick question, emailed her, and got a response back very quickly. Thank you!

https://www.ktjo4x4.com/product/toy...time-power-outlet-plug-n-play-wire-harness/30

Instead of an outlet, I opted for a 3-plug extension cord setup, placed under the passenger seat.

 

That is one of my favorite recent purchases. I originally got it for camping but use it in the garage a whole lot. It’s nice because I can move it around with me depending on where I’m working in the garage.

 

that’s what she said!

 

Where did you get them from and what didn’t you like about it?

 

Have you considered flipping your proper spare to face up to be protected from debris? Or is it that way because you didn’t want the dimples to be shown when you go to rotate them?

 

Never thought of that. That sounds like a good idea.

 

Bluetooth driveshaft mod.

 

Oof.

 

Damage anything else in the process? You can unbolt it, throw it in 4HI and drive home in front wheel drive.

Edit: as well as cruise around in front wheel drive while you wait for it to get fixed.

 

Trashed it on the pavement did ya? Mall crawling something fierce?

 

Pics and price for the retro’s?

 

I browse this thread often looking for ideas I’d enjoy doing. Kudos man I don’t often see something and immediately think “that’s a must.” Super unique and useful idea man.

the caption on this and the crooked boxes had me laughing out loud.

 

Good Lord, that is one clean undercarriage!

 

I figured you had a good reason lol. There’s a lot of red dirt over here so my undercarriage is not the prettiest. I can’t fit my full-size spare there. I wrestled with it enough but I want to try again when I have the patience

 

Thanks! I need to spend less time cleaning more time driving lol

 

Can you elaborate on the problem you had with the power inverter? OEM inverter?

 

Why would Toyota not put out any colorful paint choices? No nice blues or greens or?

 

Nah nothing damaged. I had to do the same thing when I blew my diff in Moab 600miles from home. Then it snowed while I was going up the mountain. The torque steer on these things is insane.

Haha. somehow I made it off the trail and as soon as I hit the main road it let go. Also I don't think the mall crawlers would like me, I scratched all 4 brand new wheels today.

 

Replaced the carrier bearing and u-joints today.

Had to beat the shit out of the old carrier bearing to get it to come off
And I shattered a few needle bearings pressing in my last cap on the last u-joint and had to return to the parts store to buy a 4th u-joint
But other than that it went pretty smooth.
And BTW if anyone is looking for a new carrier then buy the dana spicer part # 5002007 (if you have the 4x4 trd offroad). Purchased it from eBay for $67. This is the exact part that toyota uses. Even has toyota printed on the carrier bearing. My local toyota dealership quoted me $264 (just for the carrier bearing.... not including labor).