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

"I'm just gonna pop the drums off and clean/adjust the internals."

5 hours later...



I also did the front rotors/pads



For anyone interested, this is an awesome in depth post on rotor/pad selection and where I stole my part #s from:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brake-upgrade-stoptech-rotors-trd-performance-pads.523829/

I also adjusted the coilovers 3 turns (1/4") on each side to level out a bit after installing that beefy BAMF bumper/trilogy skids..



The right tools make everything so much easier.

 

What spring compressor is that? Last one I used on 650# springs failed

 

SPC goodness. I've used these 6 or 7 times with full confidence.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...1yFZrRSB3LFI-9IHjC_UVK_tERGjcPGUaArvzEALw_wcB

Edit: Oh and these are 700# springs.

 

swapped the stock wheels for some 3rd gen TRD OR wheels...yay or nay?

before:


after:

 

I have a three-way front stage.

On A Pillar pods:

JL Audio C7-100ct component tweeter
JL Audio C7-350cm component midrange

On the doors:

JL Audio C7-650cw component woofer

That’s what is going on - party is in the front

 

We’ll damn. How about out back...I’m afraid to ask, lol.

 

My whole setup:

Front on custom A-pillar pods:

JL Audio C7-100ct tweeters powered by
JL Audio XD200/2v2 Amplifier

JL Audio C7-350cm midranges powered by
JL Audio XD200/2v2 Amplifier

On front doors:

JL Audio C7-650cw woofer powered by
JL Audio HD600/4 Amplifier

On back doors (filler):

JL Audio ZR100-CT tweeters

JL Audio ZR650-CSi woofer powered by
JL Audio HD600/4 Amplifier

Behind rear seat passenger side:

*** On Birch custom enclosure built by Mr. Marv!

JL Audio 13TW5v2-2 subwoofer powered by
JL Audio HD750/1

(1) JL Audio TWK-88 DSP for front stage - all C7 components

(1) JL Audio TWK-88 DSP for rear door woofers and sub

And that’s it...

NOT Jet engine loud, but definitely SQ.

 

They both look good but personally I'm a fan of the before ones. I'm just not a big fan of the 3rd gen stock wheels. That said, still looks killer! Clean truck!

 

New tail lights. I thought what the truck came with were terrible after market lights but I was wrong. Just terrible OEm lights. So I went for the eBay blacked out version.

I need new headlights but I’ll spring for OEM TRD Pro smoked headlights and do the H4 upgrade

 

I can’t imagine going through a decade and a half of mods lol

 

Not really, believe it or not, she remained bone stock - for-a-long time. Many years on military deployments. So there was really no time to really go nuts. I say 90% of all interior mods have happened since 2016.

Now I have the time so kinda enjoying my self.

 

I could be mistaken but I believe the Offroad has a different master cylinder and booster than a regular Tacoma, damn I forgot the name of that system... maybe ATRAC? It's master cylinder has 4 lines coming out of it, a regular Tacoma master cylinder has 2 lines, if yours has 4 lines the Tundra master cylinder and booster can not be installed.

 

well in that case wanna buy a set? its interesting to me how car manufacturers seem to be going from more of a big and flat wheel design to the more intricate over the past few years. the real reason I got these was for the 235/85/16 skinnies Ill put on there eventually...the other wheels were 17in

 

Yea I do have the ATRAC system and it has 4 lines coming out. Well...shit...time for more research I guess. Thx for the heads up

 

Haha I'm good with my 4Runner wheels, thanks though

 

My first post on TacomaWorld just over 2 years ago was showing my new to me 3rd gen wheels on my truck.. 2nd pic is the other day after mounting 35s

They grow up so fast

 

Installed an air connection in the passenger side bed cubby. Didn’t drill the hole far enough back and the air hose connector interfered with the flange by like 1/4”, new hole and covered the first hole with a piece of ABS.

used 1/4” poly hose
1/4” hose connectors:

$23 Coilhose Pneumatics PRM0404 Reusable Replacement Fitting For 1/4" ID Hose, 1/4" MPT Rigid

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000189GB0?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

1/4” frame nipple:

$12 KOOTNAS 2-Pack Solid Brass Bulkhead Fittings, 1/4 NPT Taper Female 3/4" Straight Male Thread Brass Connector with Metal Wave Ring, 1-1/2" Length for Water Tank, Pipes, Faucets, Hoses, Pipe Fittings

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PBF6CLK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Bora .75” spacers for shock relocation next week. Did some light sanding / wire brush on the drum and backside of wheel surface Torqued to spec Drove 10 miles. Re checked torque spec & witness marked. Gtg.

 

Have any tips for removing those drums? I spent 30 minutes beating a tugging and said "F'it it stops gooder enough'
Thanks, Victor

 

I can't remember the exact size (maybe M6x1.0) but there are threaded holes in the exterior surface of the drum that you can insert bolts into to slowly push the drum free if it's rusted tight.