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

Overland Vehicle Systems. I was looking for a 270 and really wanted one the could stand on its own in mellow weather without needing legs. But has lots of legs for stability and other tie down points. It also has a little better coverage in the back than a couple other 270s. Sets up in like a minute and a half and closed down in 2 min?

Plus it was half the price of the alucab version. Haven’t used it much yet. But since we are moving to NM again I will be!

and it can be had for 20% off at campsaver or others during sales

 

So I replaced my rack and pinon this weekend and I noticed that my traction control light came on after driving a mile or so. Got it aligned this morning and it is still coming on. Anyone know what this would be happening? Was thinking it was because I was toed out but it still came on after its strightish now. We didn't disconnect the wheel sensors or anything and that was the first thing i checked.

 

Did a bit of light modding to my Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro fog pods. They weren't sitting in my Slee ARB insert quite right, so I lopped the top off the u-bracket and ran a larger washer on the mounting bolt. Now the fog pods are much more centered in the Slee cutout. Sorry, no before pics.


Modification to the SS3 u-bracket.


Finished product mounted in the Slee ARB insert.

T minus 1 week until I get my ARB out of my living room and installed on my truck.

 

Making spaghetti.

 

Found a good spot to mount the remote start. I wanted to put it in the kick panel but it wouldn't fit.
I drilled the two holes so I can get a screwdriver in there and use some screws I found to screw into the plastic.

 

Swapped out my non-scoop hood for a scoop. Bought new and painted from Partify. Install was a breeze with son and daughter's helping hands. Loved the look of my '07 SR5 (hood replaced by previous owner) and now I have it with my '15.

 

Yes Sir!

 

VSC recalibration maybe?

 

Kind of thinking that now too. The write up seems a little sketchy but I don't have a reader to do it so I might just try the wire trick.

 

Welcome to the club so much more comfy and easy offroad!

 

Oil change and finally installed the Femco oil drain system.

 

Now you need this!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-anti-glare-hood-scoop-decal-shipping-now.523637/

 

BaBoom!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ark-fin-delete-2nd-gen-only-currently.625966/

 

Where’d you get the kit from? Let us know how it turns out. I’m interested to see if the dents come out flawlessly and if it’s easy to do.

 

Looks great! How was the Partify experience overall? The paint, shipping etc? Did you purchase the scoop trim pieces separately?

 

Dropped the headliner. Put butyl rubber sound deadening mat and then closed cell foam rubber deadening mat in. One for sound, the other for sound (to a lesser degree) and insulation. Then since I had the damn thing down, installed an SPDT switch and put in a red light to maintain night vision when I'm out before dawn and after dusk hunting.













Next thing to add is the OG Fabrication Molle boards to the center console. Those are coming in tomorrow.

And later in life, when I install a small powered active subwoofer, I'll sound deaden the tub.

 

Treated my black wheels with this:


And hit my tires and Tonneau Cover with 303.

Wheels/Tires before:


Wheels/Tires after:


Tonneau Cover:

 

Yes. Bought the parts separately. Used the washer spray nozzles and the front rubber splash? Strip off the original hood. Purchased the parts for the scoop separately. Parts from Farmington Hills (MI) dealership failed to include the M5 flange bolts. Also purchased 3 clips/clamps that hold the rubber washer hose as these would not come off for me. Partify was priced right as compared to local painting of a primed hood. Shipping to residential addresses no issue.

 

Changed the spark plugs on my 2012 TRD OR. Looks like they hadn’t been done before, even though the previous owner said they were good. They were orginal, crusty as hell and gapped at about .055 - now I’m excited for a test drive.

 

Depends on what kinds of trails you do and how comfortable you are working on your truck. While elockers are more reliable they don't engage immediately, but arbs engage almost immediately but they are prone to air leaks.
For me I've come to the conclusion that an elocker rear and a front arb would be ideal.