What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I mean, I could take it off, but I don’t think it’s worth it on this truck yet.

 

It is. Rides sooooooo much better without.

 

I know exactly how it rides

 

Sooooooooo much better.

 

I just got some new tint installed. I saw my neighbor getting his brand new Dodge Rebel tinted in his driveway. Total impulse buy but I'm happy with the results. The original tint was already coming off so it worked out great.

 

Leave the sway bar in they said, it'll be fun they said......

 

Man I need to paint my door badges, how did you do it? If you took them off how did you reapply?

 

I run sway bars on my trucks. Because nothing screams I’m dyin tonight like hitting an Illinois pit hole on the express way on a sweeping turn.

 

How fast are you allowed to drive on IL highways? I've got crazy worn steering rack bushings and I haven't noticed any worse performance while driving.


While braking? That's an entirely different story but it should be fixed when I put my rebuilt rack in with new bushings

 

When my steering rack bushings were worn, my truck wondered all over the road. I also hated the way the truck drove without the sway bar. I’m glad you like it but it’s not for everyone.

 

I used Plastidip. I didn't take the badges off. I made a few cardboard templates to prevent overspray. I cut rectangular holes a bit larger than the badge and sprayed away. I just peeled off the over spray. A tooth pic and exacto knife helped also. Many light coats until completely coated.

 

Can you post the gray/blue paint you used?
Thanks

 

Here is an option for you:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/winkle99-build-thread.511998/#post-16255003.
I used concentrated bleach (8.25% Sodium Hypoclorate) to dissolve the chrome off the plastic. Pam oven cleaner will remove the chrome also.

 

Installed an arb air locker sticker on my rear window

 

It's actually...

Plastidip (gasp!)

Thread that I used found here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/absolute-color-match-for-dash-gray-2003-taco.643405/

 

dont by any chance have any pics of bryce canyon, always wanted to go there

 

I cant imagine that will hold up well (hopefully it does )

I have done a few interiors back in my fast and furious days. Trial and error for sure. Best way i found is to scuff, clean, use bulldog paint adhesive, then vinyl / plastic paint of your choice. This method held up for years

 

I need to try this on my corner marker lights. I scuffed the chrome up and painted them to match my grill and it lasted a few years but it’s starting to flake off. Having the chrome removed completely sounds like a much better way to go before repainting them.

 

Bryce Canyon was a bit off the route we were taking. We had to pass.

But here's one from Capital Reef.