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

Snow depth also plays a roll. Really deep, loose snow the MT shine. Packed snow the AT definitely do better.

 

Chains and a locker will get you anywhere

 

No resi, so yeah they're definitely doable on the truck. But with resis yeah, I can see how that would get in the way and be easier with them removed

 

Not anywhere, but through some really deep nasty snow. They can get you far enough in that when you do get stuck no one else can even get to you to pull you out. Been there, done that.

 

Valve cover gaskets. Then I took the front bumper off to replace with a chrome one, broke off every damned bolt head on the bumper, then had to break off all u nuts. Now I need to find the new fasteners.

 

What is this snow that you speak of?

 

That’s where the shovel comes in

 

The worst I ever got stuck I shoveled for six hours. I was exhausted and the truck still wasn't out. I hiked to a high point where I could get cell service, then hiked to a paved road where a friend picked me up. Got my truck out the next day.

 

Yea, no fun.

I still don’t think I believe all of you

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone rocking 40” ko2’s on their “snow wheeling”, or whatever, trucks

 

When I installed mine , I used the bracket off the old console and turned it around. It lined up with the holes in the bottom storage area.I didn't use the bracket you have in the picture.

 

I'll have to look when I get home. Thanks.

 

I’m interested how this turns out! I I’ll be doing this next summer. Please post more on your progress

 

Seen a few quick threads but wanted to see who has done heated seats?

Did you tap fuses? Go direct to the battery?

 

They should all come with a relay.

Direct to battery for main power.

Fuse tap on keyed circuit so you can't leave them on all the time.

 

BMW seats, power direct from battery to fuse, then to relay, triggered by keyed circuit. Heavy duty wire!!! Enclose cables in protective sleeve under the seats.

 

Swapped out my idler pulley today. Finally got rid of all the noise on the front of the engine. Did power steering pump last week. It was covering up the noise of the idler. Deafeningly quiet under the hood now.

 

Swapped in a Vatozone CV for the time being until I can reboot my OEM one. Any idea the part number/things involved to reboot one? Haven't done one yet

Edit: Or any helpful links

 

10psi and lockers and you'll go where chains can't

Never seen a snow rig with chains either.

 

Never been to Canada then haha, Rednecks up there swear by chains on all four corners (six if a dually) and revving the piss out of whatever they drive.