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

I had to pull my ARB locker out and return it because the seals being used in the US at the time I bought mine were no good. They have since started using the ones produced in Australia again. So they said they give me the lights for my troubles. Pretty good I guess, they cost half the price of my locker.

 

I had one in mine for a while, lol



The subs and amps took up the entire back seat lol

 

Everything functions fine wit it unplugged. I've got mine tucked up there somewhere for the past 5 or so years. Basically it allows you to shift the transfer case into low range without engaging the front diff. To engage the front diff you just press the button.

I remember reading that now. Mine I purchase last year hasn't had issues except where ecgs used Teflon tape instead of thread sealant for the airline.

 

shiny new timing belt

 

What started out as a quick simple supercharger repaint has spiraled into this...

Only thing not included are the headers which should be here in a couple days from JetHot. Going to knock out these valve cover gaskets today.

 

Out with the old:


In with the new:

 

I'm running the same setup

 

Started on the third layer of my sound deadening project. I’ve been planning this job for a long time. After the floor, I will have 2 layers left to finish on the doors, roof, and back wall.

 

Replaced the reverse lights with LEDs. Best $15 and 10 minutes I've spent in a while. I can actually see what's behind me!

Difficult to tell from the pics, but in person I'd say they're putting out four times the light, minimum.

The bulbs:

JDM ASTAR Super Bright Error Free 360-Degree Shine 921 912 906 904 902 3035 Chips White LED Bulbs For Backup Reverse Lights

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SZY3L3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The result:

 

Finally caught up on maintenance.
New steering bushings. Not gonna lie, this one seems overrated. I can tell they're new, but only barely. Wife can't tell at all so its probably all in my head.
Replaced AF sensor. Super easy but the nuts were rounded off...had to buy new hardware. Wonderful discovery when you're already on jacks and covered in grease from the bushing job. No more CEL!!!
Replaced fuel filter because why not.

 

That’s awesome! I double lined my entire truck, doors, and back wall with Noico a couple years ago. The difference is night and day!!

 

I didn’t “do” anything to my 02’ today. I did, however, use my truck as a mobile work bench and tool tote, and lunch table.
I’ve been working in my spare time clearing out a decent size area back in my woods in preparation for my wedding. After that it’ll be used as a family camp ground!

it started out looking like this..


Now, a couple weeks later, it looks like this!!


And this.


The Tacoma is by far my favorite tool!!

 

Making progress



https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...stall-and-interior-mods.696445/#post-24650709

 

Question on coil rate for 2.5 Kings.

I have a double cab, V6 4x4, trail gear low pro bumper and skidrow IFS plate. Currently running 700lb coils on my shock. But have an old set of 600 coils I am thinking of powder coating and installing. But Before I put in time and money. Want to see what others running for coil rate.

 

I'm running 700# (on Fox 2.5) now, and I'm happy with them.

But I'm running 1/4 inch IFS and trans skids, a 2nd battery under the hood, a trail gear stinger bumper on a V6 Double cab. I'm running quite a bit more weight than you are.

 

Yea that’s more weight. I do have a larger X2 batter but it’s still lighter than 2 batteries. 3/16 skid. The ride now is great on road. But feels just like my 5100/eibach on washboard roads. I want to make it smoother.

 

I would say 650 would be the sweet spot. Mine 600 feel squishy

 

Did you get the poly steering rack bushings? They make a small difference

 

Love this match up and color combo.

 

Yup, the energy suspension ones. Most of the comments I saw said it felt like a whole new truck....shoulda known that was too good to be true.