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

Yesterday I scored a deal on some real beadlocks and 295/70r17 Yokohama MT’s. I only wanted the wheels, but the seller wouldn’t separate so I’m going to sell the tires. That didn’t stop me from putting them on the truck anyways for a few days. Looks great, just 1” smaller than my current tires which is why I’m not keeping them.

 

I tried installing a new front diff seal on the driver side after lifting and doing ECGS bushing it was leaking slightly. Pulled the stock out then proceeded to rip up and destroy the replacement because I couldn't get it to seat straight. Tension spring on the inside fell out when it finally went in. Yelled a few swear words, ripped it out, and ordered 3 more and a new dust shield for the CV. Now to let it sit on blocks for a week while I wait for replacements.

 

Ha yep I tried to fix some of my canopy turned out pretty bad... oh well at least it’s just the canopy. Once the weather warms up it will be much easier haha.

 

Got a front or back shot showing the poke?

 

Blacked out the gauge trim. So much better. Used satin cause I wanted the trims to have slight difference compared to the flat dash.

 

1.5” more than before

 

Whoa! Now is that with or without your old wheel spacers?

 

Switched out my grill. And finally got it color matched.

 

No wheel spacers here. Going to have to get a custom 1/2” rear spacer and longer studs for the back. That’ll be the easiest since I don’t have the “pockets” on the back of these wheels.

 

If you are going the Bora route for those order them today. My 3/4" ones for the rear took about 6 weeks to come in.

 

I’m going to copy this guy, just 1/2” thick. Unless it’s too expensive in which case I’ll just get 3/4” bora and trim my factory studs.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-properly-do-slip-on-wheel-spacers.616426/

 

Finally got around to putting some brake light tape behind the ac knobs.

before:



after:

 

See that’s not the issue in the regular cab lol

 

Kyle has bushwackers on his truck

 

Installed a Caliraised 32” light behind the grill. Going to take down the one on the roof rack and sell it. Still waiting on parts for the bluesea mounting bracket before I hardwire this thing.

 

Part 2 sound dampening (doors)

 

Finally changed my spark plugs tonight... it runs so much smoother now. Who would have thought the required maintenance would keep a vehicle running right.

 

Spark plugs what?!

 

I don't like the look and it's a pain to use honestly