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

I had some pretty severe toe in after installing my front suspension a few days ago. Today I found that the rear driver side cam bolt on the LCA was clocked 180 deg from the front. I went to flip it around so that I could fix the toe for the time being before I get an alignment this weekend.. ended up bending the damn tab.

Looks like I might be doing some bending and welding sometime soon lol.

 

I'm not from Utah but I've always looked at https://traildamage.com/

 

Thanks, I will reverse that tomorrow, the factory screws will probably be too short, unless it has a counter sink.

 

Spot on, I was thinking the same thing, no ridges to dent my busted knees, lol.

 

Got her guts out & swapped drain and fill plugs with recessed Hex ones. Off to Zuks for nitro 5:29, REM treatment and Eaton e locker for the front.

 

Found out that if you park facing uphill in the rain with the tailgate down it fills with water. It gets heavy. Also probably not good if you have an electric latch/lock in it or if it’s going to freeze soon.

 

That makes me feel better. Did yours have small gaps on either sides of the washers to the tabs on the truck?

 

Can't wait until it warms up a bit so I cant paint my drums.

 

Side note - thanks for your regear video with Randy. It was tremendously helpful for me.

 

Thanks for watching! Patience is key when getting that front diff back in.

 

Just got them out late last night. Driving them to Zuks house this am, he needs 23-36 hrs and then I’ll pick them up & throw them back in!

http://gearinstalls.com/index.htm

 

Be mindful of the flexible breather hose that comes off the front of the front diff. It's the first segment of the entire breather network that's only about 8" long. It's tight from Toyota and your diff oil with seep if it's not in the perfect position. I ended up just swapping that entire piece out for something about 2" longer (after doing the vid and after the diff was back in). That extra length makes it so much easier to get into place. Here's a pic of the new hose:

 

Thank you for that! I didn’t actually have a hard time with that hose but I will be extra caredul

 

mechanic stated that my old tranny fluid was pretty darn clean. but nevertheless, its now cleaner.

i need to change my engine oil and diff fluids + transfer case.

 

Got my @HeadStrong Off-Road order already. Original shipping date said 2/1/21, came yesterday 1/27/21 like only a couple days after I placed the order. Now do start researching installation instructions.

Order was just their progressive 3-leaf AAL and some OME 883's.

 

This week did, oil change, engine air filter and cabin air filter. Tire balance and rotate, yeet.

 

@ChadsPride

Any details on the lift?
Not to take away from your truck and the work you do to it....but still. Looks like it takes up less space and less $$$ than a full on post lift.

(This may have already been covered here or elsewhere...feel free to just link and leave if that's easier) Thanks in advance.

 

Shoot that was at discount Tire. However, I'd love to have it at the house! Thanks

 

Ahh, to dream eh? LOL

I'd love to have room for a full 2 poster, but I'd accept room for that....which I don't have either. LOL

 

Found some Chemical Guys for $8 at Walmart. Gave it a shot. I'm impressed!