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

Steevoreeno · Feb 3, 2021

AStinkyBumb · Feb 3, 2021

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Finally got around to installing a fuse panel. Cut and welded some 16ga sheet metal for the bracket.

Doesn’t look nearly as good as some of ya’lls but it works!

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Function over form every day! Looks good man!

crashngiggles · Feb 3, 2021

Steevoreeno said: ↑

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Wow.....we only got about 8 inches in Springfield......Holy dig yourself out batman....

Northbound_Taco · Feb 3, 2021

Mack83 said: ↑

Could be a belt slip? I had that one time when my battery bracket came loose and came to rest on my positive terminal and my oil filter, which melted a hole in it and threw oil all over the engine compartment. That was a fun day.
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Yeah not sure. the only code was C1290 "abnormal zero point of steering angle sensor" which I have no clue why that happened when I was driving straight. This could have been an old code from when I installed my lift. I have had my lift in for a while and steering wheel is fine. I do need an alignment soon but I think it might have just been a 1 off slip or something. Time till tell. Hopefully its not something more serious.

Musubi3 · Feb 3, 2021

gotblika said: ↑

The 2" is in reference to 3rd gens. I have just under 3" with a driver side 3/8" spacer. No armor.
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That's true, you're right. The lift heights for the 885's are down from before. They used to be 2.5" for the 2nd Gens, but are now rated at 1.75". I recall the 887's used to be 2.75".

gpdx said: ↑

there’s an updated chart from headstrong on the boards that’s pretty accurate. I can’t find it right now. Was pretty spot on to what got.
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I think I've seen that chart before, which is different from ARB's one. The one Headstrong references is ARB's:https://arbusa.com/site/wp-content/uploads/toyotaTacoma.pdf
Which is safe.
Anyone know why OME reduced their lift heights in their coils?

Minny Taco · Feb 3, 2021

CatmanUSN said: ↑

Added more to the NW Punisher.

Did not like the Bushwacker Version of Mud Flaps (Ugly and they do not make them for Tacoma), the

$172 WeatherTech Custom No Drill Splash Guard MudFlaps for Toyota Tacoma - Front & Rear Set (110033-120033), Black

Weathertech Mudflaps will not work with

$550 Bushwacker Pocket/Rivet Style Front & Rear Fender Flares | 4-Piece Set, Black, Smooth Finish | 31927-02 | Fits 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma w/ 6.3' Bed

Bushwackers Fender Flares... Down to two real choices,

$160 RokBlokz Mud Flaps for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma - Multiple Colors Available - Set of 4 - Includes Hardware and Detailed Instructions (Regular, Original, Black with Black Logo)

RokBlokz Mud Flaps and

$34 PLASTICOLOR 000543R01 Black Off Road Scene Easy Fit Mud Guard 11" - Set of 2

Plasticolor Off Road Mud Guards. I wrote RokBlokz, they responded quickly, got me dialed in for the right size for my Gen 2.5 with 32 inch All-Terrain tires and Bushwacker fender flares. The said go with the RokBlokz Mud Flaps for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma-Set of 4-Regular size, NOT oversize. I spent the money, three days later the Mud Flaps are in hand. They looked plain (What I wanted), tough, adjustable, stiff (good), and had what you need to attach, well sort of.

The issue with doing front and back mud flaps with Bushwhacker Fender Flares... Custom and adjustment. The Kit works with modifications:
(Note: You really need a ratchet screwdriver to install without removing wheels. That is also probably why RokBloks went with shorter screws...)

Front Flaps: The outside screws, spacers and washers work OK, could be longer, grabs 4 threads. The inside screw will not work with provided screw and spacer. I had to cannibalize an old pack of TV hanging hardware to find two more medium spacers. I think they should all be longer screws, black button head would be better, I plan on getting to the hardware store to correct later.

Rear Flaps: The inside long screw is not long enough for the long spacer prescribed, grabs only 2 threads, so I used the medium and small spacer with the long screw to make it work. Grabs 4 threads, I think it should be a longer screw, black button head would be better, again, I plan on getting to the hardware store to correct later.

The Mud Flaps did well in mud and extreme rain last night's install, here are some picks:
Front Well Before, see the spot where you need the spacers :

See the Rear Before, not the inside screw hole, that requires a spacer to keep it flat across,
I used the small and medium to make a spacer, long screw was not really long enough:

Finished Front pics:

Now the Rear Pics...

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I've really been eyeballing those Fuel wheels you have, they're pretty slick. Do you have any good side photos of your truck?

gotblika · Feb 3, 2021

Musubi3 said: ↑

That's true, you're right. The lift heights for the 885's are down from before. They used to be 2.5" for the 2nd Gens, but are now rated at 1.75". I recall the 887's used to be 2.75".

I think I've seen that chart before, which is different from ARB's one. The one Headstrong references is ARB's:https://arbusa.com/site/wp-content/uploads/toyotaTacoma.pdf
Which is safe.
Anyone know why OME reduced their lift heights in their coils?
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The 887 coil was originally a 4Runner coil, OME never intended them for use on the the 2nd gen that why it’s not on the chart.

AStinkyBumb · Feb 3, 2021

Musubi3 said: ↑

That's true, you're right. The lift heights for the 885's are down from before. They used to be 2.5" for the 2nd Gens, but are now rated at 1.75". I recall the 887's used to be 2.75".

I think I've seen that chart before, which is different from ARB's one. The one Headstrong references is ARB's:https://arbusa.com/site/wp-content/uploads/toyotaTacoma.pdf
Which is safe.
Anyone know why OME reduced their lift heights in their coils?
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gotblika said: ↑

The 887 coil was originally a 4Runner coil, OME never intended them for use on the the 2nd gen that why it’s not on the chart.
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Yup 887 was for 4runners but has been proven to work in tacomas the new one is the 888 used in 3rd gen tacomas and 4runners.

I wonder if they updated the heights to adjust for sag. Lots of people state their OME's settle a decent bit lower than what they were spec'd at when they bought them. Wonder if the heights are for post settle numbers. Cause i got more than 2.75 out of my 887 but am expecting them to settle down to their numbers.

CatmanUSN · Feb 3, 2021

Minny Taco said: ↑

I've really been eyeballing those Fuel wheels you have, they're pretty slick. Do you have any good side photos of your truck?
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Here you go Minny Taco,
Also on my member post NW Punisher

Minny Taco · Feb 3, 2021

CatmanUSN said: ↑

Here you go Minny Taco,
Also on my member post NW Punisher

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Thanks, they look great. I don't think they come in 16s which is mostly what I'm looking for but they're still cool.

dpele · Feb 3, 2021

CatmanUSN said: ↑

Added more to the NW Punisher.

Did not like the Bushwacker Version of Mud Flaps (Ugly and they do not make them for Tacoma), the

$172 WeatherTech Custom No Drill Splash Guard MudFlaps for Toyota Tacoma - Front & Rear Set (110033-120033), Black

Weathertech Mudflaps will not work with

$550 Bushwacker Pocket/Rivet Style Front & Rear Fender Flares | 4-Piece Set, Black, Smooth Finish | 31927-02 | Fits 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma w/ 6.3' Bed

Bushwackers Fender Flares... Down to two real choices,

$160 RokBlokz Mud Flaps for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma - Multiple Colors Available - Set of 4 - Includes Hardware and Detailed Instructions (Regular, Original, Black with Black Logo)

RokBlokz Mud Flaps and

$34 PLASTICOLOR 000543R01 Black Off Road Scene Easy Fit Mud Guard 11" - Set of 2

Plasticolor Off Road Mud Guards. I wrote RokBlokz, they responded quickly, got me dialed in for the right size for my Gen 2.5 with 32 inch All-Terrain tires and Bushwacker fender flares. The said go with the RokBlokz Mud Flaps for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma-Set of 4-Regular size, NOT oversize. I spent the money, three days later the Mud Flaps are in hand. They looked plain (What I wanted), tough, adjustable, stiff (good), and had what you need to attach, well sort of.

The issue with doing front and back mud flaps with Bushwhacker Fender Flares... Custom and adjustment. The Kit works with modifications:
(Note: You really need a ratchet screwdriver to install without removing wheels. That is also probably why RokBloks went with shorter screws...)

Front Flaps: The outside screws, spacers and washers work OK, could be longer, grabs 4 threads. The inside screw will not work with provided screw and spacer. I had to cannibalize an old pack of TV hanging hardware to find two more medium spacers. I think they should all be longer screws, black button head would be better, I plan on getting to the hardware store to correct later.

Rear Flaps: The inside long screw is not long enough for the long spacer prescribed, grabs only 2 threads, so I used the medium and small spacer with the long screw to make it work. Grabs 4 threads, I think it should be a longer screw, black button head would be better, again, I plan on getting to the hardware store to correct later.

The Mud Flaps did well in mud and extreme rain last night's install, here are some picks:
Front Well Before, see the spot where you need the spacers :

See the Rear Before, not the inside screw hole, that requires a spacer to keep it flat across,
I used the small and medium to make a spacer, long screw was not really long enough:

Finished Front pics:

Now the Rear Pics...

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Nice! I've been running the oversized version for like 5 years now and no issues.
I still haven't installed my front flaps yet though... lol

Sig45 · Feb 3, 2021

Filled my wiper fluid reservoir.

I'm beat.

Jimmy92870 · Feb 3, 2021

Sig45 said: ↑

Filled my wiper fluid reservoir.

I'm beat.

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Same for some reason I never thought it would run out lol

Sig45 · Feb 3, 2021

Jimmy92870 said: ↑

Same for some reason I never thought it would run out lol
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Hopefully you used the synthetic fluid!

Jimmy92870 · Feb 3, 2021

Sig45 said: ↑

Hopefully you used the synthetic fluid!

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Only the best for my baby lol I did a cleaning flush first I had my brother hold the switch as I poured to clean out any gunk. lol jk

HIghlande2 · Feb 3, 2021

Swapped out to some 315's today.

Beltfed762 · Feb 3, 2021

Rotated the tires and ditched the center caps of these wheels. Got these XD Spy’s with some 35’s years ago and haven’t really ever liked them. This looks way better but I’m shopping for other wheels. Probably go down from the 20 to a 17.

Hyperbarics · Feb 3, 2021

Bit of a wheel and tire upgrade...

Black 16’ Mickey Thompson Classic III’s
BFG A/T’s 265/75/R16

For the first time since buying this 2013, I feel like I’m driving a truck again.

deekyn · Feb 3, 2021

Took her off-roading today and now she looks beautiful again!

TOYTONKA · Feb 3, 2021

Took some night shots of the KC pro6 light bar and KC rock lights.
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