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

You’re welcome!
But this will be my first time doing it! I’ve watched a couple videos and it doesn’t seem difficult at all. The only part that Worries me is properly seating the new seal. Here’s a link and video I went over to get a better understanding.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-axle-seal-replacement.288348/

https://youtu.be/gRgkaYlrWLU

 

I have a stock 2010 Dbl cab prerunner and I’m looking to put a small lift and tires on it(nothing too big). Just would like to hear other thoughts and opinions on what y’all would do or recommend. Im leaning towards 3 inch lift w 285/65/18 but I’m undecided on 17s or 18s.

Thanks

 

Saved to my computer for review. Appreciated again.

 

How long was your wait for these bad boys?

 

I'll be replacing my wheel bearings here shortly and watched that video as well in preparation. Worst rust i've ever seen.

 

Looks like that truck was resurrected from being on the Titanic...

 

I use these, can be had at Lowes/Home Depot/ etc because they're thicker than the one with built in locks so deters against the smaller bolt cutters at least AND I'm able to buy 4 packs of master locks all keyed alike so can switch them around for multiple uses and one key.

 

Sitting here getting my trans flushed today. Asked for a look at the fluid and it looked really good. I asked about the little issue I've been having in 5th at low RPMs and he suggested maybe the torque converter lock up is having an issue. Now I have to keep an eye one that. Hoping the new fluid will take care of that issue.

 

These are my 2.5 12” smoothies for my shock relocate. And to be honest I sort of cheated....

I was in week 10 of ~20 of my wait for these through Accutune, when I found a pair in stock at PolyPerformance.com, whom also does in house custom valving. So I ordered them straight away.

My Deavers should be here tomorrow and hopefully my relocate can get done next week. I’m psyched to get my rear end done.

 

Ooh, I like that idea. Especially since I recently purchased a 4pk of locks and have 2 extra. Good call!

 

Probably owned by one of those “I shouldn’t have to get up under my truck and maintain the frame” type people in the rust belt.

 

More chrome delete

 

Welcome to the forum. Try the Suspension section for questions about your lift.
Read this thread for lots of answers: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read-this.11282/
The most popular lift for pre-runners seems to be spindles.

 

I found this on youtube and it is for the 2nd gen Tacos. The guy removes his brake hardware and I don't see why you'd have to do that. He also never mentions the o-ring seal #90301-83002, and I never saw it in the video. Looks like a straight forward procedure otherwise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMnWivZGjg0

 

yes I saw that video as well!

You have to disassemble the rear brakes to get to the e-brake cable so you can pull the axle off. I believe you can see the o-ring at 57 seconds into the video sitting over the flange.

 

You're better than that. Smh

 

The guy never replaced the o-ring, so I'm wondering how necessary it is. It seems the seal does all of the actual gear lube retention.

I've checked all over my local parts shops and none of them even list the o-ring, and can't convert the Toyota part number, but they all stock the seal. I'm thinking the o-ring can pretty much be ignored and reused.

 

got my rear organizers in

 

Yeah I get you, I figure if I’m gonna do all the work and if I have the part then I’m just gonna go ahead and replace it regardless of its condition. There no dealerships around your area?