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

no matter what way I install them they always look backwards to me anyway lol.
So the little R and L stickers are much appreciated by me hahah

 

I got my windows tinted today. 15% ceramic all the way around. I have a guy locally that will go as dark as you want. Anyone in the Spokane/North Idaho area that wants tint work done I can refer you. Also threw a set of cheapy floor mats in. I don’t want to spend 100+ on weathertechs. Need money for lift wheels and tires and some lighting upgrades.

 

I left my dome light on not long ago and nearly killed my battery. That's a really good reason alone to go with an LED replacement; stuff happens. I popped on Amazon and picked up these

$10 Alla Lighting 41mm/42mm 578 211-2 212-2 LED Festoon Bulbs, 6000K Xenon White CAN-Bus Interior Dome, Map, Trunk, Step Courtesy Lights Lamps

Alla Lighting CANBUS 211-2 578 lights without giving too much thought or effort to research.

Turns out they were a good call. They are a little more white-toward-blue than I like, the LED does a great job of truly lighting up the interior. It’s a simple, super cheap and very real upgrade with a measure of safety built in. 10/10 would recommend.

 

I just installed similar bulbs on a whim and wow, the difference in lighting is crazy

 

Hey Brian, these were in my '17 Crosstrek when I bought it. They've held up great so far. They seem a little more difficult to clean due to the textured finish. I love them in the car but I'd still prefer the Weathertech's in the truck. I cant imagine getting muddy boots on the 3D's and cleaning them after they dry. You may want to keep your old ones for when you go offroad.
I've also never really noticed if my Weathertech's are becoming deformed at all. I'll have to take a look tomorrow

 

I've got a pressure washer that will make short work of any mud I track in.

 

Now available for preorder...ETA=end of May

I went all in!

 

How much work went into that front end sawp? I've seen old threads on it. Looks great btw

 

where u get adapter?

 

Ahh I’m still on the fence after reading about the company and how their old brand didn’t throw light well.
I wish I could see pictures of these on the truck without the aftermarket bumper (from their website).
Curious how the turn signals in conjunction with side mirror turn signals to.

 

The Taco turned 100k miles last week. It got oil and filter change last weekend. Today I rotated the tires. Greased the upper control arms. Checked front and rear diffs and transfer case. Oil was changed last fall. I didn't fell like taking the RCI skid off. Used this modified ratchet to get the front diff fill plug out. Came out real easy.

 

That's a pretty good looking 2007. Is your rear swing out from SOS ?

 

Dongar Technologies 14-pin Dash Cam Adapter (for 2nd Generation Toyota Tacoma) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PCCMPV...abc_ZQ08K4YEDSWDEANB8HD9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

For the price that people pay for these......I would want something that not only looked good but was extremely reliable as well. I have heard nothing but negative reviews on Alpharex, not just on TW but all over the internet and how their headlights have consistent problems. These things are going to be like $1000. That's insane. This is like getting a hooker at the Bunny ranch and then finding out she has more diseases then a hospital.

 

I don't get the whole headlight thing anyway... 2nd gen Toyotas have great headlights compared to Ford, Dodge, and GM products, so why spend money to have headlights like them?

 

Have you personally used a pair of Alpharex headlights on one of your vehicles?

 

Well, the totaled 2012 Baja is coming along. The wrecking yard I've been dealing with is amazing, and have made everything easier than anticipated by sending more than I expect. The axle came with all brake hardware assembled and even included the drum. The spring perch and frame section came as asked, and they also sent the front sections with the front spring perches.

I've rebuild the left side spring and figured out how the splines on the driveshaft matched up, so it's connected. Yesterday I replaced the axle and while the bed is off I pounded out the dents. From twenty feet away it looks pretty good, and that's good enough for me.

Oh... and the replacement wheel arrived from Dallas where it languished for over a week after I ordered it due to their weather problems. It looks really good, so now I'll have to paint it to match the others or just paint all four. Probably paint all four...LOL

 

Easy 2 min mod.

 

Trd pro rims will be delivered today. Ko2’s installed tomorrow. Pics when done

 

I have not, so I can't say from personal experience, and I fully admit to this. I also understand that the internet can be full of just negative and be very light on positive reviews. My argument is that if I am going to invest, and I use the term invest because for a headlight for our vehicles it is 3-4x more than other headlights on the market, I want to be sure that I am not just getting value for my money, I am also getting reliability for my money. This is why I invested in buying a Tacoma in the first place, value and reliability for the money. Sure you can by a newer truck from a different brand for cheaper but you really don't know what you are going to get. When I constantly read the review of Alpharex headlights, and I have read a lot over the past 6 months because I was looking at them for a while but they never did offer a 12-15 headlight until now, I did read a lot of good reviews sighting the way that they look on the truck, the coolness factor, and the "glad I spent the money" reviews. I am just pointing out that those reviews are very few and far between both on and off of TW. People having problems with condensation and moisture, problems with the DTRL burning out within 6 months to a year, Problems with fitment during the install and needing modification to fit, problems with wiring.....

I really do love the look of these headlights. I REALLY do. If I am going to buy something in a headlight, that is $495-$1000 (depending on which one you get) I want to know that it is something that is going to last. I mean seriously, You can get some full front bumpers for that price. I also understand that there will always be difficulties with "some" bad lights getting out there due to a small production flaw. But if I am going to buy a Ferrari, I want a Ferrari and not a Yugo delivered to me with the Ferrari body on it. This is just my 2 cents.