1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

For Stock Rigs Only

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:04 AM
    907rx7

    907rx7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2019
    Member:
    #298028
    Messages:
    1,695
    First Name:
    James
    Vehicle:
    '20 Tacoma DCSB SR 4x4
    I took my steering wheel off to add the stalk that has the fog light switch last month. It wasn't so bad, just took my time and made sure to organize bits and pieces as I took them off. I watched this video, which happens to be for clock spring replacement. Maybe Mike can chime in on any mistakes the guy made.

     
  2. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:24 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2011
    Member:
    #61230
    Messages:
    31,238
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    2011 Double Cab V6 1995 Bass Tracker
    Large Storage Box, 02610 intermittent switch swap, "Hot Wire" Power Outlets, DRL Shut Off, Disable Fob Beep, Disable Seat Belt Buzzers, Parking Light Mod, Battery Tender, 4 Leaf Spring Pack, Rear Headrest Removal, Factory Tow Package (7 Pin) Rear Diff Mod, Taco Lean Mod, 2WD Low ECU.
    I don’t critique other peoples work unless it’s dangerous. I do things my way and it’s my way.
     
  3. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:35 AM
    907rx7

    907rx7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2019
    Member:
    #298028
    Messages:
    1,695
    First Name:
    James
    Vehicle:
    '20 Tacoma DCSB SR 4x4
    raf,750x1000,075,t,000000_44f0b734a5.jpg
     
  4. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:44 AM
    907rx7

    907rx7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2019
    Member:
    #298028
    Messages:
    1,695
    First Name:
    James
    Vehicle:
    '20 Tacoma DCSB SR 4x4
    Decided to get a fat pill this morning and treat the truck to another wash. Glad I decided to buy unlimited washes, this month has been a salty mess.

    20210227_074137.jpg
     
  5. Feb 27, 2021 at 8:45 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2011
    Member:
    #61230
    Messages:
    31,238
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    2011 Double Cab V6 1995 Bass Tracker
    Large Storage Box, 02610 intermittent switch swap, "Hot Wire" Power Outlets, DRL Shut Off, Disable Fob Beep, Disable Seat Belt Buzzers, Parking Light Mod, Battery Tender, 4 Leaf Spring Pack, Rear Headrest Removal, Factory Tow Package (7 Pin) Rear Diff Mod, Taco Lean Mod, 2WD Low ECU.
    Me like
     
    Delta09 and six5crèéd like this.
  6. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:01 AM
    Delta09

    Delta09 Requires Supervision

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2019
    Member:
    #291677
    Messages:
    12,786
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    South Central PA
    Vehicle:
    2024 SR5 DCSB 4WD
    Yous needs gas bro... :laugh:
     
    907rx7[QUOTED] likes this.
  7. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:08 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2011
    Member:
    #61230
    Messages:
    31,238
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Southern Maine
    Vehicle:
    2011 Double Cab V6 1995 Bass Tracker
    Large Storage Box, 02610 intermittent switch swap, "Hot Wire" Power Outlets, DRL Shut Off, Disable Fob Beep, Disable Seat Belt Buzzers, Parking Light Mod, Battery Tender, 4 Leaf Spring Pack, Rear Headrest Removal, Factory Tow Package (7 Pin) Rear Diff Mod, Taco Lean Mod, 2WD Low ECU.
    Once he eats that he’ll have plenty
     
  8. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:14 AM
    VooDooBob

    VooDooBob Sitting on pins and needles.

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2021
    Member:
    #352167
    Messages:
    247
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robert
    Vehicle:
    21 VDB Off-Road
    Think I will take the truck out for a drive and refill the growler.
    879972D1-9E35-4333-85AD-34ECC52BC1C6.jpg
     
    Delta09, 907rx7, Sig45 and 1 other person like this.
  9. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:20 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    :thumbsup:
     
  10. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:26 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    Love the older Subi wagons with the hand shaker
     
    BananaMan and Delta09[QUOTED] like this.
  11. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:28 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    It's my understanding the OEMs are more durable than the AM ones
     
    Sig45[QUOTED] likes this.
  12. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:29 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    Dealing with the public can be a dreadful undertaking sometimes
     
    Yukon DoIt likes this.
  13. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:32 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    The BEC McGriddle is a good sam'ich
     
    907rx7[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Feb 27, 2021 at 9:55 AM
    Yukon DoIt

    Yukon DoIt Opinionated Northerner

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2021
    Member:
    #355455
    Messages:
    536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Yukon, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2006 White Tacoma DCLB 4wd Auto, 1988 Blue 4Runner 4wd Manual
    Stock-y
    I wonder if it would be better to slip the belt off the power steering and drive it as a manual steer? Don't want to burn up the pump if it's still ok. Not sure how that vehicle is set up though. Why do you want to keep miles off your truck?
     
  15. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:03 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    So the weather is too sloppy to wash the rig. But I did de-salt it. Engine washed down, skid plate and spare tire dropped, driven up on ramps and washed out the entire frame....including the boxed sections.

    Next decent day I'll take it through a car wash with a undercarriage blast as well

    Shown a flashlight in the holes. I see no rust.
     
    Delta09, Yukon DoIt and Sig45 like this.
  16. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:06 AM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2012
    Member:
    #81045
    Messages:
    23,653
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD OR DC 4x4 & 2021 Tundra SR5 DC 4x4
    FTFY
     
  17. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:07 AM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2012
    Member:
    #81045
    Messages:
    23,653
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tacoma TRD OR DC 4x4 & 2021 Tundra SR5 DC 4x4
    :eek:
     
  18. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:09 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    In best Minnesota accent:

    "Just gonna pretend I didn't see that. It'll be fine.........probably not".

    :D
     
    Delta09[QUOTED] likes this.
  19. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:10 AM
    Delta09

    Delta09 Requires Supervision

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2019
    Member:
    #291677
    Messages:
    12,786
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    South Central PA
    Vehicle:
    2024 SR5 DCSB 4WD
    Belt runs the alternator and power steering pump.

    I have no problems putting miles on the truck, but I can get a cheaper insurance rate for lower miles. Not to mention the less than stellar fuel mileage.
     
  20. Feb 27, 2021 at 10:10 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Member:
    #16179
    Messages:
    40,279
    Gender:
    Male
    USA
    Nuttin else going on today. I normally wait until April. But it's been a tough winter
     
    Sig45[QUOTED] likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top