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

Hello sir, ok, let me break it down to you like this. Moving up to a 33" tire (285's) is actually a very big deal on a 2nd gen. It is more of a commitment if you will. Will it fit....sure. Will it rub in reverse in full chock on road....most likely. Will it rub offroad even with your lift, most definitely. You will most likely need a cab mount chop, a pinch weld folding, and even if you put a 1/2" spacer up front, you need to watch out whether or not you need to upgrade to an aftermarket UCA. You also need to think about the overall with of the tire rubbing on your uca with the possibility of either spacers or different rims with a more negative offset. Then there is going to be a the weight of the tire being very different then you are used to and a big change in gas mileage and loss of low end power. Like I said, big commitment. Personally, I would stay with a 265/75/16 knowing that tires are a big purchase until you are spend more to fit a 285 without issues.

 

Did you just solder the tab that falls off or order a new unit?

 

Most peeps don't understand the importance of cleaning the throttle body. Nice Job. Any modern vehicle runs like crap until this is done. If it has the mileage on it! Nice Job!

 

Just some maintenance and a little something extra.

 

Thanks man I'd been meaning to do it for a while but I just never got around to it. I'm at 144k and it was definitely dirty. The rags I used were black when I was done. So yeah I agree very important. I'll probably add some fuel system cleaner next time I fill up and see if it adds any improvement it's already idling a lot better. I also noticed my air box filter is dirty so I'll probably switch that when I do my next oil change at 145 lol.

 

This is why I love these trucks. Take them out proper off-roading one day. Then load it full of camping shit (fridge/awning/etc) and kayaks and go spend a few days in the warm desert sun fucking around. Haul a trailer across the country. Load the back with shit to haul to the dump. All of it.

Lake Powell here we come!


This is a part of why I don’t have a roof top tent. That and the wife saying she doesn’t want to crawl down a ladder to pee at night

Also a good way to break in my new Deaver Stage III leafs

 

Yeah, I am.aware of these things. I do have some SPC Uppers that I have not installed as well as the body mount chop. Perhaps the tires will be my motivation to install them.

I am already feeling a difference in getting the beast rolling as I do have a six speed and can feel the difference in the way I let off the clutch.

In short, I should have gone down the middle, but I do not regret my decision....yet!

 

Installed an eag grill.

Can't figure out the best way to attach this toyota emblem

 

Installed the second additions to my 08 today. OCD glove box and console organizers. I've already come to accept that the change in the tray will be all that's left in my account when I get done with this ever growing wish list...lol.

 

Cross threaded the top shock nut on my truck today. Called BAMF and Jerry knew the thread pitch and length of what i needed. Truck is 95% done. I just need the driver rear shock back on, and it will be 100%

 

you should look into Rago fab. they make an outstanding product and I am extremely happy with mine

 

It looks...pretty much stock.

Its naked in the back

 

Trash picture for now but alas!

 

Used some 3M Emblem Adhesive on mine... Dremeled off the tabs from the back of the logo and the adhesive has held up the past 5 or 6 years with no issues.

 

I mean, it is basically stock..

 

Was going to do the same but with 3m double sided tape. I like the idea of emblem adhesive, off to Amazon

 

New wheels and running boards added.

 

I’m going through that right now with fitting my 34s haha. Had to get @GHOST SHIP to chop my cab mounts even more and it still rubs a tiny bit on reverse in full lock leaving my driveway. Have to get smaller spacers now to get rid of it completely but I’m committed lol. Also got née rotors and pads to help braking with all the weight I added. Gotta say it feels niceeee.

 

What’s up twin! Lol

 

"Proof of concept" tonneau cover. $180 shipped after finding an Amazon gc. If we end up using the space and truck more I'll upgrade to something lockable and deal with the tailgate.