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

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Mar 19, 2021 at 11:54 AM
    2013XSPX

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    Sorry to hear that! Mine were burnt only at the connection points, not the back. Hopefully this keeps it operational. I can't believe this isn't covered.
     
  2. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:08 PM
    Rezkid

    Rezkid Not a Well Known Member

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    Little bit of this and that
    More tax return spending on the truck...Headlight Services upgraded harness purchased.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    Installed my Martin rack today. This thing is quality all-around. I'm super pleased I went with this one over another brand. Thanks @gmartin284 for the sell! :thumbsup:

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  4. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:17 PM
    TacoTuesday1

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    you can avoid $600 in labor by doing it yourself
    A rack is probably $200
    Some people put certain stop leak additives. I haven’t.
    Hopefully they didn’t misdiagnose it. I’ve got fluid dripping down from the reservoir nipple connection
     
  5. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:29 PM
    super_white

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    Damn it!!!!

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    Did you wrap those with duck tape? Get some heat shrink tube on there it’s not expensive.
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:35 PM
    super_white

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    Ouch! Somebody ran a red light?
     
  9. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    Guy pulling out of a restaurant on the other side of the road got hit, sending them over the median and across all 4 lanes of traffic. I locked it up and swerved and thought I cleared him, but he caught me right in front of the rear tire... Causing me to do a 180. At least I avoided a head on or t-bone accident.

    Really hoping it’s not totaled! 2015 with 75k and a BAMF rear shipping out Monday!
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:59 PM
    super_white

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    Hopefully you're only looking at suspension damage and the axle isn't bent.
     
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    2013XSPX

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    Yes, Soldered then shrink tubed. I'm just redundant. I tape everything!
     
  12. Mar 19, 2021 at 1:04 PM
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    Did some truck stuff
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    I'm going to add the leak stopper and hope that helps until I can replace it myself. Unfortunately they diagnosed it correctly :(
     
  14. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:29 PM
    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    What is going on here.....please, I actually don't know.
     
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    Wtf happened?
     
  16. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    I hope you never have to deal with it. But if your AC only runs on HIGH, you'll need to cut out this connection and replace it. It took like 5 minutes. Hopefully it doesn't go out again.
     
  17. Mar 19, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    super_white

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    We can replace one seal at Lexus if a rack leaks. I forget if it's the driver or passenger side. I don't think the other is available.
     
  19. Mar 19, 2021 at 3:44 PM
    super_white

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    Picked up my truck today from the dealer after having the frame "coated".
    I haven't had a look under there yet. You can be sure that I put the invoice into a folder for safe keeping.
     
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  20. Mar 19, 2021 at 4:20 PM
    2013XSPX

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    Got my bluetooth controller replacement put in. What a difference!
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