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

I love my carpet mats even though they're tougher to keep them clean than rubber. I like how they feel on my feet when driving, and they don't slip or move around.

 

Toyota dealerships keep sending this stuff all the time. Anyone else?


“Recently, we contacted you about purchasing your vehicle. Is this something you would be interested in?
Even if you don't purchase another vehicle from us, we are still looking for 2015 Toyota Tacomas like yours for our pre-owned inventory and would like to make you an offer.
Reply to this email or click below to arrange a time for us to make you our best offer.
Thank you, and we hope to see you soon!
Your friends at Mark Miller Toyota”

 

Wash and Nu Finish. Definitely an improvement. Also tried this ceramic coating that restores the black in the plastic. Supposed to last up to a year. We’ll see. Strong stuff though, wear gloves and don’t get any on the paint. Same stuff as this but different packaging and $11 at HD. Took off the front wind deflector that it came with too.

$17 CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing

CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat - Guaranteed Restoration to Last over 200 Washes - A Ceramic Coating Not a Dressing - Quick and Easy to Apply

 

I switch from the weather techs to carpet when it looks as if the snow has truly stopped.

 

In all honesty, the install at first was really confusing. There were install instructions given to me when I ordered it, but they were a little confusing and what I did was go onto the website, look at pictures and figured it out for myself. No, you do not need the oem offroad straps. The OEM straps go across the skid, as where these straps attach to brackets that you bolt onto each side. The whole thing took me about an hour to do (with figuring it out). If you need more pictures let me know and I can take pictures of each of the brackets, straps, and mounting bolts.

 

I received one concerning my 2012 Tacoma, threw it out and haven’t gotten another one.
I do keep getting recall notices for my 2005 Corolla which was totaled.

 

Congrats man. I always liked the look of the 3rd gens since they first came out!

 

In the process of adding heated glass to the mirrors and came across a little bit of rust under where the mirror attachs to the door. Sanded out rust, a bit of primer and then paint. Won't see it under the mirror, so quality of finish isn't important, but should address the rust issue.

 

KC leds under the hood
trimmed more fender
started covering the fender holes after removing flares
bedlined the hood, still needs some touching up
mounted license plate on AllPro offroad front bumper
lots of cleaning the underbody, corrosion mitigation and undercoating
spare tire under bed delete
storage consoles behind rear seat delete
debadged everything except TRD offroad decals on the sides of the beds

 

Is this how a proper lift should be done? Just waiting for the ALL PRO expedition leafs to come in tomorrow.

BILSTEIN 5125 shocks
TIMBREN Active bump stops
All Pro extended brake lines
All Pro U-Bolt Flip kit
All Pro Expedition leafs

 

YES

 

Why?
https://youtu.be/b6tRAQ_r0Ms

 

There's absolutely a law that states this, just depends on the cop I guess. I've driven passed more cops with my red halos than I've been pulled over by

 

Ordered new Beck Arnley LCAs, ordering OEM toyota hardware for them and some wheelers offroad super bumps f/r today also. Went out Mountain Biking and when I went to open my canopy to sit on the tail gate, one of the cables snapped, so I Jerry rigged that as well.

 

Time for fresh a fresh beverage...One for me one for the Tacoma...Don't mix them up!
Changed Oil and Lubed the drive shaft 5 zerks
194,855

 

Today was a good day. Gave away my chrome rear bumper and chrome tube side steps to a nice couple from CA. They are aware of Tacomaworld, but not members....

 

I have posted here about replacing my rear bumper last year and sliders from the RCI group buy. I have been wanting to get rid of all the chrome. I have succeeded . Except maybe the Tacoma name. I also believe in helping people out. He was a college student here in my state, a Tacoma double cab sb, the parts were a perfect match. I helped install the tube steps. I think there are more good people that are Tacoma owners, than any other group. To include turd gen owners. Or maybe I’m just naive.

 

Upgraded my headlight bulbs to the:

Philips 9003 CrystalVision Ultra Upgrade Bright White Headlight Bulb, 2 Count

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SQU0YG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
It’s hard to tell in the pic but the new bulbs are on the right, old on the left. In person it’s a huge difference.


Also finally got a matching spare. Going to rig up something to mount it against the cab in front of the bed.

 

I didn't do anything but drive it today.

 

Wilco tire carrier works pretty good. I have been on some rough roads and trails and it has not moved. I have also seen people ratchet strap it to the front with success.

Be Safe...

Dan