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

What did I do to my 2nd gen today? Finished my 2 inch lift and I couldn't be happier. Installed 5100's, Tuff Country UCA's and AAL, new LCA's, inner and outer tie rod ends, sway bar end links, wheel bearings and OME 2" springs. Pics below plus a before and after.

 

Gave the Taco a warsh tonight. Probably rain tomorrow haha

 

Looks good! What type of alignment cams are those?

 

I didn't catch the brand name because we overnighted parts from Japan so it will decimate all lol. Seriously I didn't catch the brand but what I love most about them was that the LCA bolts have grease fittings in them so they can stay greased prolonging the life and keeping them from locking up

 

Thats what caught my eye as well. The zerks are a great design since these are known to seize up

 

I was pretty stoked when I got these in. Even my alignment guy said he has never seen anybody with these on their trucks that are serviceable. Hopefully they do what I expect of them.

 

130k miles. New 6112 Bilstein's (1st clip), Taco lean spacer, Stainless steel brake lines, OEM LCA, Camber bolts/hardware , Inner/outer tie rod ends, and all of the OEM nuts and bolts to put it all back together again.
I got the work done by my local shop who has been working on the truck for a while


I also ended up needing Inner tie rods, those were pretty bad on the truck. They aren't on here, $136.89 each side from the same parts store. https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com

I picked up the truck today. Holy Hell the difference is AMAZING!!! The front end feels completely different from all of the new hardware. Planted and responsive, no extra movement when pulling into parking lots and going over speedbumps. The shocks still needs to settle some and soften up but the initial stiffness is not terrible at all.


Currently sitting at 1.5" lift with it sitting level front and back. I was expecting at least .75" increase in height from the longer shocks and taco lean spacer. I set the shocks on the 1st clip. Once the shock settle I will remeasure.

Before suspension install.
1/2 tank of gas from center hub to fender
FL-19.75"
RL-21.25"
FR-20"
RR-21.5"
=1.5" rake

4/23/2021-picked up truck from shop
FL- 21.5"
RL- 21.5"
FR- 21.5"
RR- 21.5"
Level truck front and rear w/ 1.5" increase in front height.

Changing all of the front components at once instead of a bushing hear and there made a drastic difference in feel. Adding the stainless steel break lines are a change that are worth while if you have old rubber lines already. I've only had the truck for a little while and it is great. The shiny new bolts and white stickers don't look to bad either.


Some new pics.

 

DAYUM! want to do mine next?

 

What do steel brake lines do for you over rubber?

 

are those IR lights ?

 

Man... that looks so good. Contemplating tackling the 63’s myself to get rid of these Dakar’s. Need some more pics

 

Steel lines allow for no expansion and therefore a firmer, more responsive brake pedal and feel. Rubber lines will deteriorate over time and allow the line to expand upon braking, delivering less force to the caliper, brake pads, rotor and wheel.

 

^^That. Toyota's often end up having a"squishy brake" feeling and sometimes long pedal travel until the brakes engage. This helps eliminate both of those.

My brake lines have 115k miles in New England. I could tell that the brake lines we're getting squishy from age.

 

If you carry a compressor, just air down your spare to almost flat. It'll reduce the circumference and make it squishy if there is any contact.

 

Painting the runners plastic foot pads today

 

Today- ECGS bushing, 2 new axles, UCA grease and maybe I’ll do a coolant flush.

Yesterday- New air filter and some seat spacers from Dennis that I’m already loving!!! (Also added a new awning a few days ago!)

Tomorrow-Maybe a nice wash and interior detail.

 

Today’s project

 

So it’s your fault.....hahaha it must be quantum physics. You wash your truck in Alberta and it rains in Seattle. Thanks a lot pal.

 

Around $200 I believe, look it up.

 

Previous post shows new front window tint.
Today I started to debadge my 2014.

Pretty simple so far, light heat gun on badge, 30 lb. fishing line easily cuts through adhesive. Then a little goo-gone, Mcguires Ultimate Compound and done. I did order a new set of matte black badges. Will decide what if anything goes back on.