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

made a bed for the pup!

 

what material did you use for that?

have they held up alright?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjfSZu246zE

 

Yup, but only to “full”, some loss can occur as the fluid expands/contracts and moves between the radiator and overflow, the tank needs head space to allow that movement. Mine leaked a small amount at that hose and since it’s not a pressurized part of the system they didn’t use clamps. It’s sealed so it can syphon back but not pressurized. Adding clamps took care of it. Check it before and after a drive. And use the same fluid.

 

Update Alpine reached out and last weekend I had the mounts fixed. They added a new much beefier and larger design. One not copied by others. It’s twice the size of the original. pretty sure it was weight of the truck and likely the person who installed it last time ( not 100% but careful to not grind the frame too thin). Welded up and repaired the frame and added a frame plate as well for extra strength.

Also using new upgraded synergy bushings. Truck feels 1000% better and even sits a bit higher. Possibly they were also mounted too low before.

 

After seeming what W.E.W posted I’m going to gusset the hell out of my Red Goat Fab relocate

 

That was my truck W.E.W. posted and this is the updated mount from Alpine. It's twice the size, fully formed, and more mounting points. It is also wider to help. Def add a frame plate behind it and make sure not to grind it too thin or ensure the shop doing it does not. That likely will help with failure. The other big feedback when chatting is that as our trucks have been getting heavier it needed some revision. Alpine reached out and decided to go up there and have them fix it up and weld new ones. This gave them some R&D time to see the results and weld up a new set. This was not an issue with the mount and they did not install them last time but figured it would be good to have them do the new setup.

 

Had a little fun installing rock lights this weekend;

 

Had to drop my FJ transfer case again today. I failed to realize that I needed to swap over the input shaft cover which has an O ring on it, thus sealing the transmission. I was getting a little fluid coming out of where the transmission and transfer case meet and when I separated the two today, about a quart came gushing out. At least it's an easy fix and now I have fresh trans oil in.

 

Finished the in cab wiring for my Iggy switch panel. Lower independent lights so the bottom lights up when I turn on the lights (dimmer wires run to the hvac plug). Upper lights up when the switch is turned on. Wired the front/rear locker switches to the locker power so they don’t accidentally get turned on.

Back of switch panel

Lights turned on

Lights on, switches on

Lights on, light switches on

Lights on, locker switches on

Lights off, switches on

Lights off, light switches on

Lights off, locker switches on

 

Finished my new dash! Got the switch blanks from meso custom and ground out the hole for the heated seat switches.

 

3rd brake light installed on the bed rack. Tubing clamps I ordered were too big so it's just installed with some large cable ties for now. Thinking about installing an awning on the bed rack, so it may have to move eventually anyway.

 

Nice. I did the same thing for my rear locker, only gets power when my compressor has power. It's a fun little project and clean with the daisy chains.

 

Just received my knobs. I bought 2 packs of 3 because I wanted the 4x4 knob to match.

 

Dealership visit.

inquired about paint then got

Oil change, Brake Fluid flush, air cabin filer replaced, fluids replaced on drive line and front and rear differential.

they gave it a wash

and an alignment.

 

Useful so far.

 

Picked up a new topper to run for a bit.

 

What size rims and tires are those? And lift?

 

I've had wandering eyes...test drove a 3 year old 1794 a few days ago, large, powerful, roomy...and thirsty. Now I spent all day cruising tundras dot com wondering how many times I'll bang my head getting in before I sell the ol girl.

 

Are you feeling alright?