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

Looks good! Great idea! Did you just get those on Amazon?

 

Thanks. I've only used the clamps a handful of times so far, but shovel didn't move or rotate after hours of 75+ freeway speeds and some very bumpy desert wheeling. So I'm happy with them.

The T-slot nuts and fasteners are 304/18-8 stainless. Ideally they would be 316, but that would make them more expensive and unless they see a lot of salt spray, they shouldn't corrode.

The stainless T-slot nuts are from Amazon.

T Slot Nuts for Toyota Bed Deck Rail, 4 PCS Stainless Steel Nuts for Tacoma & Tundra Cleats, Tie Downs and Accessories 3/8"-16 Thread 304 Steel

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DXJ9QGF

Same with the D-rings (given how cheap these were, I expect them to rust at some point, but I'll just swap them out if it comes to that, since they came in a package of 10).

$17 JCHL Cargo Tie-Down Anchors, 10PCS V-Ring 2" Diameter Steel V-Ring Bolt On Trailer Anchor for Cargo on Trucks Pickups Trailers Flush Mount TieDown Anchor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MB985GW/

The metric fasteners I picked up from McMaster (but you can find similar ones on Amazon, or probably locally too). The bolts that mount the clamps to the bracket are M8-1.25 x 40mm, with M8 washers and Nylock nuts (all stainless). The bolts that mount the bracket to the bed rail/T-slot nut are 3/8-16 x 1.00" (also stainless). The 3/8 bolts are from Amazon.

$8 3/8-16 x 1 Button Head Socket Cap Bolts Screws, 304 Stainless Steel 18-8, Full Thread, Coarse Thread UNC, Allen Hex Drive, 10 PCS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TRTRHWR

The Quick Fist clamps I got at Wheeler's. They come with fasteners, but I swapped all the fasteners for stainless obviously. Also note, I had to drill out the mounting hole on the brackets to fit the 3/8" bolt.

 

That is a pioneer microphone for an AVH-W4500NEX in dash radio with wireless Carplay and wireless Android Auto...I use the hell out of Carplay and the that Pioneer radio is amazing and has all the features you could ever want in a car radio. I could go on for days. I bring up cause I think everyone should know how awesome it is.

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/AVH-W4500NEX

 

Vantop H610 dashcam/rear camera.

I cant see out the back because of multiple layers of tinted glass so the fulltime video feature is amazing.

 

That passenger side bank 1 downstream was a biatch to get off

 

painted the Oh SH*T handle bars today. look better all black.

 

what did you use for paint?

 

My only gripe about him is that the hardware is standard, really not a big deal but it means that you have to carry more than metric wrenches for your truck, that said I've got enough standard stuff on my truck at this point that I already have those in my toolbox but it's something to consider. Should need a 7/16 3/8 1/2 and 9/16 IIRC. (11mm, 3/8, 13mm, 14mm)

 

sem black satin and sem clear coat matte
this is the thread that has more info on it.
Paint interior panels... matte or satin finish | Tacoma World

 

Installed SOS Offroad recovery point

 

Do you plan to do the early years rear doors speakers or just run in dual channel?

 

got all the lights installed and the new switch pro 9100 doesn't work so gotta send back to factory to be "checked", until then all I got are head lights.

 

Installed my new Trailgate panel from https://aloffroadusa.com/. Goodbye knee busting ridges.

 

Got the ecgs bushing installed. Completed removed the vibes. Feels great driving around town again. Ordered some billy 5100s for the rear.

 

Are.you putting a layer of reflectix up there too or is that tinfoil bubble wrap part of the noico red?

Is there a kit you can order from them for the truck or what did you all buy to insulate the cab?

 

Noico red over the sound deaden material. I can report my cab is a lot cooler since doing this mod. Totally worth it. Can't wait to do it to the 4runner as well.

 

It was noico sound deadening as well? How much was needed?

 

Did a drain and fill on the auto trans, cleaned throttle body, mass air flow sensor, and replaced the cabin air filter.

 

I parked my truck on the street so I could safely mow the lawn. Even if the traffic doesn’t slow down, at least they have to move over. BTW, I love my Snapper battery powered mower.

 

I tied the wires off for now. Haven't planned anything yet. I've always thought about cutting the rear doors, just hasn't been a realization yet. Did you do it? Looks pretty simple.

Lol.. no, no tinfoil, duck tape, Saran wrap or bubble wrap. Just noico products.

I used one layer of noico black noise insulation & sound dampening

Noico Black 80 mil 18 sqft Car Sound Deadening Mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and Dampening

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZ48BM7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_RWP4XDDV5RGF8WZ5THXQ?_encoding=UTF8

And one layer of noico red for temp & closed cell deadening.

$50 Noico Red 150 mil (4mm) 36 sqft (3.4 sqm) Noico Liner Car Heat and Sound Insulation,Heat and Cool Liner, Self-Adhesive Closed Cell Foam (PE Foam)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TKXMPH7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_47JVPAQC4P1X6P4281Z7

I noticed a massive difference when I finished the roof.