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

I'm new to the Tacoma world. Always wanted one and finally got it. 2015 TRD offroad double cab. Added a tonneau cover, hardwired Uniden R7 radar detector, hardwired dashcam, and upgraded all the speakers. Also replaced the front driver's side power door lock motor that was not functioning.

 

Developed a 35 -45 mph shimmy within the last two weeks and it was getting worse, goes away at freeway speed. One of those problems where all kinds of possible issues - expensive ones, go thru your head. Just had a tire rotation in March. Called Discount Tire to schedule a appointment for a tire rotation. They asked me to bring it in right away, a big surprise. They found 3 of 4 tires out of balance. Lesson: Try the cheapest fix first, and a big thanks and shout out to Discount Tire.

 

Welcome!

 

Just finished mounting my steering box.

 

Buy the Spicer one, it's the OEM part but for $70 instead of $200 from Toyota. I bought from Drivetrain America and it literally has the Toyota part number stamped on the rubber.

Spicer part number is 5002007 for my 2013 4x4.

 

You won’t stop a leak at the valve cover. The only way to stop it is to reseal it or check the torque on the bolts.

 

Widened a bed extender made for a frontier to fit my 2013. Went in like a glove. Was lucky to find a manual online to print out the bracket template, making install a breeze.

 

What air pressure do you keep them at on the road?

 

Awesome thank you! My local dealer is a joke I called, they had to order and wanted 275.
I assume its the same for my 09 I don't think anything was changed on the drivetrain between years.

Edit: I'm going to do my U joints at the same time because why not. They feel fine but if I'm pulling the drive shaft anyways. What is the best for those bad boys? I think I have heard Spicer as well?

 

Post some pics when you get it mounted!!! Does the backside of the amp rack clear floor mats and keep them from being kicked by feet

 

What a great video dude, have fun out there! What is your source for the background music if you don't mind me asking, it's great.

 

What cable did you need to buy ?

 

Just any RCA will work. I did this for my 2010 to connect to my kenwood. I choice a higher quality RCA cable that came with my amp kit just to help with signal and shielding.

 

How big of a pain was wrapping it?
I have the early 2nd gen but thinking about wrapping mine. I heard it was a little difficult as you need to put an inlay in a couple corners.

 

I've got that same weep i think. Let me know if switching works for you lol.

 

Definitely Spicer but I think they have a few different options/grades. I know I found a thread on it here somewhere when I was looking into the carrier bearing

 

Where I keep my seat, it’s almost dead even with the seat bolts. This should be good, and if it looks suspect I can always fab a little guard out of ABS and CA glue it on to keep toes off the wiring.

 

Previously 30 but over the last several months 35psi and they do better. Either way they are cupping and chunking like they have 20k HARD miles on them

 

My boss had terrible luck with those right past 5k miles. He loved them and it’s like they took a huge turn, started cupping and chunking like yours. His were 37’s on a Jeep but still, seems to be the norm I guess...

He went with Nitto Trail Grapplers this time around lol