What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I've ordered from TPD before without issue but I've heard some horror stories on here about dealing with them if they mess up...being a conglomerate site and all I guess their customer service is all but non existent

I did get cheap LBJs and OTREs through them though no trouble

 

Yeah, a friend had a similar but ultimately resolved situation too. Could always search those part nums elsewhere too, like I said, theres about 10 power steering rack assembly part numbers for 4wd first gens.

 

For Lagrange you need to search this site, it's cheaper, not sure why. For me it's the cheapest and fastest, they're about 30 min from me.

https://toyotaparts.lagrangetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-gear-assembly-4425035042

Edit: this is the part# I used for mine.

 

Most cars have galvanized body panels these days. The rock chips on my Avalon haven’t even stated to rust and some are 15 years old

 

This one that Zane listed is the one I installed.

Edit: FWIW, last time I purchased from McGeorge, they did not charge me tax if that is a factor for you.

https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-steering-gear-4425035042

 

If theres something you guys want for a first gen, I might be able to make it. unfortunately my cnc plasma is small though, only 25x33"

 

i see this where i live. mostly dodges. absolute miracle that i have a 26 year old tacoma still on the road. these are extremely rare here now as they all rusted away 15 years ago

 

I ordered from MCGeorge last week. $560 shipped all the way to california

 

Finishing up my rear bumper made of scrap and the hitch that I cut and flipped, should have pics of it on the truck tomorrow.

 

Replaced my calipers, rotors and pads on my big break upgrade. Truck was in hurricane Zeta last year and they were shot.

 

Went ahead and threw the bumper on today

 

Woot, hopefully no more torn boots.
Ors to the aid. Just need to clamp the boots on



I seriously don't know why they put these damn stickers on, they just make them rust more.



Not too bad

 

Needed something quick, cheap and easy for a near term shade solution.

With a heatwave coming, a handful of brain cells, and $19 at Walmart I came up with this. Not an original idea but works great! Have some actual awnings on my wishlist but this will work for now. Heck I could toss a few more on in other locations, and you can take it with you!

If it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid! No setup time and packs down easy, shovel mount is paying off.

 

What is that camper topper about zam15

 

You mean the FlipPac?

 

Mannn. If only I had the cash that’s the route I’d go.. for now I’ll go with a rttt on top of my topper and always be dodging low hanging branches.

 

Well they aren't made anymore if that helps ha plus heavy as hell. But they are cool.

 

Yeah, extremely hard to come by these days...

If you combine camper+roof rack+ RTT then I would say the overall weight difference is not that much. Also as a camper, tons of internal space.

 

FlipPac for sale in Albuquerque five foot bed $7800.

FlipPac for sale in Mendocino, CA for $3500.

 

So... I found that one worked really well. Decided to blow through my budget and pick up another! $40 in the hole.

Seriously I should have done this as soon as I got the swing-out, they also make it slightly adjustable along with the tilt itself.