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

You are at 69

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I have that exact same tick, it goes away for about 20 miles after an oil change and then comes back. Have noticed it for at least 40k, let me know if you find anything out about it

 

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust system?

 

Bone stock

 

Mine sounds the same as well. Stock exhaust.

 

Well I guess it’s normal then.

 

I like this conclusion

 

Me too. I checked the valve clearance when I did the valve covers and all were in spec.

 

It’s gotta be (healthy) valve noise. I know these particular engines have a “noisy” valve train? At least that’s the reason given for the knock sensors only being used above certain RPMs…I’ve often wondered if it’s the valves making a tick when they make contact with the valve seats


But it’s reassuring that im not the only one.

 

Added bigger tires and spacers to my 2002 Tacoma


BEFORE PHOTO


AFTER PHOTO(s)

 

Did you figure out a way to mount a rack to a shell?
I dont have my shell anymore BUT, I used this stuff, it accepts regular hex bolts.
Cheaper than the Thule/rhino/yakima stuff
https://www.mcmaster.com/1850A19/

 

Added a bumper, lights and a winch! Locking rear axle will be in friday!

 

i actually saw this as a common mod on some 3rd gen tacos.... since we dont have enough space in our center consoles to hang a nalgene off of, i threw a chalk bag behind the armrest. simple install in 2 mins; just unscrew the screws, drill holes through the straps, install and screw all back together. great to not have my nalgene jostling all about, and now the negative space behind the arm rest is being put to at least some use in my first gen single cab.

also, taylor at static climbing is awesome: go support them through their site! https://www.staticclimbing.com/waxed-canvas-collection/waxed-canvas-chalk-bag-gunpowder

 

1) Made my own FRAC. Added another screen above headunit. FRAC is switch controlled and after reverse shows front for 15sec. Can be perm. switched on with a button.
2) Painted shifter surround black. It was looking trashy. So little clean up
3) added 2 buttons below the radio (OEM)

$22 Car Front View Camera Switcher, Smart Car Parking Camera Converter Front Rear View Video Switch Channel Control Box

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0865TZMNX

 

Installed my spindles, new OEM ball joints and manual locking hubs last night! Front half of the 4x4 conversion is done!

 

Got an OEM third brake light and installed LED bulbs- it works!! I’m not sure why the LED Amazon light stopped and the new replacement didn’t work. But now I’m not going to be stopped for that issue.

 

I just changed the lens & installed LED bulbs. But kept the stock assembly.

 

Great job!
where did you get such clean brake calipers?

 

Kicked out the caved in passenger door and installed a new outside door handle so I don’t have to break my fingers on the broken inside handle anymore. Ordering a new handle soon when I order the new antenna.
Removed the muddy seat and gave it a bath so I don’t have to sit on towels when I wear clean clothes. Not today, but recently removed the large lug 21mm hex nuts on several wheels and installed new ones with 19 mm heads so my impact socket can fit in the recess for the lugs. Now I am down to two different sockets to pull wheels. 19 mm and the special locking lug socket. Just have to find a matching 15 inch alloy so my spare can match.

Also, read thread about dealership scratching someone’s alloy rims changing tires. Thought about bringing my truck to dealer and complaining about scratched door.

 

Looks like you are running a 4runner hvac control unit too?