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

I have a couple strap wrenches, I got a 2 pack and the small one works perfect if I take the plastic over engine shroud off beforehand. I also hand tighten the new filter going on for next time. I tried my hand at a metal cap tool that goes over the filter but that striped the filter every time so I gave up on them.

Something like this you can find at almost any hardware store pretty cheap.

$22 Craftsman 2 Piece 16" Rubber Strap Wrench Set, 9-45570

https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Piece-Rubber-Wrench-9-45570/dp/B00K92810A

 

I actually use the K&N brand one for every 5000 mile change for the past 75000 miles. Not because it is "K&N brand" but because the have a 1" hexed top that I use a 1" socket to get it on and off. Very convenient believe me.

 

17x9 -12
265/70/17
Oem color matched mirrors

 

D3 is for the 1GR-FE
D1 is for the 2TR-FE

https://www.toyota.com/toyota-owners-theme/pdf/06_OilFilters2015_final[1].pdf

 

So I’m in the middle of doing my spark plugs and I dropped one. Everything looks fine, threads aren’t damaged, little bit of dirt in the threads. Should I just clean it and put it in?

 

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/lisle-import-car-oil-filter-wrench-63600/25981259-P
I’ve been using one similar to this for twenty years, never failed me once. The more torque you apply, the tighter it grips.

 

886's on a DCLB. I'm having trouble with spring rate choice for the next one's, but I have lots of time before budget will allow the upgrade so I can think about for quite awhile! I run one of those low-profile "bumpers" aka winch mount, a winch with a synthetic line, as well as sliders and roof rack stuff that put a lil weight on the front axle. The 886s seem a bit much for that. However, when I throw the big steel skids on (1/4" engine skid and 3/16" mid and transfer case skid) it feels about right.

I haven't been running the skids lately unless I'm going on a trip, mostly because they collect a lot of clay muck(summer)/snow(winter) and make it harder to keep things clean and rust-free. Repainting them is tiresome and I hate looking at rusty stuff. I'm going to have to just leave em on and deal with it or switch to aluminum though... Too much of an alignment difference switching back and forth.

I'd like to upgrade to a full front bumper at some point which will change things again. Decisions are hard.

 

A little before and after.... Took off the surf racks that came with the truck when I bought it and took off the fender flares. Second part wasn't exactly on purpose as I broke the tabs on of of them while working on my truck and decided to see how it looked without the rest. Its different but I kinda like it. Now I just have to figure out how to fill the holes.... Don't clown my truck I know its super dirty

 

They both work, I'd ask for the larger D3 every time.

 

I have this and it is perfect for all sizes and you can use a socket wrench.

JDMON Universal Adjustable 3 Jaw Oil Filter Wrench Remover Tool for Removing Oil filters Range 2.4 inch from 3.8 inch in Diameter Include 1/2”-3/8” and 1/4”-3/8” Drive Adapter

 

Well just ended up walking to the autoparts store that's like 5 blocks away. Better to get a clean one than possibly mess anything up.

 

Not exactly my style but I dig it! What inspired the look? As in what made you wanna do it that way?

 

Love the rear bumper! Who makes that one? Never seen that before

 

Colorado needs sea turtles too!

 

Did the spark plugs. All Denso pulled, so good to know somebody did the plugs before me at 150k. But they were all at .050+, so good I changed em. Gapped all to .04-.041.

only problem is the fouling on them. It’s an 05 so I am worried about head gasket failure. Previously owned a Subaru with bad head gaskets and I always saw white plugs. But I was used to seeing more white on the threads than these.

Am I reading too much into them, or do I have a problem?

 

Thats what i use. I also take the engine shroud off (5 minutes), makes it a lot easier. jmop

 

I know what you mean, take the engine shroud off, two nuts, makes the filter more available jmop

 

Added a flat panel tailgate cover and a pop n lock color match. No dremel work needed like others have posted in the past. And I bought a used Jumping Jack i found on Offer up. Got a steal.

 

Added a hitch I picked up from a local member


Also did the break in cycles for the new gears

 

Color looks fine, if your gasket is leaking to the point it affects plug color you will see other symptoms.

An oil analysis will also tell you.