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

Check the frame for a rub spot

 

Yeah I didn’t think about taking the old one. I’m just happy with how much better it runs now.

 

received some parts today
excited to get it installed next week

 

correct, you drill into the roof and use rivnuts to secure the rack to the roof. Also, I received an email earlier in the day from CBI that stated their prices are going up on August 2nd because the cost of their materials have gone up 35-60% in recent months.

 

New tailgate latch install this morning. Decent fitting part that was only $22 Canadian on Amazon.

 

I've heard mixed results, on aftermarket......

 

Yeah me too so I guess time will tell but I’ve been operating with a broken latch for a few years now so this is much better.

I did use OEM when I replaced the drivers door handle after a bad Amazon experience

The doorhandle was $169 Canadian from the dealer here… Ouch

 

Out with the old, in with the new. No small wonder the compressor sounded like a cicada, it had maybe 5 CC of oil.




Put 120cc of PAG 46 in the compressor and 20 in the receiver. Been holding 30” of vacuum for about 20 minutes now, I’ll give it another 40 min and button her up.

 

I know. I wasn't trying to criticize. OEM comes at a price. OUCHIE

 

Nice rack

 

trying to chase down this shake in the front end. The only thing I think it could be at this point is the steering rack, but I don't really want to load the parts cannon and shell out $500 if its not the rack

 

mine is leaking and I thought why not replace it. Also got the shakes at 65 - 70 mph. Balanced and replaced wheels and tires / rotors and brakes. Ball joints. Got better but still there. So since the rack has a leak, I pulled the trigger. We shall see

 

mine is leaking a tiny bit, and has the tiniest bit of play, but the play has been there for months.
Rotated tires, replaced brake pads, calipers, rotors (had a caliper dragging), ball joints have zero play in the them, tie rods have no play, control arm bushings are new. I am at complete loss lol

 

I am installing the rack next week. Will let you know if it helps.

 

I was putting my 33’s on, but now I guess I’m doing a cv axle

 

Yuck, what a mess. You'll be finding that grease for a while...

 

Rust prevention*

 

Ponied up and now its just a waiting game for a new rack and outer tie rods

 

Just like an oil change

 

Tire sizes vary despite being labeled the same. Your new tires are not worn down at all.

If you've gotten an alignment recently it could be that as well.

Fender liners or mud flap would be my guess as to what is rubbing. You should be able to see marks on the tire.