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

These, which are a copy of the SPC version at 3x the price, on ADS 2.5 RR with 700# springs

$46 Prokomon 2 Pcs Coil Spring Compressor Tool - Heavy Duty Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Tool with Safety Jaws and Holder, Max Load.2645LB (red)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PQLRP8W?_encoding=UTF8

 

I have this one and it's the easiest one I've ever used.

$120 8MILELAKE Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Kit Interchangeable Fork Coil Extractor Tool Set

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DP2CDJU?ie=UTF8

 

No more spilled beers!

 

HELP! Replaced worn shocks and struts on 2012 Pre-Runner RWD, after consulting with Rancho settled on the Rancho RS9000XL with the understanding it would lift the front and rear, didn't really want any more lift than the standard factory Pre-Runner came with but liked the idea of adjustable ride comfort. Boom, got them on and the front is lifted but the rear looks like a tail dragger, almost a full inch lower than factory. Already installed so I can't return them to ShockSurplus. Any advice....please. The ride is oh so smooth it just looks funky. I was thinking of installing a rear lift only: Heavy Metal Suspensions-2" Rear Leveling / Lift Kit For 1995-2020 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 4WD Blocks + U-bolts. Would a 2 inch lift in the rear leaving the front quick lifts alone level this out and resolve the problem? Would pull my hair out if I had any.

 

Shocks don't provide lift. If you want to get some lift and retain the comfort then an add-a-leaf or full leafpack replacement is needed.

 

boogie3478 Thanks so much for the input. Now deciding whether to go 1.5 or 2. I would like it to halfway match the front but don't want to throw anything off in the back.

 

Little bit of carbon fiber love.

 

Got a link?

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Carbon-Fibe...im-2pcs-For-Toyota-Tacoma-11-13-/283578073387

Got mine in 3 days.

 

New shoes in!!!
Wheels 2020 4runner TRD 17 -4 offset
Kenda Klever RT 33 10.5 x 17

 

2005 Tacoma Prerunner already had a K&N intake Saturday after years of waiting installed Rough Country 3.5 inch lift with new struts,shocks, upper control arms and leaf springs. Cooper Discoverers P285 70 R16. 211K miles bought it in '07 with 17k miles...more to come. My Tacoma has paid me back 10's of thousands of $$$$$ time to return the favor

 

I had the Rancho quick lift on my truck, and the kit I got came with UCA’s and 1 1/2” blocks for the rear, truck sat perfectly level. I have since upgraded everything, again, and soon to upgrade, again

 

I agree with boogie. Also, be mindful that if you decide to go with Old Man Emu OME leaf packs they may be squeaky over time. I had that experience and it took me a while to find the culprit squeak leaf. Also, I had the heavy duty OME leaf pack installed so there's that... just more info for you as you're searching for a leaf pack. Good luck.

 

Torqued my U-bolts, pulled the R/F fender liner and intake tube (snorkel install next weekend), greased my Total Chaos upper control arms, cleaned the MAF and TB, cleaned the residual oil from the valve cover gasket leak (replace the gasket a couple weeks ago).

Why is the new throttle body gasket different from the old one? (old gasket on the right)

 

No more creak of death and a little closer to the sky.
Replaced seized cam bolts and LCAs on both sides.
Bilstein 5100s with 885s

 

Took off my pos china headlights, dumped out a bunch of water, and reinstalled them without fixing.

I'd like to put a OEM takeoff set back on, but I think all of them have burned up the insides from the daylight running lights.

 

Made a dog platform

 

I didn’t like those wheels until I saw them on your truck! Damn… now I want them!

 

Tacoma is set to be paid off very soon, and I got a new toy to match