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

Thanks man, my setup has been pieced together over time. I’ve estimated about 6'' lift in the front and 3-4'' in the rear on my truck.


This is the lift that was on the front of my truck when I bought it.

$1,000 Rough Country 4" Toyota Suspension Lift Kit with Lift Blocks and N3 Shocks - 746.20

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/2012-...47968&ef_id=YMEKjQAAADPDySKU:20210609183805:s


I replaced the coil-overs and added an extra 2'' in the front with this set.
https://www.jackit.com/fox-98502002...SSfzCjZ-wRSxEaJVWYr29R5utezmx4_8aAlTrEALw_wcB


Here is the lift I have in the rear.
The tires I run are BFG KM3s 33/10.5 R17

 

Nothing too fancy. SDHQ battery terminal covers. And yes, I need to clean up/redo my underhood wiring.

 

Put on a Bugflector II.

 

So damn pretty…

 

Since 50,000 is finally on the odometer I have been doing all the big maintenance over the summer- transfer case and differentials fluid changed, plugs changed, throttle body cleaned, pvc changed, wheel bearings changed, steering rack changed, new LCA’s with white poly bushings, taco tabs installed to lock in alignment, new fox 2.5 resi coil overs with 650 eibach 14” springs , 2.5 fox smoothies with resi purchased being revalved and setup by Accutune in El Cajon California waiting on delivery.

So today’s / weekends project was to install an auxiliary transcooler in line with the oem trans cooler. Also completed the transmission flush and fill with a pan drop and clean. Installed a new strainer/filter and pan gasket.

Getting ready for next weekend in Colorado doing black bear pass, imogene pass, and possibly some others.

I Appreciate all the great write ups in this forum that assists in keeping our Tacoma’s in pristine running condition

 

I need to do the same. How much was the job.

 

The bill that I got for my records said $450, but it was charged to the car wash. Not sure if they have some sort of agreement for a lower price or not.

 

That was an unexpected replacement part for me when I got rid of my chrome bumper. But mine wasn't that bad.

 

Did the car wash do damage? My hood is in horrendous shape

 

Installed fresh set of plugs today. I believe the original plugs were still in the truck, 15 years later, due to it only having 114,829 mules on it.
I went with E.3 plugs due to a good experience with them previously and some research.

 

After changing the passenger side plugs I altered the tip end of the engine air inlet tube to allow for a little more air. I used my rotary tool and a cut off wheel then cleaned up the rough edges until it was smooth. The 15 year old factory donut foam gasket was trash so I made a new one out of some dense packing material I had.

 

That sounds fair. My hood is losing clearcoat and paint has started to pepper off in small spots. Body is good except for some scratches I need to polish and touch up. Just haven't got any estimates. Roof is starting to feel like rough sandpaper in spots too. I figure a rough price of $1200 for both so i appreciate the reply.

 

New N Fab side steps

 

Checked to see if the shifter knob I’m about to start milling was to my liking by using a 3D printed prototype. I’m happy, so I’ll start milling and drilling a chunk of brass soon.

 

on the back roads

 

Oem painted surround with a eBay pro insert

 

Buddies I wheel with decided GMRS was going to be the best radio set up for the group since they didn't want to take the ham tech exam. So I added some UV5X's to my radios arsenal. I unplugged my CB since I never use it. Drilled out my Rago cb antenna mount to fit an NMO adapter and bought a stubby antenna to get the antenna out from inside the metal cab. Already had some UV5R parts from when I first passed tech exam so now i have a radio mount, a mic, and easy access to the coax.

I realize I need a better ground plane than the rear of the truck but I don't plan on using the GMRS for more than wheeling trips (<1 mile distance to the next guy) My ham settup has the reach and would be what I would use if I needed to reach out.

 

Installed Spiker hood struts - sooooo much better (completes the 3 things Toyota forgot on a '15 - hood struts, ext temp, trailer wire harness location)
Front / rear diff oil change
Transfer case oil change
Oil and filter change
Engine air filter
Cabin air filter - K&N
Driveshaft lube
Now I just need to wash it

 

Solid check list. You might be the first person I’ve seen replace the steering rack at 50k for maintenance purposes. haha

 

Finally cleaned it and put some wax on.