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

I did the same thing in a way. Be careful of the weight you put on the risor and don't over tighten screw, you'll immediately regret it.



I use to hang a dash cam from there but I opted out from that mounting point when my new cam made it impossible.

 

Yea, I only put the set screw in just enough to lever the top against the glass so the VHB could set.

 

Replaced my brakes and rotors a week ago and they are still making a squeaky/grinding noise… somebody help me out here. I also just went and hit some trails and I could smell my brakes…

 

Replaced the 2 front CV axles.

Here there aren't Tacoma parts, so I bought the CV axles of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2020, and they fit perfect.

It may be interesting to know.....

 

Did you replace the retaining clips. If you reuse the old ones they can cause more noise. They are floating break pads so they need to have the retaining clips to keep tension.

 

I can say 4Runner and FJ Cruiser CV Axles fit in the Tacoma as well. Whats really interesting is the 1st gen FJ Cruisers(07-09) the inner spline count is different. So the axle still works and fits fine, but if you were to swap out the inner shaft for a longer one for a long travel setup, you may run into problems if you dont have the correct shaft.

CVJ rebuilds Toyota CV axles, but they have one part number regardless if you specify 1st Gen FJ cruiser, or Tacoma etc.. So I have always wondered how they handle that..

 

It's been quite a while since I've posted but since my last post I have added the 16x10 KMC KM522'S, universal bed rack, Hooke Road roof rack, Smittybilt XL tent, and a cheap Amazon awning. Also added some Harbor Freight ditch lights that are 2x brighter than the Caliraised lights were.

 

Yes i did. They came with my brakes and rotors

Power Stop K137-36 Front Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Kit, Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors

$192 Power Stop K137-36 Front Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Kit, Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors For Toyota 4Runner FJ Cruiser Tacoma 6 Lug

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UB8X94?_encoding=UTF8

 

I've had the same set in my truck for a couple months now and I haven't had any sounds coming from them. I assume you used a decent amount of brake lube? If you used everything in the kit then there shouldn't be any issue. Some guys use a second retaining clip on them, that might help a little. But only thing I can think of is missing a clip or not enough lube.

 

I lubed up the pins and where the brake pads sit in…

 

Did the stupid brake in procedure also? I Replaced mine a week before going to Colorado and even after the brake in there were a couple times where I could smell the resin again. I wouldn't worry about that part, It should go away once a few millimeters of the pads ware off. I am not sure why it would still be squeaking though. I would try to take them apart again and look for where it is making the sounds. Should see some ware or some shiny spots where contact is being made. Then maybe more lube will help.

 

Yeah probably my best bet to take them apart again unfortunately… thanks for the help!

 

Replaced the AC blower wiring connector. Now it runs on all speeds again. Seems like I have had this apart before.

 

Minor stuff. Picked up a toolbox and new plates came in the mail


Plates are similar to what I had on my 16 Sport

 

Just a heads up. These were just released

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...rts/products/v2-dual-color-map-lights-2nd-gen

 

well that was my random buy of the day lol, thanks

 

Worth it

 

Picked mine up a few hours ago. Stoaked they’re finally out after a year of waiting. Red maps will be a killer option for while driving.

 

Ya the UMLs I have now are blinding. l feel like I have to make a choice between dying or fumbling around in the dark while on the on road.

 

Exactly! The white ones are almost too bright unless I’m parked and looking for something I lost. Definitely too bright for while driving.

I actually like that that the dual color has 24 white LEDs vs the 30 on the white single color one.