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

The Tacoma took the family to Cherokee, NC. It was a gorgeous trip and coming home (down the mountain) I've never gotten better gas mileage in my life! Ha.

 

I used to go up that mountain in a 5.4l V8 powered F150 pulling a 36 foot camper. Foot to the floor, engine howling and we'd be flying along at 20mph. Going down the mountain was always better.

 

Took off my front mud flaps.
The driver side was taken off on the Niagara Rim Trail and sounded pretty cool when it tore off.
Passenger was taken off in the garage and was rather casual coming off.

 

Hey @DG92071 I found those specialty wheels you're looking for

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUupBAGBkGq/

 

Man we saw some people struggling for sure. But everyone had great attitudes and gave way. Everything there was gorgeous and the food/breweries were outstanding!

 

where did you find that one at? I looked all over for one like that with relay. all I could find was the solid state type.

 

Technically haven’t done anything today, but this bad boy came in. Waiting on the front.

 

Added some E track to the front of the bed in my Tacoma Super Duty to better hold my 55gal water transfer tank.

Going to add another section at the bottom to have two tie downs for the tank.

 

Do you have a link for these?

 

https://auxbeam.com/collections/6-gang-switch-panel/products/qp006238
this one. I like it, mounted with rivet nuts

 

Got into an accident today. Smacked my bumper on the front passenger. Driver was intoxicated and no driver license. Got a few scratches, the other guy fared way worse..

 

Stopped by Brad's Garage for a new alternator installed. Factory unit lasted 165237 miles. Brad only works on BMW, Audis and Toyotas. First two for the money and Toyota's 'cus he likes them. He liked the hood struts. Catch the alternator failing on the way home and limped into his garage. Since it was not a mod, it was okay to pay a great mechanic while I was at my living wage retirement job.

 

Some red accents to the Prinsu

 

Post-Columbus Day weekend road trip maintenance - Spark Plugs and filter, as well as replacing a dying clutch fan = One happy Tacoma.

 

Now I get it, I bought the 8 gang panel and they don't offer it in anything but solid state.

 

$259 Voswitch UV100 8 Gang Programmable Switch Panel Power Control System for Truck UTV Side by Side Boat 12V Battery Use

https://www.amazon.com/Voswitch-Programmable-Switch-Control-System/dp/B07VZYG6Z2?ref_=ast_sto_dp

 

Not today, but Monday added the @HeadStrong Off-Road 3 leaf AAL. The previous owner used air bags but decided to ditch them. Ride is much better imo. Can’t really tell in the pic but the rear is about a 1/2in higher than the front.

 

Changed the oil, replaced the cabin filter, extended the AC drain past the frame, and drilled some holes and put in a cowl snorkel. Then topped off fluids and checked my recovery gear in prep for a wet wheeling trip on Saturday. Now I just need to move the exhaust blower so I can fit in a second battery.

 

Going well considering how many beers are involved

 

In sort of Tacoma news, I think my wife and I decided to keep my AC Tacoma even with our upcoming baby due soon, use our tiny Lexus NX for as long as we can stand it then upgrade that to some sort of bigger vehicle.

Our original plan was to ditch the Tacoma since it can't accommodate a car seat, maybe get a 4runner or something. Now our plan is to hold out as long as possible and upgrade the NX to a RX (she loves the Lexus interior). If only we were rich, i'm really digging the brand new LX600. We never would have bought a NX originally but got a super duper family discount deal from my Grandpa once he stopped driving.

So, now back to modding the Tacoma! Currently looking for a mid-rise shell.