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

I’m gonna have to get me one of those!! I’m sittin at almost 99,000 on my baby!! Can’t believe I’m gonna hit 100K!! What happened? Seems like I just drive it off the lot last year but WOW thet was 2012!! Geesh!! Guess I’m getting old but I knew that when my friends started inviting me to their kids weddings that were just 2 or 3 last I checked and now their in their early 20’s. STOP I WANNA GET OFF!! Seems like the older I get the seriously faster this ride gets going with me being at 54. Ughh!!

 

Looks awesome!! I like it

 

That looks awesome!! I like that!!

 

Do you happen to have the link couldn’t find that grille when I looked all I saw was the old type of the grille?

 

Here is the part number 5310004450J0 and I bought it at Hendrick for $205 ($220 with tax, code FREESHIP made shipping free)
Here is an ebay ad so you can read more info about it (this one costs more so just see for info).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/283673430166
I like the 4runner style center bar. Looks more like our 2012 SR5 grille. It is one that you don't see frequently. Just change the last 2 alpha-numeric for your truck color.

 

Here's one.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/re-did-my-leather-armrests-today-learn-from-my-mistake.95444/

Make sure you use a good heat resistant adhesive or you'll be sorry. I added a couple layers of felt fabric for extra cushion too.

 

I know they recommend keeping 5PSI in them minimum when you dont have a load but I have Icon leafs on option 2 and B110s with about 3" of lift after settling in the rear. the leafs on option 2 are inherently stiffer than stock so that increases the ride roughness adding air bags makes it bouncy. If I have mine barely deflated to atmospheric pressure they clack real loud against my daystars over bumps. I will usually have my wife hold in the stem on the inflators while I push them up an inch or two then release the stem and use them as bump stops essentially. has worked pretty well so far and keeps me sane. When I load up with camping gear or tow anything they make the truck ride sooooo nice and smooth.

 

There are a couple of write-ups on it but sorry I don't have quick link to it. Just do the search for it.
I had two with cracks under the fabric. I knew one was there but the other was a surprise. I reinforced those from the back side with original gorilla glue and real tough poly fabric/felt that I have so I'm hoping that will hold.

 

Oil change ✔
Removed the custom bedside decals ✔
Removed the canopy ✔ no trips planned as of now, and it goes back on so easily with the @upTOPoverland awning mounts. Awning makes my already garbage gas mileage even worse.
Washed all the mud and gunk off the truck after 4 weeks build up in snow, sand, mud, dust and dirt ✔. It's been a good month.

 

Hopefully. I'm not crazy about putting those screws in to hold it on the door panel. I'm afraid I might damage it and not be able to repair.
I have used 3M spray adhesive in the past. 3M is usually a good brand but what I used this time seems stronger. I had to pull one off and re-do it cause I got it crooked and I thought I wasn't going to get it off.

 

One step closer to Winter Ready. P245/75R16 Firestone Destination A/T2

 

Finally had enough energy (recovering from covid and pneumonia) and took advantage of a bonus day off and nice weather to replace my spark plugs. I honestly can't remember when they were done last, but it was at least 60k, if not 90k+ miles ago. Needless to say, they were bad. They were all gapped at least .060 and over. But, based on my novice spark plug reading abilities, I didn't see any signs of trouble when I gave them a once over after removal.

Pic is as if you were standing in front of the truck looking at the motor.

 

Back in the old days, if they looked that good, we'd just re-gap them and keep using them.

 

Tried to find an answer to why you should have a minimum amount of recommended air in the bags. All I found it that you can wear a hole in them with out any air. I imagine if they are not in contact at all it might not be an issue. Someone also mentioned they could collapse on themselves which I'm not quite sure how that would happen.

 

Where do you get the high mileage patches?

 

Are you really going to make us ask "what your doing now"? Or why VHF is preferred over CB's?
I mean unless you don't want the share. Sincere questions, not sarcasm.

 

You don’t want your shocks bottoming out and the 5 psi minimum assures a nominal bump stop level of support as well as preventing the upper/lower plates from smacking each other. The biggest advantage of bags over any non adjustable helper is they recenter the load in the range of travel no matter what the load is, or lift/lower either side/both on demand. The 5 psi is at rest, while driving the pressure fluctuates according to movement.

 

Time flies when you’re having fun!

https://www.yotahmclub.com/collections/embroidered-patches

 

Broseph do you have a picture showing how far they stick out? I’m digging em. BTW Good looking truck cuz