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

where did you get the big man strap to hold the jack to the bed?

 

XL Quick Fist Clamp for mounting...

$27 QUICK FIST XL Clamp for mounting tools & equipment up to 15' diameter (Pack of 2)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TU0DWI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

That's great to hear! My Nova series just arrived today.

 

Installed front superbumps to match the back. Removed the binding

Same. In my research my reservation is that for Weboost to work you need SOME cell signal to be boosted. With Sat coms no cell signal necessary but an additional subscription is. Everytime I think I've decided on one, I dont (as far as Sat Coms i like the Bivy stick for the ability to send custom messages, and because you can pay the monthly service fee only when you are planning to use it). My favorite camping spot has no service so Weboost probably won't do much.

 

Stop tech rotors, TRD pads and some @mattgecko lights for the hood. Yes, my engine bay is disgusting and I need to tidy up my wiring lol

 

I remember doing mine I was so scared. Ended up removing mine due to leaking issues I was never able to fix. Didn’t put enough silicone on in the beginning.

 

Right hahaha full on. Bit a hole in my pants.

 

Thanks brotha

 

Forgive my ignorance but why did you have to drill with a Prinsu? My uptop overland rack uses the stock rack mounting locations underneath the weatherseal.

 

AC do not have rack mounts

 

Ahhh. Missed that. Justified pucker.

 

Gotta put these rivet nuts in

 

Yep the deciding factor is about right where I’m at. It’s also not a truck part so I keep putting it in the back burner lol

 

Yea super justified pucker.

 

So I hit 100k a few weeks ago and got a new wheel bearing, front and rear diff serviced, transfer case service, throttle body and injectors cleaned, oil change, and tire rotation all done at the dealership. Then I purchased this BajaDesigns S1 from Hotshot Offroad for a reverse light and Spot lens for my Squadron Pros. I currently have OEM rotors, Stop-tech Sport pads, stainless brake lines, BAMF HD shackles, ARB diff breather, OEM Air/Cabin filters on the way to do myself.

S1 Flush Mount in rear bumper.

Squadron Pro Spot lens

 

Finally got around to finishing this little job.

Original main damage.



Filled the crevices as best as I could.




Next I used a utility blade to smooth the surface best as I could.
**I chose not to use sandpaper mostly due to the curve of the flare. The darker spot in the scratch is bare plastic and where the putty is seen really shows how deep the scratch was. If this was a body panel I would have had used sandpaper and some type of sealer.**



I then wiped everything down really well with rubbing alcohol to rid of any oils. This vinyl absolutely needs a perfectly clean surface or it won't stick.

I used some painters tape to mark the exact spot where I was going to lay the vinyl. I didn't want to make any mistakes, like air bubbles, creases or misalignment. I wanted to make sure I only laid
it once.



And finally application..






Thoughts:

I'm not a professional, I'm just a guy in a garage and this is nowhere near a professional paint job lol. It's not perfect but I honestly think this looks ten times better than it did. I imagine this would come in clutch with larger areas too while not breaking the bank at a paint shop.

I recommend this to anyone that has OCD when it comes to minor dings, scratches or dents. It's all in the prep. Hope sharing this helps someone out down the road.

 

My wife's subaru is gonna look like a 90's girls sticker covered trapper keeper.

Looks great. Couldn't see it unless you pointed it out.

 

This is how you don't do it :



(We had extra)

Thanks man, ya you really have to look for it.

 

ordered 9-11 . Was waiting for shipping info and just got email saying out of stock and issued a refund