What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I don't think they settle all that much. They definitely soften up but I dont think I lost any ride height. I'm pretty sure I spec'd mine at 3" and still have rake when loaded. Tons of rake when empty. I probably could have gone with 2". I think @Squeaky Penguin went with 4"?

You could spec them on the lower side and build a shackle to dial in the exact height you are after.

 

That's a good point with the shackle.
Alcan said to spec them out for 75% of a loaded out weight (including my topper), but in the summer I run without it and don't want a crap ton of rake.
I guess I could make an adjustable shackle to adjust the lift down in the summer and spec on the higher side.

You by chance have a side profile shot on yours? 3" lift and what weight?

 

I don't have Alcans, but from what I've read... I'd think they'd build to account for settling? Like, if you ask for 3", they'll build a pack that will settle to 3". That's the impression I got from their website.

I bet they'd be happy to talk to you about your concerns.

 

Finished up the rock lights. Thinking I'll use them camping more than in the actual rocks.

50 bucks on eBay... I'm happy with them. Figuring these will be basically wear items (damage from debris etc) Better to replace cheap rock lights than replacing expensive rock lights

 

Got the supercharger Rebuilt and repainted and installed today

 

Took the lady to the drive ins tonight

 

Not sure if you mean a woman or you made love to your pickup.

 

Haha. Both

 

Installed the BBM Offroad lower uniball conversion.

 

Will be curious to hear how long the uniballs last.

 

is that the led license plte light ar from Amazon, ive bought that one 3 times and my latest one is giving out, they all fail, gonna buy a different one.

 

I got that license plate light from O'reilys

 

is this the only company that makes these

 

I'd buy the neoprene wraps used on mt bike shocks or something similar to keep the dust build up to a minimum.

 

There are these as well: https://anonymousfab.com/products/tacoma-4runner-lower-uniball-conversion

The BBM ones have one big bolt running through it which seems a lot stronger than the anonymous fab design.

 

@NC2CATaco What head lights are those/ where did you get them? They look great. Do you like them? Do they work well?

 

Definitely a maintenance item but when you offroad as much as I do so are the OEM ones. It's worth the peace of mind to me knowing I can't have a lbj failure now.

 

That's why I'm curious. I figure you'll actually put them to use.

I go through OEM LBJs yearly.

 

I thought the design didn't fix the failure. It's only for more articulation.

 

I typically replace mine every year too. I plan on keeping the truck for a long time so these should eventually pay for themselves.