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

Made an appointment for 4.56s and a rear ARB. Unfortunately they're booked out until the last week of April so I have some waiting to do.

 

Nearly wrecked my Dad’s taco today (no fault of my own), check out my cat-like reflexes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb7CLTEtjtM

My Taco is being worked on presently, knowing my luck I would have nailed this turd if I’d been driving mine.

 

This was yesterday, but got the truck back from having my powdercoated 600lb coils installed, gained 3/4” of height and a much better ride over my too-stiff 700lb coils.

 

Shit that’s close! Thank god for the dash cam.

 

What springs did you go with?

 

My heart rate was jacked! I thought I was going to T-Bone this halfwit for sure.

 

I bet at least you have the video to show this crazy person

 

They left the scene. I pulled over because I was certain I clipped him. Turns out I didn’t. They sped off before I even got out of the vehicle to check. A witness sped after them to grab their plates for me ( they’re are still good people in this world!), fortunately there was no collision. Just a cool video and one more reason all of you should get a dash cam.

 

I painted and installed a skewp hood.

 

Which cam do you have?

 

Blackvue, front and rear.

 

1. Weather Techs of course
2. Replaced the passenger mirror that was FUBAR
3. Brought it home from the Dent Doctor! Now it just needs a good buffing
4. Painted under the front so I don’t have to see rust

 

I did about a 2.5" lift which created a takeoff vibration. I shimmed the rear axle and added a hanger spacer. No change. I finally got rid of my entire two-piece prop shaft and replaced it with a Tom Wood's (https://4xshaft.com) driveshaft and it's been silky smooth ever since!!

 

I was wanting to do the 5100 and OME route for a max a 2" lift perhaps 1.5". I have looked up those items but recently stumbled on the possibility of vibration with the drive shaft being off. My ability for the DIY stuff is limited by my space and not level gravel driveway. If I paid a shop to upgrade the suspension would they make sure all that stuff is square?

 

Lights look great. My next purchase will be a set of these for my 2015.

 

Most shops will install what you ask them to and send you on your way. They’ll do a test drive to make sure everything works as it should but they’re not gonna scrutinize it for minor vibes.

case in point this dumpster fire:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cause-of-vibration-after-6-lift-install.752996/

 

Did you not want to use a diode like this and get a similar result for 1/10 the price?

See below:

 

No I did not.

I was well aware of the ford diode method but still chose the HKB for a few reasons.

This was purpose built vs a diode that may or may not handle the load and could fail and leave you stranded and this still can act like a fuse.

I wanted the adjustability in case I ever have to use a different battery.

Tinkering with my truck is a hobby and being able to dial in tighter voltages and have more control is something I liked.

I'm just extra.

 

Nothing exciting just some routine maintenance on tap for today.

Oil and filter change /Castrol synthetic and OEM Filter
OEM Brake Pads
Denso Spark Plugs

 

If you plan to lift I would buy the carrier bearing drop kit (its like $20), ECGS bearing replacement (also locate the tools), and a digital angle gauge. There are a few threads on tacomaworld on how to measure drive line angle before and after lift. Best approach is to measure drive line angles and write everything down then do the ECGS bearing no matter what and install the lift. THEN after the lift is installed drive it around, get it aligned and let the new suspension settle a bit. If during that time you notice driveline vibration at take off, which is where most people feel it, then get under the truck and measure drive line angles again and go from there. Some trucks show the vibration at take off but not all. I measured mine before and after then installed the carrier bearing drop and my angles were fairly close to pre lift angles so I didn't do shims. Also post up in any Maryland threads there might be some TW members around you willing to lend a hand who might have done this before as well.

Angle Gauge

$30 Klein Tools 935DAG Digital Electronic Level and Angle Gauge, Measures 0 - 90 and 0 - 180 Degree Ranges, Measures and Sets Angles

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZWW3BW5?ie=UTF8