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

Not a big deal for some, but since I figure I want this to be a long term truck I’ve also decided I want to do as much maintenance and repair as possible. Had some squeaking going on during startup, so thought I’d swap the serpentine. Got a little worse so I figured I’d just swap the idlers also.

Turned out the lower idler was the squeaker culprit. Judging by the amount of solidified mud in the back, some crept it’s way inside. The belt was good, but I swapped it out and kept the old one as an emergency(which seems backwards but I’m weird like that). Not having looked at idler pulleys on a 2015 before, this seems like a heck of a lot of wear on these.

Also, thankful for the high clearance of the lift and Pelfreybilt front bumper. Easy to grab the bullnose, slide underneath, and get to work.

 

What bumper/winch mount is that? I’ve only been able to find them for the 12-15 model years

 

US Offroad

https://www.usoffroad.us/store/winchmounts/tacoma-05-11-winch-mount-bumper/

 

which kit did you go with? I have been looking at toytec's...

 

I found their webpage that pointed out boots during the time I bought had some problems. Hopefully they still honor that. Dont really feel like buying a whole new complete ball joint just to replace a boot.

 

That's the one I went with.

 

Have the truck down in Wilmington, NC for “work” this weekend so we found some fire roads with some great fishing spots.

 

I like the way you work, brah!

 

They will never look this clean again. I remember when mine were new and shiny

 

At least I'll have this picture to remember

 

replaced my lower intermediate comlumn shaft and intermediate column shaft. steering had been getting more lose as time and more diving went on. done and steering in back on track

 

New X2power AGM deep cycle battery (made in USA and 5 year warranty). Replaced PCV valve. Installed new rotopax set up on my bed bars. Also in my endless pursuit of eliminating steering wheel wobble I ordered new inner and outer tie rods, and hubcentric rings (I am gonna feel pretty silly if all along it was $20 rings for my aftermarket wheels).

 

What soft canopy do you have? I’ve been browsing around for a good one and the sides of yours look good/not cheap looking like other soft ones I’ve seen.

 

It is the softopper. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve done to the truck. Very quality product and so far it’s been great to have as far as functionality.

 

Some front grill led accent lights and rear tailgate light bar. Tailgate light was a cheapy. But it does have signals, driving lights and brake...no reverse. Hardwired all the lights in. Attached the light bar with magnets so I could remove it to access the spare tire let down. Need to add a couple more to get the slight wave out of the strip

 

Had to give her a wash after the body lift I just installed.

 

1”?

 

Yeap, with 2" front coil and 4" rear leaf.

 

Replaced both entire front wheel hub assemblies yesterday. Took out a ton of vibes that I was feeling going down the road. Very pleased all together. Replacing my rear diff breather today

 

Didn’t really do anything to the truck but I stained some MR Marv speaker brackets for future plans