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

I added a few things: Pro Comp wheels, rain guards, taco sauce only sticker for the gas tank, mountains sticker on the side and a tricolor badge on the grill also TRD stickers for my tinted tail lights and a support the blue US flag aluminum sticker.

 

Just got my 2008 back from getting hood and roof repainted. Pretty stoked. Now to keep the freakin birds off my new paint for 30 days until I can ceramic coat it. Also used new drip mouldings.



Before pic of hood:

 

Installed a URD MAF calibrator. Only took a spin around the block but so far I've noticed little change. I'll give it some time to calibrate. I also haven't put the included sticker on my truck yet, so that could be where the real hp gains are.

 

I’ve been driving without a visor for going on 2 years now due to the 2nd Gen saggy visor dilemma. Finally had enough and fixed the damn thing with 4 strategically placed zip ties, inserted/tied through drilled out holes.
Tried supergluing (if you’re wondering what the stains on the plastic are) and that was a complete waste of time.
Functions good as new now

 

Update... turned truck back on to find check engine and trac off lights on.....

 

https://youtu.be/jknMrFOGMOQ

 

Yup, the one I used uses the same holes just longer screws. Hopefully the foam gasket seals well. Got off Amazon so probably won't last too long but whatever...

$31 High Mount LED 3rd Brake Light Center Light for 1995-2015 Toyota Tacoma (Black Cover Smoke Lens)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GYJ73LG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Yo bro! Good repair. Zip ties solve a ton of issues. I changed my g2 seat covers, cushions were OK. Those metal rings are near impossible to reinstall. But if you zip tie? Changing your seat covers takes 3 hours top to bottom......

 

Tbh, not bad at all. I think having it hidden def restricts it a tad. I’d like more flood power, but I mean.. it’s in the bumper haha. Overall, solid 9/10. Provides a really good spotlight. Def won’t replace a 50 inch roof bar though.

 

Appreciate it and too true on the zips!

 

Tom Woods one piece drive shaft installed.
After 3” lift I had a slight shudder at take off and mild vibration at 70ish. Now, no issues 0-85mph, very happy.

 

Looks sweet! Love that color!

Love that guy! When I pulled my water pump, the bolt on the far driver's side was VERY hesitant the whole time I was ratcheting it out. Sure enough, had some cross threading/metal in the threads. Ran my cheap thread chaser over it, added a bit of teflon tape, and it appears to be holding nicely! Super happy I didn't have to mess with the bolt hole itself...

 

I'm in the same boat, same exact symptoms, a drop didn't do much but take the edge off - time to look into this too. Looks good.

 

Sounds like what I’m going to have to do, exact same symptoms. What was the install like?

 

I have been a mechanic/machinist most of the past 45 years. Used many taps, die nuts and helicoils. The best tool in my tool box is a Craftsman thread chasing tool. Has saved me many many times.

 

Those are nice. I like to keep a triangle file on hand too. Takes more time, but they are very effective.

 

Towing that F150 on a car hauler for 6 miles was an absolute nightmare. Extremely scary. The ABS kicked in at a couple of red lights and it damned near caused an accident both times. The truck has felt "looser" ever since that tow. Never again!!!

 

I bought 500 bolts once last year and the Priority box looked like a bag.
I had 112 damaged bolts. With that thread chaser tool and an air ratchet I saved all but 11. Triangle files do work well but I would still be filing on those bolts.

 

DAMN! Sorry to hear that. The civic was doable towed it like 80 miles. I wouldnt want to tow the f150 that far haha.