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

@HAVOC I am anxious to hear your results. Our 12 Prerunner has similar 157k miles and is clunk-free. If a clunk develops it would be nice to know where to look if ball joints, tie rods, control arm bushings and sway bars check out ok. Diagnosing seems nearly as bad, and irritating, as chasing an intermittent electrical short.

 

These guys got here today. Next week’s project to breathe some life back into those squeaky rusty Dakars.

 

The shop this morning said they couldn’t find anything loose or with play in it, recommended driving it until it got worse or louder.

 

Did a IM to the supplier. This was the response.
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Front Door Lighted LED Power Window Switch Auto Down / Up For Toyota Tacoma 2012-2015 Hello, I’m wondering if the window switches will be available for the 2012/2015 Tacoma access cab?





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Yes, the front door switch will be upgraded to automatic up/down. Similar video.






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https://youtu.be/9PFWJMiEWSI

 

Ok I had to join the masses in this upgrade


Mine came with a passenger one too I don’t remember selecting that option but I’ll take it!

 

Threw these little glow in the dark dealies in my cup holders. You trim them down to fit. Time will tell if they're too bright and distracting.

https://countycomm.com/collections/whats-new/products/u-cut-glow-diy-car-coaster-insert-by-maratac

 

changed my diff fluid on all 3 diffs. went 30k since the last fluid swap. thought the fluid would be dirty, but it was pretty clean. Thinking of going 50k for the next one.

Was also thinking that it would improve my MPG by a little, but nope. Its still the same, if not worse for some reason.

Used valvoline full snthetic in the bags. Made changing the fluid pretty easy.

 

Good coaster around the house after several cocktails.

 

Lol heck yeah

 

5K mile basic service. 165K miles.

Engine oil & filter change - OEM Filter and PP HM 5W-30
Engine & Cabin Air Filters - OEM
Lubed Drive Shafts (5 zerks) - Mobil 1 grease
Checked all other fluids - GTG

Don't have the tools for tire rotation, having that done Tuesday

 

Got back from a trip and cleaned the truck, changed oil, in the middle of a tire rotation. Getting 13th annual Krown treatment on Monday, so wanted it clean before I take it in. Also cleaned the rust of my about 1 yr old Bilstein (not too happy about the amount of rust on the shocks)

 

took a solo camp trip that was much needed

 

you do a lot of off off roading with that snorkel & tailgate spare? I’ve only ever seen one.

 

Only a year old? Damn!

 

I made it from NY

 

Pretty close match.


Painted the inner grill.






Really happy on how it turned out.

 

Looks good, you should consider doing the Satochi Grill while it is out.

 

After reminding myself I don't own a boat a few weeks ago...




I removed my pads got everything dried out that evening but have been driving around without the MLV sound foam pads and it has been loud...




Finally had time this weekend to actually pull trim and clean up the silt under the vinyl flooring and clean the pads from the event.
















Got sprinkled on a little near the end but I'm glad I thought about this potentiality and made my Dyna Pads removable for such cleaning, the Dynamat Extreme base layer cleaned up real easy which is great because apparently I need a reminder that trucks don't swim every few years.



And incase anyone is curious about what's going on with my back wall:





Yes I'm a bit of a "gear queer" or pack rat but I'm also the person who always seems to have that thing that's necessary when it's critically needed; guess you could say I took the better to have it and not need it mentality to heart.

 

I was being genuine when I said that. I have literally only ever seen one around my area.

 

MOAB is my favorite place in the entire US.

jealous... have fun!!

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