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

Wrap chrome frame in black vinyl and replaced grill insert to "pro" style

 

Dang I like that a lot!

 

Got my wheels and tires mounted, oil change, and replaced the OEM headlights with blacked out HID’s.

 

Glad I watched a video on the power steering flush


Dang it. Picture is sideways lol

 

Ha, at first I thought your fluid was THIC...

 

that would have scared me more! Lol. Took one quart to get everything to red. Next may be brake fluid flush

 

Pop & Lock. Install was a breeze and quality seems to match that of OEM. Already hit it with some 303 Protectant.

 

Looks like they finally updated the PL series. Looks good!

 

It must be an update version as I didn't need to flip the left latch rod for everything to line up. The couple of videos I watched all did that.

 

If that doesn't fade I will happily replace mine

 

Right on

If there's a painted option, I highly suggest getting it.
I chose the Black Gloss version and it's held up great.

The only issue I had was someone tried to break it and ended up damaging one of the springs so now it flaps around.. but still works fine lol.

Even if they managed to open the gate, they would have struggled with @christian06 ADT.

I still try to spray a little lock lubricant in there every once in a while.

 

I'm pretty good about hitting all the black trim, etc. with 303 on a regular basis.

 

why though?

 

I'm not, which is why I'd like a better one

 

Because those horns stick out about 4” and can be in the way while approaching. And to be honest they seem a little out of place. For me it was a quick little project. Some people just remove them and leave a nasty hole in there. Some people buy the caps for 50$(https://***************/2021/11/22/kaizen-offroad-frame-caps-2nd-3rd-gen-tacoma-install-review/) , I just use what I have.

 

$7 2" X 3" RECTANGLE TUBING END CAP PLUG - QUANTITY OF 4

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z5FCCOW?ie=UTF8

I picked these up for $9 for 4 of them. Cut the corners for relief so the plastic can bend and smack them in.

Keeps dirt and mud from building up in the end of those openings when you take the pointless extensions out.

 

There you go. That’s what I’m talking about! Being ingenious with our trucks. It’s all about making the best with what we have. Cheers dude!

 

I saw those metal endcaps someone sells on here, couldn't justify the price for a piece of bent steel, powdercoated. Saw someone else post these where they cut the reliefs in the corners and figured it was the cheapest best route.

 

Looking for tire suggestions. I have Cooper ST Maxx now and they have been great but they are fucking loud at the end of their life. I thought I had wheel bearing issues. I was going to go with General ATX but they are out of stock and backordered. Trying not to break the bank also. And I would like ATs or Hybrid due to how many hwy miles I drive. I am open to any suggestions and would like to hear from people with experience with them. Should add 285/75/16s

 

how many miles you get out of the maxx's?