What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

60k mile service @ 58k
Oil change
Break pads all four corners
Trans drain n fill
Spark plugs
Wash wax.

 

Just bought some gear for the 23. Took advantage of www.extremeterrain.com and their Black Friday sale and coupons.

 

Hot Damn! That will keep you busy for a couple days.

 

Guys, I heard and felt a shudder while I was on an inclined on-ramp today, it was pretty much everywhere as if I was driving on a washboard. Pretty certain I need a shim between my leaf spring and rear axle. Does anyone have advice, and a picture of a shim installed on your rig, and what are recommendations for a part-number and where to buy such a shim? tia.

Edit. Found a shim on Amazon, 2 degree, I can easily see how they are installed. For those here on TW, what degree shims do you guys have installed, and for what lift height do you have in your rear? tia

 

I bought through @HeadStrong Off-Road. They have multiple angle shims to choose from, depending on your lift height.

To make it easier, remove your shock for better access. You’ll need to also remove the two bolts from the rear leaf spring and shackle to make the rear end free. The leaf spring should now have enough play for you to lift up and slide the shim under the springs.

 

I like Headstrong's shims, they are stronger than aluminum and have a slot compared to a hole in them for easier installation. I shot them an email requesting their recommendation. ~thanks.

 

340mm Stoptech kit?

 

Actually got the idea from bam beds but he doesnt make one to clear bed stiffeners. Mine is not as polished but fits tight no rattles makes the full bed more usable.

 

There’re a few threads about drivetrain complaints on the site. Here’s one to checkout.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/21-tacoma-still-vibrates-after-tsb.740185/

 

Don't let your dingle dangle dangle in the snow
Pick up your dingle dangle and tie it in a bow

 

The middle 7443 reds or the cheapest ones? https://www.vleds.com/shop-application/brake-tail-lights/7443/v6-triton-kit-r-7443.html

 

Thanks!!

Pretty much just used a drill, and a wire cup/wheel brush, rust reformer then spray paint.

6 Piston Big Brake Kit, I think its 14" rotors, I'd have to find the box.

https://sosperformance.com/products...-brake-kit-fits-17-plus-wheels-2005-21-tacoma

 

Thank you! TRD pro shocks all around with 1/4” top hat spacer in the front for a 1.5” lift from stock OR height. I have rear add a leafs but haven’t installed them yet. Rear sits 1/2” higher so I think it’s perfect. No rubbing.

 

Excellent, I forgot I have a new assorted set of wire brushes for the drill, I'm set. This mod should only cost me the price of a can of paint, hehe, a good project for this weekend maybe.

 

I might have the dealer do mine. While it’s on the lift point out the rusted thru exhaust bolts. Two at the end of the Y pipe. 2 more on the left bank before the cat. Mebbe they’ll replace them for free.

 

For just 2 bolts, you would hope some tech would just be feeling the Christmas spirit (now that Thanksgiving is over lol)

I’m just about to be at 10k miles, so this would have been a ToyotaCare freebie, but I just like to work on my own vehicles.

 

No need, it don’t snow where I live

 

Looks great!

 

Yeah normally but it’s gonna take a oscillating tool to get in there without damaging the s/s pipe. Which I don’t have.