What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Yeah I like that additional leg going to the frame for sure. I am also running Keith's top plate gusset too, so might go with this route too. You need to get to the back side of the top can in the bay? I remember welding Keith's support was a bitch to get into as it was. But you are rocking the BL now too right? I am sure that's helping too.

 

We were able to get the VAST majority of it done without having to come from the engine bay side. But there is a little bit like 1.5 inch weld on each side, that we did come from the back side.


The body lift is helping out A TON with all of this. I don't think I would have wanted to do this without that extra inch of clearance. We did have to trim a little bit of the fender to clear that piece I made on the top plate. (I could have made it a bit shorter, probably 1/2 to 3/4 shorter) But I wanted to leave it taller than where what was left of the bracket came in to meet it, so we could get a fat weld on it.

 

Awesome work. Been keeping a close eye on you and @cbechtold for the front end stuff that's been happening lately.

 

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I have been chasing a "bogging" that feels like a misfire. No CEL until I really romped on it and got a cylinder 3 code. Have had plugs, wires, and hoses ready to go in for forever, was going to tackle the valve cover gaskets at the same time including all the stuff in Timmy's video (half moons, plug gaskets, throttle body and maf cleaning, etc) but anyone have any other recommendations to do while the plenum is off?

I took it out this past weekend for my last rip with the kid before I do all the work.

 

I installed a 200 watt solar panel, ICECO JP40 fridge, Napa awning and fire extinguisher recently. It’s always a work in progress but so far so good!

 

About to undergo the “big 7” project along with some other wiring. Anyone done so before? I was trying to figure out where I’d find wiring loom for 0 gauge wire. Way thicker than I expected.

 

Dont know the big 7 but....gaff or wire loom tape? Ive also seen the "finger trap" style loom tubing that was almost 3"..was at an electrical supply warehouse(non automotive, was probly something sold to the commercial factory industry but would work).

 

In the same boat as you (needing some maintenance) Grabbing new Injectors, coil packs, new maf, noticed my dash coolant temp sticks once in awhile so replacing that sensor as well as the actual ECU/ECT temp sensor, hoses as you mentioned, fuel pressure regulator and hose, fuel pump and fuel injection relays, fuel filter, and vacuum switch valve (emissions that was clicking and worn).

Check out your crank pulley rubber and crankshaft seal, just did those awhile back as part of the maint. And lately see a few posts about leaks with the coolant bypass tube that runs in the valley of the 3.4 under the intake manifold.

 

I used some of this, but in the smaller size, for my battery cables.

This seller has a lot of options.

 

Go on.......

I been doing my research on SAS and damn $$$$.... thinking LT, but the cam thingy holders are bent. Someone said chop a driver side frame and weld it onto mine. Not sure I wanna do all that mess. Lol

 

LT isn't really much cheaper than SAS... Hell, I'm thinking it's more expensive right about now

 

Well Fack! Lol. I'm not launching my truck.

I love how Corey's rig came out. I'm tempted. But I don't need my shit tracking sideways down the hwy

 

What's the new injectors and coil packs running you? Fuel filter and pump is newish, the regulator is at the tank right? Only thing under the plenum is the rail and injectors?

How many miles you at Greg? I'm sitting at 265. I can't believe I am already almost at timing belt and water pump shit again.

 

I mean you could replace the whole crossmember if you felt like welding and cutting. Mine I’m considering or simply because the frame mounts are fine. The body’s just ruined

 

Where did you get all of your frame hole plugs? I think I saw you post a few days back about them? Looking to get some for my ride.

 

Leftovers from frame recalls for 3rd gen tacos. Unfortunately finding all the part numbers is a pain since most of mine were loose ones. My guess is ~6 of the larger frame plug kits would cover most of the frame. But the odd ones I’ve used I haven’t been able to pin point

 

Fuel regulator is actually in the engine bay. Kinda behind the upper plenum. For the v6. Just did mine few months ago. Easy job.

 

Could always do a frame swap for one that's straight. From a part out or scrap yard

 

With no rust and a couple friends a frame swap is a days work out there I’d reckon.