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

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That was my thinking. I’m not overly worried about it. Just glad to not be low on it anymore lol. Got the hood OEM stuff at the dealer too. Because I had trans cooler lines replaced last year and wanted to make sure I used the same coolant and not mix them. Since the lines are leaking again, and service at my dealer only warranties for a year, but I’m only a year and 2 months out from the repair, the service manager said he might be able to work on a discount if I want them fixed, as opposed to full price. I might take him up on it.

 

Still waiting on a bed/bedside...
My truck was involved in a hit and run at the beginning of December and has been at the auto body shop since then.. These supply chain issue are a real bummer.

 

Got my trail spare CV Axle cozy and cut in a spot for some of the often bounced around tools. Finished everything up just as the sky opened up and the rain started.

 

This would also be my guess. The rubber in your carrier bearing is probably shot. Either it’s just that or you might have a combination of that and axle wrap.

 

New tow hitch and 2" ball.

 

I went to the Ironman4x4 America "flagship" store got some traction board mounts for the Prinsu style rack, so i can attach my boards, on the way home ill likely grab some locks. ill attempt to remember to get some pictures with install.

 

@Black Bean Taco Does it do it in 4x4?

 

my 2012 does it too. been thourgh 2 new driveshafts now and still there. happens right at 45 mph and decreases around 60 mph. its a pretty common thing. try out the tacomabeast 1 piece driveshaft

 

@Black Bean Taco Have you done a full transmission flush? I had a vibe issue and was convinced it was my carrier bearing or u joints, but I did a full flush and it has been gone ever since. Does the vibe go away if you drop from drive into 4th?

 

Why order from the Tacomabeast bitches when you can order from Tomwoods

 

Finally installed the Headstrong 1/4 inch driver’s side lean spacer that I had lying around for 2 years, should have done it when I installed the 3rd generation suspension. Also resecured the exhaust heat shield because all the bolts rusted off, at least I heard the telltale rattle before it completely fell off.

 

The vibe is still there while moving, whether in drive, or neutral so I’m thinking it probably isn’t trans fluid? I could be wrong. Iirc trans fluid was replaced last year when I did the diff fluid and new trans cooler lines. She got a big maintenance at the dealer last year bc while they had to replace the cooler lines I said screw it, it’s at 110k miles, do the diff fluid and t case fluid too. Trans fluid is still full as well, decently pink, maybe tiny bit dark. If you search my recent threads I posted a transmission-related video but there were no responses

 

Are you talking about your coolant being flushed or your transmission? Coolant is pink, but ATF is red. There is no reservoir to check the transmission fluid level as it's a sealed transmission. You need to be at the proper temperature to correctly check the fill level as well

 

I have a small vibration from a stop to about 10-20mph then goes away when I accelerate. It honestly comes and goes. There are days when it doesn't vibrate and days it does. Im thinking its the carrier bearing since I did add a spacer to it on my last suspension and then removed it, so I might've not put it back in its original spot. I just eyeballed it. Also, Im a prerunner to so axels. Are there still bearings in the front hubs for a prerunner?

 

Had a little fun in all the snow we got last night on my way home. I didn't think I plowed that bank that hard but I packed my front end.

 

I was busting drifts one time and packed enough snow into my front that it went up and stopped the fan. My 1st Gen got up to 230° before I noticed hahaha, was a lil scary

 

Did you replace any front CVs recently?
I heard some cheap CVs can be out of balance.

 

New inner and outer tie rods! Not that exciting but finally satisfied with the front end after replacing UCAs, LCAs, and getting Fox 2.0s. Steering is TIGHT! You wouldn’t know the truck has 184k on the odo

 

I’ll have to look at my receipt. I recall asking them to change all fluids. Also my truck is a 2.7, which has a non sealed trans. I have a dipstick

 

Hmm I haven’t but I did change hubs and calipers…It was making the vibe before the install though. Also thinking maybe engine mounts. When it’s most noticeable is under load or in gear (revving in neutral vibe disappears, but there’s always a vibe while rolling at 50 mph) so maybe there’s an exhaust leak that widens when the engine shifts. Also most noticeable noise on cold engine. Wonder if I’m dealing with exhaust leak before the heat expands the metal, and then a vibe from u joints at higher speeds?