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

I got one of the last ones from the last batch and highly recommend it, it's very nice to be able to see the switch at night.

 

Funnily enough, I have an Awning, but I don't have a rack. I got a killer deal on the ones NAPA has (https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTSA2525)

And an idea just popped into my head to combine the Kelty Waypoint with a Barebones XL Hammock mount - for a no trees, no problem, camp setup. So I took a partially refunded balance on my Amazon account and picked up the Kelty Waypoint before the factory sale ends (5/29).

 

Cleaned it up so more pollen can accumulate.

 

I feel your pain. Literally. I'm heading back for #3 in about a week and a half. Hope yours gets better soon.

 

It's happenin' here, too. I took both vehicles through the car wash Friday and by Sunday, the Taco was parked in the garage safe but the '07 Malibu was covered with streaks on the windshield after a little rain overnight. The latter has a Cerakote headlight clearing kit awaiting my application...

 

That reminds me - I need to pull mine out and check the solder joints on the LED. I got one of the 2.5 gen custom colored lighted switches done by a member here and the light stopped working at some point. I never remember until I'm driving at night and then forget before I'm even out of the truck.

 

Trying to cut up and fit one of those sliding glass door Velcro/magnetic screens.

 

Its oem part.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C5YPVRU/?coliid=ITM0G7JLUBC4Q&colid=ZPCCI58SJIDU

 

Started a new build out today. I'm liking how it's coming together so far.
Still need to make a couple shelves, doors, and secure everything down to a sheet of ply. Then I decide if I want a platform on the other side or more storage like this.

 

Just disconnect the return line to the reservoir, jack up the front wheels and with the key on but the truck not started, turn the steering wheel back and forth (with the return line in a catch can to catch the old fluid). After each two or three turns look at the reservoir and keep it full and when the fluid coming out of the return line is clear (red I think but not dirty) the system should be 90% flushed.

 

The cheapest place I found the same grille, in choice of colors, was at Hendrick Toyota of Apex, NC and it was delivered for around $220

 

That site sells grills? I can’t seem to navigate it

 

https://autoparts.hendricktoyotaapex.com
think this the one I ordered 53100-04450-J0
edited to correct p/n and searched for 2011 (mine is 2008)

 

I so need to do this! 130k on original plugs. It’s time. Heck, it’s been time!

 

I had the wrong website apparently, thanks for the link. I wish there were pictures and a little more description other than “grille, radiator” lol

it doesn’t really say honeycomb

 

Yes I had to use 2011 for the year and then I found that part, in a different color, on a site to make sure was honeycomb. Here is their number 919-335-1602. Call them with my part number. Tell them you want same honeycomb grille with your color code. I was lucky that 2011 still used speedway blue (listed as blue met). They may have a Memorial Day deal and/or activated the code "freeship". Mine was $221 total after discounts and free shipping. Arrived in around 4 days. Have bought several parts there over the last several years. FREESHIP doesn't work at all Toyota dealers. Part number without J0 suffix shows at least 7 colors.

 

I’ll give them a call tomorrow, I didn’t see any 209 black sand grilles.

thanks!

 

Black painted is 53100-04450-C1 for 202 paint code "black onyx" and it is cheaper than other colors. Maybe try local dealer for parts with each color code 202 and 209. Might match fine. Seems like this grille was for 2011 Sport models so black sand prob not a 2011 color.
edit: 209 is metallic and 202 is not metallic. FWIW I bought a used one on FaceBook for $70. Decided not to paint it so sold it and ordered a new one.

 

Achievement unlocked!



Just getting broken in!

 

Finally put on a trailer hitch receiver…man is it a pain in the ass if you don’t have someone to balance the other side for you.

After thermostat, power steering lines, alternator, suspension, tie rods, shifter bushings, brake lines, clutch lines, and all fluids (needed some TLC since I bought it)… I think I’m finally finished with the preventative/overdue maintenance. What bumpers/armor are y’all running?

Here’s a pic of how she sits now