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

I installed my other KwikFab bed stiffener and adjusted the latches so the tailgate is snug and doesn't rattle when closed



Also pulled my intake tube off and cleaned the MAF and IAC. Retightened the connections going into the tube due to some signs of vacuum leaks. Truck still idles way too high. 1400 cold and 900 warm. I think i need to pull the intake manifold off and check those gaskets.

 

A day on the beach!

 

Just wanted to give a quick follow up on my Raptor liner paint job. Just celebrating the three year anniversary, and I have zero complaints with the job. Would not hesitate to do this to any truck intended for offroad use. See my build thread for details.

 

I like both colors

 

Love the blue first gen of first gen!

 

Changed the lights on the dash to blue tonight. The old orange ones were half burnt out.

 

Opened up a big can of worms

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks man!

 

Looking good dude! You get the crossover and driver side on too already? I like the black cerakote back housing.

 

Is that compressor the CKSA or CKMA? And got more pics of the rack over soft topper setup?

 

Installed a new bumper cover and grille.

 

Looks good. Where did you purchase the cover? Thanks.

 

CarParts.com

I bought the cover and the grille as a package deal but they can be bought separately.

 

Installed Walker cat back exhaust. The quality of what I installed was nowhere near the quality of the original but for ~ $150 it sure sounds better and for the amount I drive, it ought to last me forever. The original muffler had split down the seam years ago and the truck sounded like a vacuum cleaner. Now its so quiet it’s like I’m in stealth mode.

 

Who won THAT game?!

Had to resort to drilling one out on each loop, after PB Blaster, heat, and impact screwdriver failed to deliver…



Next up, installing the bed extender brackets!

 

Oh shit, rusted rope hooks

There used to be a member that would talk non-stop about them anytime they were brought up

Looks like you won the war

 

Swapped out the winch on the green truck and mounted the control box under the hood.
Before


After

 

this is the CKMA compressor. Here are some photos of the Softopper setup. Kind of bummed I had to remove my 2nd gen bed rail mod, but happy with this setup so far.

 

If it's anything like @Speedytech7 it'll be worth it. Fun as hell to drive.