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

small mod but one i've been planning for awhile. I installed a toggle switch to run my aux pad on key power or straight from battery power.

 

All it lists in that link is:

Base.
Base, Pre Runner X-Runner

I think the sport seats may be different, not sure.

 

Finally decided to pull the trigger on a lift and tires.

Bilstein 5100s front and rear
Dirt king UCAs
Icon AAL in the rear

Achieved basically 2” all the way around. On 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks. 17” TRD Pro replicas.

 

Cut up a real pro grill to mount 4 KC flex era 1's

 

Before and after pics of a 2” leveling kit that I installed today. Ended up having to replace both of the swaybar endlinks as well. The ‘rake’ is gone…. And she leveled out nicely. Have a set of falken wildpeak 265/70R16 AT3W’s going on next week. Then I’m done, well at least thats what I told the wife….

 

Oil change and greased the drive shafts. 156k and still running like a top.

 

In California, even though the base fines are too low IMO, they can impound your vehicle on the first offense.

 

Probably needs a new thread but I’ll try here first because the thread is very active.

Can anyone confirm for me that they have used Revemoto to swap out their 2nd gen stock ‘flat’ hood with a TRD ‘scoop’ hood…?

After many emails and info exchanged with Revemoto I am not feeling confident that (1) they have the correct hood for my 2009 SR5 and (2) that it’s going to get shipped/delivered from Texas to Massachusetts without getting damaged…

Local Toyota dealer was less than helpful in giving me original part numbers, he was insisting that I pull my truck in for a “maintenance evaluation” before he would help me out with the part numbers…. Eventually pointing me to Toyota parts direct to get the info Revemoto wanted.

Using my VIN (pic attached) and the sticker located on the drivers side door jamb (pic attached) I think I have been able to confirm the original hood’s part # (53301-04120) as well as the part # (53301-04150) which is the TRD hood w/ scoop.

But Revemoto won’t confirm what they have will fit correctly as they don’t offer it as a ‘conversion kit’ for 2gen’s (they do offer a 3rd gen ‘conversion kit’ though).

i just don’t want to make a $1500.- mistake and have to explain it to the wife…

This is what I’ve been able to get from Toyota parts direct:
Toyota Part #: (53301-04120) standard hood replaced by the TRD Hood w/ Scoop Opening # (53301-04150). Hood Scoop Insert (76181-35050-C1) Black is OEM Factory for $272.00.

I know, I know - long winded and talked about in a few other threads but it’s hard to weed out the BS….

Thanks to anyone that can confirm they’ve used Revemoto for this specific part upgrade!!

 

I have a regular cab and the previous owner had a dog. Replaced the carpet and the smell is gone, also gave the rest of the interior a good cleaning.

 

I think there is a thread on 2nd gen hoods here.

 

@POOLGUY there is more than one…. Thats why i didn’t start anothrr one. I think i’ve gone thru all of them and it just adds to the confused/concerned state I am in

 

Yeah, I saw that after I made my post. Good luck with your search. Sorry I didn’t have anything better to help you with.

 

Removed it from daily driver duty by picking up a 2010 Rav4. Really wanted a 4runner, but didn't want the 4runner sized payment right now. And with this, I now have pair of Pyrite Mica Toyotas.

 

@RockfordTaco2006 dude you are the man!! Thank you very much. Very much appreciated everything you put into that reply. And I have to agree on the OEM versus ‘aftermarket’ and sourcing the paint job locally.

good luck on your rebuild!!
Never give up

 

Looks good that way. Curious what lights are in the grill and how did you mount them? I like that set up.

 

East detailing states:
Pre-Installation Notices: Do not remove the original leather before the installation, if removed, our cover will not fit the steering wheel.

 

My 2008 hood and roof were in real bad shape after the clearcoat was completely gone. The remaining body paint was fine. I was searching for a scooped hood to replace mine. I had a hard time finding a good used one and started looking at aftermarket painted hoods. The problem was that the used ones were high priced and still required painting. The new scooped ones were on back order. I previously had a 16 Sport so I really like the scoop appearance. I ended up just having a local pro shop strip and paint my flat hood and roof. It cost me $980 and I have been very happy with it. If I would have bought a used, or a new, hood then I still needed to paint my roof. I would have just thrown away all that extra money for a non-functioning hood scoop. I just considered that that scoop would not add 1 penny to the value although it would look awesome. I had the same concerns as you regarding shipping damage. The problem is that you won't see the damage until you sign for the delivery of the packaged hood and unwrap it. I bought a painted fender around 12 years ago. When I finally unwrapped it there was damage on the fender. Luckily a friend fixed it free without requiring paint. The seller was no help because they said I should have inspected it at delivery. I was not home when it was delivered.

 

@mrproduxn I agree with everything in your reply! Thanks for sharing your ‘painted parts’ shipping experience.

 

Got the doors done on my buddies truck. He paid me in patches. Got two new ones for my "collection".

Just need to get his back wall done, and eventually his rear doors.

 

Went to go for a ride this morning and found a few drops of what looked like light brown runny grease under the drivers side steering arm…. Closer look there is a small tear in the outer cv axle boot….

so my next project is on tap now. I must have caught it yesterday when I pulled the struts to install the spacers….gorilla mechanic


Cv Joint Boot Kit - Toyota (04428-04010)
OEM Toyota Cv Joint Boot Kit For 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma
$46.30 is on the way to my house

never done this b4 so I am sure I’ll be searching the forums and utube for tips.