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

Out with the strut spacers….

Today me and a friend installed the Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 2 coilovers and rear reservoir shocks on my 09. It was not absolutely necessary for the new coilovers but I also put a set of OME upper control arms on too. Beefy is the word that I’d use to describe them.

I ran the spacers for about 3 months. The truck had the stance I was looking for, but she went down the road like a boat. Felt every bump/hole, had nose dip on full stop and the body roll on corners was just too much live with.

I’ve only driven about 25-30 miles on the new coilovers (and she goes for an alignment this week), but the ride is far better. Truck feels more ‘grounded’, no more nose diving and the body roll is non-existent. You get what you pay for….. initial measurements had me gaining an additional inch plus more than the spacers - I’ll recheck the height in a few days after things settle a bit.

 

Solutions for lazy sun visors? Magnets aren't working anymore

 

Trick I’ve read is stitching around the post with a few zip ties

 

Buy a new one, install it, be happy.

I’ve been there….

 

Sounds like the thing to do

 

Yep. I monkeyed around with my passenger sun visor for months before I just replaced it. See what your local dealership charges. Here is a start:

https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/search?search_str=Visor

 

I like the Amazon price better haha

 

Glad you found a good price!
I was just trying to be helpful. You’ll be happy you bought a new one after you install it

 

Got the last u-joint and drive shaft flange in. It’s a relief not seeing my truck on jacks and drive-able again . I have a ball joint coming in for the driver side which will be put on this coming weekend

 

Well, I finally paid it off. It's officially mine, just gotta wait for the title now.

 

the best mod!

 

Congrats. Got mine last week.

 

Addressing my suspension and driveline issues.

• Replaced my Total Chaos uniballs. The inner lining was getting worn, so I was getting knocking sounds. Purchased the removal tool and the work was done very quickly. Issue resolved.
• Replaced my CV axle needle bearing and axle seal. Experienced some light groaning, but nothing major. Work to replace went surprisingly smooth and quick. Issue resolved.

Uniballs





Needle Bearing


For the uniballs, you can see the inner lining getting torn up, even while lubing with the dry tri lube frequently. I could've driven like this for a while longer though.

For the needle bearing, the original looked and felt to be in great condition. I think I was just looking for an excuse to do a project and learn something new. Tie rod press tool and axle seal removal tool made otherwise hard work, very fast and easy.

Next up, work on my ICON RXT leaf packs. Change from Option 2 to Option 1, grease and install tubing liners, and replace all bushings with poly.

 

Oil change on the Road King. Oil and driveline grease for the Taco.

 

Congrats.

 

Did you end up putting them in yet? I'm curious to know how it worked out for you

 

Changed out my $8 PCV valve today since I think it still had the original one in. It barely rattled so it was definitely not functioning properly. What a difference it makes in idling and how smooth as butter the truck runs now.

 

Threw @Charvonia Design Tie Down Anchors in Lucilles Bed. Easily the toughest thing back there, next to the TC Bed Stiffeners.

 

Drilled 12 holes in my roof

 

Tundra TRD shift knob. Gotta clean the interior.