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

8 plus ish hours, two days with out a truck, and a couple of hundred dollars later my brake pads are in

Had to use a rachet strap and the jack to get the ball joints in, thanks @crashnburn80 for the free truck storage

 

The new spindle is so pretty, but would have been better to not snap the bolt in the original.

 

If you do not have a bottle of MAPP gas as part of your "tool kit" I would suggest getting one. A Bernzomatic torch and MAPP gas cylinder are very handy and would have served you well in this situation.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzom...der-and-Premium-Blow-Torch-TS4000KC/203368730

 

I did a thing - at 62 it was time to move to a bigger platform for hauling and traveling abroad. I traded in my Tacoma for a tundra. here is the link to where it is for sale in Lubbock TX if anyone is interested in it.

$39,750 invested in EXTRAS over the course of the past 13 years, I left the two pages of upgrades, my business card/contact information so who ever purchases it if they want to discuss in detail, I am available. Plus, I have more in the shop I will give to whoever purchases it, if after 6 months nobody shows up to collect, I will sell off here etc.

Heads up - Traded my Tacoma in and now its for sale in Lubbock TX | Tacoma World

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on this forum through the years learning from all of you, I wish you all the best with your rigs!

 

Dude no way! I always liked seeing pics of your Tacoma because it was such a nice build. Just because you don’t have a taco anymore doesn’t mean you have to stop coming to the forums. That tundra you picked up is beefy

 

Sadly, mapp production has ceased in the USA. Map-pro is not the same, and burns at about 150° hotter than propane. Save your money and just buy propane

 

Thanks Loyal, it has been fun. Looking forward to building out the tundra, appreciate the kind words. Ill check-in on everyone's builds and keep a finger on the pulse of all things Tacoma.

 

I think I have two left in my shop. Maybe I will put them on ebay...."No low ball offers, I know what I have!!!"

 

Got rid of my fold a cover G4 Elite cover today. After 10 years and lots of rain and leaking with no replacement parts available any longer and sadly it got too heavy to keep.

 

i keep a butane torch too, it burns pretty hot and is cheap (people use it for cooking in those little portable stoves and torches).

 

Working on a new roof rack for the diy camper build

 

I am not a roof rack expert however I already see rain and wind issues with your design.

 

To be fair, I agree with you. Cardboard is just not going to cut it in a roof rack.

 

I sure hope you’re talking about the cardboard haha

 

Yes I thought it was one of those TEMU brands from China.

 

I redid my bed slide. The first one I made was heavy. This one is lighter and slides smoother. I used roller balls I got off Amazon. I started with 16 roller balls but added more later.


I also changed my key from a separate fob and key to a flip key.

 

Anybody have a DCLB driver side fender or bedside panel in MGM sitting around? Apparently they're on national back order and could delay the repairs

I need my truck back, I need to go camping!

 

Throw me the link to that key please?

 

Link to key.

$14 Keyecu Upgraded Flip Remote Car Key Shell Case for Toyota Sienna Highlander Tacoma GQ43VT20T,Just a Key Shell

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D2Z6X69

You will have to cut open your key to get the chip for the new key/fob combo. I just found a video on youtube. I have a G key.

 

Goodbye 3:73, been happy with 4:30! I feel like I have my low end torque back and more power at highway speeds.


ECGS was great to work with, still waiting on that core refund though.




On my continued journey on attempting to create a Lexus quiet cabin with my Tacoma I added the door edge seals to the left and right sides on the rear doors as the final touch. Roof, back wall, floor, and doors are all sound deadened, now I need to get rid of the garbage exhaust I installed...




As much as the KM3 mud tire pattern looked great they were loud and worn down. Switching to the KO2's has been the best improvement I’ve done to my truck in a while and I only broke one TPMS sensor installing them!



Between the sound deadening and KO2's I can finally have a normal conversation at highway speeds!