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

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...lash-guard-rock-guards-template.621635/page-6
they're DIY, followed this thread, most recent post has the material i got from Amazon

 

Plastidipped the fender flares and installed caliraised sliders. Took my co pilot out for a run

 

What did you use exactly?

I tried “tinting” mine red, but the film I used was too dark and made it hard to read.

 

Had to get new rubber for my 2011. Tires from 2016.

cooper discoverer atp ii

 

For the deadener I used Amazon brand. This article shows it’s as good or better than some of the more common brands (Dynamit, kilmat) at a cheaper price:

https://resonixsoundsolutions.com/resources/what-is-the-best-sound-deadening-material-independent-testing-data/


Amazon sound deadener (36sq ft): $50
Aggsound 157mil closed cell foam (36sq ft): $39
Soundsulate 1lb MLV (40 sq ft): $130
Generic deadening rollers: $11
Replacement trim clips: $13
Total: $243

I also had roughly $315 in speakers, speaker mounting brackets, and speaker harness adapters. Maybe a year and a half ago I upgraded the head unit, which doesn’t have the power of an amp but it made a big difference in sound to the factory speakers. With these new ones I have to turn up the volume even more, so I’m not sure if the factory head unit can handle it. The head unit was $500 which included the dash mounting kit and wiring harness. So up to this point my “sound overhaul” is at about $1000. I may deaden the floor and headliner someday and add an amp, no plans for a subwoofer.

 

Very similar to what you did and, come to find out, having very similar results. Looks good at night but pretty dark during the day. Debating if I want to keep it on or not.

 

Ha! Small world, thanks man!

 

My aftermarket shorty antenna broke off in the car wash ( its probably 10-12 years old ) so I ordered another from Amazon . Grabbed what was left of it on the fender with pliers and the stud was rusted and it snapped off looks like no radio in my truck . I have no clue what to do . Mechanicly challenged

 

It's not the worst to replace, I removed mine because of how corroded it was and put a plug in its place. IIRC there's one or two bolts in the fender holding the assembly on, then a wire running from it to a plug. It's been a while since I took mine off.

 

No radio for mine for a couple years. It's corroded in there. Planned on getting one that sticks to the window

 

Remove the front tire & wheel well liner and unbolt the mount from underneath. Replace with a salvage unit. Glass mount antennas get mixed reviews, probably because they work best where everything works best. Or switch to satellite radio.

 

I made some progress today on the rear wall. Got the auxiliary power panel mounted with some threaded inserts.

All the Big wiring up next.

 

Very Clean looking and good cable/wire management ​

 

I’ve got to keep it satisfying lol. Thank ya

 

Ordered a set of Husky X-Act Contours for my Tacoma last week. I had a set of Weathertechs in my old CR-V and I always hated how slippery they were when wet. I received them today and they were missing the carpet screws that hold them in place, so I messaged the seller on Amazon to have a set shipped to me. They responded really quickly and instead opted to give me a full refund, so I now have a set of floor mats for a grand total of $0!




Ignore the dirt, I forgot to take a picture before I got in

 

On my 2015 the studs that go through the holes are part of the truck.

 

Sold it. Getting back into a 4Runner. Thanks for all the info and expertise over the last 3 years, everyone!

 

Finally got my anytime camera system installed and working. Mounted the radio and put the dash pieces back in. Also reinstalled the glove box.
Going to put down a little sound deadening and then reinstall the center console.

 

I changed the oil with Kirkland synthetic 5w30 with a Toyota oil filter and greased the drive shaft (5 zerks). I guess getting older I dislike lubing the driveshaft more and more, I even have a Milwaukee grease gun. In any case, I think the zerk on the front driveshaft, under the heat shield, is bad. Anyone have a link to the right zerk replacement? Thanks

 

You can swap out the entire antenna assembly. It's not that hard to do. Cosrs like $60. Totally worth it too. Hardest part is removing the fender plastic. After that it's reach in there and plug and play.