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

They're positioned for a 4Runner sway bar.






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Yeah they seem very expensive.

That said, I have 4.5 degree and it doesn't drive any different than when I had 0 IMO. Not really anyways. And I could add a lot more with my UCA's too. But don't see the point.

 

Does your UCAs have adjustable heim joints? I think ICON made a set of billet UCAs with heim joints at the mounts. Most aftermarket UCAs have a fixed amount of caster added and can’t be adjusted.

Odd that you can’t tell between 0 and 4.5 degree of caster, because it should be very noticeable on a lifted vehicle.

 

Strike pads for hydro bumps would be a plus. I don't think that tab on the side of the solo is positioned well to be used with limit straps. Would be better if it was on the top side of the arm.

 

I can definitely feel the difference between 1 and 3 degrees. I've never had higher than that so I can't speak to how that feels.

 

Maybe they do it differently if you order for a 4Runner vs Tacoma. Mine are on top of the arm, perfect spot for a strap.

 

My ‘04 did farm truck duty and hauled several hundred pounds of logs and sticks around the property

then did oil change

 

Roof, hood, doors and cab sides are repaired. Paint getting laid down today!

 

I wish they would have had that option when I ordered mine. I figured i could have a tab added.

 

This is an awesome setup!

 

Cleaned up the engine bay and got her a fresh Optima Red top. I know, I know - they’ve gone downhill but I got a steal on one to match my valve cover without spending big money on an Odyssey Extreme

 

Well there you go. That location will work perfectly.

 

I have the spc arms which have I think up to 4 degrees or more on them alone if you want(not do able at all woth larger tires).

I ran mine for years with stock uppers and lowers at 0⁰ and honestly it was fine. Wasn't that big a deal going to 4 I have now.

Bigger difference was doing the tac weld mod more than anything in terms of steer feeling.

 

Put my center caps on my new American Racing wheels. They only sent me 3 with the wheels so I waited til I got my 4th. No more naked hubs

 

Took a load of scrap lumber from my roof getting rebuilt + building my carport shelf to the dump. Feels nice to use the truck as a truck. Now it's time to get everything dialed in for running the MABDR at the end of September.

Need to give the LBJs a final inspection, put A/T tires on (currently running some excellent highway tires that I feel more than a little bad about replacing, considering how much tread they have), finalize my route planning, and install my SofTopper when it shows up.

Oh, and figure out my plan for food & water. That seems important.

 

Decided it was a good day to hit my 20 year old Cowl with some 303 protectant, turned out pretty good

 

Clean!

 

are those general grabber x3 33x10.5r15?!?

 

thanks man! I admittedly had wayyy too much downtime this winter instead of being on storm calls lol.

 

You got a nice truck man