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

For the most part, she's running like new. I do have the typical issues with the heater/air not working at all speeds at times and squeaky leafs in back. Other than that she's pretty rock solid. I also used the speedy prep cloth on it the other day with pretty decent results.

 

My roof has a dent to, I think from someone sitting on it. I can't see it unless I'm up in the bed. Out of sight, out of mind.

 

That looks great man. I plan to get that too for my taco and the tailgate one too.

 

I washed it then hand polished it, then hand waxed it WOW its still hot here in Katy Texas, man that took alot outta me time for beer.

 

easy install. at the most less than an hour. common tools, except that I had to go HD to buy a rivet gun.

 

Put in some weathertech floor liners. then cleaned the carpet with blue magic cause the previous owner had a dog, applied 303 to the interior plastics , and finally fluid filmed the underneath.

 

Took the bull bar off and washed it. After having it on for do long ,the truck looks naked..

 

5100's @ 1.75 with drivers side 1/4" puck

 

Arranged to get my OME lift installed, including LR uca's and extended Goodrich stainless brake lines which are on the way. Thinking I should just go ahead and do the u bolt flip while everything is apart.

 

Did you use an actual puck if so pm me I'd like to know how well you think it will hold up

 

Got my windows tinted to 15%

 

Nothing yet..

 

130 watt KC's behind the grill

 

Installed the chrome fog light rings from the 2013 Limited models.



Removed the V6 emblem and replaced it with a TRD emblem.




Put some locking Toyota valve caps on.



My A.R.E. fiberglass painted bed cover is in too. I just have not had time to go get it put on the truck.

 

Why? Do you carry the key all the time if you need to add air? And how easy are they to get off? I traded the factory metal caps for black plastic ones because I couldn't get the damn factory ones off without pliers, and I fucked up at least one trying to check the pressure. I can only imagine these would be so much worse. Especially after a winter.

 

I had a friend that me and his other best buddy disowned, Didn't do anything to him but stopped calling/texting him and ignored when he would try to get in contact with us... Anyway, The little asshat thought it would be funny to let the air out of the tires on the X-Runner and friends '10 Camaro Locking caps would of came in handy for that one time...

Back to topic... This morning (i guess 3AM) I got bored and restless so I changed my black toyota emblem to red and a few interior pieces... Still not sure if I like it. Then this afternoon had a oil change done (was going to do it myself but its 94 degree's and hotter in my garage [But i supplied the TRD oil filter and Royal Purple oil]), Then took it to a detailing place by Tracy Toyota and paid $30 for the "gold package"... Not happy with the way it came out, They used great products and really made it shine. But they half assed the dash treatment and left "trim dressing" dripping down the rear bumper, quarter panels and tail gate... They didn't even touch the wheels, They shined the tires though . I decided "f*ck it" and took it home and cleaned up a bit after them... I almost got a job doing what they do, it's really crappy hours, outside in the sun where they do the trim, wheels and tires and $8.00 a hour (like 10 hours a week)... So I felt bad for the guy running around my truck, a eclipse spyder and a brand new 2012 Tacoma... I just won't be coming back.
Before

After (Before the wash)...

 

Quick detail!

 

The key is just an allen wrench but yes I do have it in the glove box. I don't think I have added air to my tires but maybe 6 times over the last 10 years so it's not a hassle for me lol

Oh btw use a little graphite lube on chrome or metal valve caps and they don't corrode up and come right off.

 

Put on some chrome door handle covers

 

just tried to fix the temp, fixed it and started putting everything back. when it stopped agin. and was really hot.