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

Finally pulled the trigger on a new set of rims. As much as people dislike 4wp they had a wicked deal so i had to do it. $436 shipped! Anyone know how these hold up to salt ???

 

wow thats a banging deal.

 

installed a 2" lift in the driveway in about 4 hours time

Spacers up front (I know, gasp... whatever) and AAL's in the rear.

Getting aligned as I type this!

Is going to look uber sexy with the 265's getting installed next weekend!

 

Leveled out the factory step rails a bit. I hated the way they were angled up in the front, particularly after leveling the truck with 5100's. Can't really see it in the pic but I can tell it.

Before



After

 

Put in some BHLM lights i bought from forum. Gonna do my original lights and put those back on because the lenses are in better shape.

Stan

 

I did same thing. spacers done the job 3 years later. aal ok. rear leafs are frowning along with the aal. lookin nice.

 

You could just swap the lens from your stock ones to the black ones, just a thought. Unless you really want to just do it all yourself.

 

With the help of a new friend made through TW we installed the ECGS differential bushing in place of the needle bearing on my Taco and his. The growl and vibe are gone from both trucks!!!
Now if I could figure out my take off shutter I would be a happy camper

 

Yeah it all seems to have come out alright. Netted about 2.25" all the way around, but I'm sure that'll settle 1/4" or so in a little while. Alignment came out perfect as well

I was worried about the AAL's stiffening up the back a lot, but it's hardly noticeable. I do want to get some extended rear shocks though; the stockers are about fully extended at ride height now



here's a before shot for comparison:







and after:

 

Did a little wheelin'

Found Bo Rocks out on the trail too! Just got his truck back from Tyler at Pelfreybuilt.

 

Yeah, I thought about that but a couple of tabs got broken during shipping also, so I think I'll try my hand at the mod. At least I'll have some lights on the truck and can take my time doing the mod.

 

It's easy stuff. Just remember to take your time when re-sealing it. That usually seems to about 90% of BHLM problems.

 

@Traveler - looks like its time for you to visit the bumper man too for a plate or tube bumper after that damage to your current gear!

 

definitely needs the rest of the LT setup to compliment those flares

 

I like the lights in the skewwwpppp

 

Got the bed rack drilled, grinded, and test fit. Monday off to powder coat.

 

Installed my new Maxtrac Spindles and swapped my Pro Comp lift coils and ES6000s with stock TRD coils and Billy TRD struts. Getting alignment tomorrow morning. Ride is already soooo much nicer. To stiff with lift coils. Only took me about 4 hours

Here's the new spindle on the suspension:



Here's a comparison of what the stock ones look like compared to the Maxtrac. I know it's been posted before, but it always entertaining to see:



Here's a couple of pics of how she sits now:




I'm really happy with it. Now I'm debating whether or not to put my 1.5" wheel spacers int the rear to kinda even it out.

 

Finished up my fishing rod rack!

 

my god those things look BEEFY!

looks great!

 

Dude, that's sweet! I always end up having something roll over on mine when they are in the back. Nice work!!