new tacoma owner

mtgirls truck

(same tires color etc as mine) she has the 881 the craigslist ones are 882

After the 882s broke in would they be about the same as hers new?

thanks guys any comments appreciated. really like the looks of the arb bumper as well but dont want to chunk out the $ for them (craigslist?)

Thanks

 

Replaced the bulbs behind the heater controls (74). Much better to see the controls at night now.

Still interested in a lift (idealy 881,new leafs) But may go with a spacer and something cheap out back..

 

Yeah, Id be down (would have to be on a weekend tho) Will be going back to TN late may/june.

 

Changed the idler pulley for the AC out, bearing was on its way out. PN for bearing 6301 belive its the same PN for v6 engines as well. Going to rebuild my TOYOTA pulley $6 bearing and keep it for a spare. The toyota is built different (better).

No real cool updates may pull the seats out and clean under them and clean the entire enterior real good sometime (Cant you rent a steam cleaner vacumn? Anyone know anything about those)

No real cool updates-Would like to do a small lift but we'll see.

 

And picked up some napa gold (wix) filters on sale @ $3 ea at napa (on sale) and 6 qts of mobil 1 5-30wt (how many qts go in the 2.7?) I know the 3.4 takes 6 qts......

Planning on changing the oil and transmission filter possily this upcomming saturday then sunday volunteering at the local ORV park

 

Well found out my wierd noise (sounded like an exhaust leak all along) My truck has the infamous exhaust leak/cracked manifold Most likely will go with a 01+ 'header' for around $300 for the complete kit via

 

http://www.yotatech.com/f37/tacoma-4runner-2-4l-2-7l-mini-header-kit-now-available-179930/

Link

 

Sounds like an exhaust leak

But I thought it was something else because it only does it cold, only does it in gear if you put it in N theres no noise. But theres a big crack in the manifold.

It sounds like an exhaust leak
It looks like an exhaust leak.
The manifolds on the 2.7 sound like they are notorious to crack..

Noise thread...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/4-cylinder/261532-slight-clacking-noise-when-getting.html

 

header installed. need to trim dipstick tube it hits the header

prob 8 hours took me

 

Took me about 8 hours to replace manifold, fought the whole way.

some wheelin' last weekend with bassman

rolled 140k today-high mileage

 

Props to ben for pictures

he made these spots all look easy

 

Cleaned my headlights with brake cleaner and some toothpaste. Hauled a mattress for a friend last month (largest load Its had LOL)

And removed the remote start/power locks (Would like to reinstall but the wiring was an absolute MESS).

Im an electrician by trade so it really bugged me.

 

Would like to do a cheapo spacer/block/AAL type lift sometime soon (Cant justify 1200$ OME ETC type) Mostly for looks I will go offroad maybe 1 time per 6 months I dont really rockcrawl just mall crawl lol

Found a spacer on the forum for $80 and found one in the free section for free.

Would like a free one from all the spacer haters

 

Yeah its mostly for looks I havent wheeled since we went together a few months ago. (Other than exploring fire roads just outside CDA)

I just cant justify $1k for OME type lift lol

 

Took a trip around hwy 101 (olympi peninsula) and seattle did about 1500 miles

avg 20mpg in the tacoma

almost got stuck tryin to drive on the beach (pic) really cool did alot of camping and saw some cool stuff

also cleaned detailed the truck a lil bit a few weeks ago and took the gf wheeling for the 1st time she sqeeled alot lol

 

Wished I got a v6 the 4cyl is anemic. But it goes lol

 

Just got this thing tonight. I live in Tucson. I love Tacoma's this is my third. Last was 1998 from Seattle (a little beat up but a great truck) then had a 2004 extended cab 4wd also a great truck. This one I just got looks a little long in the tooth but I think with a little TLC she'll come out fine. First thing I notice is some trace rust on the undercarriage. Will this be a problem? Also I think the exhaust manifold is leaking. Is this common for this year?

 

Saggy leafs a leaky rack (how can I fix or do I replace rack) and a grease fitting I put ALOT of grease in before it felt full, maybe that was the source of my popping sound?

(Changed the oil yesterday and greased the fittings) Went to look at a UWS low profile toolbox but it wasnt angled at the bottom so it didnt fit.

Really wanna lift it on some 33x10.5 tint the windows and a toolbox..well see..

 

Just ordered ebaichs and the 5100's

Ordered from wheelers, hopefully I get a cool sticker and can get em put on this weekend!!!

Really wanted a UWS box but at $350+ i'll keep looking for a used black loprofile with the cutouts for wheel tubs.

Now I just need to score some 33x10.5" tires and a bumper.....

WHAT HAS TW DONE TO ME LOL