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

Got my tire carrier all buttoned up!!

 

I have a mig welder I just don't trust my welding skills.

were they welded together already?

yea I just need to find a shop that will do it cheaper.

 

I'd weld them on if closer! I charge $60 bucks to weld on slider here

 

wait, your in nor-cal..come to sac...I got a homie who can do it...shouldnt be more than 150

 

Got my timing belt and water pump changed. Along with the tensioner and two pulleys. Figured out the pump was bad causing the squeaking noise I was hearing. Also changed the front and rear diff gear oil along with the transmission and transfer case gear oil. Then got my two front skids mounted under the truck. Still have to build sliders and paint and mount my tcase skid.

Edit: forgot but flushed the power steering as well. Truck is happy now.

 

Spent yesterday installing my 5100/5125 Billy's and putting new brakes and rotors on my taco. All in all a good day was had by all.

 

Finished welding and painting my relentless bumper

 

Looks awesome. Can't even start on mine since I didn't get the end plates yet!! Frustrated

Tempted to just try and cut some out with a cut off wheel. I want to get this thing done before my break is over.

How much did you end up cutting off the frame? 3" exactly? How precise does it need to be? And caps flush with the end of the frame or sticking out half way?

 

I did 3" exactly on the top of the frame but I didnt follow any line so I might have had a little less cut off at the bottom. I noticed I cut more off the pass side so I have to space my bumper off the frame with some washers to make the bumper sit even. Also I might have put the plates in a little out of square because the bumper angles back a little and leaves an increasingly bigger gap between the fender leading back to the wheel. And I did the plates flush with the frame. All in all take your time and dont rush. Its gonna take you 4-6 hours to get it all tacked up if youre working alone

 

Thanks for the tips, they are very helpful. I will take my time with getting those end caps aligned.

 

Not a problem

 

Hey PC, Is this your truck?

Trying to get the specs on the wheels. If it is, I found your build thread. just need to confirm

 

Looks good. I would have mounted on passenger side to offset the weight of the fuel tank.

 

That's Sk8rJess

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/252116-codys-2002-build-tank.html

 

Thanks bro, i was digging around and realized it wasnt PC's......Thanks man

 

No problem! Cody's truck is by far one of my favorites on here

 

Haha thanks man, it's centered,

 

Crazy from the other pic it looks like its on drivers. Ok well never mind.
LOOKS GOOD

 

Haha I know it really does!

 

Yup I did Suttons 2nd gen DIY relentless bumber in 6 hours fit and weld