(805) TW Members Thread

Power steering pump already?!?

 

I know right? the pump was whining for a month or so and finally just quit. After i got the rear finished and started hitting whoops the pump really was screamin and then died. No power steering and parking in san luis is a pain in the asss

 

dang, i was planning on heading up to west as well today.. in like 2 hours.

 

Had a great session, ran into 2 other gen2s and a jeep, I got the kid in an OR to go up one of the steeper/longer hillclimbs. The Sport with stock tires
Couldn't get it.

Then on the way out 5 minutes from the gate I decided to be a hero and
Make my own trail.



It's worse than it looks.

 

Just washed my truck... I fucked up bad. Had a great ride until the last 15 minutes I did something stupid. Oh well, live and learn. Passenger side is scratched so shit from an Oak tree.

 

is it bad?

 

Well the driver side (what I posted pic of) was already damaged in the rear quarter panel, so Im not too bummed about that.

Passenger side has a ton of light scratches in it from oak branches though, which does suck, hopefully that can be buffed out.

 

PIZBROOOOOOO

 

get it buffed and waxed, I have seen terrrrrible trail scratches (redneck racing stripes) like that disappear off my buddies truck after a good buff.

 

DrColorChip works GREAT for some of those scratches that go through the paint. I have used it and SWEAR by it. It is definitely worth a try. I would try it on the chips BEFORE getting it buffed and waxed. Good luck bro.
Ken

 

I have them if you still need them. I am in Goleta. PM me if you need them. Sorry for the late reply, just revisited this thread.
Ken

 

The HIDs are PnP when you are using the existing (stock) lamps, lenses and reflectors but I am installing projector lenses and gatlin shrouds. That means cutting part of the headlamp housing to accommodate the new setup.

Yep. They have to be put in close enough to be able to use the stock adjusting screws to adjust the lights after the install (ideally).

I was going to do the black headlight mod with some low sheen black paint. All the parts are ready to go an sitting in boxes in my garage. My worry is making the hole to accommodate the projector assembly. It needs to be in a good spot to aim the beams so that there is not a whole lot of tweaking necessary to adjust the lights after the install. I was just hoping to find a shop or individual with some experience that I could pay to get it done right or hold my hand while I do it
Ken

 

took the taco out to pismo and went out to the dunes yesterday, now im itching to get new suspension! jjhitchen i saw your tacoma at the intersection by costco a couple days ago, the truck looks clean!

 

Ha! thought that was you sitting at the light haha Thanks man, it looks good but she is on the injured list right now. I am making a few upgrades and repairs. New shoes (35" BFGs , relocation of the battery, finishing my bumper and getting my power steering back

Hey URRRRRYBODY

I replaced my power steering pump today after mine quit last week. We did the install, flushed the system and bled the lines and I still have no power steering. Could the rack have gone out too? its not leaking or making any noise.

 

yea man, i mean my truck looks pretty stock haha so theres about 50 other stock tacomas out there. im actually looking into either saw 2.0, 2.5, or king coilovers right now, all used. the 2 saws are in the buysell and the kings are from another member. what do you guys think?

 

kangs if you can, swayaway bodies have a tendency to rust quicker

 

the kings im looking at dont seem to be in the same condition as the other shocks. how do you guys feel about the 2.5 vs 2.0, for both the sway away?

 

get 2.5s for sure, 2.0s are a waste of money

 

So wifey gave me go ahead for pismo run this next sat the 15th...if anyone is down....

 

If my truck didn't just get destroyed by a Prius then I would've been so down! Was just about to put on my new wheels/tires and 2.5 saw coilovers too