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

Bought some tail lights from a '98 on ebay and installed them today. Needed to do a little wiring fix but they look and work great. I always loved these older lights.

before:


after:


Oh and I got her to 150k miles too

 

Bought a trasharoo, arb tire deflator, a six pack of south east overland glasses and 50ft of custom braided winch rope extension. Hook/thimble. Other than that, nothing.
Drove into work, parked it. Turned around every 10 steps to look at her till I hit the door wondering what she needed next.

 

Looking real Good! I like the Basket up there also!!!!!

 

Brother Rob, You see this???

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...abs-3inch-lift-265-75-16-a-4.html#post8255798

Just a thought.....

 

Great pics!!!!! Thanks for posting pics of your roof rack few weeks back...

I got er done..

 

Just realized you had the antenna on! Glad it ended up working since we didn't have it at the time!

Don't. lol
Mine has been great so far! I left my headliner out for the past couple months to keep an eye on all the bolts but not a single issue, only thing that leaks in my roof is the sunroof drain lines

 

Currently sitting at Lithia Toyota in Billings,MT waiting for my timing belt to get finished. So much fun...

 

DAMN IT! What a pain in the ass I should have done more research

 

Solenoid Valve
Part #

$96 ARB180103 ARB 180103 Aluminum Solenoid 12VDC 1/8" This is ARB's official replacement 12v electric Air Solenoid.

ARB180103
Rocker Switch
Part # ARB180209S
Rear Switch Cap Actuator
Part # ARB180211
Compact On-Board Air Compressor Kit
Part #

$241 ARBCKSA12 ARB CKSA12 Air Compressor Compact On-Board 12 Volts DC, Designed Exclusively for ARB Air Lockers Locking Differentials

ARBCKSA12

order now just waiting

 

I've had this now going on 8 months.. been sitting in my garage with all the other parts waiting to get installed....Tundra brakes....crawl box....rock lights....bed rack lights...Cvj cv axles... Frame stiffening plates...

My list is getting ridiculous

 

one last question brotha. I really appreciate the help too

So this morning I was able to take the top nut off since the truck has all the pressure on the shocks and there is so much play......Can I install the bushings without undoing everything? Im assuming no, since it looks like 2 washers and a bushing go under the top plate right? Just wanna make sure i got this right.

Cant believe I drove the truck like that last night

 

thanks man! i like it, its a nice touch IMO.

no problem man! i love mine!

Yeah man it worked out fine!

 

V6 clutches are in stock at marlin so I jumped on it! Hated needing to spend the cash but happy to get my clutch fixed before my April wheeling trip!

 

I started making some hi lift brackets








The thin square tube heats up fast.

 

I bought the kit, the high pressure bolts and a flywheel. I think I will have the shop just replace the flywheel for piece of mind since I'm over 180k.

 

I have done it a couple of times. It CAN be a PITA, but you should be able to do it. You will need a few things, extra long extensions, universal joint for your ratchet, and a buddy or two. Those things are not required but will make life a whole lot easier. If you want, a transmission jack, but not required (except the buddy part, you need more hands than you have). I have used a regular jack, some ratchet straps and buddies to get it in and out. HB has them for about $150 or maybe you can rent one. Not sure, ask around.

Just google it, there are a bunch of videos on how to replace a clutch on a toyota. There might be a link in the DIY thread.

Good luck.

 

I would hate to do it without a lift or a tranny jack.

But its doable with at least 2 people. But getting the top bell housing bolts laying on your back would suuuucckkk.

 

For the top bolts on the bell housing I got a long extension and was able to get them from the hole in the floor of the truck. Its not a one person job thats for sure.
On another note. I bought some moog ball joints for my truck. Im working on it right now. The lower ball joints came with that metal piece that connects to the steering. My quedtion is, the metal looks bare, just wondering if I should throw a coat of black paint on it so it doesnt rust?

 

i just did mine a a few days ago... didnt throw any paint on mine, didnt feel like they needed it, then again i live in phoenix so rust isnt a HUGE concern of mine! when in doubt.. rustoleum!

 

did yours come with zerk grease fittings? or did you have to buy them?