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

Awesome. Thanks for the input

 

The weather has not been cooperative for washing the truck. It'll be nice for a few days in a row, then snow/rain/wet roads. So I haven't washed the truck much at all in the past few months.

So I'm practically lifting my gf in and out of my truck when we go out on dates... just so she doesn't get crud all over her nice clothes.

 

They do make them for 1st gens... That's why I like them.

 

Hahah I guess it could end one of two ways, rough sex, or being single, I guess it's a win win either way.

 

I changed the ole air filter today, had a nasty NAPA brand one and replaced with a WIX brand filter. I want an AFE Filter, but my current filter actually developed a small tear so I thought it'd be best to just buy the best filter I could find around me.

 

Are those stuck on with the 3M adhesive ring? How do you lube the uni ball?

 

HA! thatta boy !! Stand your ground dude.... I'm sure you have a friend somewhere that'll let you lick your wounds on their couch while waiting for her to come to her senses....

 

Yes, you get 2 sets of adhesive rings so you can service the uniballs.

 

I guess the dust covers do their job well because I have to lube my Camburgs about once a month to prevent squeaks.

 

I've about killed myself trying to jump out of my truck in a dress and heels. It's tough making it over the sliders when they're dirty haha

 

She's 5'4" also. Just wait until I actually put a mild lift on. As it currently sits I bet I'm at least an inch below stock.

 

I'm 5' 4" and have no trouble getting into the truck haha I'm used to it though.

The gf on the other hand hates it when the truck is dirty...

 

Having installed a set, I would not call them a "straight bolt-on" UCA. A couple of the ABQ TWers helped me at a friend's place that had a 20 ton shop press. We pressed the spindle to arm "coupler" into the top of the spindle. I could not imagine having used the bottom cup and the bolt to "press" the "coupler" into the top of the spindle. Would've required tonnes of leverage and something to hold it with. Everything else slipped into place. The only other complaint was lack of torque values.

I will say, the instructions that came with them were for the 2nd Gen even though it pictured the 1st Gen hardware. Completely different setup and we had to do a little bit of thinking to get the job done.

And, yes, the 1st Gen arms can be covered with the cover kit or possibly a neoprene boot. The top bolt has a nice low profile.

My only concern would be the fact that the bottom is open but easy enough to rinse every so often. Gravity is your friend.

 

^^ she gets it my gf gets fired up about the whole subject.

 

Other than replacing a worn part, what are the advantages of these UCA's?

 

Mall crawler street cred

 

Better alignment specs and travel.

 

How much more travel can you get. Couple inches?

 

Depends on your suspension really. Every setup will be slightly different.

 

Oh man...

...you're a spinner, eh?