What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I don't necessarily need the the keyless entry. I am just looking to get one of these so I don't need to open it with the key:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221350907830?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I already have an actuator that I could use to convert it to a keyless entry like my tailgate is already.

 

Yeah, i looked into hooking up a basic $10 actuator to the handle, but its impossible (well, nothing is impossible, but definitely not easy) with this new style handle, so i just got the kit because i was not able to find this new kind of actuator on its own

 

That isn't a bad price but I don't really like the handle that comes with it. After using all the canopies I would have to say Leer's handle is the best/easiest design.

 

Hey, I was just going off of what TXTaco13 said.
Cows, Bulls, Steers, Heifers...its all the same here in TW

 

Relentless Bed Bars installed. Saving some dough for my RTT, but meanwhile they make nice fishing rod holders.

 

if txttaco13 jumped off a bridge would u?

 

That is pretty cool. How many c notes.

 

Bought the bars from a member local to me for $75.00
Already had the rod holders from a previous truck.

 

It fits over new style Leer handle that I have. As long as the back of your handle looks like the one in these instructions (sorry, could not find direct link to a photo)

http://www.truckoutfittersplus.com/...instructions_new_leer_twist_handle_113436.pdf

The actuator slides right over the handle and replaces the little plastic dust cover that hides to holes on the sides of the lock cylinder. (Steps 9 and 10 in the linked PDF)

 

nice.

 

Really really nice! Good work!

 

What brand rod holders are those. I like them and that's a great setup you have. I'm going to have to copy you if that's alright

 

Go right ahead. They are from Rodmounts, but they cam with adjustable rods (like a shower curtain type) and suction cups to attach to the windows inside a bed cap or SUV windows. I had them inside a Yukon. So I just used the rod holder part and zip tied them to the bed bars. You could probably do the same with much cheaper Berkley rod holders or something similar so you're not paying for the rods and suction cups.

 

It looks like the back side does have a bit of a different design that would not allow the actuator your talking about to work with the aftermarket handle. I would love to get my hands on a real Leer handle.

And for those of you that ask, "Why not just buy a Leer?", I am too cheap to buy a new leer and have modified my Snugtop too much to want to redo it all. If I find a cheap used 100xq I may still swap it all over but that's the only other top I'd be interested in.

 

^^^
Maternal aphorisms... clever

The degree of wit this guy possesses is astounding

 

Ah, looks like you have Rebel with rotary latch and rods. You can probably convert that thing to the Leer style with cables, but you may have to replace the strikers too

Just check your local used used shell retailers. I got a used Leer 100XQ for $1200 in excellent condition.

 

Finished cutting out the stuck u joint and one 11/16 socket. Replaced all three u joints and just waiting to go finish torquing down the carrier bearing before final assembly and putting it back in the truck.

 

Where do you live? I've got a leer I'd sell you

 

Photoshopped a light bar. Not sure if I like it there:

 

Replace the stock opening with the same mesh material your upper grill is made from and recess the light behind the grille and it will look awesome.