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

Huh, that's the exact route I'm taking!

 

Firewood

 

I'm working on convincing her, she is worried about being able to get into the truck if it's lifted so I'm going to drive it on some 2x10 lumber so she sees that it's not that big of a difference. In thinking of getting the toytech lift that costs around $1200 and then slowly increasing the lift so she doesn't really notice. Also she is totally down with me taking the boy out offroading/camping/hunting

 

Mine is 5' nothing so I got Smittybilt Nerf Steps black powder-coated. You might want to think about that or similar steps. If I had to do it again I'd go for the extra $$ and get SS since the powder-coated steps rusted after a couple of years.

 

Did spark plugs yesterday. Old ones weren't messed up or anything, but very worn. They all came out about .051 gap! Sent the new ones in at about .042. She doesn't really run much different, but I'm sure I'll notice it in my fuel gauge.

And I'm not sure about what required all the unbolting and what not... that was the easiest sparkplug job I've ever done. Took me an hour to do both sides.

 

I finally got around to installing the rest of my Clazzio leather seat covers on the back seats so now they match the front. And I also installed my new bed extender. Both of which were Christmas presents.

 

Damn...those seats are badass!

 

Painted black the 3 trim rings around the speedo/tach/temp gauges, they were gray/silverish. Also painted black the chrome trim around the bottom of the automatic shift knob.

Next I'm going to paint the steering wheel plastic pieces and the plastic around the vents near the stereo too but need to find the right color first. Those pieces are gray/silverish now.

 

Thanks! This gives me something else to add to my mod list. I've looked into WO but I like these better. They look kick ass in your truck. thanks again for sharing.

 

x2 before I did mine I researched and heard everyone bitching about how big of a pain it was. Easiest spark plugs ive ever done..

 

Am I the only one that has those bed storage thingys that won't stay closed? Even with nothing in them, they pop open during normal driving. Anyone have a fix for that?

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/100361-bed-storage-locks-full-diy-write-up.html

 

Nick did you ever get your tires on the 285s? Finally installed my 887 lift

 

Thanks teneighty. I'll do that later this week. I don't really need the "locking" part, but the "staying closed" part is important.

 

I DID!

Do you have pics of yours??

 

Mounted my mag light

 

Yeah, the tabs on the back may need to be bent maybe a little just to tighten it up? I like the locks and keep tow straps bungees and tie downs in there. Keeps the honest man honest.

 

I had a few things stolen out of them and the covers opened to see what was inside so I just took them off and don't keep anything in them. A lock would only slow down a POS thief and cause damage.

 

Changed Engine Oil and Filter
Reset Maintenance light
Rotated Tires
Greased drive shaft joints
Tightened LCA bolts to stop squeaking
Installed New Engine Air Filter
Vacuumed purple glitter out of seats