A.smo's Build log!

Finally found a name! Meet Silverbolt!

Hey everyone!

This is my progress/build log of my new truck. I'm doing this log to stay active on this site as well as to see where my truck goes. I bought this truck 7-17-14. It is my first truck, and Tacoma. I am only a college student right now so it will be slow and nothing major will be happening just yet. It is a stock truck for now.

Here's how he sits today! 2.12.15



Engine/Drive train:

-3.4l v6
-Manual 5sp
-Rear Lockers
-K&N Air filter
-Gibson Exhaust

Suspension:

-Stock

Armor:

-None

Recovery:

-None

Electronics:

-None

Wheels and Tires and Brakes:

-Stock rims
-Toyo ATII Lt 31/10.5/15

Misc mods:

-None

As I stated, it is a stock truck. There has been a quite a bit of maintainence done from the previous owner. The truck has just over 218k miles.

To be done:

Timing belt/water pump/thermostat
Rear Leaf's
Retrofit HIDs
Tint
Audio
Service trans/Rear diff/transfer case
New door arm rest
New rims
Wet okole's
Weathertechs
Black rims

and more!

Done:
Rear diff/transfer case-8.9.14 218,400 miles
Partial Debadge
Red plastidip badges
De-mudflap
Ball joints(uppers and lowers)-1/6/15
Grey wire mod
Oil- 221k,223.8k 2/15/15
Painted grill, fenders and rear bumper black.

Here are the first pictures of the truck the next morning.

 

Reserved for future!

 

Alright guys. I could use some help. I'm looking to change my transmission, transfer case and rear differentials sometime soon. I wanted to make sure I bought the right oil. I purchased

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90 limited slip for my rear differentials and 80w-90 for both transmission and transfer case. I'm a little cautious because the guys at orielly didn't seem sure and I believe my Chilton manual stated different.

He hasn't done the transfer case or rear differentials ever and he did the transmission at 150k miles. The truck has 218k so I figured it's time for some new oils.

What new gaskets do I need?

Thanks!

 

One morething I could use some help with..

CEL P0420-

I've started some reading about it. Previous owner said he replaced o2 sensors. I was thinking of diagnosing the A/F sensor, but I don't know how to. Should I just replace it? How do I check for gas leak? Should I just replace to o2 sensors as well?

 

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90 is good for everything... front and rear diffs, transmission, and transfer case. 80w-90 is fine too. You don't need limited slip additive but I don't think it will harm the diff.

 

Ok cool. I didn't think it was too much of an issue I just wanted to make sure.

Btw- nice log. Once I get more comfortable in my truck and play with the 4x4 more I need to go out with some of the guys here in the state.

 

Finally got to go out this weekend and play around.



From my gfs 4runner. My friend then myself


A little donut action.


Probably the best picture anyone will get of me. This is where we went first, but it was all dried up.


My taco and gfs 4runner






Gfs 4runner and friends taco

 

So yesterday it rained pretty well finally here in AZ. Decided to take him out for a spin in the mud. Realized I need better tires STAT! Thinking about getting some Toyo ATII's. Here's some quick pictures.








Here is a picture after a good detail Sunday, after the fun Saturday out at Sycamore.

 

Ended up doing a little late night mudding with a few friends last night. I was the only one not to get stuck! Woo!

This is my younger brothers 2002 suburban. First time out and still a bit inexperienced. He ended up taking a mud pit that was a bit to tall in the middle for his stock ride. Ended up bottoming the front end out.


This is where the real fun came from. My friend that invited me out decided he want to test this big mud area out. He ended up getting stuck trying to get out on his differential. Then his truck died and we couldn't get it started back up. I didn't get a bunch of pictures, but he's in there pretty well.




Here's my very first flex pic.


Proper way to air down right??


Looking for some new tires now!

 

looks good man! i may have my falken rocky mountain ats for sale with rims here soon


on another note you bought your truck on my birthday!! so its good luck

 

playing in the mud is just so damn fun . Looks good man , I bought mine five months ago completely stock then I went plasti dip crazy did so many upgrades . Cost of the mods we do can be allot but its so fun creating the truck you like and enjoy

 

New tires!

 

Sub

 

Somewhat updated picture without my fender flares:


Got the flares painted black:

 

Flares look great! Definitely something I need to do to my truck.

 

When are you painting the front bumper? To match the flares.

 

Thanks! They look much better than the faded grey that had going on.

Probably this weekend.

 

What did you use to paint them?

 

Rustoleum semi gloss black. Sanded them up a bit then bit on two light coats then 2 thicker coats. They've dried up fairly well. I'm hoping here shortly I can get a hold of some 2nd flight flares and use those instead. I like the way the 2nd flights look. If I need to paint them, at that point I'll use primer and some clear coats.

 

Truck is really looking good Aaron