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

Matt is correct on his stock leaf spring knowledge

I feel like its not a noticeable difference at all, both of those stock leaf packs are recalled on 05-11 tacomas, not sure why they aren't on the 12-15s.

My opinion here, so don't hate me merely trying to help...
Do yourself a favor, if you plan to keep the cap/shell/topper on all the time and haul stuff regularly, get better leaf springs than stock or something like firestone riderite adjustable air bags. If the previous owner of my truck had done either of those, the cap wouldn't have made these stock leafs almost completely worn out at only 45k miles.

Its better now that the cap is not on there, but they still sag when there is 200lbs or more in the bed.

TW is here to help

 

You're good man, no worries . I plan on lifting pretty soon, and putting a progressive leaf pack in the back. These stock leafs are crappy, but I figured an additional leaf would be better than the 3 that are in there, until I lift. Thanks for the heads up!

 

Do any wheeling in the snow today? Could the jack be flipped over so as not to advertise it so much or could it be mounted to the front rail? Just wondering. Pics will be good.

 

Sounds like you've got the right idea! No problem at all! Its what we're here for

 

Is there even a hi lift in this picture?

all i see is DALE EARNHARDT JR HEAD lol

 

Yea, bolted to the side of the bed on the left side, lol

 

Interior detailed today, and nearly completed reinstalling many hydrodipped interior pieces done by a fellow member---
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bu...rl-hydro-graphix-water-transfer-printing.html

Just the upper console remains to be done then some good pics, but damn, my camera batteries keep dying as this old sony is on it's last legs.....

 

I'm teasing

I want a custom shift knob like that! That and the carbon fiber dipped trim is badass!

 

I could turn it over but it's not as flush that way and I also took the base off and put in the ammo can in the bed. And did about 4hrs of wheeling today and no problems.. Still tight

 

To TXTaco13, its just a simple lock and I am sure it's only gonna keep the honest people honest.. If they want it and need to steal it that bad then they need it worse than me!

And I was just testing it out I will move it further up the actual jack and not through the end thats just bolted on.

 

I've seen some kits that allow you to bolt it to the side rail and lock it. I'm trying to come up with a way to do it without buying mounting plates that are expensive. Thanks for the pic!

 

I have seen them to and been to the hardware store about 5-6 times already ready. If I find a way to do so I will let you know.

 

I'll do the same

 

4x4 switch illumination mod done. No more feeling around for it in the dark.

 

Working on my BHLM. Adding some orange leds

 

You had better be damn sure the adhesive backing on that LED strip isn't going to get all melty on you when you reheat the headlight housings to re-assemble them. Even with the temperatures that the headlights will reach being exposed to direct sunlight all day, I'd be iffy about doing that.

I think it will add a nice touch, aesthetically, though.

 

Putting this on top tomorrow if the weather cooperates
















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today I got off work early and it was time to do finish some upgrades. Wednesday I finished the Relentless-Fab tailgate mod, here is that pic


I decided that it was time to get rid of the Pluto dog ear mud flaps and cut them down to a reasonable size. I took off 5".



After the front mud flaps were finished. they took less than 30 mins for both sides. it was time to add some more "L-track" to the bed.

Enough upgrades for a late Friday afternoon.

My ultra-gauge MX1.4 upgrade shipped yesterday. I might have something to do tomorrow.

 

Luckily it's not being held by the adhesive backing but by rubber butyl. Think it should be a little more secure. I was worried about the same problem

 

If you're still concerned with it, you could drill holes on both sides of the strip in a few places and secure it with a small gauge wire.