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

I want a relatively cheaper relocation for the rear. If croth doesn't make them anymore what's a good place to go to find some nice hoops?

 

Good luck going outside the frame with the stock axle, even with spacers.

 

I saw a guy order some ford shock towers off of Amazon and use them. But it was for a second gen, so probably not too useful.

 

you say that like its impossible and that it hasnt been done before. Ive wasted enough time going through the mid travel and shock relocation threads to know its been done more than a few times.

 

I'll definitely need it

 

It's not impossible. I never said that. It's just impractical for most applications.

On any tire larger than stock, with a 2.0" or bigger shock, you'll not be able to fully cycle the suspension without rubbing the shock body. I've got about an inch between my tire and frame at full flex. Note: if all you doing is vertical travel, i.e. desert running and not crawling, it may be more applicable.

 

Plasti dipped all my emblem/badges successfully!

 

Used my fumoto oil valve for an oil change for the first time today! It made it so much less messy. I put the oil pan under the truck, sat down, flipped the valve open and walked away for 20 min while it drained. No spilled or dripping oil anywhere!

Tranny fluid drain and fill yesterday and I got a new brake booster installed.

 

Right now it's just a daily driver something to have fun around town and something to have fun off-road with. I think it'll be a good learning experience, it has been already. I've been researching for like 8 months. if I could I would just drive all day so this is a big dream for me. I appreciate all the help that's been given to me and I'm excited to see it completed.

 

Defiantly can make some

 

Had a weird stumble and replaced my PCV. Seems to have fixed the problem:

$16 Genuine Toyota 12204-62010 PCV Valve Sub-Assembly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GJJNQB6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8

 

Is anyone aware of a place to order a replacement back window/frame assembly for a camper shell? I have a 'Covermaster' branded topper and nobody local seems to know how to get parts for it.

 

If you find out lemme know too, mines busted. Although I have a feeling any solution will cost more than my camper is worth to me.

 

Might could make one from plexi.

 

Yeah that's my problem too...but new shells are ridiculously expensive.

 

Already have, but I would prefer real glass as all but the most expensive Lexan hazes within weeks.

 

My problem is the frame, not the glass. The hinge is shearing in half for some reason. It's to the point where it's broken it's way through almost half the length of the frame.

 

-24 last night now my brand new agm battery wont hold a charge.

 

Installed Scangauge with a Paranoid Fab mount. Also programmed in the trans temp readout (labeled as TFT)

 

Engine temp seems high