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

Well got sent home a day early on my trip so scored a work day at home. Did oil/filter change (Mobil 1 special at advanced auto parts) changed the rear diff and rotated the tires. Still can't get the TPMS to go out but lots of other stuff done. Wash n wax tomorrow.

 

Good choices.. I have some JBA upper control arms ready to go on soon. The build quality is really nice, plus they're red. Almost went with SPC but I wanted the ball joint to be stationary. I have the Duratracs on mine as well, love em!

Last time I was up there they wanted to charge us to drive up and we didn t have any cash. We were pretty tired from the hike anyways. Oh well.

 

Made a happy snowman last weekend

 

I have a post on here about it. I just used plastidip. The below quote should give you some info.

 

Head lights came in.

 

Changed out the Spark Plugs @ 60K.. with NGK (4904)

$13 ILFR6T11 Laser Iridium Spark Plug, Pack of 1

ILFR6T11 Laser Iridium Spark Plug - added some

$7 Permatex 81343 Anti-Seize Lubricant, 1 oz. Tube , White

Permatex 81343 Anti-Seize Lubricant to each of the new.
I was surprised at cap on the old plugs taken out.. Spec is .044, - old ones were as high at .055 and varied do to wear. I completed the drivers side first, it was the more difficult. You have to remove a few bolts that hold a few connectors to get better access for removal. By far the Drivers first plug is the most difficult.
Dealership wanted $265, 6 Plugs cost me $65 & Anti-Seize - Total $70... I saved myself $200 ...

 

They do charge a lot but it is more than worth it. It’s a cool ride. I used to live pretty close to it so the opportunity arised quiet often.

 

Amazing what a huge difference new headlights can make.

 

Isn't the use of anti-seize supposed to mess with the O2 sensors?

Sorry if this has already been discussed somewhere...

 

Pic's of said setup?

 

Here's a detailed outline of how it works with our Hi Rise Crossbars: https://www.tundras.com/threads/bestop-tonneau-cover-install-with-kb-voodoo-bed-crossbars.15348/

The concept is the same for our bed racks.

 

If you don't know this already, I would suggest you always carry a can of WD-40 or some kind of lubricant for your Hi-Lift. Once it gets weathered/dusty they tend to not want to work as well. I like WD-40 because it not-only lubes, the spray pressure blasts out all the crud hindering operation.

 

I prefer tri-flow, OR, a quality motorcycle chain lube. Tends to stay in place and not drip all over things.

 

Thanks for the tip! Luckily I have a cap on my truck, so the lift will be protected from the elements for the most part.

 

WD-40 is not a lubricant... it was designed as a solvent. Probably best to follow the WD-40 with a true lubricant.
Just my .02...

 

Works well for my wife and I in the bedroom.

 

And the tall one works over a bestop?

 

Yep. Actually everything we make for tonneau covers works with the Bestop.

 

How does it run with iridiums?

 

OK Cool.

BTW - If that is your TRD-Pro Tundra in the picture my buddy has the same exact one