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

Ah yes, threadlocker.. I use it on only a handful of applications I've come across on the truck, lbj bolts being one.

There's a good video out there on vibration test that I was looking for but found this article first.

http://www.boltscience.com/pages/vibloose.htm

"For example, conventional spring lock washers are no longer specified, because it has been shown that they actually aid self loosening rather than prevent it"

 

Yes that Winch Will need a Relay and why the dual ARB compressor? planning on Airing up really Big tires? I put an on board single ARB and it performs very good without taking up a ton of space and certainly with out that high price tag either way the compressors New that is come with a relay also.

 

The winch should come with everything needed to wire it up. Usually just involves hooking the leads up directly to the battery. Though this poses the problem of the long leads shorting out or I had my wireless remote circuit short and turned the winch on so it was constantly running. Fortunately the winch wasn't engaged so it was free spooling and not drawing a huge load on the battery.

 

Drove to Gorman this morning to get the truck dirty. Right after I finished airing down 3 tires I noticed gear oil leaking. Damn axle seal. Was perfectly fine when I got back from Pismo last week. Wasn't leaking when I took the truck in for alignment 2 days ago. Drove straight back to the rear end shop & dropped it off. Hopefully they finish tomorrow cause I'm flying out to Frisco Fri morning.

 

Today I tightened all my door striker plates. My friends don't understand that my truck isn't a Ford Excursion and the doors don't need to be slammed. I investigated all my door hardware after shutting my parts truck door and being confused on why it felt so much better than shutting my trucks doors.

 

It was me asking about the inverter.
This is pretty much what I'll be running.

GIANDEL 2000Watt Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V 120V AC with 20A Solar Charge Controller and Remote Control and Dual AC Outlets & USB Port for RV Truck Solar System

GIANDEL 2000W Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V 120V AC with Remote Control and LED Display Dual AC Outlets & USB Port for RV Truck Boat

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077HHFDZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q0gKBbQG2PVCV

 

I used a generic group 34/78 optima cage and welded on stand off to the body then bolted it down using the stand off with welded bolts to them and then one stock open hole and drilled one additional one.

 

Perfect! That's really close to what I was thinking I would do.

 

Got its new frame home... and managed to fit it in the garage...

 

Who has a dd? I love my taco but am debating if having a gas saver to drive around while I wrench on it is worth it...

 

I do.

I bought a double cab for a dd....then started wheeling it.

So i bought a single cab v6. Gets like 20+mpg. still 4wd. Fun to drive. Uses all the same damn parts. Win for me.

The DD life is the best for a true rig.

 

I DD

 

I DD my truck. I have an E320 and a Civic, but I don't drive them very much. The E320 I use when the truck is down or need to fit five people, and the Civic just sits in my driveway. The Merc leaks more oil than the Exxon-Valdez, and my Civic has a dead Hybrid battery pack.

Driving this truck is just more fun.

 

Mine's been my DD for the past 14 yrs & still is.

 

I read that wrong. Lol. Thought you were aski g who DD's the truck...lol....i love driving it daily, but damn gas and tires are catching up. A commuter would be nice

 

The winch's solenoid pack is basically a huge relay. "Solenoid" can be used somewhat interchangeably with "relay" (with the realization that some solenoids actually do mechanical work- but then they are also more properly called "actuators")

 

It's literally the best mod I ever did. Have an old Altima right now that is getting more and more frustrating as it ages (it goes through ignition coils like every 3-4 months). I plan on getting a CPO Corolla for like 12k next. Reliable low mileage Toyota that will last me forever. Saves on gas, lets me carry more people, and saves miles on the truck. Can leave the truck apart for multiple day fixes, or can limp it home if I break it and deal with it later. It's been amazing having a DD.

 

I need to get another daily, right now I'm alternating between my Tacoma and my 84 4Runner. When I finally merge those two together I'll need another DD to get by while I have both trucks indisposed. When I say another DD I mean another project that will have to wait it's turn. Like maybe an SC300 or older Supra.

 

Lol this is why I need to make sure it's a boring slush box. I already have a bunch of projects. I have a pit bike I just finished rebuilding that I am trying to sell to fix my R6. Need to consolidate so I can actually enjoy my motorcycle again. Having a 4wd project really is a time suck compared to bikes.

 

Or a cts-v or a an M3