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

Well, that's not very scenic lol

 

Fiiiiiiinally can say that the "clunking" noise I have been chasing in my front end is gone. Seems to be at least, in the 30 miles or so I've driven it.

Readers digest version: whenever I'd turn the wheel the suspension seemed to pop or clunk when it loaded up and released (think reversing into a spot at a hard angle then straightening the wheel). Front end parts are all tight, bolts are all tight, replaced radiator support bushing with poly units, pretty much gave up and chocked it up to aftermarket suspension and a big 'ol IFS skid amplifying any sounds.

The fix: Was cruising the forum Saturday and came across a post about a similar noise and that over-tightened LCA bolts could be the cause. Light bulb went off...went out Sunday morning and started loosening and re-torquing all my LCA and UCA bolts with the truck on the ground (weight on the suspension) and jumping on the sliders while anything was loosened to release any binding of bushings.

Now it just squeaks, I'll work on that later

 

I wonder if that's what's happening with mine... Worth a shot at least!

 

Hit 45k on the ODO.

 

That's what I figured, can't hurt to try it haha

 

Nice wheels! Definitely de-badge the Taco. Paint /plasti-dip the chrome emblem on the front black. Color key the bumper.

 

Oil changed, afe air filter cleaned, spark plugs replaced (a little more difficult task with a blower on top) all thanks to TW write ups.

 

Fluid filmed the entire truck the other day and installed seat spacers today. Really enjoying the new seating position.

 

I've been eyeing some of the aftermarket steel rear bumpers but I don't know if I want to spend the bucks. Any suggestions? I might just paint it but I have heard that it can peel if not done right.

 

I had the truck painted earlier this year and had the chrome trim around the grill sanded and color matched. Now I see a couple of specs of paint missing. Makes me cautious of trying to cover any chrome. Wondering if replacement is the smart way.???

 

Have a friend smash it. Call the insurance company. Than call @Mobtown Offroad for a good bumper.

 

You still using "break in oil"?

 

Love the seat spacers, my old man's back and legs give thanks.

 

Ordered her up a new Fab Fours premium rear bumper. So excited to ditch the mangled up stocker.

 

Installed new JL C1-690's in the front and the C1-650's in the rear. Huge sound improvement over stock speakers, going to install my Sony XAV AX5000 as well as an amp and 2 10" subs sometime soon.

 

Like a high clearance steel bumper? You should definitely powdercoat it if that’s what you’re thinking.

 

Arrived last night.
Super easy mod. They’re plug and play.
Loving the new look!!

 

Just used Spray paint and 6 coats of clear coat. Do a few practice tries on junk first. Also use enamel spray paint. And if recommend not using glossy like I did. Looks really good clean but also makes it look dirty all the time. Sorry for the late reply