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

how long has the truck been done in bed liner? been tempted to do the same

 

looks sweet! will that just mount on top of your bed rack?

 

Who did your bedliner on the truck?

 

It's been done since late last summer 2018 so it's still pretty new.

Yup. My cab height bed rack will fit it great. Part of the front of the tent will hang over the cab slightly but it will clear even when flexing on the trail. The awning mounts right to the side of the tent.

Here in Phoenix, it's a place called Lucky Luciano's Custom Paint. He has been doing classic cars, restorations and high end paint for 30 years and his crew does show quality work. He got into doing tintable bedliner in the past couple of years and has the system down really well now. Professionally prepped and sprayed right instead of risking that roll-on technique that always comes out crappy.

 

Thank you. That shovel tucks pretty nicely in that spot but there’s still plenty of room for body flex. The blade doesn’t get anywhere near the paint. Also, those brackets are robust enough to pull myself up with the shovel handle when I open up the tent, which is nice.

 

I'm on coilovers up front and trd pro fox shocks in the rear.

 

No AAL or blocks?

 

found these
https://lighthouseleds.com/5mm-12v-pre-wired-led-white-ultra-bright-15-000-mcd.html

 

Where’d you end up getting that?

 

I replaced my cabin air filter after 130k miles.

 

Thank you for this. Is it difficult to remove the radio bezel and A/C controls?

Also, found these with decent ratings. Looks like you'll have some spares...

Haobase 50pcs Mixed Colour 5mm LEDs Pre Wired Light 12V 20cm Bulb

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZIRPM...c853&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_sbs_02_03_t_img_lh

 

Amazon, I’ll link the exact one. Only 25$! Easiest install I’ve ever done

 

High Mount Stop Lights Full Rear LED 3RD Third Red Brake Tail Light Replacement fit for 1995-2016 for Toyota Tacoma Truck (Smoke)

https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Repla...0690634&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull-spons&psc=1

 

Want. How much did that set you back?

 

Years ago I delivered automotive collision part around the valley, and I always liked going to Luckys. You never knew what you were gonna see. All bad ass custom paint and air brushing every time.

 

Changed out my climate control panel with a 2014 model. FYI it is not a direct swap or atleast it wasnt for my 09 and you will need an additional harness for the swap. I bought one from svonavja and it works like a charm. Old control panel with the knobs is for sale.

 

what are you doing with the old one?

 

Had 55w HID projectors in my 2007 Tacoma which i recently traded in for a fairly stock 2011 tacoma. I figured the pitiful headlight output was just due to the fact that i had grown used to the insane output and projection of my old lights. Figured there was nothing to it but live with the downgrade for a moment. This morning as i pulled up to work i parked directly in front of the building and noticed both my headlights focused/aimed about 10ft high in the air against the wall! I popped the hood and found that both bulbs were not seated properly at all in the sockets and were wildly angled in the housings. What a relief to know that while i certainly downgraded in light output/quality, at least the stock setup wasn't truly THAT bad

 

What do they look like on the truck?

 

I guess thats the black? How does it look at night, I've meant to replace mine everytime i look at it.