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

apoteker · May 14, 2019

Changed the oil... 2nd time and thought I had the oil plug. But dammit if I didn't drain the transmission fluid by mistake! I had been putting it off anyways so I guess the truck was telling me something. Got the both oil and atf replaced now. I won't make that mistake next time the oil is due!!

GlennHaggis · May 14, 2019

la0d0g said: ↑

You should have dumped it at the muffler.
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It dumps just aft of the axle and well clear of the spare, so no melting issues. One less thing to hang up on snags in the trail.

jsucraig · May 14, 2019

13txtaco said: ↑

Trd everything
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Like those old school Toyota Stripes

GlennHaggis · May 14, 2019

jsucraig said: ↑

Like those old school Toyota Stripes
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jsucraig · May 14, 2019

13txtaco said: ↑

Trd everything
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Where did you get them?

la0d0g · May 14, 2019

jsucraig said: ↑

Where did you get them?
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Cboy808 can make them, etsy, ebay. Take your pick.

Caliph420 · May 14, 2019

Finally got around to wiring up my fog lights

jproffer · May 14, 2019

steveo27 said: ↑

Ordered new longer rear shocks

And finally glued up my DIY road shower.

I’ll pressure test it tomorrow once it’s cured.

Pretty confident it’s all glued up well. I really slathered up the joint for the filler since it’s not an over lapping joint.

I still need to design a mount that’ll hold the shower head, but I need to mount it to the truck first to get the angle right.
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I glanced at the picture after reading the first line and thought "DAMN, he DID get longer shocks"....but then saw it was pipe lol.

jsucraig · May 14, 2019

la0d0g said: ↑

Cboy808 can make them, etsy, ebay. Take your pick.
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Yes, I have helped elevate connor's sticker making career.

jwhit2848 · May 14, 2019

Seabass said: ↑

Got my new custom Avid Off Road bedrack done and swapped in for my old bedrack on Saturday. This thing is amazing and built like an absolute tank. Jerry Can cages that lock, a mount for my small propane tank, 6 gusseted mount tabs for my Alu-Cab tent instead of only 4 so I could add a 3rd mount rail under the belly of the tent instead of just the ends. This new rack is so much more stable than my previous one and really handles the tent and awning setup well.

My Partner Steel stove included hose reaches from my stove on the tailgate to the propane tank without having to remove it from the mount. I just screw on the hose and turn on the tank.

Also installed 2 surface mount LED flood pods under the floor of the tent over the tailgate for some great light for camp and for night fishing. I ran them through a metal latching switch with an LED ring that's hard wired to the tent's power so when I plug the tent into one of my bed-mounted cigarette lighters, I have ready power for everything when the truck isn't running. The button for those flood pods is right back by them for easy access. Everything wired cleanly under the bedding of the tent and I used tons of heat shrink and shielding after soldering the connections. The LED button is always lit up when the tent is plugged into the truck so the switch for the floods is easy to find in the dark.

I also removed my 2" closed cell foam mattress topper from the tent and replaced it with a 1.5" cooling memory foam topper which allows the lid of the tent to close SO much better and it's more comfortable than the other topper. While doing that, I ran 2 15' USB cable extensions from the tent's USB ports up to the head end of the tent. Quick access to phone charging and whatever else I need to plug in overnight like my headlamp. I also have 2 extra USB ports if I need them later for other devices.

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Do you have a link to this bed rack?

diabetiktaco · May 14, 2019

Getting ready for a new bumper. Took the rigid fogs off the front and put them on ditch brackets last night. Center lights are going and will be replaced w/ a 20" light bar.

Naumoff42 · May 14, 2019

SR-71A · May 14, 2019

steveo27 said: ↑

Ordered new longer rear shocks

And finally glued up my DIY road shower.

I’ll pressure test it tomorrow once it’s cured.

Pretty confident it’s all glued up well. I really slathered up the joint for the filler since it’s not an over lapping joint.

I still need to design a mount that’ll hold the shower head, but I need to mount it to the truck first to get the angle right.
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What PSI safety relief valve did you go for?

Rick_Taco · May 14, 2019

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Ok guys, might have a dumb question, and didn't want to start a whole new thread on it so I figured I'd just ask in here and maybe someone could answer or point me to the right post. So a couple months ago I finally upgraded from the stock 245/75/16 tires to 265/75/16. Lucky me just got a razor blade stuck in the rear left and it's pretty done. I ordered a new tire from Sams (as I want 4 of the same Cooper Discover AT3 4S) and have to wait up to a week for it to come in. Would it be ok to drive around town with the spare smaller size till the new one comes in? Thanks
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It will be alright for a few days.

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That sucks for as low of mileage on an engine as you have.

Check out post 177073 if you would like a comparison to mine. I am going to do the TBN and TAN next time.

That's some expensive oil too, just had to look it up!

Dan H · May 14, 2019

Some daylight pics.
I have a few spots that need touched up.

CHUOX17A · May 14, 2019

So I got around to work the front brakes last night. I noticed that there is I my one rattling spring in the bottom and was wondering if I am missing one on the top since the pads have the holes and everything to fit a top spring on it. I got an extra spring to poco on the top par or the pads.

Is this ok ? Or should I leave it just with the bottom ones ?

Seabass · May 14, 2019

jwhit2848 said: ↑

Do you have a link to this bed rack?
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It was custom made by Avid

13txtaco · May 14, 2019

jsucraig said: ↑

Where did you get them?
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Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/674298227/universal-grill-decals?ref=shop_home_active_1

jwhit2848 · May 14, 2019

Seabass said: ↑

It was custom made by Avid
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Thanks. It looks awesome.

Mescorpio1147 · May 14, 2019

wmg said: ↑

does it have a switch in the wiring loom for shut off...its a great thing to have for water / mud crossing..
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It does have a control module that cones with it and you can adjust it like that, i can also control it with the AC controls inside the tacoma

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