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

Finally did the AC drain mod on a cool and dry day to get under the truck. Used a 5/8" inner diameter heater hose from Autozone for $4 and then the hose clamp for $2. Definitely recommend it for the long run as I could already see some small spots of rust on the frame where the water was dripping. Still crazy to me that Toyota would allow such a flaw in the design with a very easy fix.

Followed the directions of RobMotive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmCK4ENFMZA

 

It’s not OEM. Bought it off eBay earlier this year. Fit really well and I have been pleased. Thanks for the compliment!

 

Yes sir.

 

Brackets and misc hardware - $250
Used sport hood from salvage yard - $260
Aftermarket grille - $100
Paint - free (brother’s friend)
Headlights - varies $100-450
I opted for brand new Pro units

For oem bumper, you’ll need another $300-600 for the lower supports/crash beam/bumper cover/flares

 

Have you been in the SOS BS thread?

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...s-pics-ideas-sosconceptscrew-hang-out.601540/

Hell I could have talked to you in there and don't remember. It's full of some real characters but also good info

 

I’ll start hanging out there now that I’m officially SOS certified.

 

I've read that the scoop has a negative air space so the engine doesn't breathe as good.

 

This. The scoop is located in a low pressure zone so opening it up won’t do any good

 

Man that's a nice animal. Cool.

 

I can't kneel down to line up the jack or take off the lug nuts. I can do my own oil changes if I won't to suffer for 2 days, but I have free lifetime oil changes at my dealership so I take it to them every 6 months to get it done, I don't put 5,000 miles before the 6 month comes around. Sept. will be my 8th oil change and I'll have around 12,700-12,800 miles on my truck.

 

You could use them in gumbo too although I’d prefer chicken and sausage.

 

Yep this getting older stuff ain’t for sissies but it beats the alterative

 

How cute. What color nail polish is that?

 

I will ask my Wife and send you a link

 

Great job! I've been looking into this mod. Need to see if I have rust under there.

 

I did pull the back off it and left the screen in. I did that to help heat escape when stopped. You can see the heat waves coming out of it. Here in Phx every little bit helps.

 

do you have any tips for a FF virgin? do I just squirt all over? I've been reprimanded for that before. thanks!

 

Took off the TRD Sport factory decals. At first I got scared due to the mismatched paint underneath, but a little ScratchX blended it all together and now it looks perfect. GooGone is your best friend when it comes to removing stickers FYI

 

We litterly live off the deer and hog I process every hunting season. Use it for everything. Roast, ground, cubed, stew, fry, chops, the only thing I buy would be bacon, chicken and a steak with some good FAT on it. I have had everything under the sun in gumbo.

 

Installed my Fab Fours rear bumper today. Took about 2 hours total including removing the stock bumper. Pretty easy install even doing by myself.