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

there was a lexus that had longer studs but i cant remember which one. i do believe ARP makes studs too though.

 

Noticed truck is starting to make a clunking sound when turning right, coming from front right wheel well. Also, just hit 186k this weekend and I believe I still am on the original ball joints

Incoming dreaded lower ball joint failure? I need to investigate...

 

don't go highway speeds until done investigating!

 

I fabbed in the cat back exhaust from a 2016 Tacoma into my 1998. Much quieter, thank you @0uTkAsT

 

yes, especially with my new painjob! Would suck to ruin it already...

 

i have not yet seen the new paintjob! i was curious about, have you posted it somewhere?

 

Lexus is300

 

no, I haven't yet. I've been busy putting it back together (had brought it stripped of a lot of things to save some time to the bodyshop guys). Don't worry, I'll let you know when I'll post pictures

 

https://www.wheeladapter.com/product/extended-wheel-studs-for-toyotas

These are OEM spec wheel studs, they are probably longer than you need but can easily be trimmed down to the correct length. I have bought a couple sets of these before, no issues.

They have sets of 12 as well if you're just doing the front.

 

Could also be your tie rods. 186k I would consider swapping all the front in components with new. Upper/lower ball joint. Possibly bushings. Inner and outer tie rods. Possibly steering rack bushings.

 

I appreciate it but I already picked up some replacement bolts from McMaster online. They should hold up nicely. I also won't be able to use stock anymore because the welded nuts sheared off the inside of the bed.

 

Sweet, thanks. Is it much of a PITA or is it pretty much just hammer out the old ones and pull the new ones through with an impact gun?

 

I have always pressed the studs out, that way you're not hammering on your wheel bearing and ball joints. You can use a ball joint-type clamp to push them out.

You want to use a wheel stud installer tool to draw the new ones in, you can usually rent one at an auto parts store. I would use a disposable lug nut to do it as well if you're using an impact wrench.

 

I just replaced the wheel bearings and ball joints so maybe a press is the way to go. Ha.

 

just ordered a winch, new speedo gear and new LBJ bolts. Now I gotta put in said winch and crawlbox and then I'll be done with all the things.

 

"done"

What is this foreign word of which you speak. It is not familiar to me.

 

who says u cant put things in a taco bed

 

What free height are your coils? 13 or 14"... If they're the factory 13" start where j con suggests at about 1.5" of thread showing above the collar

 

They are 14 inch