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

Love it, looks great!

 

Have you noticed any changes? Also how many miles were on the truck when you changed the spark plugs?? Im sitting at 140k right now

 

Manual for my 2011 calls for new plugs every 30k. If you're at 140, you should probably do that asap as you are on borrowed time.

 

I'd have to look in my manual to see what it says for my '15. Dealership just said the last time I was there they don't do that service until over 100,000.

 

yeah mine is saying every 55k, and yeah im really surprised that i havent had any misfiring. But now that i say that i will have it on my drive home today....

 

Any one got a set of stock 2nd gen taillights they want to get rid of cheap, I'm gonna do an LED experiment and dont have an extra set to mess with, I'll be more than happy to pay for them plus shipping as long as they are cheap because they will be taken apart and used for molds, thx for any help.

 

fresh from alignment

 

iPhone connected to bluetooth. Use steering wheel to initiate phone calls. Even though the phone call is ended with
steering wheel controls, I still see phone connected when looking at screen. Stays for 5 minutes or more, finally cycles
out. Any ideas how to make it better?

 

As stupid as it sounds, reboot the phone. When I was using the factory setup I had a similar issue from time to time and rebooting the phone would temporarily resolve it.

 

Changed my factory spark plugs to Denzo iridium a oil change back. Started noticing a intermittent misfire with no CEL (only happening in gear at a complete stop). Cleaned my MAF sensor, cleaned my air intake, cleaned my throttle body and still continued to misfire. I ended pulling my plugs out and one of the plugs was cracked. I ended up going with NGK iridium this time around and it’s running super smooth.

Then took it to do what it does best. Get groceries LOL.

 

I started fixing a few things on my 2010 TRD Sport Pkg Long Bed and got inspired to invest in it a bit in the upcoming months... Once I started working I forgot to take pictures, I'll try to do better on upcoming projects.



HUGE THANKS TO TW tons of info on DIY projects! here's what I've done in the last couple of weeks:

• Replaced the burned Harness to the HVAC A/C blower (blower still has a ticking noise, may need to be replaced)

• Drilled out the broken Exhaust Bolt and replaced with another ... (still has minor leakage) I think I might need to replace the Y-Pipe if anyone has any suggestions, I've only found the OME at $900!!! need a cheaper solution

• Dynomat'ed all four doors (trying to reduce cabin noise, about 6 years ago I removed all the seats a carpet and Dynomat'ed everything front to back, finally got around to doing the doors, since I still had a box of Dynomat).. had to order some replacement retainer clips that I lost/broke in the process

• Installed the Headlight Service LLC's +Premium-Plus Headlamp Wiring Harness, Power-Switched... it wasn't what I expected but it is definitely an upgrade.

• Replaced Burned Headlight and Turning Light bulbs

• Replaced the Bulbs behind A/C Climate dash controls (I had replaced it in the past, this time I went with cheap LEDs off Amazon, will see how they hold up)

• Removed Factory Installed 3M paint protective film (after 9 years it was full of mold and nasty looking).. Heat gun, plastic scrapers, goo gone and patience

Coming in the next two months....
Replacing torn front CV Axle boot.. just waiting on the part to arrive

• Full Polish and Wax Job, Carpet and seat shampoo and Engine Compartment wash (still iffy about having the engine compartment washed) found a local place that will do the job for $280, from what he showed me I think its a great deal, brought the paint back to life. Wating to get the axle boot fixed before I get it done...
• 3in body lift with possible spacers to fit 285x75x16
• Nerf Bars
• Roof Rack

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld mate.

 

i bet you felt really good after doing those things. great start. next thing you know your wallet has been depleted..hahahahh

 

Great wheels i have 2 sets. They are the perfect fit for our trucks. I may bebiased though

 

Yes 4.5" bs. Try a color match on them. The Sequoia/ tundra wheels are getting hard to find so $150 is a steel

 

Installed new Headlights (Spec-D), The old Azno play and play went out one by one causing no low beams in both of them .. lol Yeah I guess I needed new light ..

 

What kind of ticking noise are you hearing? Welcome btw

 

How are you liking the Geolandar MT's? How many miles on them so far?

 

I love the wheels after I painted them but I cleaned the shit out of them sanded them down taped plastic to the tire cleaned all the dust off them very well then painted with rustolium outdoor spray paint and boom let sit for 24 hours and was good to go the whole thing took like 4 hours but worth it beats paying 500 at a paint shop

 

Well my transmission finally showed up earlier this week, so today finally got it all mounted so i could clock and drill for the transfer case!
Then I made my fuel hard lines while everything was still out.
Then i put it all back in so i could start getting things pieced together, I know i'm gonna have to pull it at least one more time before its all said and done but i think i can get it fired up at least before i do. Now tomorrow i'm off to get my driveshaft modified or have a new one made.