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

There's normally 6 retaining tabs on the back of the TRD center caps. I trimmed 3 off with a dremel. Then notched the ring and bent the metal in the tabs would slide in. Then epoxied then with spring ring in place. You can also use three allen headbolts that come with the method caps. To do that you trim all the tabs off and drill 3 holes.

 

Did, done, just have to install them.

 

Which bushings are those, and where is the grease going?

You don't want grease in between the bushing and the LCA.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ne-control-arm-bushings.659404/#post-23041356

 

This is embarrassing. Went back through the receipts from the PO and it appears the last brake system flush was almost 9 years and 30K miles ago. Same for the coolant.

 

This is the style of center cap I used. Found 4 for $80 on ebay.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mth-1524b100-c1

 

thank you. Seems simple enough. Just ordered the center caps. I’ll post something up when they come in and are installed.

 

Time for stainless steel lines and a flush at the same time?
You will feel a big difference if you do both.
I got the LCE lines for the front and rear

 

No doubt time for fluid flush, that’s a no-brainer and has to happen. The brake lines just went on my wish list.

 

I’m not sure that they offer any benefit unless you need longer lines.

 

Cleaned out TACO garage

 

Cool, if your not the original owner this just popped into my mind is to replace the rear differential breather valve if it’s all gummed up and possibly not working correctly.

It’s a part that get over looked and only cost 10.00 or so from the dealer.

Mine went bad and blow out my rear axle seal and that repair was very expensive.
Luckily only one side blew out.
A new 10.00 valve part would have prevented that.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jea_uo82ekQ

 

For $10 I can’t go wrong. Few years ago we had the drain line from the washing machine pop out of the drain and the ensuing flood caused thousands in damage. Could have been avoided with a two-cent cable tie.

 

No more captain swerving on the highway the boat she steers straight Arrrr!

 

Installed an (outside air) temperature and voltmeter in one of the 12V dash slots. Check it out:

Remove original 12v socket:

Enlarge hole diameter slightly to standard 1-1/8” using a step drill bit.

Trim off small inner fin so threaded securement nut can screw all the way down.

Re-install back into truck using some small jumper cables to connect to stock 12v connector and route outside air temperature sensor into desired spot under the hood. Enjoy your final results!

 

Well installed my steel hoses but snapped the bleed screw , anyone know The size ? 2004 Tacoma 2.4 5 lug ,I’ve looked up the caliper but screw isn’t sold separately

 

Unless money is an issue, the entire caliper for those 5 lugs isnt that expensive. $65 after the core refund for a caliper sans bracket from Oreily.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/...caliper-12843/19450a0adab6/2004/toyota/tacoma

You could always run down to the parts store and see if they have one in stock to figure out what size the bleeder is.

 

That’s a great idea , I’ll have to wait till tomorrow since it’s Easter Sunday and most of the auto supply stores closed early

 

Id call to be sure they have it unless you have the pleasure of living near a parts warehouse. In my experience, I always have to wait on calipers to be shipped to the parts stores.

 

Based on The website, my local store has it in stock,