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

hahaha yep see that now looking back at the pictures! the TRD Pro grill just showed up and it was pouring rain and cold out here but I just couldn't help myself!

 

What switch housing is that? Takes Toyota factory switches correct?

 

Well, last few days for me have been a 2" leveling spacer, ECGS bushing and an alignment. Somehow, the "click" sound that's annoyed me, which came from front-passenger side suspension is gone now too. My guess is a loose bolt.

Either way, my suspension feels smoother now and I have no idea why that would be. No complaints here.

 

Sounds like something a dealer would do... Stealership!

 

Knobs showed up today, can't wait to get all this set up and put in. Only a custom harness stands in the way

 

You are correct. According to the dealer they don't come with them.

 

@gkomo You def won't regret the purchase.

 

@TegoTaco Super clean! Looks great!

 

Hell yeah!! Thanks bro!!

 

Swapped out a plastic Delta tool box I got for $20 for a set of SwingCase boxes.

 

Before (Chrome door guards and side steps)



After (Plastidip Black to get rid of the chrome)



Before (Lower Valance while I was doing the radiator and heater core flush)



After (Plastidip lower valance black): looks brand new




Will be doing the front and rear differential fluid change as well as the crankshaft next weekend

 

Waited around most of the day for USPS to deliver some of the parts, but I knocked out the 3 idler pulleys and serpentine belt. I gotta post a before/after video of that. It was so loud this morning. Much better now.
Out w/ the old....


Also did the driver side UCA re-fresh. New bushings and uni-ball. I'll knock out the passenger side later this week or next week.

Old urethane bushings. Lots of caked on grease. The uniball was totally shot. I was able to freely spin and rotate it.


And New stuff all pressed in......

 

Thanks man!

Here’s one more, loved the angle lol!


Test fitting the LED bar, had to accommodate for 1” body lift. Really wish I can run no front plate.

 

Sold the 3rd gen 4Runner today and picked up another 1st gen! New wheels and tires coming soon!

 

Yes, sort of. It takes the aftermarket switches that fit in OEM slots (like Mictuning or AironBoard). Actual OEM switches are keyed for their specific slot in the truck, so to move them from one slot to the other or fit them in these switch plates you’d have to trim them a little.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-custom-2-3-4-5-6-8-and-10-switch-plates.474715/

 

This weekend I installed the Redline Tuning Quick lift system.
Not to hard and it works great. Just have to measure and drill carefully. No Prop Rod.

I also picked up these 16 x 8 Ultra Claw Wheels for cheap and got them installed today. Not to bad for $10 wheels.

 

Washed, Clayed , Waxed

 

Looks much better!! Just can't get behind billet grilles, make me want to dry heave.

 

Wired up my switches today except for the accessory wires. Tested it all and works great. Locker switches won’t be live unless the locker power switch is on. Now just waiting for my switch panel then all I need to do it connect wires to dash lights, accessories and switched power and ground.

 

Nice work! I love the look of expert level electrical work. Form AND function.