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

But Randy said you like his meat

 

Im hanging up now.

 

Took my drums off to adjust the rear brakes. My parking brake was sticking an awful lot when I used it. Adjusted the cable as well.

The passenger drums were so rust welded that it took some grade 8 hardened steel bolts to get it off. Everything else stripped.

Let the adjuster do it's thing. I have a parking brake again.

The driver side has about an inch or so of forward and aft movement when the brake is engaged. Not sure what the problem is.


Saturday I'm changing front pads and bleeding the whole system in hopes of getting rid of my spongy pedal. Also probably dumping my exhaust after the axle and installing my header

 

Finally got around to doing a badge delete this afternoon. Worst one was a dealership badge...

 

what was the verdict?

 

Installed the new grille, grille LED lights and amber/ clear LED switchbacks last week, and blacked out 3rd brake light today

 

Anyone know another fab shop that makes something similar to the front bumper frame plugs Streetaco used to make? I lost one of my pair and need a second set for the new truck. Very simple design, completely cosmetic but avoids the stupid horns jutting into space or a hole to collect mud.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-on-frame-caps-tabs-for-corner-lights.241357/

 

Recieved and installed my front superbumps today! Still waiting on my Archive Garage U bolt flip kit with superbumps installed on the low pro plates. Can't wait! I also got on the wait list for my BAMF trilogy skids, LCA skids, and gas tank skid. Annnd I wait.

 

How do you like the superbumps?

 

Haven't had a chance to fully utilize them yet, but I did hit a speed bump at 30 tonight on accident and it was definitely less harsh than usual.

 

Got the oem net basket for my center console. Almost got the

$18 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015) - Made in USA

OCD because the glove box & seat storage OCD organizers are so great. Then thought about the

$17 Cocoon CPG5GY GRID-IT!® Accessory Organizer - Small 10.25" x 5.125" (High-Rise Gray)

Grid It too.

Then I saw this net & went to my truck & saw the 4 hooks. Never noticed them before! I immediately ordered it. Perfect fit imo# 58299-AD020 Less than $10 bucks - Denver.

 

Well dang, I just ordered one! That'll be great for my flashlight that rolls back and forth on every turn.

 

People still have CD’s???
See that Sturgill Simpson tho

 

What materials you use to fab up that bumper? I’m curious, planning on welding up a HC bumper in a month or two

 

The mounting plates to the frame are 4"x1/4" bar stock. The main tube is 3"x4"x1/4" and the side wings are just 3/16" plate. Then I have two support tube running from the mounting plate to the wings to add rigidity. The diamond plate on top is just a sheet metal skin I added for a step.

 

How are you liking the Vulcan welder?

 

Anyone? Help a brotha out

 

I’ve not heard anything yet. Any tips for making the squeak disappear?

 

Nice man I saved like 2 or 3 HC builds appreciate it brother!

 

It's the bees knees. I has the "synergenic" or whatever where you just tell it what thickness you're welding and what gas you're using and it does all the settings automatically. It's an extremely handy feature. Comfortable torch and a heavy duty ground clamp. It can do 110v and 220v and has it's on cord for each. This worked to my advantage because rather than make an extension cord, I was able to just make one long ass cord that plugs directly into the welder. Would definitely make the purchase again.