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

Pulled out the silver dash trim around the stereo head unit and painted it black. It looks more factory than the silver I also pulled out an amp that was installed behind the back seats that was in there from the previous owner never hooked up.

 

SCREW THAT! I hate some of those shops, sometimes they’re all about volume.

Let’s be honest, nobody is going to care for your Taco as much as you.

I bought a big enough press for me to get it done, and I’m going to TAKE MY TIME and be careful. Don’t want to chew up the aluminum UCAs.

IMHO, the extra expense in getting my own tool is worth it. Not scratching the shit out of a $1400 pair of billet aluminum UCAs will be alright with me.

This is what I got:

$144 OTC 6736 Large C-Frame and Forcing Screw Assembly

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6736-C-Frame-Forcing-Assembly/dp/B005J3LOSK

I want to do it myself, because I actually did think that if I go to a shop, they’re gonna rush and probably jack it up.

 

Scuff it, degrease it, etch it, prime it, paint it, clear coat it.

 

Should of paid the extra 100-150???

 

You know what they say about hindsight.

 

Glad you got a new set though. What is the benefit from the crossbar? I just got some BAMF hangers myself.

 

Connects the hangers which helps improve the ride quality and adds torsional rigidity.

 

Does it take a way from articulation?

 

Not sure about that. The Archive Garage version doesn't mention that there is a loss of articulation.

 

It really sucks man, specially when you go to those “top shops”...

Like I said, they run a business. Businesses are all about making money so they’re all about volume.

In order to have higher volume, you have to work fast. What happened to you is the result of speed IMO.

I can take a whole week if I want I, I’m NOT going to scratch my UCAs.

 

I was stationed in Little Creek and lived in Virginia Beach for many years...

You mind telling me what shop? Just curious.

 

How difficult was it and how long did it take you? I have mine and was planning to do them this weekend. Also did you do it by yourself or have an extra pair of hands?

 

This is one of the many reasons we need more than just a like button. damn that looks terrible

 

High Tech Auto in Chantilly, VA

 

Funny thing was that when I first got them back they were filthy and I just thought the shop was sloppy. After I got home and cleaned them up I'm pretty sure the shop made them as dirty as possible to hide all the damage and I guess hope I wouldn't notice.

 

Did you speak with someone about it?

 

Lol of course. All of the service techs were at lunch when I picked them up though, and the front desk person sure as hell wasn't going to get her hands dirty, so I just took them home and hit them with some Tub O Towels wipes ... and then turned into the hulk when I saw all the damage.

 

Sorry if someone already asked, but is there a build page for this truck? And more specifically, that DIY bumper?

 

Re-geared to 4.88’s last weekend and mounted my shovel and hatchet to the side of the bed this weekend!

 

I mean after you saw said damage