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

Up early today. Who am I kidding, I'm up early everyday, have to be at work at 6AM during the week.

I'm looking over wiring diagrams for my navigation install and figuring out the differences between a stock 2012 radio and a 2015 navigation unit (mostly for the "S8" spiral cable connector).

 

Out of curiosity, how did you cut the vinyl to cover the holes? Did you fill them first them lay the vinyl over it?

 

How are you getting 3.5 degrees? I took mine in with the specs from my lift company I have their UCAs too and the specs say 2.7-3.7. They got it up to 2.7 I believe but said it’s maxed out and couldn’t go any farther without aftermarket bolts, I feel like they meant LCAs but I’m not sure so asking. Thanks!

 

It seems like it wasn't pushed all the way in. I also found that side of the bumper below two small metal pieces so I pulled up the bumper and it now sits on the metal pieces in addition to being fastened.

 

Relocates the breather for the rear diff to a higher point than on the pumpkin. Most people put it up into the gas fill area, some do it up to their bed box on the driver's side, fewer still put it up into their rear tail light. The front breather hose is about where your front intake is (assuming you don't reroute the front in take), so it's already high enough, per se.

 

I got one of those knock off ARB ones and relocated mine up to the engine by right above the ones for transfer case and trans (I think)might end up changing locations but probably not, I wanted to put the other two into the fake ARB one because they give you 4 spots but I didn't have time yesterday. I may just pop the one way breather off the top of them and run them the rest of the way.

 

Figured out my nav wiring. The 20-pin Scion adapter I was using has different terminals than the 28 and 24 pin connectors I want to use. I have the correct part numbers now
I have to see how many terminals I'm going to need. The 20-pin adapter was just too bulky and it made putting the radio in place difficult.

 

I relocated my rear diff breather just a little higher. Took about a 2' section of hose and zip tied it to the ABS wires. It's higher but not as high as the tail light or fuel cap are.

 

YEah, I'm going to test this location out I feel like it should be good, if the water gets this high above my wheels I will be in deeper trouble than worrying about my rear diff haha, I also relocated my intake into the cowl so if the water comes up to the breather then it will most likely be in my cowl and I will most likely be in a lake

 

I don't expect to be crossing water deep enough to warrant mounting the breather any higher than I have it right now. I do however have a snorkel on order.

 

Your laptop/iPad mount looks cool but I got to tell you this one is the best I have ever used. Very easy install and completely playable. Arkon Car or Truck Seat Rail or...

$30 ARKON Car or Truck Seat Rail or Floor Tablet Mount with 22" Arm for iPad Pro iPad Air 2 iPad Retail Black - TAB188L22

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3F09NU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Thanks!

 

What bumper is this? I’ve been looking all morning and can’t find it.

 

So I found a lose washer on the transfer case shield but that didn't fix the chirping. Then I started looking at the belt and found it that it was right on the edge of the water pump. I adjusted the belt and now it seats perfectly. See the pic.

I drove it a good hundred miles and it has gotten better but the chirp has definitely changed in tune where it's less chirpy (?)..now I only hear it sporadically. I'm hoping with time it'll go away and I'm planning on replacing the belt on the next service anyway so we'll see.

 

Picked up some Procomp MT2's.

 

Throttle Body clean. 82k and hadn’t been done before. Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby.

 

Armored up and ready to go! I got a full set of skids @SOS CONCEPTS and they are amazing! Not only did everything fit perfectly with easy installation, but the products are stellar! The best selling point by far with this company hands down is the customer service, they always get back to you quickly, and the turn Around time was amazing. If you are looking for Taco armor, look no further....price, product, and service will keep me as a customer for life!

 

Those ones move way too much. Tried a few different ones

tack form mounts are the BEST. All metal. Holds my tablet firm on the roughest roads.

 

I'm glad my taco lives in Georgia......Good Lord at the rust!

 

619!

A lot of nice work to look at in your truck. Sweet CB mount...