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

Good observation, I thought maybe aluminum, but thought I'd ask anyway.

 

I used a Piece of HDPE Marine board similar to starboard, yes it is anti slip. It is 1/4inch thick. Its rigid enough to stand on but i wouldn't make a habit of loading heavy things on it. If you went any thicker the tailgate wouldn't close.

 

AND it doesn't play 8 tracks or 4 tracks - lameR.

Nobody uses reel to reel anymore.

 

Just ordered OME 90000 shocks and 886 coils for the front. The Bilstein 5100s and OME 885s were good, but after adding a full compliment of skid plates, bumper, and winch, it's riding somewhere around stock height. I'm going to try my hand at building a bastard pack for the rear using some Taco take-offs and the spring pack I had left over from my old Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

 

Same boat I'm in. The new stuff goes in tomorrow. Then I can start tire shopping.

 

Dude, you're going to LOVE that combo. I had 5100/884 and then went to 90000/886 once I added weight. I was astounded at how smooth it was once I got the new stuff on.

 

I can hold off on that for a while. I had everything trimmed up for 35's, but with the extra weight the rubbing got to be too much so I dropped back down to 33's. I do think my next time around I'll go with 255/85 16s...

 

They’re like $1.35 on superbrightleds.com

 

OEM or bust It gave me a decade of trouble-free performance so figured I'd just buy another one.

 

Did you source that locally or order it?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282628214201

 

Good thing I got paid today... Easy to cut to size? Did you do anything special to the edges?

 

use your old insert as a template and cut it to match. Reinsert and boom done.

 

You wont be disappointed I have loved my ride with the OME set up. I might need to get stronger springs when I get a front bumper but it rides nice right now. Also if you have any weight in the bed get the HD pack. I went with the standard knowing I could add the leaf for the HD pack and I wish I had from the start. I have a topper and drawers in the bed all the time and it isn't as firm as I wish. I hit my bump stops when wheeling.

 

Looks great. For the $$ I'll sand and coat mine once a year until there's a hole in the plastic.

 

Computer has been in the shop but last week I installed a BPF front tow point to the truck. Now I can pull people out of the ditch this winter. And the truck needs a wash real bad!

 

All I know is that it worked. I tested it before reassembling the door. Back underway this morning on the passenger side. Will report back when I finish along with more pics of the tow mirrors in action is anyone cares... I will say the tweeter mod is a gimme in terms of ease, not totally plug and play but certainly cheap and easy if you're not new to working on your taco.

For the sound deadening project, its a PITA. Make sure you clean the inside of the door before you start. Mine was all dusty and I was concerned about adhesion.

 

I'm looking for a pair of used 5100's, I'll need them shipped, PayPal friends or Venmo, hassle free.

 

All I have in the rear is bed bars and a tent. I throw on the swingout with spare and 2 jerry cans when I go camping. I'm going to start with a bastard pack made up of springs from a Ram 1500 and an OEM Tacoma leaf pack to see how that goes. If it doesn't work out I'll buy beefier springs. I also have extended brake lines, longer rear shocks, and a shackle flip kit to install when I have the time.

 

For future reference, butyl will stick regardless of dust/dirt - it's probably a good idea to blow out the door with compressed air but it's not a requirement unless you live near the Moab or something.