What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I have found that a graphite spray is preferable to WD40 or other "wet" lubricants. It will not collect dirt. Clean everything with brake clean before applying.

 

Got it. Yeah it just seems weird that it’s not engaging and opening until the last few degrees, it’s like the handle when it was cracked.

Anyone tried these?

$33 Exterior Front Driver Door Handle Replacement, Upgraded Metal - Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma - Textured Black - OEM 69220-35020, 79344, 91319, TO1310117

T1A Metal Upgrade Exterior Door Handle Replacement for 1995-2004 Tacoma, Fits Outside Front Left Driver’s Side, Black Color, T1A-69220-35020-METAL

 

I bought the cheapest handle i could find on Amazon. Its held up great

 

Mine is doing the same thing. I’ve had no handle now for probably a year and won’t replace it until I figure out why it’s so difficult to open. I’ve always figured the door was slightly crooked. If I get my fingers under the door and pull up it seems to open easier. I just haven’t tried to do anything about it yet.

 

That's the brand I used last time but not the metal upgrade version

 

Give the latch mechanism (the part that actually holds the door closed) a good cleaning. It's best if you remove it and clean it real good. It's not really that hard to get out. You just have to disconnect the bottom of the window track on that side to give you room, and it will come out. Get the years of gunk off it and you will be able to open the door with your little finger.

 

These don’t blind other people though, totally fine to run in normal Housings

 

Silver Sluts first real attempt at finding a lion

 

Now another fun topic, batteries
I know all companies have bad batteries. Optima etc.

I was looking at the Duracell AGM SLI24FAGM. Nice 4 year warranty and a lot of locations


Not running a winch or fridge but have some accessories.

 

Question... Can't remember the answer and can't find it.

General rule of thumb, how many threads equal 1 inch lift on most coilovers. I need to raise the front AROUND 1 inch and would rather not be taking these damn things on and off all day.

 

Moved the reservoirs

Before - Bearly hit at full lock.


After

 

I want to say with my Kings it was roughly a half inch for every two threads. I just lowered the driver's side a few weeks ago because I will still rubbing my cv boot.

I don't know about the procedure with Fox, but with Kings you can do it with them on truck. Just loosen the collar and turn it with a big punch. The UCA gets in the way a bit but it's not too bad, but again this is with Kings. I'm not familiar with how it works on Fox

 

Actually yeah with the resis I could see it being harder to adjust ride height with the hose and fitting getting in the way

 

I keep thinking 4 threads equal an inch. But I'm not positive. Should be reasonably close to the same. Fox, King, Icon, Sway Away all have pretty close to the same size threads.

 

Too many variables.

Coil strength
Weight of your truck

Could be 2-4 depending on that. Sadly it's a bit of trial and error

 

Got some snow action in as well, first snow of the season in our mountains yesterday.

Also saw a rolled 2nd gen T4R on the trail, someone had a real bad day

 

I recently adjusted my right front CO. Wanted to take out a little pre-load. I moved the adjustment collar up a 1/4" and ended up changing the ride height by 1/2".

 

I pulled the 4 mud flaps and fender flares off today. Gonna Raptor Line the flares black

 

Went with lowering the collar 6 threads and sent it.

I like it. Goal was 40 inches from ground to fender. 40 inches exact on passenger. 39 3/4 on driver... I can live with that.



Stopped for gas before a little test drive.

 

Played with the crawlbox for a bit and took the pup to the park.