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

The stock bolt is M12-1.25. The closest UNF size is 1/2"-20. 1/2" is obviously a little bigger than 12mm and the thread pitch is slightly different (1.25mm vs 1.27mm). You might be able to get it in there, but you'll be fighting the threads a little bit.

 

Looks good! You wrapped it yourself? What vinyl did you use? The clear coat on my roof is starting to go away so I need a quick protector

 

Cross-threading/cutting new threads is just built-in loctite.

 

Fun fact, that’s also the thread pitch for the shift knob

 

Not today but I had my front end practically rebuilt on Saturday. New lower control arms, driver’s side CV axle, hub seals, gusseted spindles, and alignment cams. It rides better now. I just need to get it aligned and get a better set of wheel spacers. They had to throw on a 1/4” spacer for the wheels to clear the spindle gussets.

 

Please tell me your caliper isn't just hanging there by the hard line

 

I think it was briefly. Hopefully that didn’t damage anything.

 

Thanks! I did wrap it myself (hood and roof). I used Avery brand for the roof and 3M brand for the hood. If you're going to do the roof I would suggest removing the 3rd brake light. As part of that you'll want a new gasket, which can be found for cheap on Amazon or eBay.
FWIW, 3M says 1 year warranty on horizontal surfaces for Hawaii. Longer warranty for elsewhere in the US. I guess because we get so much sun. I removed and replaced my former wrap on the roof 1 year later and the wrap condition was still good, and fairly easy to remove. I could've left it on longer. The paint beneath was just how I had left it. It was great protection from...everything.

A friend of mine has good results from VVivid vinyl too.

 

I just finished my needle bearing swap today on the lift at my work. I tried to remove the CV Saturday in my driveway, but it was too close quarters to get leverage. Today I ended up holding pressure outward with a pry bar while my coworker hit it with a punch at the housing notch before it would pop out. After that it was about 30 minutes for removal of needle bearing, install of ECGS bushing and new seal, button up, refill diff, and back on the road. CV went back in easy but man was it a bear to get out.
I can't wait for quittin time so I can test it out without the vibe.

 

Dual Diode Dynamics SS30 Amber led bars...bit of an overkill, what do you guys think?

 

Added homemade daytime running lights
There are 4 of these 24 pack SMD leds in each bank on either side of front license plate.

 

Do you have the SS3 Fogs as well?

 

Well it’s not the most awesome thing I’ve done to my truck, but considering I’ve already got noticeable gravel pings on my month old King 12” shock shafts… seems worth the $20 to me. We will see how they hold up.

 

Yes and they’re the MAX’s.

 

Nice! Ive got them as well and have been looking at their bar but was worried how different the amber bar color was to the amber pods. Looks good though so I think im sold!

 

That looks fantastic! How it should have came from the factory.

 

Put some hood pins in Marks taco.

 

Re spacers to clear gussets, what's the backspacing on your wheels and what size tires you running? About to gusset my spindles so I'm curious if I'll clear without spacers.

 

are you doing anything with your old tail lights? im looking for a pair. i have a set of smoked out ones that i bought cheap on craigs that im not really happy with.

 

All of the parts were delivered today to install my front brake upgrade this Saturday. The front left caliper pistons are not retracting. So, I am replacing the calipers and upgrading the lines as well. Like many others I am dissatisfied with the ATRAC system. My pedal feel is inconsistent, feels soft. In addition, there is a lot of pedal travel. Hopefully the upgrades, plus bleeding the system (again), will help. I will post an update with the results.

Parts list:

• Carquest factory replacement calipers
  • https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-premium-unloaded-caliper-19-2984/20622977-P

• EBC Stage 13 Smooth Rotors and Yellow Pad Brake Kit
  • https://www.buybrakes.com/ebc-brakes-s13kf1291-disc-brake-pad-and-rotor-kit

• StopTech Stainless Steel Braided Brake Line Kit
  • https://www.extremeterrain.com/stop...el-braided-brake-line-kit-front-95044007.html