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

https://auxbeam.com/collections/6-gang-switch-panel/products/qp006238
this one. I like it, mounted with rivet nuts

 

Got into an accident today. Smacked my bumper on the front passenger. Driver was intoxicated and no driver license. Got a few scratches, the other guy fared way worse..

 

Stopped by Brad's Garage for a new alternator installed. Factory unit lasted 165237 miles. Brad only works on BMW, Audis and Toyotas. First two for the money and Toyota's 'cus he likes them. He liked the hood struts. Catch the alternator failing on the way home and limped into his garage. Since it was not a mod, it was okay to pay a great mechanic while I was at my living wage retirement job.

 

Some red accents to the Prinsu

 

Post-Columbus Day weekend road trip maintenance - Spark Plugs and filter, as well as replacing a dying clutch fan = One happy Tacoma.

 

Now I get it, I bought the 8 gang panel and they don't offer it in anything but solid state.

 

$259 Voswitch UV100 8 Gang Programmable Switch Panel Power Control System for Truck UTV Side by Side Boat 12V Battery Use

https://www.amazon.com/Voswitch-Programmable-Switch-Control-System/dp/B07VZYG6Z2?ref_=ast_sto_dp

 

Not today, but Monday added the @HeadStrong Off-Road 3 leaf AAL. The previous owner used air bags but decided to ditch them. Ride is much better imo. Can’t really tell in the pic but the rear is about a 1/2in higher than the front.

 

Changed the oil, replaced the cabin filter, extended the AC drain past the frame, and drilled some holes and put in a cowl snorkel. Then topped off fluids and checked my recovery gear in prep for a wet wheeling trip on Saturday. Now I just need to move the exhaust blower so I can fit in a second battery.

 

Going well considering how many beers are involved

 

In sort of Tacoma news, I think my wife and I decided to keep my AC Tacoma even with our upcoming baby due soon, use our tiny Lexus NX for as long as we can stand it then upgrade that to some sort of bigger vehicle.

Our original plan was to ditch the Tacoma since it can't accommodate a car seat, maybe get a 4runner or something. Now our plan is to hold out as long as possible and upgrade the NX to a RX (she loves the Lexus interior). If only we were rich, i'm really digging the brand new LX600. We never would have bought a NX originally but got a super duper family discount deal from my Grandpa once he stopped driving.

So, now back to modding the Tacoma! Currently looking for a mid-rise shell.

 

The way this is worded sounds like you’re keeping the truck and not the baby. In lieu of means instead of.

 

Ha ha, maybe a little subconscious flub. Don't tell my wife!

 

I’m sure you’ll adore all 3 of them.

 

Congrats on the kid and keeping the truck! Especially the truck!

I’ve been mulling over the same issue now that we’re starting to more seriously talk baby but at this point I think we’re gonna see what the new 4runners look like next year and get my wife one of those. Then I can keep my Truck and use her golf she currently drives as a DD/kid hauler.

 

We just picked up a 2018 Highlander with low miles, it was $37k on the used lot certified pre-owned. If the chip shortage doesn't stop relatively soon, it will only get worse. 50/50 shot in another year it will be even worse.

 

That will get old soon....ask me how know. Worked out though as I ended up with my Tacoma. Congrats on the kiddo.

 

If the rear of the next gen 4runners look anything like the LX600 then i'm already all in on where Toyota is going with their designs. The front grills for the Lexus' are a love/hate... i personally don't mind them. Lexus is on our short list, but the next 4runner could be too. I've been hearing though (from the 4runners.com forum) they are being pushed back to 2024... hopefully that's not true.

 

Thankfully she works from home already and i'm trying to get a WFH job as well. If that's the case i think we would be fine with a single vehicle that can be a dedicated child mover.

 

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Hopfully they look more like the Fortuner.