Northern Virginia Roll Call

Dealer offered $44k for my Tacoma.

 

What'd he offer for a new ride? Tacomas here are getting an instant 5k mark up before they're even prepped for sale.

 

Didn’t even ask as I told them I was only looking at selling for now. Mine is a 21 with only 3700 miles, so definitely wouldn’t trade for a 22.

 

Got the Deavers and Archive hammer hangers on this weekend, initially seeing 3" of additional lift. Coilovers are going on this weekend, and the smoothies just showed up today, so Phase 3 will be those and the shock relocation towers. The smoothies are massive, the pic doesn't do it justice.

 

A one off.. But DAMN it's cool as hell. Supposedly for sale $185k

https://www.viceunlimited.com/

https://youtu.be/13Vgu_dzTso?t=95

 

Bought a thing I may regret. A roof rack made by Hooke Road. 100% Chinesium, but at $380 I couldn't resist. Even includes a light bar! What could possibly go wrong? Stay tuned.

 

100% Chinesium

 

What size opening do I need for a tie rod puller? This one is available near me at Advance Auto Parts and has a 1-1/8" opening. Harbor Freight has one with a 1-5/16" opening.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...-w80557/11931870-P?searchTerm=tied+rod+puller

 

Shouldn't really need one. If it sticks just beat on the side of the lug where it bolts into the knuckle.

And that doesn't work there's always the redneck method. Thread the nut on a little and hammer from the stud of the tie rod.

 

I used the harbor freight one to do my UCAs


obviously the nut has to come off, not sure why I have this picture with it on there

 

Because you're a nut?? Yuck yuck!

I prefer the hammer method. Rarely failed me. I have all kinds of separating doo-dads in my tool box and they barely get used. Little knock on that lug with a BFH and pop goes the weasel!

 

Problem is that I'm a caveman and I'd probably miss and booger the threads

And after spending 10years in Pennsylvania, it needs some extra encouragement all the time lol

 

The PA factor may change things. Missing does not. I have thumbs that can attest to that!

 

I definitely prefer the proper tool. When I first got Betty and needed to replace the tie rod end, the tool was the only thing that got it out. It looked like the one Ryan posted a pic of.

 

A hammer is the right tool for just about everything.

 

And duct tape

 

And WD40.

 

It's only $14 so it's a no-brainer for me to get one. But I'll have a hammer close by just in case lol.

 

Yup. This is why I have a collection of them!

 

Question for with greater knowledge, which is most everyone else. Looking at a set of used wheels from a 2006 Taco. I think they will fit based on the info below. Can I get TPMS for these? I don't think that was an option back then. Specs in the pic below. I have 17x8.5, and I think the same bolt pattern.