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

Bilstein 5100s/OME 884s w/Icon RXT AAL in the rear.

 

Stoked I can finally can add to this. Hope it helps someone. Suspension=3rd gen 6112s notch 4/3. 5160. RXT leaf pack stage 2. RRW 17x8.5 0-offset. BFG 285/70/17. Needs a little trimming.

 

They are super simple to install and I put them on for peace of mind, I use a rack and RTT so a shell might hold them together better than a rack but its still extra weight pushing down and out. DCLB means your bed sides are a foot longer and more likely to push out than a short bed. If you want some that are barely there, Total Chaos offers some that barely stick out at all compared to some others. I have Rago Fab and enjoy some extra tie down points since my D-rings are seized.

 

Just a correction, Its a 2.5gen.

 

I think he meant the 6112s he installed are intended for a 3rd gen tacoma.

 

Remember, the deer hit YOU!

 

correct

 

Did some security upgrades.
Pop n Lock


christian06 bracket


Bolted bed mat down

 

Where did you get the pop n lock? Was it pretty easy with the back up camera?

 

You can get them on Amazon or other websites. It has a piece that pops out and you can put your camera in it. I had to buy a metal adapter for it because I broke the plastic one that was on there.

 

Pop & Lock PL5400 Black Manual

$101 Pop & Lock PL5400 Black Manual Tailgate Lock with Bolt Codeable Technology for Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLK77YO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

No camera on mine but the option is there

 

FWIW, my PL5200 manual locking one was on my 05 AC for a few years and moved over to the 08 RC in 2011 and is still going strong. No issues with it ever.

 

New shoes just just arrived!!

 

You may want to pick up a spare handle gasket when you do it. You have to reuse your own and mine was so brittle it cracked.

 

I'd recommend using something to condition it or protect it. Like Back to Black or something. That handle notoriously fades to an almost whitish gray color fast.

I ended up dying my handle black so I don't really worry about it anymore.

 

I got one that matched my color and it's holding up just fine after 3 years.

 

New serpentine belt today. Question. Would having a slightly stretched serpentine belt make a slight whining noise? Usually when I start my truck there is a slight whining noise and then after about five minutes of driving it goes away, even when my truck is mostly warmed up. Just wondering because when I started my truck after putting on the new belt, I didn't hear the same whining I've been tracking down. Just trying to sanity check myself

 

Yes it would.

 

Not today, but recent. Loaded a tune from @Boltripper / @JustDSM. Makes a huge difference in throttle response, shifting, and driveability. And gets the most out of my cam gear install. Highly recommend doing this! I think it’s better bang for your buck than the pedal commander. Especially if you have any mods like cam gears, headers, or exhaust.

Today, I did an oil change on the truck and my wife’s car.