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

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

$94 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.

 

I spent some time on the phone with Mr Marv today and have some speaker brackets coming from him. I was going to go with some Morel 6x9 components that I have but I couldn’t lock down the measurements to be sure they will fit so I’ll be going with some Hertz 6.5 with some signed brackets from Mr Marv. I’ll do a clear stain on these. Now I have to do
Something with the Morels

 

I heard the manual is more reliable than remove version and am leaning towards it for that reason

I heard there’s something better than 303 aerospace (UV protectant that lasts a limited time) but i forget the name of it

 

Added a Max Modular bed rack and a Desert Armor Soldier RTT ( I guess it would actually be a BRT (Bed Rack Tent))

 

Got it, Thanks for the heads up!

 

I would definitely say dealer's choice. They are all made of mild steel AFAIK. Just pick one with decent gusseting and the amount of tie down spots you want and wait for it to go on sale.

 

I had the same issue or i thought i had the same issue. Mine would only make a noise when i pulled off and then stop once i was up to 5-10mph. Had my mech check it and it was actually the drive shaft bushing warn making the noise but it sounded like the belt to me. I ended up replacing the belt and the Ubolts and carrier bearing.

 

I gotcha. Yeah I’m gonna see how the cold start is this morning and go from there.

 

I really hate to point this out but your bed flexes alot and your rack is dangerously close to your cab.

 

One of the best things i did. I had a folding cover before my shell and it would pop up every time off roading. After I did my stiffeners I never had a problem. Plus it added mounting points for tie downs. Plus its a cheap mod.