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

I joined the auto switch club! I am as giddy as a schoolgirl. This is what this truck should have come with from the factory! And I love the window lock turns red when engaged. Awesomeness!

 

Did you do your garage floor yourself? Is it slick if it gets water on it?

 

Louvers? Nice. Got a pic with the hood closed?

 

I use this one, got it from Lowes.

 

Yes i did. And it’s only mildly slick when wet - what you don’t see is that there is a non slip additive on top of the epoxy that contained a bunch of sand granules for texture/grip. If it were less slick it would probably be harder to clean up spills. It’s holding up ok. No regrets. Typical Big box store DIY kit about $450 spent

 

Yes, good eye.

 

God bless you, will be ordering

 

Thank you, i think I’ll try the one just above yours

 

I finally came up with a phone mount system I like. Very tight fit. No vibration. Strong magnets holds phone even offroad.



Parts I used:
Offroam Air Vent Mount (2nd Gen)
Offroam Double Socket Arm (20mm)
20mm 3.5 Magnetic Base

$9 WYNK Magnetic Wireless Charger Metal Rings with 3M Sticker 4 PCS Compatible for Magsafe Charger,Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13/12 Mini/Pro/Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy(2 Black + 2 Silver)

Metal Ring for back of the phone

 

Use a large pair of channel lock pliers. You're going to reuse the filter. I've been told that if you need to use a tool to take the filter off then it was on to tight or I need more grip strength in my hands.
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I don’t reuse my oil filters, and I try to only hand tight but when it’s time to remove they’re always pretty snug and my feeble arms have a hard time

 

I mean, if you really just want to take the filter off, a screwdriver punched into it is appropriate leverage. But I stick the tool on it to untighten, and hand tighten a new one on. I seat it enough that I can do it by hand if I want to, but given the overlarge nature of it, it reduces your grip strength when you try to whole hand it anyway, so why fight it?

 

Thanks!

 

I have owned nearly every style of oil filter wrench over the past 50 years. By far my favorite is the one pictured. It is small and can be used in the tightest spots. I generally grab the huge channel locks but ultimately use this smaller tool. Don't know who makes it. Don't know where I bought it. All I know is it has been my go-to filter wrench for at least 10 years now. Has tons of grip and plenty of leverage.

 

I have one exactly like that i mainly use on my riding lawnmower. think i got it in the garden section at home depot or Lowes

 

Yes I use it on the riding mower too. Had the wrench way before I had a riding mower. It works on everything. Especially handy when hoses or pulleys are an obstacle.

 

Jumped on the bandwagon:

 

After sitting in my toolbox for nearly 11 months I finally installed my Spiker hood struts. One rivet didn't pull completely flush, on the hood side, so will have to be careful. Maybe drill it out later and replace it. Real simple install. Did the competitors more expensive stainless Elite on my 3rd gen. Now looks like I need to detail my nasty engine bay. Coated in dust from getting hood and roof painted. Next is to get it in my garage and swap to the 3rd gen suspension with a lean spacer.

 

Every time i see this truck I get a little more envious

 

I've been looking for these for two door version and the illuminated passenger door lock/unlock switch. Are they available yet?