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

If that doesn't fade I will happily replace mine

 

Right on

If there's a painted option, I highly suggest getting it.
I chose the Black Gloss version and it's held up great.

The only issue I had was someone tried to break it and ended up damaging one of the springs so now it flaps around.. but still works fine lol.

Even if they managed to open the gate, they would have struggled with @christian06 ADT.

I still try to spray a little lock lubricant in there every once in a while.

 

I'm pretty good about hitting all the black trim, etc. with 303 on a regular basis.

 

why though?

 

I'm not, which is why I'd like a better one

 

Because those horns stick out about 4” and can be in the way while approaching. And to be honest they seem a little out of place. For me it was a quick little project. Some people just remove them and leave a nasty hole in there. Some people buy the caps for 50$(https://***************/2021/11/22/kaizen-offroad-frame-caps-2nd-3rd-gen-tacoma-install-review/) , I just use what I have.

 

$7 2" X 3" RECTANGLE TUBING END CAP PLUG - QUANTITY OF 4

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z5FCCOW?ie=UTF8

I picked these up for $9 for 4 of them. Cut the corners for relief so the plastic can bend and smack them in.

Keeps dirt and mud from building up in the end of those openings when you take the pointless extensions out.

 

There you go. That’s what I’m talking about! Being ingenious with our trucks. It’s all about making the best with what we have. Cheers dude!

 

I saw those metal endcaps someone sells on here, couldn't justify the price for a piece of bent steel, powdercoated. Saw someone else post these where they cut the reliefs in the corners and figured it was the cheapest best route.

 

Looking for tire suggestions. I have Cooper ST Maxx now and they have been great but they are fucking loud at the end of their life. I thought I had wheel bearing issues. I was going to go with General ATX but they are out of stock and backordered. Trying not to break the bank also. And I would like ATs or Hybrid due to how many hwy miles I drive. I am open to any suggestions and would like to hear from people with experience with them. Should add 285/75/16s

 

how many miles you get out of the maxx's?

 

I bought them used but still good tread. I have ran them since may 2020, probably well over 30k. I do more then 15k a year. Id get them again if they weren't so loud. And I like to try other options out there.

 

I put on a set of Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 about 4 years ago. Have over 50k miles on them and really like them. They are quiet on the highway and just A/T enough for light off-road use. Will probably replace in kind when they finally wear out. My truck has become a highway queen and does 85% highway/local road use with some light off-road and construction site time.

 

cant go wrong with the KO2s, but $$$$

i got over 95k miles out my last set.

now rolling on Hercules Terra Trac x-venture, so far I'm pleased

 

Yeah I was hoping to stay out of the $300+ for a tire plus everyone seems to have them. But with that kind of mileage DAMN! and they are in stock.

 

I've had mine for years and still appreciate it. I converted mines to lock/unlock with the truck. This reminds me though, I need to remove mines and paint it black. Mine turned almost white with the fade, even trying to keep up with the back to black stuff. I dyed mines black, but it's coming through again.

 

Nitto Ridge Grapplers have been amazing on and off-road for me. Not too loud but a bit heavy. Bulletproof tho…

 

Touched up the roof rack since it actually gets used. Here's a horrible before and a decent after:

 

I truthfully cannot recommend Discount Tires' Pathfinder Pathfinders in 285/75r16 enough. They have been phenomenal tires for me everywhere from Moab to slick mud in the Rockies to snowy/icy roads. I love these tires and will likely get another set when they eventually wear out.

 

Those are on my list also. Thanks for the input!