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

Installed Alpha rex NOVA headlights i won!

 

the PT Barnum award

 

Holds on great with one clip Superglued on. No flex, so the left one cracked off when I was adjusting the positioning. Need to take it off and screw it on to both.

(Or just leave it and wait however long until the other one breaks.)

 

Finally got around to replacing the antenna using this guide!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-replace-oem-antenna-in-fender.261341/

 

Swapped out the Headlights. Amazing difference. A couple of notes. I have always thought the issue with moisture was one of output VS input. I looked at the cases and their fix was a piece of fabric over a hole. I left that in place. Blue dot. Pulled the covers off the Toyota cases and put them on the new cases. See
pictures.

I know I need to touch up the satochi and the light rail.

Also note that a deer encounter left a broken plastic arm part of bumper ! Fixed with a screw. Also had to tighten fog. Not pictured.

A ratchet wrench was greatly appreciated to get hidden 10mm bolt.

 

Looks good, we have a sand blaster, I will blast and paint the whole truck when the time comes no need to do it all till I get flares though.

 

Nice improvement. Just an FYI. I don't think this applies to your particular lights but worth a mention for those buying DEPO, or any brand, tinted headlights. Had the Pro style on my 3rd gen. Those were fully tinted and looked awesome however the tint started delaminating in 1.5 to 2 years. Lights performed great but looked very bad when I sold the truck. My advice would be, with any tinted or painted lights, is to give them a thorough inspection near the end of the warranty. If I followed my own advise I probably would have had new replacements in the 3rd gen when I sold it.

 

First time I drove my truck in the rain, I just about put it in a ditch as the tail broke loose and swung out on me!! I was really only used to driving FWD cars with the occasional drive of my Dad's 91 Foxbody (but busting the tires loose in that was a given and I was ready for it, plus I only drove it in on sunny days since it leaked so bad).

It is definitely a LOT quicker than the 2.7 01 Taco I owned for a very few couple months.

 

Redid my "recovery gear" lay out and added a fire extinguisher. I have that and my snow shovel as the easiest things to grab.
I also re did some wiring in my engine bay, and re painted my grill insert.

 

As my Dad would say, "Put it in the kitchen and let 'er eat!"

 

????

 

There's a sucker born every minute

 

He didn't have pay for them.

 

I made a thread about this but figured I’d post it here too. From what I’ve found, I think maybe this is a sign that my spider gears are bad. Does that sound right?

https://youtube.com/shorts/YGleFxXCvHw?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/AjQOH6s8xns?feature=share

Also I finished installing these hangers cuz the old ones were bent

 

No pics, But I did an oil change and rotated the tires. Next oil change is at 303,500 miles No major issues thus far.

 

which lights did you get and how's the output? Mine need replaced, they are beyond saving at this point.

 

Not looking to buy them but whats the issue?

 

I have one of these in now and its full of condensation. I will be replacing with OEM. It may not be too late for you to run some sealant around yours to help. Mine may be 2years old

 

a) they do not produce a proper light pattern
b) they have a high failure rate

 

High mileage club. Just about to hit 292k but I’ve replaced almost my whole front end and suspension