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

Does that really stay in place?

 

Towed it...

Something you don't really see with Tacoma's.

 

Just turned over 421,000 miles…

 

Anyone know of an overhead molle panel for 2nd Gen Access Cabs? All I ever find is for 3rd gen. Don’t really want to do the full rear seat delete or cover my rear window with panels, which look like the only options I can find.

 

The rifle on the mount? It uses the mag release to keep it from sliding off

 

Will do. Don't know when I'll get to it but hopefully soon.

 

Dang when did you order the Devers? I ordered mine from Accutune and they shipped within a couple days. That was mid November. I picked up the shocks used so I didn't have to wait for them.

 

As long as you're happy with it. It shouldn't matter. At the end of the day it's your truck and your money. Truck looks great! What wheels are those?

 

Anyone ever try headlightdepo housings? Price is good right now but Id like oem quality or close.
https://www.headlightsdepot.com/hea...2011-toyota-tacoma-sport-sku-ty794-b101p.html

 

Just ordered the passenger side heated spottermirror to complete that mod. I really like the function on the drivers side but with a shell I need it even more on the passenger side.

 

Been a while since posting, but I've finally gotten around to a few items that were really plaguing the truck:

• Roof had major rust issues developing. I was in line to drop off the truck at the body shop and kept experiencing delays. Finally, I just went and got the materials and the color-match rattle cans and did it myself. It's just the top of the truck and no one will ever really see much of it. I had painted my rear bumper before so felt confident enough to tackle it.
• Added the Sherpa Animas rack I'd been waiting to install after I corrected the roof issue.
• Installed some much need axle shims from Tom Woods for the vibration I was getting around 10-15 mph accelerating. I did all the measurements with the GFC on the truck, then installed the shims as I was painting the roof. Since I didn't have the GFC on the truck after install and test drove I still had a slight vibration at around 5 mph. Once, I set the tent back on the vibration seems to be gone. Any slight vibration I feel now could be gone after I replace carrier and u-joints.

Feels like an enormous monkey off my back getting the paint and vibration issue addressed.

I've since picked up a 3rd gen 4Runner that I'm building out!

 

I bought an OEM style brand like those a while back but I can’t remember the name. Great reviews, but they ended up hazing and cracking within a year. If you do pull the trigger on those I would highly suggest putting a ceramic coat or clear bra on the housing. A little extra money is better than being out a few hundred.

 

My headlights got replaced in 19 after an accident and they are crap. they seem to be hot glued together on the attachment points and they are hazing. I asked for OEM but they must have used refurbished rubbish. Plus I hate the chrome headlights. Thanks for the input. I hate buying twice so I might just wait for some OEM black housings.

 

Put on a new grille emblem and took a quick photo

 

Fab Four bumper ordered and passed inspection! Seat heaters came in too

 

Weekend project delivery!!

 

Nothing sexy.. changed the oil, greased the 5 points on the driveshafts. I got some zerk fitting caps I am going to put on tomorrow. They shouldn't come off right? Pulled the spare to get ready for installing diff breather and extended brake lines. Happy late thanksgiving

 

It has been a helluva busy week in my garage.

Modified and installed my RCI engine skid + trans skid + cat guards.





Installed ARK splash guards to replace my shredded OEMs.




Installed SDHQ billet battery terminals.



Refinished my rusty Slee ARB foglight surrounds. Slee's stuff is great, but their powdercoat sucks.



And, most importantly, added EPDM sealing washers to every stainless steel bolt I've installed thus far. Rework is a pain in the ass, but dealing with the consequences of galvanic corrosion would be a lot worse.

Details, if you're interested:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/a-non-enthusiasts-tacoma-build.667560/page-9#post-28078268

 

Dropping off at TPM Racing for a coil over rebuild….only Icon service center in TX and it happens to be 20 mins away!

 

Hit a milestone. Pretty awesome!