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

I like the molle panel, did the same thing behind my rear seats. Way better use of space with all the pouches mounted

 

I've had 2 Spyder products and both were junk. Hit or miss I guess.

 

I’m running headlights and taillights and so far they are flawless. ‍♂️

 

What were the issues?

 

Mine were peeling on the lens on my 2nd gen and then fogging up. And on my 3rd gen the lights were flickering. I love the looks but I just went with smoked OEM lol

 

Fog seems to be the common complaint with them.

 

Today I drove a supercharged charger after doing an alignment on it at work. After that I gave the magnuson supercharger some serious thought, the feeling you get in your heart and your loins listening to the supercharger is beautiful. Am I willing to cough up 6k for nice sounds though?

 

So many people need to see this.

 

Agree. For some people that modify the suspension height on their truck, that is an afterthought…

 

My oldest daughter had a new 2011 Mustang Shelby with a supercharged 5.4. I had late 90's LT1 Camaro and a built LT4 Camaro. Nothing compared to that supercharged Ford. No matter what speed you punched it you were dodging mailboxes. I almost traded my 3rd gen Taco up to a used ZL1 Camaro but my common sense talked me out of it. Superchargers are the shit.

 

Did maintenance this past weekend. Oil change and brake fluid flush. Check out my homemade adapter lol

 

Aren't those power bleeders the best. Someone showed me that and it blew my mind. Also bought the one to fill fluids, no more pumping and squeezing bottles of gear oil.

 

Anyone know the part number to the lower bolt for the 2011 headlights? The spot where you have to remove the liner to get to? I seem to be missing both of mine from my headlights.

 

You talking about the one circled in red below (P/N 90105-A0076)?

 

Nice. I know what I'm building this weekend.

 

It is my opinion and I stand by it... happy you've been luck, so far....

 

I mean, yes, but also, no. There is overwhelming evidence presented, literally everywhere, they're junk. They look neat, they have great advertising, but they're lowest common denominator in parts quality and durability. The lenses are cheaply made poor quality fresnel blobs, their solenoids die prematurely and the bulbs they ship with, the one thing that's easy and inexpensive not to mess up, are crap. It should tell you something that they're so cheap to purchase even compared to just an OEM reflector.

No one is bagging on you for wanting them or liking them, but no one will sugar coat that they're crap. I'm glad you're happy with yours but facts are facts.

 

I put a set of DEPO brand Pro style tinted headlights in my 3rd gen (reasonable $435). Had to cut the LED DRL strip wiring from stock headlight assembly and splice into the DEPO's. They looked amazing and were an exact replica. Then around 2.5 years later the tint, on the inside of the lens, started delaminating. Get what you pay for. That outer end screw, that is somewhat of a pain on 2nd gens, is only accessible by dropping the bumper cover on 3rd gens.

 

Nice!!! You planning anything special?