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

there is no point to the higher cost of a K&N, not including the drawbacks.
OEM filter, done.

snorkel precleaner or cowl intake mod results in less dirt.

 

Pop&Lock installed today. Pardon the rust, it's from the last guy. It's the

$107 PL8521 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Lock for Toyota Tacoma, Fits Models 2005 to 2015 (PL8521)

PL8521, so it uses the stock handle without a keyhole, which I like. Sort of stealth lock, and about half the price of the one that uses a key. Thank goodness for garages, because we're getting dumped with snow today in MO.

 

Long time lurker, first time poster. New grille, headlights, and running boards.

 

which running boards are those?

 

I’d like a set like the black ones. Is there a part number on them or are they stock steps?

 

Put in a safety cord just in case something fails you will be able to get the tailgate open manually.

Edit: Pop N Lock PL8521 Install With Emergency Release

 

Almost no chrome left inside. Trim piece for the shifter will be here tomorrow.

 

After 7 years with the AFE Magnum intake, the silicone couplers were rotting. They're single ply, so it's not surprising. I replaced them today with 3 ply and t-bolt clamps. The worm clamps were digging into the silicone. If anyone is looking for replacements, the dimensions are 4" ID x 3" hump and 3" ID x 3" straight length. I bought mine on ebay. They were cheaper than Amazon with tbolt clamps included.

 

Installed a Pop Lock. Now I'll only worry a little about my Yeti coolers.

 

@Oregonhillbilly

I like that….

Went a different route when the leather on my shift knob was degrading. Had to find the correct thread adapter 8mm-12mm, but I’m happy with how it looks.

 

Replaced 227k engine with one with only 130k on it. Oh and a supercharger.

 

Got around to installing my cowl intake before all the rain hits. Really nice kit from @dpele

 

Hell yeah!!!

 

finally trimmed my flares and swapped from spc to jba...still need spacers

 

Sick yoter. Looked even better in person when i bought those tails off of you last yr. Wish I'd taken you up on those trd seat covers tho

 

You’ll never go back!

 

I hope not lol

 

are you gonna do a post-install review for those of all curious what it's like

and if it solves the one issue about the 2nd gen: lack of power in stock form that doesn't keep up with traffic or move big tires (probably partly caused by gear ratio)

I wonder why folks pick the TRD one. Supposedly cheaper and more reliable than ProCharger. A bit less power. Seems to look cleaner.
Not sure what/if it changes anything regarding optimal gear ratio choice for diffs

 

Today was wire brush and fluid film day. A bit late in the season, but better late than never. The wire brush was barely needed, this frame is gonna last.

 

Damn this is almost exactly what I wanna do with my truck, trim flares and swap my spcs for jbas, looks good