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

Just curious what Maaco charged you. My clear coat is going on my fenders and doors mostly and starting on the roof. What was the finish quality like?

 

They charged me $3000 I paid extra for upgraded clear coat and paid extra to have the fenders removed otherwise they would
have painted over the fender I don't know what you call it ( the stuff between the fender and cab )but it was worth it. I really didn't have any dings or anything because
they don't fix those unless you ask. They did a pretty good job so far the quality looks good. I had to clean up some over spray but otherwise I'm happy with it
I'll try to take some better pics tomorrow. It took 2 weeks for them to do it

 

cerekote lets see how it holds.

 

Cleaned out bed, bed mat, found bag of 4 oem cleats for rails, new truck for me. The oedro tonneau ($155) I 303 aerospace uv treated

 

It's a Sony A7III with a Sigma 24-70 2.8 art series lens

 

Running the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 Art on my Canon R and LOVE that lens.

 

Nothing exciting at the moment, sending the truck to get wheel bearings replaced since drivers started going out, brakes, new Total Chaos uppers and alignment before the drive up to Utah for Thanksgiving. Excited for the truck maiden voyage after the refresh on suspension and armor. Maybe do some mild offroading with my nephews.

 

Had a very busy weekend.

New UBJ's, LCAs, gusseted spindles, wheel bearings, inner and outer tie rods, both wheel seals, both wheel speed sensors, new alignment hardware with gussets, raised up the front end and new spherical in the foxes.

Oh also a home alignment. Toe 1/16" in, camber at +0.5 , +0.6. SPC's where maxed out for the current LCA settings.

 

Spidertrax 1.25" spacers on TRD wheels today.

 

What headlights are those ?

 

Out with the old grille insert and in with the new stock insert.

Old


New


Seems like everyone in my town has the Pro insert (i.e. 2nd & 3rd gen tacos, 4Runner's, Tundra's, Sequoia's, etc.).

I also wrapped my chrome emblem with a black chrome vinyl. I didn't want the matte plastic look, and didn't like the chrome either. Anyway, super happy with the look.

 

Alpharex nova

 

cool move, i think the oem one is great looking, as well as the pro. im going to keep my oem one and try to find a blue ribbon metallic surround eventually, not worth the pro grill!

 

‘Tis the season!

@memario1214 @Diode Dynamics

 

Ditto. It’s pretty much welded on to my camera. Sharp pics and good color. My only complaint I have is that it’s a bit on the heavy/bulky size for travel.

 

Here are some other pics, try to imagine there is no dust

 

Finally got a Softopper at a price I 'm happy with. $550 off Facebook marketplace basically brand new from an Amazon return pallet. Man, they look so good on regular cabs.

 

Replaced 3 clips...windshield cowl (prob replaced windshield before me, I noticed I have what appears to be a special uv windshield, connecting the dots) and one of above the radiator clips

Great purchase years ago

 

Detailed the exterior ( clay mitt, iron remover, compound, polish, wax).