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

Installed new headlights on my 2005 Pre-Runner. Its only got 54K on her but the lights were 20 years old and glazed over.

Pretty straight fwd project. Only thing is the plastic clips that hold the grill, bumper etc were brittle and broke.

And the screw that is underneath behind the wheel fender liner is a super royal PITA to get to.

Taillights are next.

 

i flipped 100k today but i forgot to stop an take an odometer pic

 

Got into a wrestling match with some extended ss brake lines. 2 flares stripped making it quite the match. Cut em out, reflared. Flushed the system with new paint stripper. Good to go!

Absolutely. If you haven’t pulled the trigger already. They’re awesome and the owner is great. First few rounds, he texts you just to remind you to grease them up. No complaints! For sure get the recommended grease.

 

Wow... that's only 2k miles per year.... might be the lowest miles /year truck I've seen on here...

 

Funny you mention it I just bought some. Looking forward to getting em on.

 

I had to cut some of the baffle material on the bottom side to make the front door panels fit. I had no issues with the rear speaker baffles.

 

Started off with some routine maintenance with an oil and filter change. Then I installed an expandable cup hold to make that circle in the shift bezel useful.

$27 Swigzy [Patented & Upgraded] Car Cup Holder Expander - Adapter Holds: Hydro-Flask, Yeti, Nalgene, Owala, Large (32 40 oz) Water Bottles - Adjustable Expandable Insert Extender – Universal

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752DZ1SB



I had some extra sound deadening material and figured since I'm changing the oil, why not apply some to the underside of the hood. I don't know if it will make a difference but this was more to use up the extra material I purchased.


Awhile back I noticed the Nilight tow shackles were working themselves loose. I changed them out with a set of split shackles.

$66 AUTORICH D Ring Shackles, Heavy Duty 3/4" Shackles with 7/8" Pin, 57320lbs Break Strength, 4x4 Off-Road Recovery Towing Winch Shackles for Trucks, Off Road Vehicle Recovery, Black Blue 2-Pack

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMVQDKYD

 

Oil change, rotate and balance, new brake shoes, hardware and drums (finally), lubed upper control arms, straightened rear bumper bracket, checked lights and fluids.

 

Knocked the u-joints and carrier bearing off the list. 266k miles. Figured it was about time.

 

Replaced antenna

 

Reassembled, color sanded, and hand polished.





Not 100% perfect, but I’m happy




I think I’m going to paint the emblem black

 

Used it to haul the Banshee to the dunes today.
Banshee is a twin cylinder, 2 stroke, 10K RPM Dune Killer.
Both are just toys.

 

Nothing… but I did replace the line pressure solenoid in the transmission of my daughter’s 07 Fj, then changed transmission fluid…and it’s the same transmission as both our Tacomas, so it kinda counts.

 

Need AT LEAST a few hours for that install

 

Applied Nu-Finish to the roof and hood. It does a beautiful job removing all of the dark spots on/in the white paint.

I like it because you can use it in the direct sun when it's hot out, don't have to wash the truck before you apply it, and you can put it on the whole truck first and then wipe it off with old towels. ....and it doesn't dry like Army military epoxy so you can't get it off.

"The Once A Year Car Polish"

 

Also, installed a Garmin X110 Dash Cam. Pretty slick process with the Dongar power adapter.

 

Looks nice!!!

 

Really dig having a truck to use. It drives so much better without the canopy on it.

My tailgate popped off and now my backup camera doesnt work, so I'll have to fix that later, oh well.

 

I haven't been for a few years but got back into it recently. I really like Steven's so I'm excited to try Snoqualmie this year