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

No don’t do that, the axle needs to move up and down, the exhaust should not. I would take your exhaust hanger from your stock system and put them into the rubber part then raise the system and weld them to your new pipe.
It’s not good to have your exhaust contacting the axle as it gets really hot and it’s going to vibrate like crazy.

 

No no. Get a proper exhaust hanger, also does your exhaust collide with the rear axle at full bump?

 

so i could still keep it where it is right now but raise it up higher is what you’re saying?

 

i’m not sure yet. the exhaust hangs over the rear axle about half an inch or a full inch…
i really should’ve thought about these things lol

 

Suspend that pipe with a hanger from the frame/cross member/ etc. Leave plenty of clearance for the axle to move up & down. That close to the axle housing, it's gonna vibrate, rattle, drive you nuts, and probably break. Welding it to the housing is not the way.

 

I changed the oil and reset the maintenance light.
One less light on the dash!
Oil changes are super easy after installing the Fumoto drain valve.

 

I've got that bumper, except I did not get the extra light cut outs. Love it, it is definitely beef.

 

I got what you got. My son did his best to break it but it took it and laughed!

 

Tell me your black magic secrets

 

oil and filter change today. she has 83.655 miles

 

Added some styling pieces to the interior:


(Carbon Rings)

$15 Generic Real Premium Carbon Fiber Car Door Panel Loudspeaker Ring Frame Trim Sticker Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 3D Effect Auto Interior Accessories Decals Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX1Q2RM8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

(Switch Panel Covers)

$16 ABS Car Look Interior Door armrest Window Switch Panel Cover Trim for Toyota Tacoma 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (Carbon Fiber)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHMNFB6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

To each their own

 

Cleaned the MAF sensor and throttle body, and replaced the PCV valve (thanks to the guy who reminded me about this earlier!)

Before

After (different angle but it's just as clean on the back.



It bothers me a little that I couldn't get the gate/flap perfectly clean in the corners closest to the actuator bar. There was a quarter/half inch that wasn't perfectly cleaned to the metal but I got the housing perfectly clean.

Next time I'm going to get some toothpicks or something to scrape those areas.

Anyway, she feels a bit smoother at idle and I would say definitely smoother and stronger at WOT acceleration on the on ramp. Maybe a bit better getting up and going from stop lights?

Anyway, the only 60k service items left are the differentials, transfer case, and transmission fluid. Going to get these done in the next month.

Thanks again to TW and especially to the 2nd Gen DIY Maintenance Reference sticky.