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Designing the Ultimate Tacoma Maintenance Kit: Seeking Your Expertise on Parts, Fluids, and Tools!

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by CatfishCody, Oct 24, 2023.

  1. Oct 24, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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    CatfishCody

    CatfishCody [OP] New Member

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    Hello fellow Tacoma enthusiasts!

    I'm on a mission to craft the ultimate Tacoma maintenance kit. Before diving into the details, here's a quick summary for those short on time:

    [TL;DR at the bottom for a snapshot of this initiative.]

    Now, for those who'd like more details:

    I've been passionately working on an idea to design the perfect all-in-one maintenance kit for our beloved Tacomas. My primary goal is to serve and uplift our community, ensuring we all have access to the best products, tools, and resources to keep our trucks in prime condition.

    In addition to top-notch parts and fluids, I'm considering including essential tools in the kit. Here are some I've thought of:

    - **Haynes manual**
    - **Gloves (Diamond Flex)**
    - **Spark plug tool, Gap tool**
    - **Belt tensioner tool (Jegs)**
    - **Filter wrench (Duratech - pliers and ratchet style)**
    - **Drain pan, Funnel set**
    - **Coolant flush and fill kit**
    - **Grease gun**
    - **Tire pressure gauge with tread depth**
    - **Mechanic tool kit (Metric)**
    - **Jack and stands with creeper**
    - **Hand pumps (x2)**
    - **Safety glasses, Sharpie**
    - **Socket set (3/8" in various sizes)**
    - **Ratchet with a flex head**
    - **Crescent + box end wrenches in key sizes**
    - **Metric Allen/hex key set**
    - **Adjustable wrenches (various sizes)**
    - **Screwdrivers (Flat, Philips, Long flat)**
    - **Retractable razor utility knife**
    - **Reusable zip ties, Wire, Electrical tape**
    - **Tire plug kit, Ratcheting screwdriver with various bits**
    - **Locking lug and nut keys**
    - **Breaker bar (24" long, ½" drive)**
    - **Socket adapter and reducer set**
    - **Pry bars, Deadblow mallet**
    - **Multimeter, LED Headlamp**
    - **Torque Wrench (1/2” and 3/8”)**
    - **Electric impact wrench**
    - **Brass oil filter drain tool**
    - **Fumoto Drain valve with long nipple**

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on these tools. Are there any must-haves I'm missing? Any tools you've found particularly useful for Tacoma maintenance?

    Lastly, I genuinely want to find out how I can best help our community. If you have any ideas, feedback, or experiences to share, I'm all ears. Let's collaborate and create a kit that truly serves our needs and reignites our Tacoma's spirit!

    **TL;DR:** I'm creating an all-in-one Tacoma maintenance kit with top-notch parts, fluids, and essential tools. Seeking your feedback on brands, tools, and any other suggestions to make this the ultimate kit for our beloved Tacomas.
     
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