Keystone State Thread

The honda is back on 4 wheels. For now. Driver side axle, new uca, new strut all went in this morning pulled the car to the street to turn it around in the driveway. Tomorrow I'll do the pass side uca and strut. Had to stop doing work on it brother called me and decided to do the windshield job today instead of tomorrow. No pictures of windshield job it's the same trucks we do all the time so no point. Anywho hope everyone has a good rest of you night.

 

Hello,
I have been following this blog on and off for a couple of years now. I have a question and looking for advice and the insight of those more knowledgeable than I on Tacoma repairs. I have a 2006 Tacoma which I have had since new. Approximately 8 years ago Toyota installed a new frame and whatever else they did while they were replacing the frame. Recently, I have had the sub-assembly receiver hitch removed because it is rusted badly. I have not got around to replacing it until now. I called the dealer today to ask about the entire sub-assembly and about fell over when he told me the part replacement cost. The part from Toyota is over $1700. actually closer to $1800. Even the parts man was shocked. To get to my point, does anyone know of a reliable after market place that sells these. I apologize for the length of this submission.

 

I’m gonna at Rausch Creek tomorrow with at least 5 Wranglers. 9am meet, hit the green/blue trails around 10am

 

Welcome Joe.
I do know the factory hitch is part of the rear frame assembly, something elaborate but there has to be a post on the main 2nd gen forum that members incur the same issues as you. Maybe weld up some angle iron and a Reese hitch ? Another option is a OEM used hitch assembly from a junkyard , but 1 tacos are hard to find , 2 when u find a Taco the hitch assembly is probably shot/rusted.
Edit : u can try car-part.com to search junkyards/auto recyclers for an OEM hitch

 

Installed my Hooke Road roof rack. I'll be adding red/amber clearance lights front and back. Amber/white wig/wags front, rear and sides. Led lights on te rear to light up the trailer area when I need them.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/best-aftermarket-receiver-hitch.520228/

This may help.

 

I have an e trailer class 5 hitch brand new sitting in my shed. Where are you located? I'm in Pittsburgh.

 

Good Sunday morning PA.

 

I am located on the Eastern side of Pennsylvania, in Chester County. I will research the advice given, it seems there are better options than what I found at Toyota. Thanks for the help.

 

Can’t like another grass cutting day unless you are getting payed to cut it

 

Lol. Well I have a rider and push mow a small section, but kind of enjoy it. Put my ear buds in and relax. I'll probably help my neighbor cut as well, she lost her husband last yr . How's the new toy ? U dig up any artifacts?

 

class 5 for a taco? Didn’t know such a thing existed. That’s like a magnum condom for a 6th grader.

 

Lol

 

Morning Pennsylvania

 

Good morning all. Going to be gorgeous afternoon here in south central PA. Hope you all get to enjoy it.

 

Morning al. Have a great day.

 

I already walked the dog. Very pleasant. Getting ready to go to church. When I come back I have to help my grandson with his math assignment. It's some program that's online, created by CMU, and he hates math. I assist when he gets stuck so that he has the motivation to complete it. There's nothing worse than trying something for hours and hours and to just not be able to figure it out. Today's teachers seem to expect the student to master subjects with less of a hands on teaching from the teacher. At least that's my perspective as one who is raising a school student today compared to when I went. I guess it's because of th internet. If motivated, you can almost tecah yourself today.

 

It's also a matter of recognizing how not every student learns in the same way and being able to adapt your teaching style to reach those students who aren't in the majority. Good on you for helping him out!

 

I second the 'good for you' for helping your Grand Son. It's all worth it when they are stuck and finally get it, their face lights up with personal accomplishment. Our world needs more of this. Happy Sunday!

 

Thanks. Truth be told, I’m a nerd at heart so I enjoy helping him learn.