Ontario BS Thread

^Yep. The only drop-in solution for the stock front diff is portals, which reduce stress on the diff through gear reduction.

 

Meanwhile in Australia with small tires...

 

Fair. Cost wise though…..add another 20k to the price tag of that kit lol.

 

Dry sump and center mount diff would be the ultimate long travel conversion. Probably still some packaging challenges with this approach

 

Anyone ever snapped the coolant drain plug off when trying to loosen it? On a 3rd gen?

 

did you use power tool on it or 12 point socket ?

 

Can you just unscrew the rest of the top block drain cock from the block?

 

^I searched for the word "cock" in the factory service manual and came across the install instructions:

 

Nope. 6 point socket on the shortest extension I could use (truck on the lift) and a 3/8 drive ratchet. Just went to loosen it and it just snapped off. Didn't even use two hands.

 

Dab of JB weld and put it back.

 

It snapped off before it loosened so no leak thankfully. Just leave it and see I guess.

 

$32 at the dealer parts counter for future reference. Looks like it comes with sealant pre-applied: https://www.toyotatownpartsdirect.com/p/47921760/9091009129.html

 

Wiped down the tent and treated with silicone waterproofing spray at end of season:

 

Your truck tent will be better than a new one. Lucky next owner..

 

^This is effectively a new tent lol, purchased on sale at the beginning of the year and used only three times. You might remember me posting the Amz link: https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/30348772 Looks like the $170 price is still active.

My previous tent (same model number) got punctured when one of the fiberglass poles broke last year. Got six years (2019-2024) out of that tent.

 

OF4WD renewal emails have been sent out so the SOTEC promo code is currently active for those that are interested. More info here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tec-of4wd-membership-thread-2026-registration-opened.779233/

edit: tried the promo and it’s not currently working even though it’s suppose to be. Email sent to OF4WD already. Stay tuned.

 

Hi, lurked for many years now, just wanted to post some pics of the works my wife and I have done to our tacoma this fall. Tell me what you think.


Also, does anyone have a j-shift they could sell, mine has a jehovas witness in it

 

Welcome and nice first gen!

 

Nice! Did you do a 4x4 conversion?

 

Love the caveman artwork on the passenger door cubby




Beautiful 1st gen