The 2.7L Single Cab Thread

This might not be what you're looking for, but it's just my effort to try and help:
https://www.clazzio.com/car-leather-kits.php

It's for the access cab, but the seats are the same.

And here's what they a different manufacturer labels as Regular Cab specific seat covers, albeit in cloth rather than leather (sorry):
https://www.marathonseatcovers.com/seat-covers/toyota/tacoma/2014/399rc/

 

Thanks for that. So our bucket seats are the same as the access cabs?

 

The bucket seats are basically the same across RC, AC, & DC (2005-2015) the only main difference is that the trucks with the sport package have an extra thigh extension that others don’t have. Also depending on the year some trucks have the side impact airbag built into the seat.

 

Really Like The WHEEL Choices Shown Here...
About The Only Thing A 2.7L Single Cab Tacoma Needs

 

With the 14" 450lbs pac racing springs I needed about 2" of preload to get my desired ride height, and it feels so smooth as it is. Defenitly worth 180 bucks, also so much easier to adjust now, can do it on the truck which is a win on its own. I'd recommend going with a 500lbs springs if you have armor though

 

More of a trim level thing vs body type.....Base/SR5 compared to TRD OR/Sport. I went with Wet Okole. Love them. Transforms the comfort level of the seats. Have held up thru 2 trucks over last 10 yrs and look fresh as new with an occasional cleaning. Lots of color combos/ patterns / logos to choose from...

 

I found a good deal on some bucket seats out of a 2015. They dont come with brackets/sliders or seatbelts. Who's done a bucket seat swap?

 

That might not be possible, since they took off the sliders, and I don't think the sliders from a bench seat would work/fit on bucket seats. I do know you would have to keep your seatbelts, since the metal buckle doesn't fit into the bucket seat receptacles. Then there is the issue if you have seat airbags, I don't think those are plug and play. And the weight sensors, would need to be transferred over from the bench seat to the bucket seat.
I hope this is helpful, since I never actually went from a bench seat to buckets, as my truck came from the factory with bucket seats, and I put in seats from a 2016 TRDOR.

 

Does this go over the seats or do you replace the cloth with the wet Okole?

 

I know you didn't aske me, but they go right over the seats. They are great seat covers, but not cheap.

 

Goes over and fits like a glove. Has sturdy snap buckles that go across underneath in both directions. Transforms the comfort level of the seats like you wouldn't believe. there are map pouch, gun pouch, heater options and more. Mine are just charcoal with no piping and no logos and have the zippered map pockets on back. The same thickness and material all around the seat, not just on seating part with thin crap elsewhere. Cheap doesn't get stuff that lasts for decades.........

 

Well I just cant seem to find the right spring rate. The 450x14" springs were far too soft and caused coil bind when adjusted to the right height from a 14" spring to 10" under weight, now I'm on 550x14 and they feel super stiff, they are cranked way too much however. Problem is the Allen bolt I need to loosen the adjuster has the tip of one of my Allen keys broken off inside lol. There's no winning, this should be a sign that LT is in my future

 

Sorry to ignore your spring rate problem... but, those fenders and the grey with black trim! I love those headlights too. Your truck looks fantastic! Wow, really nice.

 

You have way to much preload on those. Preload is a ride killer. I think your going the wrong way. I’m on 700lb springs and it feels just right.
Preload pic with 700lb

 

I had the 600lb coils that came with the kings and the ride was terrible for me, the 550's I have now dont feel too bad but still super stiff. I can crank down the passenger side but not the drivers, that's why they are still under so much preload

 

Time to put the 600s back on and toss a huge winch in that bumper.

 

I let out some preload and let them break in today. Pretty stoked actually. didn't loose any height and the ride quality really improved, plus I'm back in spec to avoid coil bind, 12" of spring length at ride height from 14", essentially at 2.5" of lift

 

Bought the new Canon 90D DSLR and took a quick picture while in miniature mode.
I'll have to take a better one. Still learning (messing around with) this camera.

 

Hey y'all who have the 5 speed 2.7 Tacomas with a >100k miles and some offroading abuse. Since offroading and beating my Tacoma in general I have started to notice some stickier shifting than usual (even after replacing tranny fluid with the gold standard of Redline MT90) so I researched on TW since this website has an unlimited amount of knowledge and found a thread on shifter bushings. It takes only 5 minutes to inspect yours (remove console shift boot, 2x phillips/10mm bolt and 2x body clips and pull cab shifter boot assembly off) to check the condition of your bushings. Mine was disintegrating (although the rubber isolator on the bottom was still intact) so I ordered Marlin Crawlers Seat and Socket kit for $25 bucks including shipping and installed it in no time to get rid of shifter slack/play and tightened up my shifting.

This is a very simple to do mod if you inspect yours and find you need it. I had 125k with plenty of offroading/mudding to give you an idea if you should check yours. The transmission breather is also right in front of the shifter assembly so it gives you a chance to spray/brush it off and check to see if it is functioning properly. The white bushing set is a perfect fit for our transmissions. Link to some info I gathered below.

purchase page (white set fits)
https://www.marlincrawler.com/shifter-parts/new-heavy-duty-seat-socket-combo

Marlin installation procedure (you can see trans breather in front of shifter)
https://www.marlincrawler.com/tech/guide/heavy-duty-shifter-seat-installation

Thread I had found (1st gen but 2nd gen is pretty identical)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/shifter-bushing-replacement.528502/

and another 1st gen tutorial
https://www.instructables.com/id/Toyota-Tacoma-manual-transmission-pop-out-of-gear/

 

I wish I knew about this much sooner. Lower radiator support bushings are totally shot. Almost a full inch of play, no wonder my whole front end moves and squeaks. Energy suspension on Amazon sells poly bushings for under 30 bucks, after looking it up I see 3rd gen guys even have this problem. Easy fix pretty cheap maybe its been known but this is new to me