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

Nope.

 

Exactly!

 

Holy crap, that is one wrinkled up POS (piece of sheetmetal...).

 

But really though. I've been toying with the idea of building a custom plate to replace that cupholder piece. Since it just pops out I figure I can make a piece that size and put my own cupholders in a different layout allowing space for switches to be installed. The trick is remounting it in the stock location since it just uses clips. But if you made the two main cup holders just a tad smaller they could be side by side, leaving room for a two row switch panel either in front or behind.

 

Going on a long trip with an open bed, and I wanted to secure things with security cable. I don't have time to find D-rings for my front bed bolts or order security bolts, so I came up with this solution to deter thieves.



Drilled a 1/4" hole through the cleat knob to insert a lock - this stops the knob from spinning to remove from the bedside. Now I can run security cable though the cleat with a little more confidence no one can easily unscrew it from the truck.

 

Well you did a bangin job..
Care to share any advice/references that may have helped you achieve better results second time around?

 

Using the hell out of this voodoo bar and rack setup I picked up a few weeks ago. Been using it so much I haven’t had time to clean and paint it lol

spent the 3 day weekend at camp.

 

edit: I already dislike it. Painting it black again tomorrow.


Painted the center section white to give it some contrast, and a little bit of a prerunner vibe. I wasn’t sure if I would like it but figured if I didn’t, I could just paint it black again. I’m a fan. Really helps break it up.









The inspiration. I would prefer the riveted aluminum look but it wouldn’t be strong enough to handle a fair lead. Plus this was free since I already had paint.

 

That could be rad. I really only need one extract switch for now though. I want to wire in some rigid ignite aux reverse lights

 

Replaced the LCAs today at 64k miles. Bushings were damaged on the last wheeling trip, leading to “clanks” and “clunks” when the suspension cycled at times over things like speed bumps or uneven curb ramps.

All OEM parts, including new OEM hardware. Shown before touching up scratches from shipping and sticker residue removal.




The hardware on the LCAs is know to corrode and become very difficult to get off, often requiring sawzall or other extreme means. I was able to get mine off with an impact gun easily enough, but my truck is also pretty new for a 2nd Gen being a 2015.

Hardware at 64k miles already began bonding.




Install was actually easier than anticipated and only took a few hours for both sides combined.

Bushings on these are designed to not be replaceable, though it is possible but a major PITA. New LCAs come fully loaded with bushings and ball joint. While aftermarket is certainly cheaper, I question the quality of the bushings and ball joint and stayed with OEM. They can be found much cheaper than dealer prices through online discount parts sites.

 

Had quite a weekend with the old boy.

Spent three days in the woods elk and deer scouting. Also checked some cameras I left up in a high valley I found last fall.





Aired down and ready to hit the woods.



Got part of a tree stuck in my bumper.


Got my first dent since it became mostly a hunting, fishing, camping, hauling rig.



Popped most of it out. I think the rest will pop out too, just haven't tried too hard yet.



Bolted on some CaliRaised sliders I got from a member on here for a song like 4 or 5 months ago.




Bought this $200 Eberlestock daypack on clearance for $85. I drove the truck to the store, so I think it counts as something I did to my 2nd gen.


Not 2nd gen related, but had a work on the cars day today. Cleaned my wife's 4Runner and put new wheels/tires on my grocery getter.

Old, curb-rashed stock wheels with oversized tires that were throwing off my speedometer and mpg:


BBS wheels and Michelin ATS3 all season radials, both with 1000 miles and I got them for half price of new:

 

they make single switch panels haha

 

I've done a lot to the truck since I lasted posted on TW, but yesterday I mounted my hi lift jack onto my aluminium topper. Had to drill some holes but I'm really happy with how it turned out.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to mount my shovel in the same spot. I was thinking something like this -

ORCISH Jack Mount for 2"-3" Tube, Adjustable Jack Tube Mount Bracket for Jeep Wrangler JK TJ Roof Rack Front Bumper Bull Bar Roll Cage Spare Tire Toyota FJ Cruiser (Silver). (Silver)

https://www.amazon.com/ORCISH-Adjustable-Bracket-Wrangler-Cruiser/dp/B07WZDXNVW/
(would use the tube mount to secure the shovel to the jack), but I don't want to spend more than $20 on hardware for something like that. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

I took my shell off for an upcoming road trip. It looks so funny to me (it's been almost three years) and I forgot how low and usable the bedsides are. It's nice to have a pickup truck again for the next few weeks.

 

So sorry to see this. We just got back from camping and mine is sacked out beside me. IDK what I will do when this one is gone. They get into your heart so deep.

 

Installed 1.25 spider trax spacers to clear my lsk upper arms

 

Who would paint a bumper white

 

I don't necessarily need it yet, but with having the Off Road I don't have any switch blanks left. I don't like having the light bar switch so low and in front of the shifter, it's a little awkward to get to. And my ditch light switch is using the spot for the power converter switch (which I never use anyway, so not really missing it yet.) I'd like to have a convenient spot for all my aftermarket switches (current, and future) that's also in a highly accessible spot. Maybe even just mount an SPOD there or something, but I'm too poor for that right now since I just bought a URD clutch/flywheel and I'm about to drop all the money to get it installed

 

I have a base model. I completely removed the clutch cancel button & moved switched up. Right top will be my front locker. Bottom came w/o anything in mirror spot so made that the fog switch. Not pre-wired. Bottom row will finish out as (left to right) fogs, bumper spots, bumper light bar & ditch lights.

Might flip the rsca & traction control switches??

 

Just finished raptor lining the bed!

Before, prepping, and end result still drying.