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

The biggest most important thing people overlook is rotating brake pads. This is #2 in the R.E.A.R. automotive maintenance manual. Of course #1 is rotating the headlight bulbs.
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Their interchangeable. I put used 2019 muffler bearings on my 2011 and I’ve gotten 3 years out of them but that’s only because I changed out the grease seals in them once a year.

 

Also you need to rotate the air in your tires BEFORE you rotate the tires or it could be Catastrophic

 

Already put winter air in the tires.

 

Do we use sae or metric air in the winter ? This is NOT listed in the owners manual. Also is that why the air conditioner has a schader valve for connecting an air hose to the tires.

 

Don't forget to add a dash of antifreeze to your brake fluid to keep the lines from freezing up.

 

Finally remembered to order this patch, better late than never

 

In your gas tank as well, keep it from freezing in the tank and the lines

 

After about a year of dealing with frame hitting bump stops and looking at a saggy rear end I decided to put on the Firestone Airbags on my 2011 DCSB TRDSport. I had considered new leafs and upgraded suspension but it all got very expensive and I didn't like the idea of getting too far from stock. Also I had just recently put on these leafs and shocks from a 2018 TRDOF take-off. I'm actually very happy with how they turned out. Riding with about 15 PSI in each side now with the weight of the Snug-top topper and tools in the bed etc and its actually way more plush of a ride then it was before. I mounted the valves under the license plate which I think looks pretty clean and keeps the hosing tucked behind there and out of the way. I got about 1.5" of lift and the ride it much better with less roll. It's nice to see the leaf springs actually curved upwards for once! Questions for other people that have the firestone airbags on a stock 2nd gen:
- I have the Daystar cradles, but waiting to see if I need to use them or not first. Upside is obviously more downward travel and reduced risk for when a a mechanic puts it on a lift the axle will be able to more easily drop. But I'm worried that they will add lift and that when the bags comes off and makes contact it will make noise etc... It seems like most ppl using cradles are using them because of lifts etc. I don't do crazy wheeling but I do live in Vail CO and goto Moab/frequently and drive on FSR's and a decent amount of off-road riding. Curious about what people experience is with stock rigs.
- How much PSI do most ppl keep in these bags all the time? Any issues with ice/snow/cold reducing pressure etc?
Here are some pics:

 

When I’m not towing or hauling I run ~10PSI in the bags. If I’m loaded with 1000+ payload and 200+ tongue weight I’ll max out every square inch of PSI they can handle.

 

I need to do this and repair mine. I noticed recently that I have leaned on that spot to hard and I can now feel I have a crack under the fabric Is there a write up on how to best do it?

 

Got a set of seat jackers yesterday but it was raining all night so I didn't get it installed. Tonight I'll get that in and also do an oil change.

 

Hope yours lasts. I used the 3M spray adhesive and thought I used plenty to hold the vinyl down but it's a little loose now in the middle.

 

Where did you order the new grill at?

 

I ordered it last week, and it has yet to ship. By the time it arrives I'll be ordering the 200,000 mile patch.

 

I have a lift with the Daystar cradles, 2.75. With about 10psi they make contact but obviously remain soft. Cant say I really notice a difference in ride other than a perceived one knowing that they are there. I rather have them just in case. You may notice a difference on FS roads or speed bumps without a lift, but I bet it would be minimal. You may even like the ride better in certain situations. They are easy to take off if needed.

 

parts.hendricktoyotaapex.com and use code freeship at checkout

 

Yea it took mine about a week to ship then a few days in the mail

 

Keep about 5psi in mine and 15-18 when I tow the camper.