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

I think you did really well to get all that in in 5 hours. I just did my annual wool wax treatment two weeks ago. I like to pull the engine splash guards and drop the spare and really get in there. All that prep takes a frickin' ton of time. I like your all wheel lift solution!

 

It sure was, maybe 20$ in parts from Home Depot

 

Well I only did the front diff and transfer case fluids today and I did the rear diff last night so it's more like 5.5 hours in total for just fluids and maybe a half hour for greasing. Also I didn't have any skid plates to remove and I didnt remove slash guards and I didnt have to do an in depth spraying because I had it done about 2 or so months ago so it wasnt every part of the frame but I still used 3 cans. I could have left it alone but I thought what the heck it's already lifted up and it wont get up into the mid 60s until next year.

Thank you. I honestly feel these are much better than jack stands for me at least. They are much heavier than jack's but seem way more solid. I only had to get over the sound of them cracking because I used some almost 15 year old planks that were really dried out. I put the truck in 4 low and barely had to give it any gas to get to the top. I have a closer up pic if you want to get a better look at them.

 

Fixed my tail light

 

I do it once in the fall, usually earlier when it's warmer. Drop the front skid plate and all five wheels. EVERYTHING. spray the skid as well as everything steel I can get to. This year I bought the gallon cans and sprayed it on. Really made it easier. In the long run I'm counting on it paying off. I like your lift idea for fluid maintenance though. drop em and drive on em, boom 4-5 inches of extra space. Quick and safe.

 

If you do make them make sure you post a pic but heres the general measurements for the ones I have. I was not the one who came up with this idea. When I was researching them I saw many people who made theses much taller than the ones I have.
Edit: I have even thought about adding some paint that contains grit which would help with traction but I didnt have any issues with my tires slipping.

 

I don't see the tail light. I see some bailing wire though. Either way welcome to TW.

 

I’m at 110,500 miles and just got the following done for the first time.

Transmission flush
Differential fluid
Brake fluid
Powering steering fluid

I feel like my truck shifts better now. I’m definitely going to try and keep up with the maintenance better for the next 100k.

Also got a Snugtop and Prinsu rack last month.

 

Super fun few days in Mammoth. It snowed just a little bit

 

HOLY!!!! that is insane!!! def gotta make my way up there!!! who is down for a run this weekend?!?

 

from hub to fender i measured 22.5" BEFORE...
then measured 25" AFTER the Deavers intalled. 2.5" lifted.

 

Rock lights

 

That looks even better than the legit one I have...

Currently holding a shovel and axe with quick fists, and it doesn't look as good, doesn't hold in as good of positions, and sometimes comes loose on it's own...

 

I just added new headlights and taillights with the led instead of the halogen bulb that have the black bezels and they match each other. Added side steps to get in easier and basically removed all the chrome on her. Next I'll be adding a tonneau cover and locking tailgate latch.

 

How do you like the cheap Amazon fog lights? My stock fog housings leak like a sieve and burn out bulbs like crazy. Was looking at the Chinese-ium ones on Amazon like yours for a interim solution until I can afford some quality ones, curious about their build quality (mainly how well do they keep moisture out).

 

Nice. What rock lights did you use?

 

Thanks, its just some aluminum stock the I cut and drilled some holes in and the things holding the tools are 2$ tool hangers from home depot.

 

I drove my KM3's all last winter up here in Wisconsin. They are not fantastic snow tires, but if you know that going in and respect their limits they work great. If I do another set I will have them siped. They don't like packed icy conditions...

 

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$22 Aukmak 4 Pods LED Rock Light Kit for Jeep ATV SUV Offroad Car Truck Boat Underbody Glow Trail Rig Lamp Underglow LED Neon Lights Waterproof - White

these bad boys

 

Hard to say Hoff as I'm not even a week into them......they had good rating on Amazon, seemed solid out of the box, installed fairly easy, my truck is garage kept most of the time....I will keep an eye of course and post if anything changes. The DRL halo and turn signal are really kewl add on's I will say.