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

Thank you! I already love this truck more than my third gens (even tho they were good trucks, there is something better I can’t put my finger on with this 2nd gen). Thanks for the input! I think I am going to keep my eye out for a set of leaf springs from a 3rd gen and front coils from a TRD OR. The ride was improved by the rear shocks, but definitely could be tightened up more.

 

Thanks man! And I’m definitely torn - I really like the looks of it as is. And when it comes down to it I would probably rather spend that money towards more suspension upgrades etc. lol

 

Shifter looks good. How’s it shift?

Tried various shift knobs before and found that some despite looking good, in practice either don’t grab in the hand well and/or not weighted the right amount to work well

 

I bought one of these and man its really nice on my right elbow!!

$20 JDMCAR Center Console Cover Compatible with 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Accessories Anti-Scratch Armrest Cover Arm Rest Box Lid Cover Protector

https://www.amazon.com/JDMCAR-2005-2015-Tacoma-Accessories-Anti-Scratch

 

Trying to chase down a possible vacuum leak in a 2009. What are the most common area to look?

 

Hopefully no more ripped CV boots.



Really digging the pic, the pic before STOPTECH BBK

 

put on a pop-n-lock on the tailgate today during lunch. pretty easy!

 

How was the install of the CV boots?

 

Faded "4x4" on the passenger flap has bothered me. Time to freshen the taco up a bit new OEM. Parts recently got harder to source online. Interesting.

 

Did you print those yourself? Is so, care to share the file?

 

Is the fit ok? No troubles getting to the button to open it?

 

It does cover the button and the hinges on the other side, but no problems with obstruction. Its so comfortable on my elbow - I'd highly recommend it

 

The R4T LCA skid is a straight bolt on for 2nd gen Taco's? their website doesn't list that it'll fit. I assumed it would.

 

Installed tracks, racks, light bar and fogs.

 

Can anyone confirm if they've ever bought an oem 2nd Gen bumper without the 2 license plate holes pre drilled? I moved up to Oregon and these toyota people are smoking crack I swear. I don't want the holes in my bumper and it could use a fix. Is it just a state dependent thing if ordering from factory? I feel like in AZ it wouldn't come with holes...

Anyway. I got my fresh flaps on today

 

From the factory there should be 2 dimples in the plastic where you drill or use self tapping screws. Not in the metal.

 

Holes are drilled by the dealer. As stated every bumper has 2 dimples where the dealer is supposed to install a plate or bracket.

 

Dig your plates. My last couple on a 16 Sport and 08 Off Road.

 

Super easy, just messy to be honest. Plan on rebuilding my old OEM sets with extended boots and hopefully someone would be interested here.

 

Straight bolt on!