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

Only a few months now. He said it's likely last 4 or 5 years if I didn't run it through the car wash and parked it in my garage when not in use.

I use the garage but I do take it through the carwash

 

You got not one but two lol. That's amazing.

 

Used a rubber foot for a folding chair. Fits perfect.

$5 Softtouch 7/8" Rubber Folding Metal Chair Leg Cap Replacement Black, 4 Pieces

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VYJ7BS

 

$3 Dixon Valve K4DC Nitrile ISO-A Interchange Hydraulic Fitting, Dust Cap, 1/2" Coupling, Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DE8V4G4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

These work even better

 

I did mine a few years ago with a cheap Harbour Freight press. They weren't too bad. I also used carbide tipped sawzall blades that I picked up at Home Depot for cutting the bolts. If I remember correctly I only use 1 blade to cut all 4 of them.

 

I already removed the old bushings. It wasn't too bad - I used a hydraulic jack and some heat. Had all 4 bushings out in a few minutes.

I was really asking about the installation of the White Line bushings. I assume you just press them in?

 

Yes. I think a may have added a little wd40 or some grease to help them press in a little easier.

 

Made my DIY tailgate panel out of 1/4" HDPE from TAP Plastics, countersunk bolts, cupholders off Amazon, and finished sealing up the tailgate bottom and sides with the ESI seal kit. So much nicer to climb in and out of the bed now as I'm starting my camping build.
Also installed a custom tailgate EZ down by modifying the mounting of the typical kit that gets bound up with the cable.

$19 A-Premium Rear Left Tailgate Assist Lift Supports Shock Struts Compatible with Select Toyota Models - Tacoma 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Pickup

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV3YFW3Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
and Bracket 900ba1sb, Quick Fastener 8mm Bracket 900ba2sb, Quick Fastener 8mm from Grainger (faster than amazon) using M6 stainless countersunk bolts and riv nuts for mounting to bedside/tailgate frame.

Courtesy of @Crom for the inspiration of this one! So much nicer and a must for camping in the bed if you want to easily lower the tailgate from inside the bed



As you can see clearances were quite tight with my bed stiffeners. Had to cut down one of the brackets and took a lot of fine tuning before finally drilling holes. I'm going to add the 3rd bolt to the upper bracket once I can get one, only had 4.

 

Your picture links are broken. I’d love to see the EZ Down install.

 

Ah that's what I get for trying to copy and paste them from my email. Good now? Also thanks to you for starting that tailgate panel thread haha I followed yours and others ideas there.

 

Tacovinyl.com

 

New tires and alignment.

 

Hondo garage radio knobs. I should have searched for these along time ago.

 

Looks amazing! Where'd you get that phone mount and accessories? Cheers

 

Bed mat and total chaos stiffeners

 

Forgot to add. I installed the missing cover at the front of the transmission.

 

now that is interesting! i never had an issue with the radio knobs in my 13 but i hate the ones in my 15....

 

Beautiful truck!