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

Have the Volant, hopefully the S/C isn’t starving for air cause of the snorkel. I THINK it’ll be fine since it will have air coming from the front as well. URD Headers should be nicely paired with my URD SPEC-U exhaust.

 

Had to go out and see it out of the bag lol!

 

Gave the taco a wash just in time for the storm to hit SoCal again.

 

Also, does anyone know of a good solution to fixing the paint issue… my Roof is bad and it’s starting to get my hood too.

Tried searching for a paint thread but was unsuccessful:-(

 

Usually if the paint is getting to the point where it’s fading and the clear coat is fubar…it’s just time to have it repainted. My truck is in need of a paint job as well.

 

Not really a mod but for me a super cheap trick.. All the normal grease zerk covers just didnt seem to work/stay on. Turns out you can use the rubber bleeder screw caps. Works like a charm even on the ones on the u-joint zerks. They are even advertised as being used for this purpose. About 50 cents each or less

https://www.amazon.ca/Wedcool-Caliper-Accessories-Waterproof-Dust-Proof/dp/B0D2PXPR5S?crid=3ODQ4A0M7I276&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cFysgsYVtwY8i4xAfXpsgdYzItVzdZdd5_-zRQt0dcIKP6Qwb-fxzZa-eaNqWEItgW9CCXREmMsjdNU-hUExQlnxv6PKveDQG-de2JwvwJM.H33FrCPrduQwhzEHO5-I86JTKKHLI-rZTBfAy-d4v4Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=Wedcool+18+PCS+Rubber+Dust+Cover&qid=1739228761&s=automotive&sprefix=wedcool+18+pcs+rubber+dust+cover%2Cautomotive%2C139&sr=1-1

 

Yeah that’s what I was afraid of. Just really pricey so I was trying to find some sort of DIY. Maybe even raptor line the whole truck.

 

I use this. And its OK to use moly here since u joints are not a high speed bearing.

$13 Valvoline Moly-Fortified Gray Full Synthetic Grease 14.1 OZ Cartridge

https://www.amazon.ca/Valvoline-SynPower-Synthetic-Automotive-Grease/dp/B000CQ4DK0?crid=2HXQ8XEKUEJQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDu5lHnAqunowoXY2otkVmPA5LvYjZvtVKqgg7mYQ9dAHtRx2RsQhdZvrnrjcUcfGUIdajltKC71Pw3NPCbYesR4UlRbvZDprcSFatSgiQkiTjZNo6dOgxLf9i9aLXnr656Xa1Ln_AEgNBhd66XIhaFQ2k4P_ElqXJCuKaIz4s75BZL4XBPLbpsxatzqYXrBqjKpT_BQWq55heNeFCrH9AK_CwiqQxJMc1K3Br1Z7tgD8Ad--Xjp4AuaZF6H9-ctkcFJXTW8xHBLLkUMADCor4TsoEjlglNTNF3R4krikrX3fYPGOxlC0jFn7PolQ-UE36dpKkjJha5TEcvAGCEiXw7-joC_ze2T_rbUM6eGI1E.m52li9UtKrNVOs3baGv2AuGVWNOCeN9wX7796tv6u1I&dib_tag=se&keywords=valvoline+grease&qid=1739230151&s=automotive&sprefix=valvoline+grease%2Cautomotive%2C87&sr=1-1&th=1

 

also nice if you have a truck cap that can occasionally push the bed sides out away from the tailgate.

 

Fun fact: the top of the tailgate is narrower than the bottom of the tailgate, making it look like the bedsides have spread even when they haven't. I'm not saying don't get bed stiffeners though.

 

Hey guys, I'm just looking for recommendations on pricing this. Kind of unique. I just need to invest more money into my business. I started last year at the moment.

I'm putting the feelers out there. 2008 Toyota Tacoma, 2tr-fe 5 Speen manual 200k miles
Full skids and sliders
5:29 gears
Rear arb air locker
Onboard air w/ tank
Custom bobbed bed 12" removed from rear frame
35" open country and Mickey Thompson MT tires
C4 front bumper with smittybilt x20 winch synthetic rope wireless remote.
Just replaced suspension Bilstein 6112s in the front fox 2" in the back.
Also replaced all ball joints and brand new steering rack OEM
Archive garage hammer hangers with old man emu heavy leaf pack.
Does need some love on the engine. Leaks oil and coolant. I also have a 06 Volkswagen TDI enginewith a colt stage 2 cam shaft a tuned ECU i was planing to swap. Wouldn't mind input on pricing.... Case

 

Put some wheels from a 2023 Tacoma on my 2015.

 

Cleaned up my headlight lenses with Maguires headlight polish. Makes a big difference driving at night.

 

Over the past 3 weeks. Replaced center carrier besring and U-Joint. Broke drive shaft while doing so.
Replaced drive shaft.
Replaced driver side wheel hub bearing assembly and upper and lower ball joints.
Today replaced passenger side wheel hub. Next is passenger upper and lower ball joints.

 

I feel like I have to ask, how did you break a driveshaft doing U-Joints and Carrier Bearing?

 

Try youtube. There's a ton of information on how to fix damaged clear coat and paint. It's a lot of work but sandpaper, paint and clear coat is pretty cheap.

 

Still scratching my head on how this even happened, but the interior passenger door handle locking switch broke. Not a cheap part either

 

XXX NSFW !!! Excited for you

 

Give it a try.

Looking at this one, and comparing it to yours…this seems like it would work.

I just found this on AliExpress: C$14.69 | Inside Inner Door Handle For Scion tC 2005-2010 and Toyota Matrix Corolla 2003-2008 Front Rear Left Right 69206-02090 6920502090
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I just found this on AliExpress: C$24.87 | WOLFIGO New Interior Door Handle Chrome and Black Left Right Side 69206-02090 69205-02090 for Toyota Corolla Matrix Scion TC
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Once you have the exhaust components installed, would you be able to post a video with a driving sound clip? I'm interested to hear what that setup sounds like under load/acceleration. I've always wanted to try their headers, but concerned with the rasp output. I'm assuming URD made their exhaust + headers to work and sound well together.

I did not enjoy the cam gear install on my truck because of the secondary air system, but there was a noticeable bump in power, even being NA and untuned. Since you'll be in there, it's worthwhile.

One recommendation I'll make is find a different, more secure, way to tap into an accessory power for your SC coolant pump. The tap and location they provide gave me a lot of problems down the line, that I won't get into.