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

clear coat started bubbling. I derped for the first time and went ahead and hit the emblems while i was at it.

 

finally got done.

 

Clean my MAF much better idle and could be just my head but feels like better throttle response

 

Thanks guys. It kinda sucks but shit happens. It was 3x 1/2" OSB, 3x 5/8" sheetrock, and 7x 1/2" greenboard. If my calculations are correct it was about 745.6 lbs (but not all of that was distributed on the tailgate).


I know what you are saying about the reinforcement (And I have considered doing that) but I really don't think it would have fully helped in this instance. I am sure it would have helped to a certain extent but it buckled on the other side of the tailgate. Brady, you are correct on the second one. When I removed my tailgate earlier, I did see that the pivot location was bent. The odd part is that it was the pivot point that has the least amount of weight on it (passanger side with easy remove joint).

The good part is that now I have a reason to buy a new tailgate with a backup cam and my wife can't compain about it lol My tailgate had a few small dents and paint scrapes anyways... Oh well, at least no one was hurt and the day went on.

 

Brought it home!

Used 2012 4-banger, low miles.

Gotta have to find a name for it...

 

Will be installing some Wet Okoles that I got off another member....once its not freezing outside.

 

I think this could go here.

I went to put on my Aries stealth Bull Bar this afternoon. I figure 30 minutes to 60 taking my time. Never thought I would use this, but OMG what a pain in the ass. Took forever to find an angle to get the first two factory nuts off. Then once I stuck the bracket for that side on it was easy to see there was no way to get the top nut tighten down.

Ok, I say to myself I will take the lower section of the grill off. Popped all the clips loose and still could not get it off. Feels like something in the middle between steel bumper and grill holding it in place. Looked it over, felt around it, could not see anything.

Anybody got any idea on tips for popping it off. I have a 2014 TRD Sport 4x4, DCSB.

 

Thanks Danny, I was a little worried the charcoal grey might be too dark but it's actually a perfect match with the interior. Definitely super happy with 'em. Btw I spent 5 years in BC, wish I could go back!

 

Busted my rear tail light, whats the best place to order oem parts online?

 

You can get cheaper OEM parts at Camelback Toyota

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/ca...298-camelback-toyota-discount-tw-members.html

 

Love it cheese.

You should post that in the poll thread asking if people go mudding in their tacos.

 

wowzers!
where is that at?

 

This might help....
http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/install_detail.aspx?install_id=296

 

I know I'm just glad it didn't get into the cabin lol. At one point one of the mud holes had a big hole dug on the left side and the bottom of the door was under water . Thankfully I didn't have to crawl through the mud to get to the recovery points just popped the locker on after struggling for a few minutes and backed right out. Never been so relieved in my life haha


My friend was stuck though in the same hole so I had to save him lol.

The picture doesn't show how fucked he was lol the left front tire was completely under water

 

I'll be hitting up stave, or maybe harrison tomorrow. I dunno if Ill go into the mud as much as you though lol .

Word of advice, stay far away from any dealer until all that mud is off. Those bastards will blame an engine fire on your tailgate being covered in mud!

 

Stave Lake. There was a super cool trail that went over the mountain between Stave and Alouette Lake lots of hill climbing with big rocks to crawl over.

This was the view from up there of Alouette Lake

 

I never had a warranty bought it used I won't ever get work done at a dealer though I have a lift at work I have access too so I do 99% of the work by myself. Saves a bunch of money especially when you get stuff at cost

 

Haha nice, that is an awesome pic!

 

Got a bed mat and my SOS Concept Sliders!

bed mat went in but the sliders will need a bit of worker and a welder before they go on