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

Replace my reverse lights switch within 30 minutes. The beep is back!

 

That's few and far between. But when I'm washing my truck, I can find any dings or chips or other imperfections and take care of them.

 

My switch is trying to go out to. How much was it and where is it located at?

 

Im installing one of these fuse panels this week, but you need to throw a breaker in front of it. Their manual tells you do to that

http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/instructions/Wiring-Diagram-5026_5031.pdf

 

Will that axle fit on my 06 4x4 4.0?

 

Installed the US Offroad winch bumper and winch now need to order a black fairlead.

 

I like my Warn 73850 black fairlead.

$68 WARN 73850 Hawse Style Winch Fairlead , Black

Here's a link if you're interested.

Matt

 

Love that bumper/winch!

 

x2. Clean!

 

Installed locks on the bed compartment.

 

Put my Retro's on...

 

That's bad ass!

 

Very nice!

 

Outstanding!!

 

Changed spark plugs at 122k miles. Was surprised to find the original plugs still in there Guess no one paid attention to the 30k replacement interval.
Took a breaker bar to get the plugs out - other than that the instructions posted by Chris4x4 were spot on.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/30479-how-spark-plug-change-1-gr-fe.html

Measured the old plugs and the gaps were anywhere between 0.060 and 0.072".

With the new plugs at 0.040", the engine is noticeably quieter and smoother. I am sure it will improve further as the ECM adjusts to the change over the next few days.

 

That is a scary moment when it comes down to a breaker bar on a spark plug. You never know what's going to come apart at that point.

 

Try using an air impact wrench to remove a spark plug. I spent a summer working at a gas station, and one day a nice lifted F150 came in. The guy said he needed a mechanic to remove a stuck spark plug. The mechanic was off that day, but I offered to take a look. The stupid thing was so tight that neither a breaker bar or air wrench could budge it. I grabbed the impact, set it at full torque and hammered that plug for 5 minutes. It finally came loose and we were able to get him back on the road with a new plug. Metal bonding is a crazy thing.

 

Yes, I was sh!tting a brick, till I was able to turn them at least one full turn and then i knew it was good to come out. Scary for sure!
Used anti-seize on the new ones

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galling

 

Excellent look! love the grill too!

need a new avatar pic now lol