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

85 more miles and she'll reach her 80085 milestone

 

C M Ducks
M R Not Ducks
O S A R C M E D B D wings
G I C M
OK M R 2 Ducks
L I B A R Ducks!


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That's all I got, thanks Dad for that useless bit of dad humor

 

Classic dad humor! This was Geese in Flight at the beginning of the Enchanted Highway in NoDak which is a long road filled with weird sculptures that ppl have created.

 

winch up! 10k synthetic from smittybilt. Thanks @Headstrong
Replaced the ginormous hook with a Factor55

 

Lol.

Maybe 2-2.5 hours. My truck is pretty rust free for being a PA truck so.......

I did it with the truck on the ground and the wheels still on....

Followed the diy and it was pretty accurate.

Hardware broke free and came right out. The lower u joint bolt is kinda a pain in the dick to reach.

The upper slip joint is a bitch. Probably spent an hour on it. Bang it with a hammer. Heat it and soak in PB blaster. Repeat about 4 times. Spread the slip joint at the seam. Prepare to shake the fuck outta it and it’ll slowly loosen and eventually free up.

Lower joint wasnt as bad. Spread the end and PB blast the shit out of it too. Shake it back and forth and if you can get a chisel or something in there to hammer against it’ll pop off. Took about a half hour.

The problem is the splines on both ends get all junked up with dirt and shit so nothing just comes apart.

I did it over 2 nights. The first night was breaking all the hardware free and spraying PB to soak. The second night was fighting everthing loose.

Took about 15 minutes to reinstall the new shaft and another 15 to realign it.

Set the wheels straight when you do it then have someone hold the steering wheel when reassembling it. I just locked the wheel straight with 2 ratchet straps and it wasn’t as straight as I though. Way easier just to have someone hold it.

Also antiseize the shit out of all the splined parts.

 

Good ol North Dakota...

 

not sure i’m crazy about losing that much ground clearance (appearance). these 2nd gens are low enough as it is.

 

Holy dang. Yeah those are bright

 

Are those sliders? What brand is that?
I see what you mean about them looking low. How did you decide upon them?

 

not sliders as i don’t really need sliders. these are just fancy side steps that i got during prime days for $50 off. i’m not a fan of the standard tube/oval steps on tacomas and wanted something different.

OEDRO 6 inch Side Step Compatible for 2005-2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, Upgraded Running Boards Textured Black Heavy Duty Truck Nerf Bars, Unique Multi-layer Slip-proof (Fits Double Cab Only) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4G85NB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IvjoDbDR9010H

 

Right on thanks. They look beefy. At that price I would just run it and see how you like it. I used to have the oval steps in chrome on my truck (on when I bought it) and didn't like the look. Later I picked up the Mobtown sliders. Heavy stuff, but I end up using it more than I think on and off-road.

 

I was in the same boat as you and I ended up installing a set of oem “plastic” style running boards since they sit relatively close to the body and don’t hang down lower than the rockers

 

yeah mine came with oval steps and they came off right away.

 

Did you have to message about that rope, i dont see it on their website?

 

Nope, comes with. it's model# 98510

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p386/SmittyBilt_X20_COMP_10K_Winch_-_98510.html

I changed the hook and splicing this synthetic stuff is incredibly easy. wire rope, never again.

 

and im sold

 

heard that I got the wire rope 9,500 version with purchase of my arb, but really wish'd I had synthetic.

 

I finally installed my total chaos lower arms.
Was far easier than i thought. Gave myself a half a day to complete was done and enjoying a cold beer in under 2 hrs.

 

not low enough..