What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Let's see...This weekend I did a lot.

- rebuilt a set of King coil overs
- welded on limt straps for a buddy
- welded on spindle gussets for buddy
- self aligned frankenstein
- installed kings on Igor. Rides SOOO much better
- took of sway bar on Igor.

 

So for sure I need to replace my lower ball joints... anything else I should do while I'm in there? Perhaps the uppers? Tie rod? I am still I'm the monkey-see-monkey-do phase as a mechanic...

 

You have to remove the OTRE to take off the LBJ anyways..could do that. But if they are okay just leave it otherwise you could screw up your toe on your alignment.

Don't forget to rent a Pitman puller, the larger one from the parts store.

If the uppers are fine, id leave them be.

 

What does he need a pitman puller for?

 

Finally wired my ARB compressor. Seems to work great with my locker but I think I'm leaking some air. I'll have to trouble shoot that soon. Also wires in all of my ottratw switches but forgot to take a final picture, so these will have to do.

 

Nice switch panel

 

Did the map /dome light mod just now so when you open and close the door the map light goes on and off with the dome light . Works awesome . I ordered three Xenon map/dome light bulbs for it on Amazon , They will be here in a few days

 

Took it camping over the weekend. Rolled over 250k. But must have blown the rear shocks on these roads as the rear was riding like a pogo stick on the way back.

 

great looking trail , Sweet

 

I thought about this same question for quite a while...I think he means to get the tie rod out of the knuckle? I just beat on the knuckle til they fall out.

 

multi quote is out of order, bah.
Yes, it removes the tie rod easier than beating it with a hammer, which I have also done. I bought the pitman arm puller from HF for about $10.00 and have used it several times with no problems. Really doesn't take much torque to pop them out.

 

I always use a puller on those. So easy and 'less violent'. Using a BFH, you can hit (and break) something you're not supposed to

 

I'm definitely getting the puller. Easy to borrow from the parts store, so I see no reason not to the uppers definitely look fine, and I think the tie rods look ok too. Guess I'll just go ahead and replace both lowers while I'm at it. They are at 92k miles probably stock, so just gonna replace both.

 

But hitting things is more fun hahh

 

Just out of curiosity, is your tacoma one of the ones that is under the ball joint recall?

 

I don't think so. I asked about recalls when they replaced my stolen cat, and he said nothing was showing up.

 

Bought it. I'm new to these so forgive me if I don't know the facts (my "expertise" is Volkswagen). Here's what I do know...

White 1999 DLX 2.4 4cyl. 5MT with fully functional crank windows and an AC compressor with no belt - I'm guessing it broke long ago and they didn't want to pay for a new compressor. Standard cab, cigarette burn holes and 14 wheels with tires I've never heard of. No spare tire tools, AM/FM cassette and 138,000 miles. It's lived in 6 states, had 5 owners, has a slightly crooked front bumper, a rusty frame (but not cracked or hole-ridden, I'm aware of this potential issue) and a rear bumper that leaves a lot to be desired. It certainly has character and it shows. The body shows no significant rust and it came with a Toyota brand bed mat. I'll post pictures soon. Let me say that I absolutely love this vehicle.

Bought it because I needed a new daily driver. I sold my moderately modified '07 VW Fahrenheit GTI in March and am selling my daily driver ('08 VW .:R32) this week. While in waiting for my new car ('16 VW Golf R), I needed something to drive and this is what I settled on.

I know it's only a poorly 2WD base model with a slew of character flaws, but I'm glad to be part of "the club."

If after a few month of solid performance and reassurance that I can get some years on it's original frame I'll work on making it mine. New rear bumper, 15" wheels with good tires, carpet replacement etc etc.

 

My 03 got new ones under the recall (granted it happened 10 years ago)

If you have a toyota owners online account it'll tell you everything about dealer service done, and any open recalls.

 

I'm a VW to taco convert as well, although my '67 bug might be a bit different than your '16 . Post some pics of your truck, welcome to the site!

 

Built a temporary camper for the bed of the truck