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

Removed my OME D6XL AAL's......it was too high in the rear without a load

Pic after removal

 

That's after removal?? Still pretty high...any before pics?

 

Today, my truck has collected more pollen, it desperately needs a bath.

Also, quick question: (Let me know if you all think I should ask this in a different section as well or instead of here)

I've noticed in my truck that when I hit a bump or pothole in the road and i'm going any faster than 25mph, my front driver side makes a god awful sound. (i'm pretty sure it's front drivers) It's hard to describe, but i'd say it's some combination of crunch, grinding and a creak. any ideas what it might be? I just want to have some idea before I take it to a mechanic.

 

check your ball joints and shock housing and mounting areas.

Try bouncing the front end.

 

Let me preface this with a quick disclaimer that I basically know nothing about this kind of stuff, that's why I'm seeking a little help, so I can avoid getting ripped off by a mechanic.

I'm familiar with the bounce test, as far as the shock stuff and the ball joints, what's the easiest way to check on these?

How long should ball joints last? I can't remember exactly when, but I know since I got the truck in october of 2010 that i've replaced at least one. (can't remember which side) -- I know, a lot of help....

 

take it to an alignment shop and have them look it over and tell you and show you what is making the noise.

 

Me too with my 31s lol

still tiny haha

damn..that is still tall..

 

haha...your mere .7 liters trumps me!

And...timing chain ftw...

 

Had my 90k service done at 92k, because I like living life on the edge. Expensive but she's alot more responsive now. Wow!

 

put some side lights on the rack today.. they are LED so im hoping the get the job done. will find out tonight what kind of beam they put off.

 

Red enough??



Not too happy with the fit. They had to move it back about a quarter inch to get the back window to close...



Overall I'm happy but that quarter inch is going to start bugging me....

 

drove it and admired it

 

...install was last Oct and carried 350 lbs of Patio stones around (doubled up behind rear axle at tailgate) did this for 4 months and 3000 miles and it would not settle...also towed heavy tongue loads and hauled firewood with the 350 lbs....did not help settle

Dakar pacs on their own will be fine with me!!

this pic is with the 350lbs out and after all of the above

 

I like that bumper...will be able to stand on it as well!!

 

NICE!! That thing is beefy as fuck!

More pics!

 

Working on taking badges off and washing her.

 

I'll be sure to stay far away when your backing up

 

All pro's are in. Waiting till Mod day to put them in!