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

Lets the angle on those CV boots!

 

I dropped the spare tire down and scraped a little surface rust from the cross member and sprayed with krud Cutter will spray some Rustoleum on the spots tomorrow.

 

So essentially 31x10.5s?

Damn dude that looks great - gives me hope of adding a little bit of lift and keeping the tires stock, and having the stance still look good

 

What brand seat covers are those and how much for all seats?

 

Looks like Wet Okole. Say around $400 - 500 for both rows? Mine cost $500 with a few more additional and it was part of the GB.

 

X2. I have the same tires so that gives me a good idea of what I'm looking at doing in the future. Was planning on a full OME setup with 882s up front with dakars in the rear. Possibly the AAL as well, but I'll decide on that after I see how well they handle weight/how much they settle. That pic makes me wanna stick with 881s though. I won't be able to afford a new bumper anytime soon anyway.

 

thanks man! they're great tires as ffirg can also attest. could be a little more 'aggressive' looking but I like 'em and they're wearing pretty well

edit: i think they actually measure to 31.65 x 10.49, so its a decent amount of lift
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

 

^^ you can reset by pulling the ecu fuse

 

driver


passenger (inner boot fin is bent in, in this pic)


not too bad IMO, I did install the toytec diff drop spacers (had to drill new holes for the screw points on the rear stock skid though)

 

crappy iphone pic, but gave Bandit a bath today

 

Shiny as a mug!

 

yeah that code has to do with the TPS, blue smoke is concerning though.

 

nice good to hear. That's a lot of red dust on the throttle body though

 

yeah you're fine, mine had a lot of dust on it when I cleaned it last year, I think it's normal. Still no oil consumption at 178k.

 

I think that was a before/after shot??

 

Flexing out the new All Pro springs. This was as far as I could go with my open diff, all tires still touching

Note: 3" BL still on so looks like alot of droop

 

Just a question for anyone who can answer. If I wanted to relocate my spare tire to the bed what would be the best way to secure it? Right up vertical flush to the cab is where I'd want it, unless that would pose any issue besides possible reduction of rear view.

I forgot to mention I won't be able to purchase a spare tire carrier currently which is why I am asking.

 

Maybe make some sort of mount? Idk if you want to make something or buy something?

 

I am up to making something as long as it is relatively simple. I don't have access to a welder or anything but I was thinking of maybe something with angle iron, and incorporating maybe a 3 point Y ratchet harness and a cable to lock the tire and add some extra retention.

I remember seeing a few pics on here I just haven't figured out how the tires were secured. I think I saw them secured via a ratchet strap to the OEM tie downs on either side of the bed.

I'm not sure if what I want to do poses a safety hazard but if it does please let me know...I don't want the tire going flying

 

Changed spark plugs to some top dog toyota Denso plugs. Also cleaned maf and throttle body. Everything seemed to go back to where it belonged and no blue smoke or cel came on