Author - Christain Parker

Porter and Hannah’s Page!

Christain Parker2026-08-05T15:54:24+00:00In September 2018, my parents and I adopted Mandy almost nine years after we had to put Molly to sleep. We believe she was born on July 9th, 2018. Less than a month after we got her, we realized she was drinking excessively,...

Let’s see your FJ case swap

Christain Parker2026-08-04T15:39:23+00:00I know others and myself have been wanting to see the different ways other members have done this swap. Let's see some pics of your swap and mods to make the sticks fit with or without the crawl box..

AC A/C troubleshooting links

Christain Parker2026-08-04T15:39:12+00:00After 4 or so yrs of having the belt removed, I replaced my clutch. Jumping it works, so that's all good, as well as the ground. However, clutch is not kicking on when done via cab controls. So I checked the connector & I'm not...

Electric comes on after key off

Christain Parker2026-08-04T15:38:10+00:00Just bought 2004 Tacoma with 47,000 miles from family member. Truck ran home after getting off transport, and 1 small errand with no issues. Then it started turning the lights back on even though key was off and not in truck. Later lights were accompanied...

Tailgate Hitting Rear Bumper When Lowered

Christain Parker2026-08-04T15:38:02+00:00TW, I'm not sure if the cables are tired and worn or if my rear bumper is slightly bent up (which it appears to be after smacking the hitch on an exit from a ravine in AZ. Idk if there’s a solution or not. I’ll attach a...

First transmission service on a new 2026 Tacoma Sport

Christain Parker2026-08-03T15:37:00+00:00So I've always done the first oil change at roughly 1000kms or about 600 miles. The next at 2500 km's and then 5000 kms. Then onto the regular 8000km/km mile schedule. I think with most of my driving being at heigh speeds this should be...

Brand new Relentless Fab Black Diamond CMD bumpers!

Christain Parker2026-08-03T15:36:33+00:00Today is launch day for our all-new Black Diamond series front bumper packages for the 3rd gen Tacoma and we're offering $300 off on all preorders through 8/15. This is a cross member delete style front bumper for drastically improved approach clearance and is packaged with...

Upper and lower oil pan seals

Christain Parker2026-08-03T15:35:33+00:00I recently broke my front driver side diff bracket which resulted in my diff swinging up and cracking my upper oil pan when 4x4 was engaged. I was able to get my upper oil pan out without taking the engine out as directed by Tacoma....

Increase in new Ranger sales

Christain Parker2026-08-02T15:27:38+00:00Has there been a recent increase of new Ford Ranger sales maybe for the month of July? Obviously Ford isn't going to outsell Toyota and Ford probably isn't going to outsell GM either when it comes to mid sized. I noticed the other day I was...