Author - Christain Parker

Inch pound torque wrench

Christain Parker2026-09-19T18:45:57+00:00What torque wrench do you use for the screws securing the coils to the Engine? I’m dipping my toe into maintenance with changing the spark plugs on my 2009 2.7 L Tacoma. I can’t seem to find a torque wrench that goes as low as the...

New engine is blowing smoke out of exhaust

Christain Parker2026-09-18T18:42:51+00:00So I just had a new 3.4 motor put in my 99. I blew the head gasket and warped the head and it was blowing a lot of smoke out of the exhaust. The truck sat there for about a year until I finally got...

New member and glad to be here

Christain Parker2026-09-18T18:42:49+00:00I just bought my first Taco, a 2023 SR Crew Cab short bed, V6. I am excited to slowly start making changes to it. I am 74 years old, and hope this is the last truck that I buy, and I would like...

Woodworker pr0n

Christain Parker2026-09-18T18:41:27+00:00I just wanted to see how many woodworkers we have around here. Saw a thread or two on here but they are old or dead. I have been trying to get into it, but tools are expensive and I don't have all that much space...

Rebuilt Spindles

Christain Parker2026-09-18T18:39:55+00:00Hi, can anybody suggest suppliers for rebuilt spindles for my 2001 4WD Tacoma. Preferably in the Northeast. Thanks!

Is your truck cap a 200 lb. ball and chain?

Christain Parker2026-09-18T18:36:24+00:00I am just wondering who feels this way. I want to use my truck for a variety purposes: hauling gravel, building materials, and dirt bikes. But then I needed covered storage—and I felt trapped with this fiberglass topper. At 200+ pounds, rigid caps are nearly permanent. Taking one...

Howard Stern Fans?

Christain Parker2026-09-17T18:37:50+00:00Who is a Howard fan? I have been listening probably since around 96. I know alot of people on here have Sirius or XM. Did you get Sirius for Howard? Or just for the comercial free music? I actually got it becuase of Howard...

Tacomas & vehicles with record amounts of debt or underwater.

Christain Parker2026-09-16T18:39:06+00:00I was not surprised to see Tacomas in this list. Starting with pre-sales tasks before I bought in 2024 and since it has been some "SMH" over what people do with debt for their rigs and accessorizing when it doesn't seem like they are vital...

I installed new TACOMA door badges this morning.

Christain Parker2026-09-15T18:39:34+00:00I got them on ebay for a song! They are bright chrome. I personally don't prefer the backout ones. The stock 4x4 badge and TACOMA letters on my tailgate are chrome anyway. They are based on the stock badges for current gen...