Author - Christain Parker

The ultimate headlight upgrade H4 (not LED or HID)

Christain Parker2026-08-30T17:56:41+00:00My build goal is to drastically increase the light output from the stock headlights without sacrificing quality, durability or the OEM lighting optics and improve the look of the truck at the same time. Rather than trying to change the technology that is used by the...

Deer hunting BS thread

Christain Parker2026-08-30T17:55:50+00:00Discuss

need help with wiring up a led light bar

Christain Parker2026-08-30T17:47:54+00:00so i bought a opt7 sidekick led running board light but i can't figure out on how to wire it correct it has a red wire 12v + parking light ...

HELP – 2001 Tacoma shake/rumble

Christain Parker2026-08-29T17:55:00+00:00My girlfriends 2001 Tacoma recently developed a shake/rumble at idle and acceleration. This occurred shortly AFTER I ran a can of Seafoam through the fuel system. Attached is a VIDEO I took of the exhaust where you can hear it clear up and then begin...

Advice on Potential Purchase

Christain Parker2026-08-29T17:54:27+00:00I’m considering buying this 2000 Tacoma Pre-Runner 2.7l with 240k miles for $4k. Thoughts?

Did I score or mess up? 1998 5-Speed 2.4L XtraCab with severe old rat odor

Christain Parker2026-08-29T17:53:11+00:00 Hey everyone, I recently picked up a 1998 Tacoma 2WD XtraCab with the 2.4L engine and a 5-speed manual transmission for $5,500 here in Northern California. On paper, it felt like an absolute unicorn deal: Clear... Did...

New Truck price insane!!!

Christain Parker2026-08-28T17:53:33+00:00Are you f…… kidding me!!!!

ARB Twin Vs VIAIR Dual 444C

Christain Parker2026-08-28T17:51:49+00:00Been thinking about this for a while. I want to replace the Viair 400p I've been carrying around for the last few years. It has worked great but I'm tired of having this big bag to carry around, unpack and repack every time I want...

2ndGen 3D Printed Parts- Keyfob Combo

Christain Parker2026-08-28T17:51:14+00:00 NEW 2nd Gen Keyfob Keyfobs can be ordered from https://forge301.com/ Hey everyone! I wanted to share a couple of new products I’ve designed for 2nd Gen Tacomas (2005-2015) that make mounting accessories clean and easy. All truck products are printed with...

Loose steering

Christain Parker2026-08-28T17:50:38+00:00I’ve been chasing a steering issue for a couple months now and have taken the truck to toyota twice now. They deny anything is wrong with the truck. I jacked the truck up and have noticeable play with hands at 9 and 3 on the...