Author - Christain Parker

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...

Love my Taco… But these issues are making me want to trade it in

Christain Parker2026-08-27T17:41:06+00:00I have a 2024 TRD OR, purchased in March 2024, and I’m at around 42k miles now. This truck was actually a replacement for my last truck that was totaled, a 2023 TRD OR. When I first switched over, I wasn’t happy for the first few...

Need A/C advice for 2010 Tacoma 4.0

Christain Parker2026-08-27T17:40:30+00:00I'm hoping to access some of your expert A/C knowledge. I'm replacing my A/C compressor and condensor and planning to flush my lines and evaporator My new GPD compressor from rockauto came with a tag saying it was filled with...

TRADE 3RD GEN PRO FOR 4TH GEN OR, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Christain Parker2026-08-26T17:38:07+00:00My 2020 AG PRO will be 7 years old in about 6 months. It has 33,000 miles on it, serviced by Toyota yearly every 3,000-5,000 miles. It's only had 1 trip back to the dealer for warranty work. Drivers side cylinder head replaced due to...

10th Annual AOAA Invasion [Pennsylvania] – October 9-11, 2026

Christain Parker2026-08-26T17:37:52+00:00Date: October 9-11, 2026 Location: Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area 4100 State Route 125 Coal Township, PA 17866 Website Smart Waiver (must be signed electronically before proceeding to ticket window) Camping: Trailhead Campground Website Book your own site or check with fellow...