Author - Christain Parker

Lifting issues with 4th gen compared to 3rd?

Christain Parker2026-08-21T17:13:40+00:00Hey All, this is sort of a 2 part question. When I had my third gen, I did a 6120 2.5" lift, JBA UCA's, OME leafs, CMC and 33's on SCS wheels. Loved it, but had driveline...

PSA… I see that lots of 1st gen owners own other newer vehicles

Christain Parker2026-08-21T17:12:31+00:00I watched a YouTube video about a guy whose auto insurance jumped drastically. In the process of him calling other auto insurance companies one of the agents let it slip that there was some negative information about him and his driving habits. He pressed for...

Unique ’96er

Christain Parker2026-08-21T17:12:27+00:00SUGGESTIONS WANTED!!! My father just passed and his truck is now my truck and trying to figure out the true value of it being that KBB and Edmunds are no help. Description is below and open to see what y'all think...

New TSB Alert

Christain Parker2026-08-20T17:07:05+00:00Shock concerns which affects my OR 4x4 vin... SAFTEY RECALL 26TA14 - (Interim Notice 26TB14) Certain 24-25MY Tacoma/ Tacoma HV - Shock Absorber NHTSA Recall ID AWAITING# Recall Date Aug 6, 2026 Dealer Reference ID 26TB14 Description Over time, corrosion at the connection point between Fr & Rr shock absorber body and the reservoir...

OEM+ StormTrooper Personal Build Thread

Christain Parker2026-08-19T17:04:35+00:00Now that I’ve mostly checked off all my dream mods to my dream truck do I have the bright idea to come back and record everything This thread will really be just for personal records/fun/mini project to work on. Of course, the only place to begin...

Brake and/or suspension issues. Pulls left when braking. Steering twitch and screeching from tires

Christain Parker2026-08-19T17:02:44+00:00Have a 2001 TRD Off-Road 3.4 with either a brake and/or suspension issue When apply brakes reasonably firm, but not necessarily outright panic braking, the truck pulls a little left, has an audible tire squealing sound (seems like it is from front), and steering wheel does...

Show off your Access Cab (Photos)

Christain Parker2026-08-19T17:02:06+00:00Hello TW, I see a lot of threads on here but non dedicated to the Access Cab. So show off your access cabs if you got them. Any color, stock, lifted, lowered, lets see them. I...

New brakes making loud squeal / singing at low speed, light pressure (DBA 4000 T3)

Christain Parker2026-08-19T17:01:50+00:002020 TRD Off Road DCSB, fronts only. Truck sits at 5500 lbs with me in it. Stock brakes had 37K on them and were working fine, but I wanted something that would hold up better in wet, muddy, off road conditions. Round 1: DBA 4000 T3 rotors...

SR Engine: Any Info on Mechanical Differences?

Christain Parker2026-08-19T17:01:05+00:00Apologies if this has been discussed before, but I am trying to find any info on major mechanical differences between the 228hp engine on the SR and the 278hp engine on the rest of the lineup. I'm just curious, since the displacement is the...

Grease gun for 2003 4wheel drive

Christain Parker2026-08-18T17:03:39+00:00what would you recommend to buy for a grease gun for driveshaft and lubrication for 2003 What brand of gun what type of grease