Author - Christain Parker

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...

FS: Waterproof Under Bed Rail LED lights – 3rd Gen

Christain Parker2026-08-02T15:27:35+00:00MATT GECKO LED's ............ LIGHTING UP TACOMA's since 2012! Page and prices updated: July 2026 https://MattGeckoLEDs.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/563100393789673/ InstaGram: MattGeckoLEDs Waterproof LED under HOOD & BED... FS: Waterproof Under Bed Rail LED lights - 3rd Gen

Subwoofer build, anything I’m missing?

Christain Parker2026-08-01T15:29:32+00:00I already purchased a 220 amp alternator to power the subs, they also have this on their website: https://www.powerbastards.com/proddetail.asp?prod=PB-1001-01 Do I even need it? What I have so far: https://www.ctsounds.com/products/ct-2000-1d-monoblock-amplifier?variant=34758381207707 3 of these:

Factory Nav expired but Android Auto won’t open Map,,,

Christain Parker2026-08-01T15:24:06+00:00OK, 1 year old yesterday and Nav subscription ran out, tried to use Android Auto but it only states "issue with opening map" on the display screen of the truck. tried updating Android Auto, clearing out phone cache in Android Auto and Google, even disconnected...

Access Cab Rear Seat Upgrade

Christain Parker2026-07-31T15:12:52+00:00With help from a few threads on here, along with some of my own creativity, I finally finished removing the rear seats from my '18 access cab. I ordered the Underland Offroad Rear Seat Molle Panel,

Viper Cut: After the Cut – No Ragerts?

Christain Parker2026-07-31T15:12:45+00:00I like the idea of doing the Viper Cut. Looking at doing some tires and suspension over the next year and a Viper Cut fits nicely into the picture. And there are a TON of videos out on how to do it. ...

Milwaukee Tools

Christain Parker2026-07-31T15:12:18+00:00Considering picking up the Milwaukee M12 Fuel Installation Drill/Driver kit with the interchangeable heads. Anyone have feedback (good or bad) EDIT: Thread title changed to Milwaukee Tools. Jump on in and discuss your Milwaukee tool experiences (good and bad), purchases, share deals and general BS.