Author - Christain Parker

1st Gen Lunchtable Thread – General Discussion

Christain Parker2026-06-20T07:25:55+00:00This is the place for the more off topic crap that has been cluttering the "What did you do today" thread. IF YOU FALL BEHIND IN THIS THREAD, JUST SKIP TO THE END, IT IS NOT A CHALLENGE TO SEE WHO CAN READ THE MOST NONSENSE...

3rd Gen Complaint Department.

Christain Parker2026-06-20T06:26:28+00:00Here it is, post up some complaints and solutions of the 3rd gen Taco. Heres one: I came from a 2nd gen to a 3rd gen Taco recently. The middle console on automatics. The 2nd gen console door opens [hinges] towards the driver. Which is very user friendly...

Anyone has any experience with SIA Electronics?

Christain Parker2026-06-20T06:20:25+00:00I just found these guys on eBay, their reviews are stellar. Anyone had their ECU repaired/bench flashed by them? https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Toyota-4Run...epair-Return-4Runner-ECM-Repair-/223971465685

NEW 16-23 Morimoto XB Evo Headlights are here!

Christain Parker2026-06-20T06:16:39+00:00We had some first-hand work on the development of the XB Evo headlights for the 4Runner, and the day has now come for the XB Evos for the Tacoma! https://hotshotoffroad.com/collections/16-23-tacoma-headlights Full Design Refresh - Brand new DRL piping, projector arrangement, and light/dark...

Any other 2nd gen “forever truck” owners here?

Christain Parker2026-06-19T07:53:00+00:00Curious if there are any others here that are planning to keep/run their 2nd gen indefinitely as their "forever truck"? How many miles do you have on it now? What major issues or repairs have you had to make on it?

MQQSE and Stitch’s Slackin’ Shack

Christain Parker2026-06-19T07:39:19+00:00Based on my latest pledge to the Toyota family, I think I'll do one of these this time. Nothing too extreme will happen, but I'll use this to plan and track my ideas and progress. Background (all Manual Trans ) 1st Toyota pickup - 1981 2WD...

Recs for independent shops in San jose

Christain Parker2026-06-19T07:37:04+00:00Any recommendations for shops for general maintenance and repair? Looking for around the San Jose area

What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Christain Parker2026-06-19T07:36:43+00:00The other thread like this is all 2nd Gen. Well to hell with that! What have you done to your tacoma today? 1ST GENS ONLY! and remember:

T-SB-0016-26 : A/C Magnetic Clutch “chirp” noise upon A/C compressor engagement

Christain Parker2026-06-18T07:39:40+00:00Has anyone had his/her 4G Tacoma ('24 to '26) repaired under T-SB-0016-26 (released on February 26, 2026)? Does the dealer replace the whole A/C compressor assembly or just the magnetic clutch? Also, has anyone experienced complete failure of the A/C compressor....if so...how long after hearing...