Author - Christain Parker

CV Axle Rubbing Issue

Christain Parker2026-06-18T07:33:38+00:00So I replaced the passenger-side inner CV axle seal today, and the job went pretty smooth. Now as I finished reassembling everything I noticed the the outer most fin of the inner CV boot is rubbing on my coilover. FWIW I have Icon 2.5 coilovers....

I do not understand what could cause my Taco to die…

Christain Parker2026-06-18T07:29:29+00:00My 99 Tacoma will start every day I drive it (especially considering it has 375,000 miles without any major maintenance done to it- even the head gasket hasn’t disintegrated for it being original). It runs fine without heavy throttle input, but it only runs for...

For California Drivers: Possible Tire Rolling Resistance Rating Mandate

Christain Parker2026-06-18T07:18:28+00:00This will certainly cue the California haters here, but don’t worry, I got my sht shields set to max! FYI: for those of us who live and wheel in California, there may be some changes coming in the near future for what tires you...

P&S Beadmaker

Christain Parker2026-06-17T07:43:06+00:00If you're not using it you're missing out. It can be used as a topper/quick detailer and as a drying aid. Provides added protection for a few weeks as well, and it smells amazing.

What Have You Done To Your 4th Gen Today?

Christain Parker2026-06-17T07:34:20+00:00Today I got Maxxis Razr AT 285/70/17s installed and tinted the front windows to match the rears.

Spent some time researching practical upgrades today

Christain Parker2026-06-17T07:30:29+00:00Just picked up my 2024 Tacoma recently. Still figuring out which upgrades are actually worth doing first. Looking forward to getting some ideas from everyone here.

MQQSE and Stitch’s Shack

Christain Parker2026-06-17T07:22:57+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...

Does your 4th Gen Tacoma have a dimple on the center garnish trim?

Christain Parker2026-06-16T07:36:30+00:00Mine does. You can go out to your truck and inspect this silver piece surrounding the a/c control panel with a bright light up closed and by feeling it with your fingertip. I ordered a replacement part for this by mail from Toyota of Marin, CA...

Hockey Trash Talk & BS thread

Christain Parker2026-06-16T07:31:49+00:00I figured I'd start a thread dedicated to nothing but friendly trash talk between hockey fans. C'mon you Canucks and northerners! I know the season is still young, and the Stars only have one win but...GO STARS!!! Red Wings suck.

What gear ratio?

Christain Parker2026-06-16T07:28:54+00:00So I am about to do a 2” lift with 8112 bilstein shocks and coils in the front with a 8100 bilstein struts in the rear. Along with this I’m going to be putting on new rims (17x9 -12) and new tires (LT 285/70/R17) for...