Author - Christain Parker

Rack turbulence noise

Christain Parker2026-08-09T16:11:14+00:00 I built a custom rack for my ‘19 OR, and I’m hearing a good bit of low rumbling starting at about 40mph. Sounds just like bass music. Obviously wind resistance, which I know I can’t fully eliminate. Any ideas on how I...

Bed cap gap eliminators??

Christain Parker2026-08-09T16:11:09+00:00I ordered some of those bed cap eliminators for my 2025 Tacoma from ETSY. They didn’t help the issue any, may have made it a little worse. Has anyone had any luck fixing this gap issue another way? I looked at the Charvonia...

Brakes went out, Need some suggestions.

Christain Parker2026-08-09T16:10:25+00:00Crippled Old Man here: Driving home today from the dentist, I had to brake hard behind some "Fucktard" Drivers. A few minutes later my brake light came on. When I got off 85 in Salisbury, I noticed the brake pedal was really mushy. When I got...

Is this 95 Tacoma worth doing body and paint work on? (frame and body pics)

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:07:25+00:00Hello 1995 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x2 2.4l 188k miles. Bought like 5 years ago I put 40k miles on it kept up with maintenance and the last couple years it has been sitting as a backup vehicle. I am trying to gauge whether it is worth doing...

Shock Replacement Installation Questions

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:07:13+00:00I own a 2020 Tacoma Off-Road, purchased new in 2019. It has 171,000 miles and I am going to have the shocks replaced. The truck is driven where salt and sand is used extensively. Majority of driving is highway. the most...

Power tailgate accidentally opening with key FOB in pocket? Simple fix…

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:07:04+00:00I read that others were having this issue as well when keeping the key FOB in your pocket. Other keys smash against it in your pocket and even though it requires you hold it down for a couple seconds for it to open the tailgate,...

Ideas to mount X Bull recovery boards in bed with no rail?

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:06:54+00:00I’d like to mount these on the front wall, but I don’t have a header track rail. Without breaking the bank, is there a decent way to secure these inside the bed?

How good is a stock SR/SR5 4×4 V6 tacoma?

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:05:16+00:00I know modding them is fun and the higher trims are cool - but for those with a stock lower trim how far will it get you? Have you ever taken it somewhere you can't handle where you wished you had a higher trim?

The Cabin in the Woods

Christain Parker2026-08-07T16:02:35+00:00It's been a long time coming, but here we are. 9300 feet in altitude.Completely OFF-grid with a functioning well. No services whatsoever aside from a very weak Verizon signal. Solar and generator powered.

can old tires still be new and safe?

Christain Parker2026-08-07T16:00:40+00:00I have my new take offs from my 2017 Tacoma SR still sitting in the garage mounted on the base steelie wheels with caps and lugs. I've read tires break down after 7 or 8 years and should be replaced no matter what condition they...