11 Aug

2005 build

I bought the truck new in December 2004 and ran it basically stock for 15 years. I'll include several pics that I can dig up before and after on this and follow this with the 2nd post containing the build info. Most recent on top....
10 Aug

What spark plug to use.

It seems very strange to me that I can't find the specific spark plug number to use in my 2.7Liter engine. I've looked all the logical places. Is there any consensus here?
10 Aug

Brake line burst

I had a right front brake line burst on Saturday. Luckily it happened in my driveway where I was teaching someone how to drive a manual. I believe he stomped on the brake pedal in a panic and it split the line. It...
10 Aug

Welded on Tow Hitch asembly

So, 4th Gen Tacoma has a welded on Tow Hitch assembly. Not something i thought i would need to look into. BUT, seeing videos like the one i linked discussing 4mm frame bumps taking a Tacoma right out of commision is a little concerning. ...
10 Aug

Stall after speed bump no crank afterward in P or N

(symptoms from the kid driving it now out of town) 1998 2wd Tacoma 2.4L Auto Transmission 170K miles Almost back to his place went over a speed bump truck stalled. No crank after in either P or N. Coasted into the parking space. What besides checking the relays to see...
10 Aug

Drain and fill or full fluid flush

I have a 2008 with a automatic transmission, the miles are approx 76,000 but obviously it's 18 years old. I've done at least one drain and fill since I owned it and was going to do another this week. I'm curious though if I should...
9 Aug

Rack turbulence noise

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...
9 Aug

Bed cap gap eliminators??

I 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...
9 Aug

Brakes went out, Need some suggestions.

Crippled 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...