12 Aug

Push me in a direction, what would you pick?

Ok guys, its obvious im indecisive... So got myself in a pickle. Dont want a 4 wheel drive so lets not go there, this is about a white sport vs an sr5, both with upgrade packages I have 2 vehicles reserved & I keep flip flopping sr5 upgrade is...
12 Aug

From Mickey Thompson Boss AT to Cooper Stronghold AT

I have been a huge fan of the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT. I had the 285/75-17 E for a couple months, but opted for the Light Truck version due to the massive weight difference. The Boss At has been one...
12 Aug

285s are a more noticeable difference than I expected

I just put 285s on my 2026 TRD Offroad Premium auto that came with 265s. I previous had 285s on my 2nd gen 6-speed and I could feel a difference but it was a good difference, in that the 6-speed has taller gears so taller...
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...