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What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?
- Thread starter MMoreno16
- Start date
Finally got the JD fab parts installed along with DRT fab spindle gussets. Also was able to get the shocks all rebuilt. Truck is feeling revived and much better. With the wheels pushed forward more now, I haven't scraped the tire against the cab mount and rear part of the fender like I was before just doing normal driving, even with +3 degrees of caster and a BMC. I'm happy with the outcome.
Love this! It is on my "wish list".
drizzoh
6️⃣ Aficionado
Fixed my harsh rear end bottom-out issue by replacing the Wheelers flip kit & Superbumps with the Archive Garage Stealth HD flip kit & Yellow Speed Bumps bump stops. I fkn love Archive Garage products, they're so well designed. Gained uptravel and I can't feel the rear bump stops at all anymore. <3
Wheelers vs Archive setup:
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ADS + Archive + Deaver happiness:
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Wheelers vs Archive setup:
ADS + Archive + Deaver happiness:
Yup. Now you need to ditch the spare and add the HC cross bar to complete the setup.Fixed my harsh rear end bottom-out issue by replacing the Wheelers flip kit & Superbumps with the Archive Garage Stealth HD flip kit & Yellow Speed Bumps bump stops. I fkn love Archive Garage products, they're so well designed. Gained uptravel and I can't feel the rear bump stops at all anymore. <3
Wheelers vs Archive setup:
ADS + Archive + Deaver happiness:
drizzoh
6️⃣ Aficionado
Not happening lol
Planning to work with a buddy that fabs to create a crossbar that keeps the spare, just haven't had time.
drizzoh
6️⃣ Aficionado
Spent this weekend knocking out a couple interior upgrades that I've been meaning to do.
After disabling the useless Qi charger a few weeks ago, I wanted to repurpose its switch to control something cooler. Enter VLEDS aqua footwell lights. Pieced together my own kit with a dimmer and saved $80 over their pnp kit. Came out awesome. Super impressed with these tiny lights.
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Next up was to remove the Anytime Backup Camera kit and rewire the front camera directly to the DMH-WC6600NEX. The ABC kit worked fantastic with the stock hu, but was not besties with the Pioneer. I then reflashed my Maestro to have the backup camera come on if I hold down the End Call Button, so I still have a physical button to load the rear camera. Haven't figured out to make it toggle the front camera with a button yet, but hopefully can figure it out soon.
Removing the ABC switch allowed me to install something else in its place so I added the OEM Glass Breakage sensor along with the small style Tundra mic (P/N: 08192-65810). The mic's are exactly the same on the back, but this fits the smaller cutout.
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Longer post in the build thread: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/drizzohs-build-thread.13423/post-94736
After disabling the useless Qi charger a few weeks ago, I wanted to repurpose its switch to control something cooler. Enter VLEDS aqua footwell lights. Pieced together my own kit with a dimmer and saved $80 over their pnp kit. Came out awesome. Super impressed with these tiny lights.
Next up was to remove the Anytime Backup Camera kit and rewire the front camera directly to the DMH-WC6600NEX. The ABC kit worked fantastic with the stock hu, but was not besties with the Pioneer. I then reflashed my Maestro to have the backup camera come on if I hold down the End Call Button, so I still have a physical button to load the rear camera. Haven't figured out to make it toggle the front camera with a button yet, but hopefully can figure it out soon.
Removing the ABC switch allowed me to install something else in its place so I added the OEM Glass Breakage sensor along with the small style Tundra mic (P/N: 08192-65810). The mic's are exactly the same on the back, but this fits the smaller cutout.
Longer post in the build thread: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/drizzohs-build-thread.13423/post-94736
dannyvermin
3️⃣ Silver
we were on I90 west of syracuse last saturday and there was a huge traffic backup and a plume of black smoke rising. expected to see an EEEVEE on fire but it turned out to be an older model SUV. fire crew hadn't gotten there yet. flames were probably 20ft high.
Spent this weekend knocking out a couple interior upgrades that I've been meaning to do.
After disabling the useless Qi charger a few weeks ago, I wanted to repurpose its switch to control something cooler. Enter VLEDS aqua footwell lights. Pieced together my own kit with a dimmer and saved $80 over their pnp kit. Came out awesome. Super impressed with these tiny lights.
Next up was to remove the Anytime Backup Camera kit and rewire the front camera directly to the DMH-WC6600NEX. The ABC kit worked fantastic with the stock hu, but was not besties with the Pioneer. I then reflashed my Maestro to have the backup camera come on if I hold down the End Call Button, so I still have a physical button to load the rear camera. Haven't figured out to make it toggle the front camera with a button yet, but hopefully can figure it out soon.
Removing the ABC switch allowed me to install something else in its place so I added the OEM Glass Breakage sensor along with the small style Tundra mic (P/N: 08192-65810). The mic's are exactly the same on the back, but this fits the smaller cutout.
Longer post in the build thread: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/drizzohs-build-thread.13423/post-94736
Love how you build is going. Your make me feel lazy as hell.
Dude at work asked if I wanted some molle panels for the bed and center console. He gave me every panel Cali raised makes for free, pretty much brand new. Wasn’t going to say no to that lol. He insisted he wanted no money 
. Just need to source a little hardware.
. Just need to source a little hardware.
Dude at work asked if I wanted some molle panels for the bed and center console. He gave me every panel Cali raised makes for free, pretty much brand new. Wasn’t going to say no to that lol. He insisted he wanted no money
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wow!!
SOLD OUT
I'm annoyed. Warranty swap on the Morimoto XB headlights.
Had to buy the set and get the refund when returned. That's fine and all...
But the replacement Gen 2 sent out now has amber corners. Where the Gen 1 has smoked/clear corners.
Well... swapped them over and I think the one headlight is bad...
Checked wiring. Installed the original headlights. Worked.
Back to the new replacements. No work.
Everything works but the turn signal. It blips on lock/unlock, hazard lights, turn signal...
Source: https://youtu.be/ZJroPBqOmLI
Source: https://youtu.be/9Nwe0-UaZKU
Had to buy the set and get the refund when returned. That's fine and all...
But the replacement Gen 2 sent out now has amber corners. Where the Gen 1 has smoked/clear corners.
Well... swapped them over and I think the one headlight is bad...
Checked wiring. Installed the original headlights. Worked.
Back to the new replacements. No work.
Everything works but the turn signal. It blips on lock/unlock, hazard lights, turn signal...
Tomahawk Dog
6️⃣ Aficionado
I have seen a lot of bad reviews on quality from them in the last couple of years,
its not good to hear the QC dept shipped non-working unit(s).
I would say call them and give them a opportunity to send a replacement.
But honestly I would just cut the loss and buy a better product.
2 strikes already,.... right.
That sucks but 3 strikes would be even worse.
My jeep set came from here,
https://www.anzousa.com/finder/16/toyota-tacoma-2022-21966
Source: https://youtu.be/uuAa3ufyfq8?t=592
its not good to hear the QC dept shipped non-working unit(s).
I would say call them and give them a opportunity to send a replacement.
But honestly I would just cut the loss and buy a better product.
2 strikes already,.... right.
That sucks but 3 strikes would be even worse.
My jeep set came from here,
https://www.anzousa.com/finder/16/toyota-tacoma-2022-21966
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I've been emailing them. Email seems to be a bad method of communication when it comes to Tech stuff.
I called and I think it's been resolved.
Yeah, there is the chance of failure and stuff. But I still think Morimoto is better overall.
The first set was just yellowing/hazing. But I think most headlights will do that. Even OEM.
I can own that since I don't really take care of my vehicles. Just don't wash them or anything.
Even my factory headlights have gone to crap.
After talking to Anthony at Morimoto, all is good. Was told not to worry about timeframes. When I return the headlights, I'll get a refund.
Do it on my time.
The light blipping could just be the resistor. It's a little module on the back of the headlight.
I asked if I could just remove them from the old set and send it in without it. He said that's fine. Cheap to replace. I could pull them all off the old set and shoot them back.
Well magically, the headlights are working like they should. Didn't swap resistors. Gonna pull them in case anyway.
I don't know if the resistor or capacitors had to be fed with some current to function. Sort of like how software needs to "settle" or stabilize. Maybe that's all it was. But it all works now and I didn't do anything. Just went to bed and woke up. So it's all good now. Little concerned how it just started working. But I guess there's still the remaining warranty. Should be alright.
I went Morimoto for all the other lights so I want to keep it that way. Matchy match.
Only thing with Anzo's is that's another $1k and they only have a 1 year warranty. Morimoto's have a 5 year and they seem to be good with honoring it. Annoying but seem alright. Guess we'll find out. Everyone that's had to warranty with Morimoto has had a good experience.
Back in the Scion days, Anzo was basically just a reseller shell.
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motogeek
1️⃣ Getting Started...
Prime Day came.. installed the Seven Sparta Grill Led Lights 4 from amazon.
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Put the new Nitro Recon Grapplers to the test. Was using MTS and had the locker on for this. It was as steep as it looks and there was a step up at the top.
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuxN2z2Lnnp/
The tires were at 20 PSI and are 285/70R17 116T. So NOT LT or E range. But per the weight and feel of the casings before mounting these seem more like a C load range Tire. I'm not sure why nitro isn't calling them that. Might be a certification thing. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed that. They are tooling up for the Recon Grappler to replace both the Ridge Grappler and the Terra Grappler.
For the Tacoma, the C Load range tire seems like a really good choice. 6# lighter and a softer casing makes for a much better ride all around.
-M
Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuxN2z2Lnnp/
The tires were at 20 PSI and are 285/70R17 116T. So NOT LT or E range. But per the weight and feel of the casings before mounting these seem more like a C load range Tire. I'm not sure why nitro isn't calling them that. Might be a certification thing. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed that. They are tooling up for the Recon Grappler to replace both the Ridge Grappler and the Terra Grappler.
For the Tacoma, the C Load range tire seems like a really good choice. 6# lighter and a softer casing makes for a much better ride all around.
-M
When you pay a shop to rebuild your shocks. A week later you try to adjust the compression and the knob won’t move. Pulled the knobs and found this… yeah I don’t think they even took the reservoirs apart. Pretty pissed right now seeing that I have a big trip in a couple weeks.
Oops
That is so lame. You should be pissed. Have you contacted them?
drizzoh
6️⃣ Aficionado
A buddy and I knocked out a much-needed CMC this weekend with Total Chaos fill plates. Picked up 1.5" of tire clearance. No more rubbing! 
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Longer post here: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/drizzohs-build-thread.13423/page-7#post-94949
Longer post here: https://tacoma3g.com/threads/drizzohs-build-thread.13423/page-7#post-94949
I called them today and then went to the shop after work. Their shock builder did admit he missed checking the high speed knobs. They checked pressure in the shocks and verified everything else operated properly. We’re working on a plan to fix it. Most likely need some new internals on both rear shock reservoirs. The owner said he’ll work with me on cost since it was their mistake missing it in the first place. Either way I would’ve been paying for some new parts so at least he’ll help out with the price. For the mean time the truck is a little bouncy at certain speeds. I’m assuming it’s because I can’t adjust the compression in the rear and I think one of them is stuck between settings. I’ll give it maybe a couple more weeks and see if it smooths out any. Hopefully when we get the reservoirs fixed, it will run perfectly smooth
Little update about my fox shocks. After multiple back and forth conversations with my local shop and Accutune, we decided it's best if we send the shocks out to Accutune to be rebuilt again and to have the adjusters repaired. Apparently there is a proprietary fox tool they use when doing this job that my local shop doesn't have. And my local shop felt best letting Accutune handle this job. I can appreciate the honesty. So we need to source some temporary shocks to throw on my truck while mine are being rebuilt. Can't afford to have my truck on jack stands for a month 
. On a side note. I can't recommend Accutune enough. One of the best companies I've ever dealt with for customer service inquiries. They had an answer to any question the second I asked it. They really know their stuff!
Even willing to send any diagram of shock internals we could need, and ready to send parts overnight.
. On a side note. I can't recommend Accutune enough. One of the best companies I've ever dealt with for customer service inquiries. They had an answer to any question the second I asked it. They really know their stuff! Even willing to send any diagram of shock internals we could need, and ready to send parts overnight.
I just now noticed your shirt lol