What did you do TO / WITH your 4th gen Tacoma today?! 👨‍🏭 🧰 📸

[TacoBirdinNW]

New license plate bracket and light for the Dirtcom. I liked the one that came with it better, but it protruded a little too much into my tire and didn't want to run a spacer. +1 that the $40K license plate frame fits.

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[SnowmanJPS]

Has anyone with a pro removed the back trim to access the suspension in the seats? Mine is creaking something fierce and I want to oil up the shaft of the shock if possible, I haven’t seen any post on it or YouTube videos, any help would be appreciated

edit: oops the shock didn’t have any air in it, silent now

 

[Mercedes]

Break-in complete. 1015 mi / 1633 km.

Did first oil change today. Installed Fumoto drain valve.

For those that DIY but have not done an oil change yet, some tips:

- Fashion an oil drain "slip 'n slide" to guide the oil into the drain pan. I used cardboard covered with tin foil. The oil does drain quickly

- Be sure to remove the factory drain plug gasket, either to inspect or when replacing with an aftermarket valve. Mine didn't want to let go from the pan at first

- Loosen the oil filter and let drip until that stops. Once unseated, about a cup of oil, probably from the cooler, will splash out

Otherwise, it's like any other oil change you might have done before.

The break-in process went very well. Coming from a Gen2 to a Gen4, a steep but welcome learning curve getting use to the electronics. I did find a few quirks which I've read of in other threads:

- TPMS reports tire pressures 1-2 psi / .06-.12 bar lower than actual, all four tires

- The rearview mirror is stuck in anti-glare mode. Like others, I tried a few things, but nothing worked. I've gotten so used to it I almost never notice it

- I had a rattle in the rear seat. Pressing down on the horizontal portion, I confirmed it was the anchor used to lock the seat back to the cab. Two wraps of electrical tape around the anchor to make it wider to the latch and I haven't heard it since

 

[Ironhide]

3 hours with tech support, a little welding, and a prayer. Behold…, knob 2.0. Took less than 5 seconds to swap out. So much better. Part # 90011-23050.

 

[ScottyMcfly]

scooped up a set of trailhunter sliders for $250.

 

[lauren01]

3 hours with tech support, a little welding, and a prayer. Behold…, knob 2.0. Took less than 5 seconds to swap out. So much better. Part # 90011-23050.

Your forum fans are gonna need a video of what happens when the Bats button is pressed.

 

[IDontWorkForTheWaterCo]

3 hours with tech support, a little welding, and a prayer. Behold…, knob 2.0. Took less than 5 seconds to swap out. So much better. Part # 90011-23050.

Did you have to drop the transmission?

 

[IDontWorkForTheWaterCo]

https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/a-safety-lock-for-the-tailgate-xipoqix.21684/post-272302

 

[PUMPKINKING]

Installed TRD steps, much easier to get in/out now

 

[Administrator]

Post what you've done with your Tacoma today/recently ??‍

 

[lauren01]

Before I sweat my ovaries off with cleaning wife’s car, did a small trim tweak to the truck steering wheel. If there’s a sale on topo, I’m a sucker for it.

 

[mylittlefupa]

First Mod! My wife needed a little boost, and I noticed that the curbs at the new Costco next to my place looked a lot higher than usual.

I plan to build the truck more of an OEM+ look, as I'll only be doing moderate offroading and camping. The NYTOP seemed to fit the bill for that. My only complaint is that I wish they were a bit wider, maybe a little closer to the Caliraised.

 

[lauren01]

First Mod! My wife needed a little boost, and I noticed that the curbs at the new Costco next to my place looked a lot higher than usual.

I plan to build the truck more of an OEM+ look, as I'll only be doing moderate offroading and camping. The NYTOP seemed to fit the bill for that. My only complaint is that I wish they were a bit wider, maybe a little closer to the Caliraised.

Welcome, fellow Californian. I like a lot of the NYTOP stuff, including those steps-they look great and look like they function well. Are they also rock sliders?
Did you guys decide to install yourself or go visit them or another installer?

 

[TacoBirdinNW]

First Mod! My wife needed a little boost, and I noticed that the curbs at the new Costco next to my place looked a lot higher than usual.

I plan to build the truck more of an OEM+ look, as I'll only be doing moderate offroading and camping. The NYTOP seemed to fit the bill for that. My only complaint is that I wish they were a bit wider, maybe a little closer to the Caliraised.

I love those. Someone on here has a set for sale and is totally snag them if I wasn't so far away. Sleek

 

[mylittlefupa]

Welcome, fellow Californian. I like a lot of the NYTOP stuff, including those steps-they look great and look like they function well. Are they also rock sliders?
Did you guys decide to install yourself or go visit them or another installer?

Thanks! Yes they are also rock sliders. The are some videos of a Tacoma on YouTube beating the absolute snot out of them, so I felt pretty comfortable with their protection.

I installed them with a friend. Took about 20min. Very straight forward. I plan to get nytops skid plates if I can find a good deal!

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