r/Tacomaworld

Happy Holiday maf'cs

Anyone have any tips on how to actually get the wheel seal (behind the knuckle) seated flush? I’ve spent hours trying everything—piece of wood, center cap, you name it—and still can’t get it all the way in. It’s driving me crazy and completely stalling my progress. Now I’m thinking I may have to tear the other side apart too since it’s not fully seated.

Or am I overthinking this and it’s good enough as is? Any thoughts or tips?

Took a gamble on an import bed cap on marketplace. Previous owner assembled and never installed.

Took me 20 mins to replace these terrible bolts. I have no idea why the shoulder would have 2 sizes 🤷🏼‍♂️

After my new bolts I couldn’t get my front end to clunk. I highly recommend for anyone with 2 thumbs and 19mm/21mm sockets.

Having a hell of a time deciding between these two colors. I don’t know why I can’t make up my mind, but it is giving me anxiety. Any thoughts to help push me over the edge (figuratively)? I have matching Lunar Rock fenders and hardtop FWIW.

Appreciate y’all. This sub has got me doing all kinds of fixes and mods.

Bought used, still trying to figure out whats right/wrong about the suspension before I dig into it. I dont know much, so I figured id drop a few photos to see what more experienced folks can tell about the current leaf springs. Ant and all help appreciated.

-just past the u-bolts on either side I feel like there should be cross bolts in the brackets/clips

-I dont see any blocks

-pretty sure, but unclear, the brake line appears to be just hanging, thought there should be a 12mm bolt to attach to it, ill have to jump back under to check(only have the photo to go off of currently)

What is this thing and what's it for please and thank you.

The paint around my windows is flaking off and has spots of rust showing through. My solution is potentially one of my best or worst ideas ever. Let's let Reddit decide.

Im thinking of simply sanding out the rust and feathering the paint to the edge of the radius, then airbrushing just the thin strip affected. This is where I might be going off the reservation. Im thinking of using Rustoleum.

Having owned a bodyshop in a previous life, I know how to "fix" this IRL but thats not realistic. I know I'll never match the color but that isn't a huge concern. If it turns out just unbearably ugly I can cover with flat of semi gloss black.

I'm 65 and hopfuly this is my last 4wd truck. I like it and would prefer it not look like Cub Scouts did the repair, but it isn't a pavement princess. I off road, frequently in some really sketchy places so stuff happens. Longevity absolutly trumps esthetics here. Please let me know your thoughts on my approach in general or on alternate paint material. Thanks in advance.

If this posts twice, my apologies. It stalled uploading the image on the first try

I’ll probably size up to 33’s when it’s time for new tires but for now I gotta say that I really enjoy current setup. Would like to do OME 2” springs up front and AAL in the rear down the road, but for now I’m loving the drive quality and how smooth it rides as is

I have a 2023 2.7 I4 Tacoma and this transmission fluid light came on briefly today. I turned the truck on and it popped up so I turned it off and on again and it went away. The truck has 52k on it and hasn’t been used for towing. I’m assuming it’s some kind of sensor thing since the truck was performing just fine. Does anyone have experience with this? (Pic from Google)

Fun cruising around Stowe yesterday. Found big brother at Von Trapp, had to show out. He was looking too clean. Whole suspension refresh coming soon. Bilstein 6112/5160, poly perf UCA’s, Icon RXT leaf packs, inner / outer tie rods, lower ball joints, new bump stops and u bolt flip kit. Can’t wait!

God help me, I got a race car.