Recent content by Meanderthal

I have used it for a few days. I can't say that I have found a whole lot different, other than some appearance changes. That said, I haven't really dug in and looked for new things either.

Yes, this has been covered here many times. A lift does not change tire clearance for the BS, at least not a lift that is currently available.

I was not saying that it is something that needs to be done, or when. What I was trying to explain is what it is, how it happens, and why fuel system cleaner has no effect on it.

Because the fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber, the intake valve bodies never see fuel or that fuel system cleaner. The PCV system feeds oil vapors into the intake tract which condense on the valve bodies and intake manifold. That eventually leads to a buildup of very ugly...

To each his own. If I were spending 2 hours per day in the vehicle, I would be willing to invest in some new speakers (less than $250) to have some quality sound 10 hours/week. Maybe you got a unicorn there with no rattles, but even then the difference in sound quality for mine was pretty...

That was not even remotely possible with my B&O system in the BL. He must have gotten a special build.

Yep, I've done stereo upgrades to vehicles in the past and spent more time and money than anyone really should. In this case, I think around $400 in speakers and "mastic" (dynamat copy), with a few hours of my time really transformed the stereo. I later went a step further and replaced the...

I moved here last year for a job. I know there is a Scott AFB, but I haven't seen it. I live/work on the west end.

All you have to do is compare the rivet diameter to a drill bit diameter. Better to start with a drill bit that feels a little small and then if the rivet won't go through the hole, step up to the next size. A pop rivet is not a high precision thing. It has the flange on the front and the...

I'm glad you are happy with the sound of the B&O system in your BS. There is some "personal preference" when it comes to audio equipment/sound for sure. However, I (and a lot of others) have found that with the volume higher than 10, the rattles were unbearable. Changing the speakers and...

Given the market for used vehicles and the Tacoma in particular, it would probably be a good idea to sell it and squirrel that money away in a high interest account to save for the next vehicle. Unless you really have a want/need for the Taco.

I would say I really learned to drive on mini-bikes and motorcycles when I was really young (50cc up to 125cc). I also raced go-karts for 3-4 years in my early teens. I never took a driver's ed course, nor did I have to have any kind of temporary or supervised type of license. I got my...

This is why you don't buy the ones with wire cables, you buy the braided rope instead.

Unibody makes this a difficult thing but a plate could be fabricated between the front tow points. Not sure what modifications would be needed to the front bumper to make that happen. Even then you would want to be cautious about pulling "off-axis".

In terms of the amount of work involved in this job, it should only take about 1/2 day for a competent mechanic to complete (given all parts are on hand).