Recent content by LITacoQ

Not sure how well it deflects the bugs, but I definitely think it cut down on the paint chips from highway driving on the hood. My wife has a 99' Rav4 without a bugshield and her hood (especially the front) is all chipped.

I put a AV bug deflector II on my 03' SR5. Love the way it looks. I like it better than the EGR bug shield I had originally but returned.

Painted Grill Hello all, Just wanted to share mod I did this past week. I painted my chromed plastic grill gloss black with Krylon. I sanded the grill with 320 grit until the grill had no luster anymore. Then, cleaned with thinner or turpentine and sprayed about 4 coats of krylon. Waited...

Welcome from Long Island

59,000 on my 2003

03' SR5 59k miles. Not much done since I just got it.

I think the hose clamp mod only works on 2nd gens. (as I was just told on TW). 1st Gens are bolted on so no need for the hose clamp. Thanks again for your time:thumbsup:

Sorry If I'm not too clear. From what I have read on TW, there may be 2 types of tailgate hinges. Most people (I think) have the tailgate that can be lifted out of its slot on the passenger side hinge, while few have a bolted on hinge. The former will accept the hose clap mod while the later...

Hello all. I am very new to this site and to the Tacoma as well. I have read many pages about the tailgate mods (pop&lock, hose clamp, washer). My question is...... do some of the 1st generation tacomas (2003) have a bolted on tailgate that won't allow the hose clamp mod? This is the 1st...

Googled Tacoma Forums and your site came up along with Tacoma World. Didnt know you had a facebook page as well. Thanks for the great site. This NOOB will need it!!

I paid $13.750 for it. I think it was a fair price, but then I had to have it shipped from Florida so now I'm in well over $14.000. I have been looking for a clean Taco for the last couple years so when I found it, I had to have it. how about you?

Yep, 5 speed SR5! But I really wanted that Red color.:wallbash:. Either way I hope this truck lasts me the next 10 years with minimal problems.

Welcome from Long Island. I just bought a 2003 with the same mileage in silver! Best of luck with it!

Welcome from Long Island

Thanks for the heads up on the frame. It looks good and has been garaged in Florida its whole life. As for the front end, that will get done tomorrow along with the oil. Thanks again