Yep, Toyota Genuine filters only, for my engine. They're less than $5. Can't go wrong.

 

Just changed my oil with Valvoline Max Life Synthetic Blend and a Purolator PureOne filter. I got 2 5 quart jugs of oil with a $14 rebate so it was almost like getting the filters for free

 

I like that TG bumper too. Mine's a little different, based off a TG winch plate, but the tube work was done by me and a buddy. Nobody made a bumper to fit my body lift, at the time, so I built my own...



One more pic, since this IS a pic thread...my brake upgrades...

 

Details on the brake setup?

 

I used larger calipers from a 95 pickup, Bosch rotors that I had drilled and slotted, carbon metallic brake pads, plus a 1" master cylinder and dual diaphragm booster from the same 95 pickup. I'll be eliminating the LSPV in the rear, in favor of an adjustable proportioning valve.

 

Dude, Adam........... I HATE YOU! hahahaha. JK< LOVING the rig, loving the bumper, loving the brake kit!!!!!!!!! I almost grabbed a whole set up from a 95 4Runner the other day.......... FREAKIN IDIOTS had torn the master out of the booster for some reason! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I keep seeing this.... WTH DO THEY DO THAT FOR? IS THERE GOLD JUST INSIDE THE BOOSTER????? lol. Hey..... when you get a minute.... I'll take a front and rear bumper, k? hahahaha.

 

 

Ready for shop class tomorrow haha.

 

NAPA filters are WAY better... and actually a couple bucks cheaper... look into it.. after a very long overdue oil change in my truck (8 months... oops..) the oil is still as clean as it was the day I poured it in.

I get my Valvoline from Wal-Mart ($15ish) and my filter from AutoZone (less than $4).. Same Valvoline at AutoZone is almost $23

 

Removed the mud flap. I tore it while off roading.

 

i did the same thing to both of mine. within a minute of each other.

 

I was there, it was pretty amazing actually.

 

>crack!<

what the hell was that?!?

oh, just my mudflap

[get back in, continue wheeling]

>crack!<

damit!

 

Im new here and was looking for some type of introduce yourself but saw this so ill do it here i guess. I just got my first toyota which i alwasy wanted but the price of them alwasy kept me away. I got a good deal on it but it had a rather annoying problem that it didnt start when it was warm or hot problem was fixed and now i want to start making this into a semi off roader and daily driver truck.

well here is my taco yes yes i know shes purple well im colorblind i thought it was black untill my wife told me why i bought a purple truck. It had some crapy 225/65/15 tires before that had no tread got these 31.5s A/Ts from a coworker for a good price.

 

Thought I would show my progress and show off the new shoes!

Before:


Slight face lift, painted the grill, bumper, and fender trim black:


As she sits now on new 33 x 10.50 15 BFG KM2s!!

 

Looks great EagleScout!

Some painting weather would be nice over here. Im ready for some warmer drier weather.

 

about to clean her up

 

She's beautiful!

 

I myself was actually staring at my mudflaps the other day wondering how long they would last Is it normal for them to be removed for any kind of wheeling?? I mean I like them on but seems they would be tore off pretty easy, what did you go through to rip it off diablo?

 

Holy body lift batman.