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Well, after I get around to researching the proper method of cleaning my engine, I plan to replace my valve cover gaskets (one is visible leaking). Are there any other parts that either a) require replacement as part of the maintenance, or b) are recommended to be replaced since I'll already be...

Recently, I decided to look into replacing my OEM sway bar links and tie rod ends. Looking on Camelback Toyota's site, each link is $130, whereas the Moog pieces are $35?? While I have no problem paying for a better performing part, I recently went to a single income household, so I'm a little...

Hi all, I've used Wesley's Bleech White on tires with painted wheels for years with no issues. However, I recently installed the matte TRD SEMA wheels and am leery of the Bleech White messing with the finish. What have others used that works well, while not damaging sensitive finishes? Diluted...

I know that there are boat loads of parts sources for our Tacos, but was wondering... Before I bought my Taco, I drove an old VW. I used the Parts Bin website to get OEM parts for any subsystem, for GREAT prices (before they were shut down). I was wondering if there are any equivalent parts...

So, over the past week, I've been battling the CA heat and claying/polishing my 13 year old Taco paint; it's looked like crap for years. I had kind of lost hope in it. I'm not sure why it took me so long to invest in a polisher, but boy am I regretting not doing it sooner! I don't have a pic of...

I was just wondering if anyone has installed the EBC Stage 5 Kit on their Taco. I installed the rotors and yellow stuff pads this morning, along with replacing the OEM rubber flex hoses with stainless braid. After flushing the system and buttoning everything back up, I pulled her out of the...

Not finding what appears to be a simple measurement... Are the beds roughly the same size width-wise between the new Tacos and the second gen? I'd like to retain the toolbox from my '05 Prerunner before selling it, but not sure if it'll fit (although I am having doubts about running with a...

Is the Cement paint scheme only available on certain trim Taco models, or is it just a rare color? I've been looking for a Off Road DCSB 4x4 Manual for a month or so, and have yet to see one in Cement (but I swear that I DID see one on my drive home yesterday). Just curious if I am chasing a...

Just wondering... Is there a goat rope involved when swapping the stock Entune head unit on a new Taco with an aftermarket stereo? I had a co worker with a mid '00s GM car that had to do some crazy business to get an aftermarket stereo to work, due to how it was tied into the car (don't recall...

Hi all, I started looking for a transmission output shaft seal today and am having some difficulty finding the part number. Looking at the offline service manual, I can't even narrow what transmission I have, much less the proper Toyota part number. Local shops have their branded seal but I'd...

Considering that all of my maintenance needs to be wrapped up over the course of a weekend, I have to plan ahead and order things a bit in advance. Which leads to... Over the next month or two, I'll be doing front/rear brakes, front shock adjustment (5100s), possible lift kit, possible rear...

Referencing a conversation with @Bojangles yesterday (and not wanting to completely highjack the other thread), I started researching purchase of steel brake lines (among other things). I'm just wondering... is there harm in getting brake lines a bit longer than "normal"? I see that the G Stops...

Good evening gents! Just a quick question here... With no deployments on tap, and a semester off from school, I'm looking to catch up on some LOOONG overdue periodic maintenance on my 05 (and will likely flood the forum with questions as my baby has spoiled me over the years). I'm wondering if...

I'm debating replacing a carrier bearing and U-joints when I (eventually) put an OME kit on my '05 (150k+ miles) and was wondering... From a bit a reading on the process, it looks like a few folks take their joints and driveshaft to be balanced? What necessitates a rebalancing of the driveshaft...

To anyone in the Sacto area... When I bought my Taco OR in '05, I (like an idiot) purchased nerf bars from the dealer. Those bars were removed last week and are available. No dents, no major scratches; road facing side does have some road grime, but prelim cleaning with Simple Green removed it...

I'm looking to swap out the chrome rear bumper on my '05 OR (Prerunner), and have narrowed down the look I want between Fab Four's (https://fabfours.com/product/premium-rear-bumper-14/) and Pelfreybilt (http://www.pelfreybilt.com/product/05-15-tacoma-standard-rear-bumper/). I like that the PB...

Using the OME Suspension Kit tool on their website, you select year, make, and model of vehicle (but don't select the submodel, like SR5/PreRunner/4x4/etc.). So, for my '05 (Prerunner), the "recommended kit" states that it'll give 55mm lift in the front, and 50mm in the rear. What I wonder is...

New member here, currently in northern California. I migrated here from Tacoma World, as I couldn't seem to find answers to questions and the structure of their forum is atrocious (almost seems like the areas of division were an afterthought, versus being thought of during the design process)...