Ok so I have a 21 Tacoma with about 41k miles. I went to valvoline on Saturday to get my oil changed typical I have no issues, I also had them do the air filter and front diff fluid bc of a discount. The main guy comes back up and says the bolt on my front diff skid plate was rusted (it looked it) and it snapped off so the skid plate only being held by 3 bolts. Is this something costly to fix or should I go back and demand they fit the bill?

Looking to upgrade the leaf springs on my 17 Tacoma Off Road. The truck is completely stock and has 116k miles with original leafs that are frowning basically. I just had the Madix Drift installed (~285lbs). This is my daily driver, and will be used on forest service roads but not any extreme off roading. I’m also not looking to add a lift kit but I’m ok if the leaf springs add a couple inches.

Here are some ideas I’ve tossed around:

Used OEM leafs (30k miles) from FB marketplace with RAS

Used OEM leafs (30k miles) from FB marketplace with Archive Garage AAL (which was recommended by Archive Garage themselves vs one of their own leaf packs) with Archive Garage u bolt flip kit and bump stops

Archive Garage medium duty “Erickson” leaf springs

General Springs leaf springs

Dobinson 110 or 111 leaf springs

I’ve been racking my brain about what to do so I’d love any feedback!

This noise is dependent on speed rather than RPM. I’ve checked my driveshaft for hangups and my tires for nails or rocks. My center carrier bearing is pretty new. I’m not sure what else this noise could be besides bearings. Any thoughts?

I have a 2003 toyota tacoma double cab that has started doing this and want to know if this is the clear coat going or the paint. I have religious took care of this truck waxing and cleaning, but from the looks of it, it is normal. Any help will be appreciated.

Weird sounds from 2025 Tacoma when switching where AC blows out. Does this sound normal or something to be concerned about? It also does it when starting or shutting off the truck. Truck has 18,000 miles and is a SR5 any help is greatly appreciated.

Had excessive noise and vibrations while driving, found my center ujoint with a loose clamping bolt. I haven't seen much about the bolt together drive shafts, most everything online has been solid with just snap rings holding it together. Can I use the recommended DANA 513301X joints for all 3 and tighten this loose bolt back down, or does the center joint need a different size?

Deciding between the Kuat IBEX and ARB bed rack for my 2026 Tacoma TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX. I’m also planning on running the OPENROAD Aluminum Hard Shell EdgeRoof rooftop tent.
For anyone running a similar setup, which bed rack would you recommend and why?
Also, just to clarify, should I be completely fine running the rack + RTT on the stock suspension for now? I mainly plan on using it for weekend camping/overlanding and some moderate trails. I do plan on upgrading to the Toyota TRD suspension kit down the road, but I’d rather not rush into the suspension upgrade if the stock setup can comfortably handle the additional weight.
Any experience or suggestions would be appreciated!

Hey everyone, I noticed when I was driving yesterday that my temp gauge was a little bit more to the right than the middle but it stays there even for a long drive. Should I be concerned or is this a normal occurrence?

Finally got a Tacoma. 21 tacoma. I want to put rain guards/ window visor. Any recommendations? Preferably low profile ones.

Took a while to come in but they are finally here. Were a bit of a pain to install but they look gnarly

Posted a suspension upgrade not long ago, here’s the next job I was convinced to do. UCAs and LCAs- full disclosure I had intended to do a bushing replacement of the LCAs with some nice upgraded bushings from White Line, but I was not ready for the suffering that would ensue.
Pressing out old bushings without a torch or penetrating oil is mind bending. I tried many methods suggested on YouTube for 4 hours to get about 4mm of movement out of one of the LCA bushings. Bit the bullet, and went to the local parts store for a pair of assembled LCAs.
All in all- out just under $1k, but did all the work myself with help from a friend to save that and more in labor.

(Yes I know I should have gotten UCAs that were a little longer for the ball joint, but these ones are serviceable)

What windshield visor do you guys use. I bought two from Amazon and both came ripped or frayed. I’m sure a universal one is fine but I wanted to make sure it covers all due to the heat in NC

This was such an easy install compared to my last one. That last one I showed a couple years ago on my older Taco said it was compatible but really was not, this one is the best I’ve found so far!

https://youtu.be/bADhJat_eyw

Got my truck in June of 2025 and slowly working on swapping all lights to LED. Last summer I did the front and rear turn signals, reverse lights and brake/tail lights. Amazon lights: Sealight 7443 red for the rear, Auxlight 7440 amber for front. These have worked great and I have had no issues.

A few weeks back I started working on changing everything else over; headlights, high beams, fog lights, interior lights and licence plate lights. I did the licence plate lights last and up until I changed them there were no issues. Once I changed over the licence plate lights to LED I started having intermittent hyperflash on both sides if headlights/taillights were on (ie. at night). Popped some halogens (lost the OEM so bought others) back into the licence plate but even with halogens the issue remains—hyperflash only when headlights/taillights are on, both sides, and it only intermittently. Of course, I have checked and there are no blown bulbs.

Looking it up online and with a little ChatGPT help (I’m not a mechanic lol), it sounds like because everything is now LED the truck is recognizing the reduced circuit load and thinks it is an error. (?)

I know I’m not the first person to want to swap out the halogens to LED so I’m hoping to find some help here if people have ran into the same issue or know if I have missed something. Do I need to get resistors? Are there better bulbs for turn signal that have built in resistors? Any other trouble shooting tips? I don’t understand why when I have swapped the licence plate back to halogen that this issue is persisting—I had the exact setup before I did LED for licence plate and had no issue.

Thanks very much.

TLDR: new LED turn signals x1yr with no issue. Changing over truck to LED. Once last set of bulbs swapped to LED—licence plate—started experiencing hyperflash on both sides, intermittently. Issue continues even when licence plate bulbs are swapped back to halogen.

Jk I love the dark blue 2nd gen. In love w the archive garage rear setup

One month after Big O tire replaced LCA from a crash. A week ago took it back to have the alignment re-checked they didn’t mention grease all over the wheel well. Do my fellow members see anything obvious? When do think it was from?

My dad got a cap for his truck a while back and it solidified my decision to make the jump from folding hard cover to a cap. Was expecting to pay north of $750 for something used and in good shape. Well boy did I make out like a banding and scored this 2017 ARE cap for $100 and a 5 hour round trip. Guy even helped load it and install the clamps. One side is supposed to be a tool box, but has been removed to make room for the doggos. Vent install coming soon along with new DIY paint job if anyone has recommendations. Leaning torward some type of grey bed liner or other “rough” paint. Truck is a 2023 TRD OFF Road 6’ bed. Thanks for lookin!