Uncle T's Taco build

[Pete Correale]

The only draw back to those beefy tie rods is that some will argue that it turns your steering rack into a weak link. In other words, the tie rods are so strong, that in a offroad situation, your steering rack would be more likely to break before the tie rod. In theory, a oem tie rod would be the weak link and break before the steering rack. Obviously a tie rod is way easier and cheaper to replace then your steering rack, especially in a situation where you are off-roading in a remote area.

Some guys swap the tacoma steering rack with one from a Tundra, its obviously a lot beefier.

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

Finally had some time to get the UCA's and Shocks installed today. Noticably better ride and I'll be playing with the adjusters to tweak the ride.View attachment 1741View attachment 1742

Excellent choice, I've had bad luck with Rancho Suspensions, and some of the other "off-road" brands. I only have one rig and it's my daily driver so I can't afford to beat it, or fuck around, but I do tend to access some gnarly back country during the hunting seasons.

You made a solid suspension choice.

 

[Terry Houin]

Excellent choice, I've had bad luck with Rancho Suspensions, and some of the other "off-road" brands. I only have one rig and it's my daily driver so I can't afford to beat it, or fuck around, but I do tend to access some gnarly back country during the hunting seasons.

You made a solid suspension choice.

I view Rancho as the walmart brand of truck parts

 

[Pete Correale]

Apex tie rods…..

 

[Wiley Watson]

I just got my truck back after the apex tie rod install and the clam shell bushing, and there is a massive difference. Everything is riding smoother, and i can feel a difference in my steering and when hitting bumps and pot holes.

That’s awesome. Stoked your getting your taco even further dialed in pal!

 

[Els]

Also,
I just changed out my needle bearing, it made a HUGE difference, and its almost sure to shit the bed if your running bigger tires and/or a lift.

You’re gonna want to buy this kit, it comes with a tool to extract the OEM needle bearing. In the kit is a “clam shell bushing” which replaces the needle bearing.
Basically the needle bearing starts to fail and it will cause a vibration in your pedals, can create noise and ultimately it can fuck up steering and drive train components. If u have patience, you can do the install yourself.

I just had a mechanic do it, and it was about $450 in labor.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR COMPLETE REMOVAL OF OE NEEDLE BEARING AND INSTALLATION OF T8 CLAMSHELL BUSHING AND SEAL INCLUDES: 1 - BUSHING - T8CS-BUSHING 1 - BEARING PULLER TOOL - T8CS-BUSHING-PULLE

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100% have to do this for Taco if you go over 2" lift and larger tires.

 

[Pete Correale]

I just added 4 of these diode dynamics rock lights to the sides of my roof rack. Nice to have when your camping, or just doing things outside of the truck in a low lit area. Pretty easy install, ran them right to my VOS switch box. They have a two settings, so i have them wired to 2 different switches on my panel for the bright setting and the dim setting.