Anathollo's build

[Anathollo]

I need to do this. After 2 decades the steering wheel is tired. Where did you get that part?

x2. I don't need a new wheel but the new one looks way more comfortable than this thin POS that's stock.

The one I bought- Black Leather Steering Wheel Round For 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Tacoma | eBay

FYI this steering wheel doesn't line up with the OEM clock spring, so the clock spring will be canted to the side a little bit instead of dead nuts center like the OEM version. I don't know if that'll cause an issue or not in the future. I've reached out to the seller about it and will update once I hear back.

Different versions:

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

19mm Center nut torque- 35 ft.pds.
The two torx screws on the side is a T30 Torx (not T25 or T27 like this guy says in the video below).

 

[Anathollo]

I have some Baja S2 Pro's on the way for the truck. I've put off ditch lights for years on the truck but a close encounter with a herd of deer on a pitch black country road a few days ago has stressed the need for additional lighting on the truck.

 

[Silverback]

I have the S2 Pro's as ditch lights, they work great.

 

[Anathollo]

I have the S2 Pro's as ditch lights, they work great.

Sweet! Yeah I like the low profile of em. I just need more light out front of the truck. I always thought I had enough between my LED headlights and the Baja Design lights in the fog lights but it wasn't enough for large country road bends apparently

 

[Silverback]

I have 2 pairs of regular Squadron S2's sitting around the garage. I am thinking of putting one set on the Colorado as ditch lights on one on the Jeep as the same. I do need different lens for them though, they both have the work light lens.

 

[Anathollo]

I have 2 pairs of regular Squadron S2's sitting around the garage. I am thinking of putting one set on the Colorado as ditch lights on one on the Jeep as the same. I do need different lens for them though, they both have the work light lens.

I just ordered some Diode Dynamics SS3 White Max LED Pod with the Fog lense so I can keep them on in addition to my regular headlights. I'll move the Baja Design lights up to the top of my bumper.

 

[Silverback]

You gave me ambition, I ordered one set of clear combo lens (wide and drive) for one set. I'll try to get my ass to install them someday. LOL

 

[tx_shooter]

We need a wrench day intervention.

 

[Anathollo]

We need a wrench day intervention.

Yes we do!

 

[Anathollo]

I have a pending engine code: P0016, which would explain why my truck is idling rough and my MPG went down 2MPG. Ordered the two variable valve sensors (passenger & driver side, they are side specific), camshaft sensors (might as well replace those while I have the intake off), and the oil control valve filters.

 

[Anathollo]

Replaced the two variable valve sensors and the camshaft sensors last night. Overall, a very easy job. Also changed the oil (followed the instructions on the sticker inside the variable valve sensor to change the oil immediately after replacing), cleaned the throttle body, and the MAF sensor as well. Thankfully the code went away.

Ordered some prewired Deutsch connectors because I could've sworn I had some but can't find them. So once those come in, I'll start getting the new lights installed.

 

[Silverback]

Ordered some prewired Deutsch connectors because I could've sworn I had some but can't find them. So once those come in, I'll find the ones I lost.

FIFY

 

[Anathollo]

Ordered some prewired Deutsch connectors because I could've sworn I had some but can't find them. So once those come in, I'll find the ones I lost.

FIFY

I'm ready to get my white car out of my garage so I can get tools and stuff put away. My garage is a mess right now.

 

[Anathollo]

Duetsch connectors came in and I decided to order a couple of rolls of 12 & 14 gauge 2-wire Ancor Marine wire since the stuff I have on hand is chinese grade and over 10 years old at this point.

 

[Anathollo]

I got one of the Diode Dynamics Fog lights wired up last night. I like it so far as it glows amber when the head lights are off AND doubles as another turn signal bulb so that's pretty sweet.

I also installed my Baja Designs Sport 2 Pro ditch lights last night as well but I still need to get those wired up.