Is my Tacoma a Rubicon now? Wiring and Plumbing FRONT and REAR ARB air lockers!

[@maddykrassow5128]

That truck is looking incredible. You’ve done such a good job with it!

[@patruckbass7713]

Yeah the passenger side looks like new

[@SuperSolomaniac]

Favorite thing to watch as of late. I have a Tacoma as well and have been thoroughly enjoying the work you're doing on this truck. Great job.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nocturnalme3549]

@@mikes4x4garage Mike nice job on the refurb, looking good. I got a question, so you have had this truck pulled apart every which way and test drove it awhile. In your opinion , would you consider these new Tacos reliable and built solid? I had a sr5 2016 but I didn't keep it long enough to see if it had issues. What's your verdict on the truck? Looking to get a new truck this year and not sure which to go with . Thanks

[@mikes4x4garage]

@@nocturnalme3549 so far, I haven’t heard great things about the 3rd gen reliability. Mind you my experience has been different, now that the truck is back together it’s been pretty decent and I’m planning an couple thousand mile road trip for the next week

[@nocturnalme3549]

@@mikes4x4garage gotcha thanks for your honest opinion. I've been hearing the same, even though they present nice under the hood theirs some issues. My 2016 had a engine case leak at just over 60k miles lol got charged for it and then I sold it. Wasn't sure if mine was just a dud or not..guess it's still up in the air. You have any suggestions on late model dependable daily drivers, SUV or trucks? Thanks again

[@douglasmackellar3875]

By this point I love this truck as much as my own. Amazing job man, really enjoying your vids.

[@ryanvargas4889]

Love watching the progress. Awesome to see you jump into the deep end and send it whenever a problem kicks up.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Send it! Always

[@TheSethf00]

I have AUX Beam LED head light bulbs in my 2018 Tacoma TRD sport 4x4, love them they were a cheaper way to upgrade the headlights and no issues after 30k miles on them. Love the videos man! Keep up the good work!

[@kronos0316]

Man, that front bumper is on fire. I wish I had the skills to make something like that.

[@sh1nan1gan5]

Leaps and bounds from towing it home. Great looking taco.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I still think about how bad it was

[@jensenmiller6410]

Mike, it will be worth going back and putting some rubber grommets in those holes in the plastic where the air lines and power come into that air compressor box in the bed. That's a high vibration area so there's a good change those lines and wires will chafe over time. Don't want to be way out back and have your compressor not fire up a while down the road. The electric tape won't be a strong enough barrier especially if it gets coated with sand and roadspray.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I’m not worried about it, the box cover indexes in those holes. If you’re interested in how much abuse these little compressors can take, check out the review on Pirate4x4. The compressor has a filter as well

[@jorgegutierrez8135]

Literally, from mechanical work, to electrical, Welding, body work, detailing, how have you learned all these skills ? I’m thoroughly imprsssed and wish I was nearly as skilled as working on cars as you were

[@mikes4x4garage]

I learned over time from KZbin mostly! I’m a certified youtube mechanic.

[@charlesg328]

Mike,,,,,is there anything YOU can’t do!! Awesome job on the Tacoma! What kind of wax? Cleaned up nice. Love that custom bumper and the look.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! Just some Maguires I had sitting around.

[@jcknwmn916]

You make it look easy. Reminds me of me when I was young and just figured things out on the fly. Now I'm old and calculated. Now I'm thinking I should take up drinking and find my inner youth.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I agree. Haha

[@coreytrevor5261]

Wow your truck came with some pricey add-ons, it's super cool you've got those lockers working now.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I’m stoked!

[@sd1rager]

March madness, a new video from Mike on the taco, and papa johns, that’s a good night in my book every time.

[@samjester2804]

top 5 youtuber for sure

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!!

[@colinbarrineau3102]

This dude needs all the KZbin money so this build can continue to progress 🤙

[@dadbod4life]

I really enjoy watching the progress of this truck, and channel as a whole. I cant help admiring your work and dedication. I would not have handled all of the obstacles as well as you. Amazing work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate it!

[@MPGunther1]

Yes Sir, that trucks come a long way

[@mikes4x4garage]

It has been a lot of work!

[@gtbtone]

Can I just say I’ve been loving seeing the progress you’ve put into this. I just got a 2018 TRD Off Road Tacoma, loving it. Your videos inspire me to learn more about working on my truck. Got some small plans already for some projects I wanna work on. Keep it up man! Cheers!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Cheers!

[@mikaelhuostila4005]

Love your videos man! I decided to get a bumper kit because of your video and am currently in the process of welding it all up. Keep up the great videos 🤙

[@mikes4x4garage]

Good to hear! Good luck!

[@MrMojohh]

I'm addicted to watching this series man. It makes me want to learn alot more about my own car, and how to work on it and maintain it by myself. Super impressive that you can do all this yourself. Did you go to school for anything like this? or are you self taught?

[@michaelcunniff7210]

Love this series! A true home built truck. Loving how the trucks coming along!

[@lukewarm3888]

Love these vids. Simple genuine car vids that’s all you need!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely!

[@johnbailey1305]

Great work on the Tacoma! You are really doing a lot to it. Keep up the great work I enjoy your videos very much!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@krasnaludek298]

I’m not a fan of Japanese trucks, but you’ve kept your mods tasteful & functional, which I can respect. Auxbeam unit is something I’ll be looking into.

[@ianthompson043]

Love your videos! Glad I can say I’ve been here since the beginning!

[@faultysuriv2384]

Love the progress. Crazy how dirty it started out. I’d move the compressor power button down to the bottom row spod, and put front and rear next to it on bottom buttons. That leaves lighting for the top row buttons

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@That_Silver_Yoda]

I gotta say, I got a second gen tacoma with a c4 bumper, 33’s and This is so motivating to start something!!

[@EasyMoneySG]

Good mount of the compressor. Well done!

[@CB-hr6zs]

Awesome content bro the Tacoma is really coming along and it looks good and with the lockers it will perform even better

[@mikes4x4garage]

For sure!

[@Matthew.._]

binged this whole series

[@DeaknQuinn]

someone send this man a new set (x5) tires. he deserves it.

[@JB50713]

That front bumper tho!!! 📸🙌🏼📸

[@FishstixTv]

First thing first beer 🍺 😂🤘 nice review I’m going to put air lockers on my sr5 good info and timing.

[@mikes4x4garage]

🍻🍻

[@jsndweeb7653]

The only person I keep up with on a daily, checking for that new post

[@Annie-zf7xi]

i've been wathing from the start of this build, Dude your killing it!! Sky is the limit!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thanks!

[@battlerifle3614]

Came for the lockers, subbed for Queens of the Stone Age XD. This has all been really dope to watch , kudos friend

[@notahacker2107]

Clamshells are a pain in the ass, can’t wait to see it though!

[@mariolopez9863]

Great stuff, man. I love the series. Hoping you could go back and add up how much it has cost you up until now to fix it up like you did in the early videos.

[@mikes4x4garage]

As of this video $23,215 including purchase price

[@zedikiahh1695]

love coming home from work to see you uploaded about the tacoma, highlight of my day keep up these vids!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@drewncars9505]

The connections in the bed look like they’re non insulated, given the amount of dirt that was in the cubby shows it’s not sealed very well. I’d suggest sealing it up so you don’t have electrical issues with the compressor later on! You’re doing everything I want to do to my truck haha so it’s fun to watch

[@garrettromer8150]

My dearest Michael, it’s always a pleasure.

[@toYOder]

Very nice. I was a little skeptical about that auxbeam switch panel but i see it works well. I might give it a shot

[@user-cg9vp9bf5d]

This series has been fun to watch dude, well done

[@KayBertoss]

Well done Mike! Another awesome video. Bonus that the train wreck you bought even has the front & rear lockers back up and running now! That's one bad ass TRD Sport! Especially compared to my pampered 2020 TRD Sport.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! It has come a long way for sure.

[@bradenb]

Very nicely done. I have the factory e-locker in the rear but would love a fully locked air setup like this.

[@stickmtn209]

The QOTSA in the background 10/10

[@vegasxventures]

I’m loving this series.

[@Dsrterra]

Cant start without having a good beer man 🍺

[@VasquezTRD4x4]

I’m also installing front/Rear ARB lockers on my 3rd Gen. Wish I had all your knowledge bro. Keep up the badassry 😊

[@letsgo579]

Good stuff my guy!!! Truck is coming along!!

[@theosoasisgarage1147]

Awesome video brotha ! I’m super glad I stumbled onto your channel and you’re a big inspiration for me to start my own garage channel ! I hope I blow up like you one day and I hope my Titan can kick it with your taco one day 🌮

[@mikes4x4garage]

Awesome man!

[@96kylar]

Even just a rear locker is a entire new world vs open or even limited slip dif's. I wish/want a front selectable in my turd. Good shit my guy.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely , it’s almost like cheating!

[@clyster3]

Great series just binged them all! That wrench really got you! haha

[@mikes4x4garage]

It was a set of needle nose pliers. lol, I think I have this scar for life

[@robertyoung8289]

I'd love to see a straight axle conversion someday.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I need to figure out how to deal with the traction control system. Otherwise the truck will literally go insane

[@croy5179]

Huge bmw guy but seriously love this series, love seeing the progress of this truck and your channel

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@cpsmonroe1]

These Tacoma vids are great.

[@austinkilgore1203]

Love the Queens of the Stone Age you got going on in the background!

[@airwickyeager]

Cool truck! I have an ‘18 manual TRD sport extended cab too, but in white. Just Fox 2.0 leveling kit though

[@McGriddle69]

I'm loving watching the build of this truck. I had a 2021 taco but I ended up getting rid of it because it only had a 4 cylinder and it had this "offroad" package on it that gave it bigger tires and a bit of a lift. It looked pretty cool but I feel like a 4 cylinder and big tires don't mix and it wouldn't go into 5th gear when I was driving highway speeds so it just revved super high and it stressed me out. If I get another Taco it's gonna be something with more power.

[@kaptainkoolz6359]

Probably some dealer option that didn’t include a regear, 4.10’s are way too high of a gear ratio for 33” or larger tires and a 4 cylinder.

[@russellwebb3523]

Can't wait to see the rock sliders you decide to make.

[@ann-mariekitson9554]

Truck looks amazing😊You can figure everything out😊great job

[@DJLOUIE1000]

Super clean install 👌🏽

[@WeaselBurrito]

Auxbeam also sells a slightly different 8 button version of your switch panel. Have had it in my truck for a couple of years now to run my lights and ARB twin compressor and it hasn't given me any trouble. Only concern I have is the area where the connections are made has no weatherproofing. I sealed it with some foam and so far, so good.

[@jasonmcnally9439]

Looks like the same install for my airbags. Same same. Neat video Mike, love the cold open (off work beer)!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Same same indeed!

[@DannyCal]

your videos have started my mod itch again. will be doing new lift soon and have a few cosmetic things in the works

[@davidlaughter1414]

Hell yeah!. Favorite KZbinr putting in work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you !!

[@anthonyrojas9791]

I don’t drink alcohol but every time I watch this channel it makes me want to make a smoothie and relax👍🏽

[@andygould2575]

Hey mike, love the premier! 👋

[@zachreagan23]

Bring the Tacoma and that MTB to Bentonville, AR and do some riding! A lot of content to be had around here.

[@mikes4x4garage]

That’s a long drive!

[@dgreen8388]

Hell yeah, dude! Keep up the sweet Taco content!

[@mikes4x4garage]

I will!

[@jonthecowboy]

Mainly commenting for the algorithm, but I’m still really enjoying the videos

[@blactuallyable]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great content Mike, you never fail to entertain.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you, a whole gallon

[@xguntherc]

Hey, Mike. you can use mesh strips in the truck bed cubby to reduce all the dust, which will eventually kill your ARB compressor. That way they'll still drain when it rains and such. A guy on TacomaWorld sells some foam things that work great, or you can just DIY it yourself.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I’m not worried about it, the compressor has a filter and for the amount of time it will run, it will take forever to kill it.

[@elitepilot091]

The Seiko SKX gets a subscription sir. Love your content.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@trentonbrewer5470]

Truck looking good man keep up the work love watching the videos

[@stansbruv3169]

You’re my effing hero bruv! Much love!

[@devdoesitbest6974]

got the same truck you have just longer and it makes me excited knowing what I can do

[@c-mango7397]

Watching from Guam! Keep up the great work man! 👊🏽

[@mikes4x4garage]

Way out there!

[@AdamWild572]

That's a mighty fine machine

[@justinb3007]

You had me at the C+!!!🍻

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Hell yeah dude! Keep up the good work man! Waiting for that rock slider ep’

[@mikes4x4garage]

Coming up 🙌🏻

[@rossedwardmiller]

10:48 so many great NorCal breweries. I wish my market could ever get fresh bear republic stuff but the wholesaler sucks. Don’t take all your great beers for granted! 🍻

[@mikes4x4garage]

There are! I’m lucky with that

[@jtaco66]

Hey man just wondering which fused you tapped to in the fuse box for acc power. I have my aux beam wired to one that only comes on when my headlights are on. Couldn’t find an acc one. Great video subbed!

[@richardpastores]

where did you get the aftermarket lockers? front and rear? what are the gear ratio ?

[@im_caiman4479]

Good job bud. Coming along nicely. Great videos.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@thelifeofjp1996]

If your driving in a snow storm on a highway and there is ice & snow covering the road. With air lockers, can u keep the truck in 4 Hi and then use the air lockers for extra traction safety? Also, the E lockers only work on 4 low correct?

[@salstro1975]

Love the videos man, keep it up.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Will do 👌🏻

[@christopherhaley8420]

Always makes my day when you upload🙌🏻

[@burtonbrd31]

This is the most interesting automotive channel

[@rO-sg5xl]

Hell yeah. Now some wheelin vids !!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Agreed.

[@23srod]

Goat neighbor.

[@hudsonbishop9020]

Trucks looking great man did a great job do you have any backstory on the truck? How it ended up in the shape you got it in.

[@BDevi0us]

Agreed! Would make a great video

[@citizenpark2782]

Great video Mike 😊

[@timlatour5276]

Truck looks so good man

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Tim!

[@diegorobles6660]

we need wheeling videos too!

[@ChromesConsoles]

Amazing Video! great the Lockers Work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah it’s awesome!

[@Jdprather]

Keep up the great content man!

[@equilon22]

Mike, can you help me out. How did you wire that harness to your control panel!?!

[@imluxxiy]

Why didnt you put the lines through the pre existing drilled holes ?

[@angelgaytan3401]

Always look forward to ur vids