And THIS is why I hate IFS suspension. (Tacoma Rebuild Part 3)

This is part 3 of the rebuild of my 2003 Toyota Tacoma. Stick around to the end to see a cost breakdown.
If you are interested in keeping UpToDate on happenings in the garage, make sure to drop a follow on Instagram! ‪@mikes4x4garage‬
As always, feel free to comment and let me know what you think, and subscribing always helps! Thank you for Watching!

[@Plumbingfinalboss]

Channels super relatable and easy to watch, also very informative. So really, You don’t need to change a thing. just make more content more often.

[@Chickenjoe_99]

This guy hit the nail on the head 👌

[@Jake_Hynds]

Yep.. agreed

[@miroslavstefunko7349]

exactly

[@alex1pham]

I recommend doing the tundra brake upgrade! Bigger caliper, bigger rotor. Super easy and super cheap bolt on install and will solve the brake rotor warping issue these trucks have.

[@nibbzs15]

Anyone who thinks IFS is better than solid axle is missing a brain 🧠

[@packingbone1953]

Damnit I love this channel, Im telling you Mike this channel will be big if you keep up this content.

[@cole3685]

That’s what I’m saying. Great content. It’s just something about the people who make videos in their own driveway/garage.

[@JBdontcare]

Yup facts

[@T4CO1776]

@@cole3685 It will be, but i can also see how expensive this is. its understandable why he cant just make content all the time like some BIGGER channels with no budget.

[@philaouhhh]

I like your channel! it's interesting to see your thought process when you rebuild a used truck and where you choose to put the money and which components problems you adress. You cover the basics very well with the actual cost of materials and for most of us, it is quite informative. Sure those higher end channels that shows some crazy 300 000$ truck build are nice to watch but when it comes to realistic DIY mods and repairs, your channel come out on top for sure! Keep posting videos!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thank you Phil! I try to keep it in check

[@jasonbullock7237]

Mike, great content. The black Tacoma drew me in. Your personality and commentary kept me here through the repair of the xj and rebuild of this Tacoma. Keep up the awesome work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thanks for sticking around!

[@zach_60]

Having done all of this makes it 1000 times more enjoyable to watch lmao. Keep up the good content mike! Cheers

[@magodize]

Mike, you're the man. The story telling, the insights you give and the overall feel of all of your videos is spot on. You're up there with the best DIY mechanics channels on the tube, keep it up my man!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey that’s really nice! I appreciate the kind words!

[@sdrifter13]

I don't think you need to change anything on this channel. It has all of the best truck content. I like how you do everything in your garage.

[@loganpendleton]

i’ve been waiting for your next upload! i’ve been looking everyday haha

[@jasonjavelin]

That socket for the axle nut is a true soldier

[@mikes4x4garage]

I bought another, but welded it back together and she lives on as a spare 🫡

[@jasonjavelin]

@@mikes4x4garage 🫡🫡🫡 a real one. Can’t wait for the next video!

[@TheExtra40414]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Always down for this DIY home garage stuff!

[@mikes4x4garage]

thank you!

[@forreststrong797]

I really like those wheels on that truck. I get they aren't the greatest for that truck but they are pretty cool. I have a similar set of old school aluminum wheels like that but 5x5.5 bolt pattern.

[@garettjohnson2234]

one of the ugliest sets of wheels you can put on a truck

[@lingerseason]

Awesome job cleaning that up man, excited to see the end results. Would you consider just keeping it?

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! Yeah, i might end up having to keep it to make it worth the money I've been spending on it!!!

[@E_JIM3N3Z11b]

Yeah we want more content more often lol great channel keep up the great work

[@mikes4x4garage]

Working on it!

[@cipov3434]

Great job Mikey Mike. I had a couple of Tacos just like this. Yes tons spent on IFS that all was had me wanting more.... Switched to a solid axle 4Runner and loving it. Your vids rock man!! You rock. Keep the vids coming.

[@DavidSound-cn2km]

Love it man! Nice work, that thing is cleaning up nice. I've got an FJ cruiser to do the same to. It gets pricey quick with the toyota front end maintenance.

[@johncole3010]

I picked up a 2012 TRD sport mt shortbed and seeing the OR with a long bed you have is exciting. Great vid

[@erice4611]

You should do the 1st gen Tundra brake upgrade and use the Toyota Calipers Stamped 13WL and get 15” longbrake lines custom made from Parker Hose to save money. And id recommend putting a Eaton E-Locker in the front diff because ARB seals suck and tend to leak inside the diff or if u can’t afford that then a Detroit TrueTrac up front. And use All Pro Offroad’s Expedition rear leaf springs. And for tires get Nitto Ridge Grapplers or Toyo AT3’s bit stick with a P Metric tire. Don’t run the awful E Rated tires on a Toyota. And leave the front sway bar disconnected for a better ride offroad. And tou should also put in a East Coast Gear Suppler front diff driver side needle bearing/bushing replacement kit if you don’t upgrade the carrier inside the diff. And those generation Toyota’s it’s very critical you make sure the LBJ’s are in good condition otherwise your whole suspension can fall out underneath the vehicle and be catastrophic. And maybe regear to 4:56’s or 4:88’s.

[@sandy__matt]

maybe D-class by YT metrics but AAA-class in content. you're the fucking man Mike. i wish i could pull my IFS apart that fast...

[@sdubb33]

Dude just keep doing what you're doing. It's awesome. Towards the end of my 1st gen's life I was replacing lower control arms every 6 months. Bushings would get shot running no sway bar. This video gives me ptsd 😅😅😅.

[@Creekbreezy]

Keep up the great work. We like how attainable what you do is

[@nimas.1415]

It’s really difficult to make money on trucks when you’re doing it right, that’s why flippers exist. Congrats on reviving this truck, but was pretty rough to start. However being on the East Coast people are asking that for trucks of rotten frames.

[@berryfranks8363]

As always excellent video Mike, By far one of the best turd polishers on the tube. D channel nah, at least a strong B. Keep em coming for us. Very good content 🍻🇺🇸

[@SDkillaa]

I think you should keep the truck if possible, Maybe make it a "budget" off roading rig series, Lot of fixing old parts, cheap parts and homemade solutions!

[@cpsmonroe1]

“Shining the turd” made me laugh. Great video man. My ocd so wanted you to clean up the dust shields and bump stops but either way you demystified a lot of work Id like to do myself when the time comes. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jake27schannel]

I have after market front suspension, bilstein, camburg, and replaced the lower control arm bushings with whiteline polyurethane bushings and my front end squeaks so much exactly like when u were bouncing the front bumper. Its so annoying but not much i can do i think

[@felipeaguiar2830]

Dude I love your channel. Let me give you a tip, for example, with this ifs rebuild video im sure it took you a long time to make it because you needed to finish the rebuild. But you can get more videos of it, for example, to post weekly videos of you working on it an the process of it so you get more views and we get more content 🤙🏼. English its not my main language sorry

[@taj814]

Personally I much prefer the more “budget friendly” builds and stuff. Great video as always

[@benluna-vasquez3718]

These videos are awesome! Where did you get the seat covers? Ive been looking for some for my 03 but I cant find any that are reasonably priced.

[@lucaspowell8580]

I did all the same work you are doing on a 98 tacoma. I had to replace those upper balls joints too. Got mine off if amazon for 60 bucks, same part number as camburg

[@masterwaxer1502]

Whenever my eye twitches for a few days at a time, I eat a banana. Was told it could be from bad sleep too. You did a neat job under that front end. Also cheers on the miller m8

[@robertperrin4070]

You rock! How about a Hollister hills meet up for Bay Area subscribers!!!!

[@alecluce]

Content is well put together, you explain things without repeating your self for bloat in the video, its all great. Make sure to open a proper business and record everything you are doing through a company face. Will help you in the long run.

[@Wanderlust073]

Half the fun is trying to guess what the song is with every 2-3 second random clip of background music, lol

[@nicholascooper1193]

I see you are a fellow man of culture. *points at dented ass truck with clapped out suspension* "It's a clean truck for the most part, just needs a few touches". I like it.

[@johndeere8594]

Wouldn’t new upper and lower control arms come with new bushings?

[@jake5590]

Honestly keep doing what you're doing, love the content, and love your transperancy. On another note, I'm so impressed with how well you cleaned this up, and used what was good, and replaced what was bad, excellent work!

[@robertrobbins1367]

Ah yes.. the Ol Tacoma Suspension Creak and Squeak

[@Tomcoma2832]

Sorry your view count isn’t higher. I really enjoy these videos.

[@ianmankersen]

What about a pre runner build? Enjoy all the videos thanks Mike!

[@sleepycat6120]

For rust, try tinfoil in ice water, just bunch up tinfoil and dip in ice water and rub over rust, it creates an oxide reaction and literally turns rust to a slurry that can be wiped off.

[@Patrick156843478]

This guy needs a sponsor it's an amazing channel !

[@91hondafan]

Well a cheap Toyota is like a cheap women good enough but not great 😅

[@JB50713]

I'd say that's a newer frame. Another great video! ✌🏼

[@SamOHalloran]

I actually really dig the vectors, you should keep those..

[@alazayacosta2161]

Great videos man😂so excited for this build😎

[@nesttrr]

subscribe and like this 4x4 doctor so he can solid axel swap that taco!

[@jex8046]

Do a video of your shop or best tools for fixing an overland rock crawler

[@baileyboyens]

Tight is tight whether it’s cross threaded or torqued hahahaha looking awesome !

[@huesos7953]

TTB are the best offroad suspension in my opinión.

[@CACressida]

These Toyota truck series should be called from TuRD to TRD.

[@stansbruv3169]

Tacoma fam appreciates you and your work bruv.

[@mikeypiezzo]

Dude how are you a genius withv this stuff and you look 22 lol

[@christophergiano2222]

Those wheels are terrible glad you're getting rid of them

[@clydebrusca9294]

Bro I love your channel, super relatable and fun to watch

[@bigsmoke279]

You should try to wrap your truck yourself just for the lolz. Do like a crazy color lol

[@KendrasEdge757]

“Lookin good cannonball run” that taco looks a lot better cleaned up! 🤙

[@chasemartinez5995]

This channel is perfect. Love all the content! Have you ever done a tool overview or something like that?

[@mcdarment1249]

Where did you buy your steering rack the correct one

[@ann-mariekitson9554]

Great job Mike. I love your videos 😊😊

[@schleygo]

Keep up the good work! My 6yr old son and I enjoy your content

[@abethebolt1592]

Good shit bro. I enjoy your videos. Keep at it.

[@kamnapavon4638]

Diamond Plate the Entire Vehicle..

[@Antonio-tj9gc]

You should start a patreon 😎 And use the cash for parts etc.

[@CB-hr6zs]

It’s always a good day when you upload a new video

[@robert9guinn]

You’re doing it how I’d like to, realistic. Working another job I assume and then filming what you do…a job in itself!! Harbor freight should really sponsor you though!!!

[@jacobyurkovic4929]

This channel is way too underrated

[@KevinEhmke]

I got some sick black wheels an close by

[@janpur1417]

Those aftermarket bushings are just waste of time. It will wear out in less than a year. Also when driving the bushing in, I'd use a metal sleeve to push the outer. How is the condition of the lower ball joint? It usually falls apart in 200K miles if OEM or JUST 20K miles if 555 or aftermarket. coming from a 3rd gen 4Runner owner with 10+ years of ownership

[@mikes4x4garage]

Replaced the joints with oem

[@rO-sg5xl]

Bro post more often I will watch it

[@hobolyf]

I have a solid axel Land cruiser 70 series It's amazing, but I kinda dealing with the drawbacks of the solid axel (aka ride quality). For off-roading I wouldn't get anything else.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I agree!

[@jamest745]

Man, I love what you’re doing with the channel. Real builds. Real shop life. Keep it up dude. One day in the not too distant future you’ll be able to do those crazy projects.

[@KevinEhmke]

I Will support the channel

[@bradshutler9356]

I was offered 27K for my 95 Tacoma recently and turned it down. Why? Because I can not replace it for anything better in my opinion. I have been off roading for 50 years so I have learned a thing or two. One is to not try to make a Rock Krawler out of a Tacoma unless you have more money than you know what to do with. Good content Bro!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you.

[@FishstixTv]

the beer opening at the end 😎

[@JBdontcare]

Man, love watching you work on these Toyotas that you have had. Keep it up love your skills.

[@kaleWiik]

Your eye is probably twitching from too much caffeine. All your videos are awesome, looking forward to more of this project. Are you going to build your own bumpers again?

[@garettjohnson2234]

not due to too much caffeine. It would be a poor diet or lack of water mixed with caffeine. It’s actually extremely difficult to have “too much caffeine”, about 800mgs a day

[@adambrown7741]

Awesome video, good angles, good descriptions etc. 1st gen taco suspension is nearly identical to 1st Gen. Tundra/sequoia suspension.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oh yeah!

[@meatdotpopsikle]

Sticking along friend.

[@kamnapavon4638]

Thank God for Amazon or You would have to Pay Local Retail for Parts..

[@mikes4x4garage]

😢

[@July4.1776]

I get the twitchy eye from time to time.

[@tpharo34]

Happy to find your channel! This is amazing. Wish you were my neighbor.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Me too!!!

[@KevinEhmke]

Will support the channel

[@dave6199]

Excellent job mate I had a smirk on my face when you were going to remove the lower control arm bushings you made it look super easy, my smirk was gone...respect

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Dave! I think I was lucky on that one haha

[@LasagnaLover9]

Bro got a manual 4x4 Tacoma for $4k

[@zachniccoli8117]

Hey mike! I work at a shop in loomis called rock and road performance. We can get those coilovers rebuilt for you. It would be way cheaper than replacing them

[@mikes4x4garage]

I think they’ll work for now, but I’ll remember you guys for next time!

[@ihtenubz9697]

Gotta get the RCHD from Marlin Crawler. Only way to do Tacomas.

[@bradshutler9356]

They don't offer a kit for 1st gen Tacomas

[@JonnieF14]

New sub. Really appreciate watching builds like this. Attention to detail is great.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you Jonathan!

[@KayBeee]

Mike, this channel is legit.

[@van111111111]

That was a great watch! Definitely the only change needed is more content like this. I’d even dare say go into a very tiny bit more detail of what you’re doing and upload the same project over two videos instead of one.

[@mikes4x4garage]

That’s what I always think of if it’s worth making two videos or just throw it into a shorter one

[@saltii2]

everytime i've worked on ifs cars- if the the control arms need to come out on an older truck, just replace everything you can. what you don't replace will fail the second you hit the trail lol. love the vids man!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely. And thank you!

[@jameswacker7483]

Have you tried using your press to disassemble coilovers? Easier, arguably safer, definitely not as scary.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I haven’t, the coil spring compressors don’t really bother me and I think they’re safe enough. I’d be interested to see the press way

[@old_con]

Love the way you are keeping us informed about the costs involved and doing the jobs that we could copy. Keep up the good content Mike its great. 👍🏽😎

[@mikes4x4garage]

Gotta keep it transparent!

[@BDevi0us]

Bro you have talent! 🍻

[@jaradpaulclement]

You should do a patreon

[@MoCityJunk]

cant move heimen there

[@dadgarage7966]

Clown wheels and spacers like that would destroy any suspension. What a disaster.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yup.

[@colebright7379]

You’re so lucky you got those alignment cams out without cutting them. They love to seize up.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah I was surprised honestly!

[@BlueOceanRoss]

You're A class in my book brotha. Keep it up!!!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!