Thanks for the ICON recommendation! And I am aware to not break lugs with my torque wrench-I always use a breaker bar and in the video all I meant was that that lugs can be hard to both break/torque for me sometimes
I hear you. Breaking the lug nuts loose can be a massive pain. Consider using an extra-long break bar. Titan Tools 12047 1/2" Drive 30" Breaker Bar , available on Amazon, is well worth the price. Great video, as always. Thanks!
Great video. I would suggest to add a kinetic recovery rope into your gear box, for those occasions where you may run into folks during your off road adventures that may need help getting unstuck from unforseen situations.
I just purchased a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road. They say it will be at the dealership on Christmas Eve!! I’m glad I discovered your site. I appreciate the wonderful information you provide and you are causing me to spend a lot of money on Pre-Mods!!😜🤣😂. Again thank you, and I’m looking forward to all of your videos. 🙏.
When loosening lug nuts, as others have mentioned, please use a long handle breaker bar instead of a torque wrench. Also, I have found it easier to start with the breaker bar handle at the 3 O'Clock position as you can use your leg muscles to assist in breaking the lug nuts loose.
Hi Chloe please dont use a torque wrench as a breaker bar it will send it out of calibration or even break the mechanism . Breaker bars are far cheaper use the torque wrench for the task it was intended . Also you can exert a greater force by lifting up on the bar , when using gravity i.e. you weight on the bar you can only use gravity but pulling up you can exert a greater force G+ .Hope this helps great Chanel and films. UK herE
I use the Motivx Tools Kit for oil changes, too. I prefer the Staun Tyre Deflators to air-down. Screw them on the valve stems and they let air out until the pressure reaches the setting. I keep mine set to 18 psig. Usually, by the time I've installed the fourth one, the first one is done.
Another great video. It looks like you do not have hood struts. There are already videos of this install job, but you might come up with some clever improvements for the install process. I got my struts from Spiker Engineering. It is pretty cool to move the safety catch with one hand and push the hood up with your thumb/back of hand and see it lift with no additional effort.
Another great video Chloe. Your explanations about the tools you use are clear and always include your own user experience which is helpful. I recently converted my garage to all craftsman 20V tools and love the flexibility of one battery for everything. They don’t have a coffee maker yet though so hopefully they step up their game soon😂.
As a toyota tech, if your oil filter wrench gets stuck just give it some good taps with something solid and it’ll fall right off. Something as simple as a screwdriver works great.
If you still need leverage on those torq wrenches, purchase some rigid electrical conduit that would fit over your wrench and cut it to the length that would give you the best leverage for you strength and body wieght.
I've been watching your videos since I found your channel a few months ago, now i know that I can do most mods myself, thank you for that. I just bought a new Sport TRD 4x4 and will be doing the bed channel supports soon. First I'm going to get the Makita gun for the OEM bed bolts, already have the breaker bar and other tools. Can you tell me what bit holder and socket bit you have on the Makita? Looks like a really useful combination. Thanks
Maybe buy a pipe that is long enough where it can help you to torque down your lug nuts. With the longer length, it would make it easier for you to torque it down as far as you can easier.
I have an extendable lug wrench that I bought for my travel trailer, since they don't come with tools for tire changing. I believe the tag on it stated it extends from 15 to 22 inches. Handy for when the tire shop over tightens the lug nuts, or rust has taken its toll
Want to make oil changes even easier, I've used Fumoto oil drain valves on all my vehicles. Toyota is the Fumoto Original Oil Drain Valve with M12-1.25
Can I ask what model Snap On tool box do you have? Very inspiring passion you have for working bond your Tacoma! And not afraid to get your hands dirty. Now I’m seriously wanting one of those floor jacks btw! The adapters look to be life savers.
Good video! I always like watching tool videos. I like your taste in tools. When trying to break bolts, I would avoid using the torque wrench. Instead, I use 1/2” drive breaker bars. I have 18”, 24” and 30” lengths. I keep the 18” in the trunk of my ‘94 C280 along with the 17mm impact socket instead of relying on the factory wrench….regarding oil changes…I use a vacuum method instead of draining from below. I use a EWK 15L pneumatic/manual pump. I am lucky that my oil filter access is from above… if you are looking for tool ideas to add to your kit consider the following….set of stubby hex-head sockets, a multimeter, long reach ratchet wrenches (Mountain brand on Amazon). I recently added a metric set of Bondhus T-Handle hex wrenches and excited about using them soon.
Chloe, you could keep that torque wreck an just put a pipe on the end of it to make the lever arm longer...like people do with breaker bars. As other people have commented, you should be using a breaker-bar to loosen nuts, not a torque wrench.
There’s nothing wrong with having a couple of torque wrenches and a couple of jacks. As time goes by he will double up on a lot of the tools and this is a good thing you can have a set that will be in the vehicle at all times regardless of where you’re going this way when Something Happens you may be able to fix it or Jerry rig it to get you out of the situation. I’m the second set of tools will be at home in your workshop. Me personally I like having multiple sets this way I’m not leaving something at home and forgetting it as I hit the road a trail what I need is already in the vehicle it’s not missing. In my experience I find you do forget things and leave them out of your kit if you’ve only got the one set. I’m nothing sure when something goes wrong the thing you need will be at home in your garage in the drawer of your toolbox it’s always the way.
I too recommend Harbor Freight's Icon torque wrenches. The 1/2-inch drive model has a longer handle for more leverage and the 3/8 inch drive model (with shorter handle) is easier to use in tight quarters such as in wheel wells.
The Lisle 61040 Toyota oil filter wrench is one of the beefiest. Also, Redline 75W85 diff oil is a quality synthetic oil that comes in a plastic bottle as compared to a very expensive can from the Toyota dealer.
Instead of spending more money buying another torque wrench get yourself a small stainless steel pipe that will fit over the handle of your torque wrench. This way you can extend the length of the wrench giving you more leverage. And making it easier for you to tighten those nuts and bolts.
Is it safe to jack up the rear from the diff? My jack has a metal cup and not a rubber cup like yours, if so I'll be doing my own rotation this weekend✌🏼 also, great vid as always!
I just rotated tires this weekend, jacking on the pumpkin. It leaves plenty of room to put the stands under the axle. No problem. TIP: lower and inspect the spare, too. I neglected mine for three years and it was not easy to lower. It would have been a problem next to a highway.
Never ever use a torque wrench to break anything lose. Torque wrench is made to do one job and one job only torque something down and tight. Use a breaker bar. Second using synthetic oil your allowed to go more than 5k miles. But it’s your truck do as you please.
Mobil 1 0-20 and OEM oil filter all from Walmart, can’t beat that price. Do my oil change every 3k miles, tools from Harbor Freight, save your $ for gas!
The Tacoma has a button under the driver's side of the dash trim to set a new baseline pressure for the TPMS. I air-down to 18 psig using deflators when I arrive at the beach, and reset the TPMS. A week later, I inflate to 30 psig, reset the TPMS, and drive home. I travel with a few other Tacoma owners and none of us have trouble with the TPMS.
you should of removed the 10mm socket when you showed your sockets... That would of been funny, because of the on going joke about everything is 10mm. (acting like you lost your 10mm) That would of been hilarious. I love that big wheel jack, that thing looks like it could handle the trails by itself, if it had a engine. As far as your *Torque Wrench* Get a 3/4 inch torque wrench.They are longer and better set up for those high torque numbers. Just understand you will need a 3/4 to 1/2 inch adapter so your 1/2 inch sockets fit the 3/4 wrench. And along with that, I would just get a 3/4 inch socket that fits your lug nuts, since that might be the highest torque setting you ever use. So yea, thats my advice... Thanks for this video Chloe, you always have very informative content. P.S. I see some comments on here saying to get a breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts... That is correct. You never want to use a torque wrench to loosen any bolt/nut. A Torque wrench is for tightening only ... And I would look into getting a *inch pound* torque wrench as well. Because the bigger foot pound wrenches only go so low, and most are inaccurate at low settings. A inch pound wrench is more accurate for those lower torque numbers.
Little skinny people have a hard time breaking big bolts, just a fact of life. But you’re using the wrong type of impact drill-> that’s an impact driver, what you need is an impact wrench, then you will never need a breaker bar. - Snap-On torque wrench = the Gucci-est of torque wrenches.
Snap-On are over priced for what you get... YES they are premium quality, but truth be told you can get similar quality for a LOT cheaper... That said... It is your money... If you are a pro mechanic or tool lover and want the brand recognition that goes with a display of Snap-On tools in your garage or workspace, go for it. Personally I try to collect older craftsman tools even though Sears went defunct, and now with Lowes owning the brand there is not the diversity of craftsman tools available, so the warranty is no longer as good as it once was. So I am not knocking Snap-On fans for their love of the brand, just knocking the brand for its markup.
As a side note: Another youtuber turned me on to Tekton tool sets... one of those lesser known brands that has great quality... to keep my shop tools and my truck tools separate I have started collecting Tekton tools for the Tacoma and leave non-Tekton tools for the shop.
I literally was just browsing at snap-on tool chest/carts. Holy sh*t! You can buy a whole Corolla for 2 of the bigger carts. As a DIY person, I went with craftsman and gear wrench hand tools. So far so good with my weekends in the garage. I have to admit I'm impress with harbor freight's Pittsburgh ratchets. Since they are life time warranty, I just beat them up and even use them when I should be using a breaker bar. Slip on a cheater bar and banged on them to break rusted bolts off here in the northeast.
The ICON torque wrench is great IMO. Also, torque wrenches should not be used to break lugs. I’m sure more than one person will mention this!
Thanks for the ICON recommendation! And I am aware to not break lugs with my torque wrench-I always use a breaker bar and in the video all I meant was that that lugs can be hard to both break/torque for me sometimes
@@ChloeKuo oh gotcha! There is a video comparing Icon and Snapon torque wrenches that really sold me! Check it out!
I am not a mechanic, but I just love tools especially the impact gun. This is one of my favorite tool, I think it's a must have tool.
I hear you. Breaking the lug nuts loose can be a massive pain. Consider using an extra-long break bar. Titan Tools 12047 1/2" Drive 30" Breaker Bar , available on Amazon, is well worth the price.
Great video, as always. Thanks!
Thanks for the recommendation!
Awesome video! You need to get a breaker bar for taking off the lug nuts. You can also put a pipe to extend it to give you more leverage.
Great video. I would suggest to add a kinetic recovery rope into your gear box, for those occasions where you may run into folks during your off road adventures that may need help getting unstuck from unforseen situations.
I just purchased a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road. They say it will be at the dealership on Christmas Eve!! I’m glad I discovered your site. I appreciate the wonderful information you provide and you are causing me to spend a lot of money on Pre-Mods!!😜🤣😂. Again thank you, and I’m looking forward to all of your videos. 🙏.
When loosening lug nuts, as others have mentioned, please use a long handle breaker bar instead of a torque wrench. Also, I have found it easier to start with the breaker bar handle at the 3 O'Clock position as you can use your leg muscles to assist in breaking the lug nuts loose.
Awesome video Chloe the tire pressure gauge and release is so nice.
I want your oil change tools for sure!
Great channel. Just bought my TRD sport today. Thanks for the videos! Liked and Sub!
Hi Chloe please dont use a torque wrench as a breaker bar it will send it out of calibration or even break the mechanism . Breaker bars are far cheaper use the torque wrench for the task it was intended . Also you can exert a greater force by lifting up on the bar , when using gravity i.e. you weight on the bar you can only use gravity but pulling up you can exert a greater force G+ .Hope this helps great Chanel and films. UK herE
I use the Motivx Tools Kit for oil changes, too. I prefer the Staun Tyre Deflators to air-down. Screw them on the valve stems and they let air out until the pressure reaches the setting. I keep mine set to 18 psig. Usually, by the time I've installed the fourth one, the first one is done.
Another great video.
It looks like you do not have hood struts. There are already videos of this install job, but you might come up with some clever improvements for the install process. I got my struts from Spiker Engineering. It is pretty cool to move the safety catch with one hand and push the hood up with your thumb/back of hand and see it lift with no additional effort.
I'm adding hood struts before my next trip. I'll look at Spiker.
Another great video Chloe. Your explanations about the tools you use are clear and always include your own user experience which is helpful. I recently converted my garage to all craftsman 20V tools and love the flexibility of one battery for everything. They don’t have a coffee maker yet though so hopefully they step up their game soon😂.
Precision Instruments 3/8” 20-100 and 1/2” 50-250 ft lbs split beams are what I have and think are the best
I almost did not click on your latest video, glad I did, as it was very well done (like always). Wow... that jack is some serous cash!!!
Your garage setup is awesome
As a toyota tech, if your oil filter wrench gets stuck just give it some good taps with something solid and it’ll fall right off. Something as simple as a screwdriver works great.
Garage is super clean. Super nice. Love the Snap-On box.
Good video Chloe I enjoy watching your channel and learning new stuff about trucks 🛻 your truck video are very informative keep up the awesome work💯💪🏾
If you still need leverage on those torq wrenches, purchase some rigid electrical conduit that would fit over your wrench and cut it to the length that would give you the best leverage for you strength and body wieght.
I've been watching your videos since I found your channel a few months ago, now i know that I can do most mods myself, thank you for that. I just bought a new Sport TRD 4x4 and will be doing the bed channel supports soon. First I'm going to get the Makita gun for the OEM bed bolts, already have the breaker bar and other tools. Can you tell me what bit holder and socket bit you have on the Makita? Looks like a really useful combination. Thanks
Nice and useful vid! Looking forward to more details on you oil change tools.
Don't kid yourself, you know alot more than most of the techs at my local Toyota dealership down here in Naples fl. 🙂👍👍
Maybe buy a pipe that is long enough where it can help you to torque down your lug nuts. With the longer length, it would make it easier for you to torque it down as far as you can easier.
I have an extendable lug wrench that I bought for my travel trailer, since they don't come with tools for tire changing. I believe the tag on it stated it extends from 15 to 22 inches. Handy for when the tire shop over tightens the lug nuts, or rust has taken its toll
Want to make oil changes even easier, I've used Fumoto oil drain valves on all my vehicles. Toyota is the Fumoto Original Oil Drain Valve with M12-1.25
great video. I would like to see a video on what you carry in your cab for EDC and for off-roading.
The only time I need an air deflator is for my air mattress. Never knew there was a need for a dedicated tire deflator
Can I ask what model Snap On tool box do you have? Very inspiring passion you have for working bond your Tacoma! And not afraid to get your hands dirty. Now I’m seriously wanting one of those floor jacks btw! The adapters look to be life savers.
Good video! I always like watching tool videos. I like your taste in tools. When trying to break bolts, I would avoid using the torque wrench. Instead, I use 1/2” drive breaker bars. I have 18”, 24” and 30” lengths. I keep the 18” in the trunk of my ‘94 C280 along with the 17mm impact socket instead of relying on the factory wrench….regarding oil changes…I use a vacuum method instead of draining from below. I use a EWK 15L pneumatic/manual pump. I am lucky that my oil filter access is from above… if you are looking for tool ideas to add to your kit consider the following….set of stubby hex-head sockets, a multimeter, long reach ratchet wrenches (Mountain brand on Amazon). I recently added a metric set of Bondhus T-Handle hex wrenches and excited about using them soon.
Thank you, very useful video, keep up the great content.
Bottle jacks are great to, don't take up a lot of space and are very capable for their size
You should try to do a disc brake swap in the rear
Awesome tools and great video. Thanks for sharing
Chloe, you could keep that torque wreck an just put a pipe on the end of it to make the lever arm longer...like people do with breaker bars. As other people have commented, you should be using a breaker-bar to loosen nuts, not a torque wrench.
There’s nothing wrong with having a couple of torque wrenches and a couple of jacks. As time goes by he will double up on a lot of the tools and this is a good thing you can have a set that will be in the vehicle at all times regardless of where you’re going this way when Something Happens you may be able to fix it or Jerry rig it to get you out of the situation. I’m the second set of tools will be at home in your workshop. Me personally I like having multiple sets this way I’m not leaving something at home and forgetting it as I hit the road a trail what I need is already in the vehicle it’s not missing. In my experience I find you do forget things and leave them out of your kit if you’ve only got the one set. I’m nothing sure when something goes wrong the thing you need will be at home in your garage in the drawer of your toolbox it’s always the way.
My favorite tool is the key 🤙
I too recommend Harbor Freight's Icon torque wrenches. The 1/2-inch drive model has a longer handle for more leverage and the 3/8 inch drive model (with shorter handle) is easier to use in tight quarters such as in wheel wells.
Maybe use a breaker bar that comes in different lengths to loosen stubborn lug nuts and bolts. Great job on the video!
Get a pipe or bar to slip over your torque wrench for more leverage.
It's so rare to see a cool 😎 nice chick work on truck specially like her that's she does a real great 👍 job everytime
The Lisle 61040 Toyota oil filter wrench is one of the beefiest. Also, Redline 75W85 diff oil is a quality synthetic oil that comes in a plastic bottle as compared to a very expensive can from the Toyota dealer.
Valvoline now packs gear oil in the oil's equivalent of a toothpaste tube. Really easy to fill the differential from the Valvoline package.
Instead of spending more money buying another torque wrench get yourself a small stainless steel pipe that will fit over the handle of your torque wrench. This way you can extend the length of the wrench giving you more leverage. And making it easier for you to tighten those nuts and bolts.
Awesome stuff!
use a breaker bar
I would not use a torque wrench to break loose nuts …
Great vid Chloe!
Snap On for torque wrench, longer for the length you desire too. Got mine on sale for 109$ on Amazon.
Harbor Freights new line up ION are great. Just got the torque wrench and it is a good length and pretty thick
Off topic but where’d ya get the rockstar mini fridge?
yes, I am interested as well... Maybe do a video just on your garage fridge by itself.
I acquired it as a gift! Although I’ve seen them on eBay/Craigslist for $100-$200
Monster rehab the best
I've rebuilt 3 engines with less tools, a shitty room and messy unorganized setup. I wish I had something like she does wow that's nice
Is it safe to jack up the rear from the diff? My jack has a metal cup and not a rubber cup like yours, if so I'll be doing my own rotation this weekend✌🏼 also, great vid as always!
I just rotated tires this weekend, jacking on the pumpkin. It leaves plenty of room to put the stands under the axle. No problem. TIP: lower and inspect the spare, too. I neglected mine for three years and it was not easy to lower. It would have been a problem next to a highway.
GrayTools 1/2" Drive Heavy Duty Ratchet Head Torque Wrench (24 1/4 inches long). Or Cornwell CTGTW3300FT - 1/2" Drive Fixed Head Torque Wrench $449.95 Product Details - Range: 60-300 ft.-lbs. Graduation: 10 ft.-lbs. Length: 30.7".
When breaking lug nuts I suggest a standard 4 way and use your leg. Place your foot on the left side and push. Your legs are stronger than your arms.
Thanks for the tip!
She is awesome
Very Nice
Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼
Never ever use a torque wrench to break anything lose. Torque wrench is made to do one job and one job only torque something down and tight. Use a breaker bar. Second using synthetic oil your allowed to go more than 5k miles. But it’s your truck do as you please.
Mobil 1 0-20 and OEM oil filter all from Walmart, can’t beat that price. Do my oil change every 3k miles, tools from Harbor Freight, save your $ for gas!
Dope garage!
I would get a 1/2” battery impact gun.
I have same wrench I just grab jack handle lol
Great video. EZ deflator looks like a great recommendation - any issues with TPMS? Thanks Chloe!
No issues with TPMS!
@@ChloeKuo 👍👍
The Tacoma has a button under the driver's side of the dash trim to set a new baseline pressure for the TPMS. I air-down to 18 psig using deflators when I arrive at the beach, and reset the TPMS. A week later, I inflate to 30 psig, reset the TPMS, and drive home. I travel with a few other Tacoma owners and none of us have trouble with the TPMS.
Just do the math to add extension get a 3 foot pipe
You need a breaker bar and a 4 ft galvanized pipe to gain more leverage/ cheater bar
you should of removed the 10mm socket when you showed your sockets... That would of been funny, because of the on going joke about everything is 10mm. (acting like you lost your 10mm) That would of been hilarious. I love that big wheel jack, that thing looks like it could handle the trails by itself, if it had a engine. As far as your *Torque Wrench* Get a 3/4 inch torque wrench.They are longer and better set up for those high torque numbers. Just understand you will need a 3/4 to 1/2 inch adapter so your 1/2 inch sockets fit the 3/4 wrench. And along with that, I would just get a 3/4 inch socket that fits your lug nuts, since that might be the highest torque setting you ever use. So yea, thats my advice... Thanks for this video Chloe, you always have very informative content. P.S. I see some comments on here saying to get a breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts... That is correct. You never want to use a torque wrench to loosen any bolt/nut. A Torque wrench is for tightening only ... And I would look into getting a *inch pound* torque wrench as well. Because the bigger foot pound wrenches only go so low, and most are inaccurate at low settings. A inch pound wrench is more accurate for those lower torque numbers.
I half expected to see a gap in the socket set teeth.
Somewhere, out there, is a mountain of 10mm sockets.
We need to get you a Monster Cooler to replace that Rockstar since there is Monster in there.
Lol, true
If you every go with an aluminum filter housing please post
Would get rid of that Ow-20 and put 5w10 oil in
Has a Rockstar fridge, puts Monster inside instead.
Who makes the tool rack your Makita tools are hanging from?
9:42 cheater pipe will def help
Just did eibach lift you think I’m good with the stock uca?
Nice! Depends on how high you lifted, but I would recommend them so that you can get better adjustment
Love you 😍 💗 💓 💛 ♥ 😘
Was that a refrigerator in the garage? 😳😂❤️🛻
yeah... refrigerators in the shop/garage are getting to be a VERY popular accessory.
Valve core* not stem
You are so cute!!! And smart girl is all about
No duck tape at least it matches the paint
Little skinny people have a hard time breaking big bolts, just a fact of life. But you’re using the wrong type of impact drill-> that’s an impact driver, what you need is an impact wrench, then you will never need a breaker bar.
- Snap-On torque wrench = the Gucci-est of torque wrenches.
Snap-On are over priced for what you get... YES they are premium quality, but truth be told you can get similar quality for a LOT cheaper... That said... It is your money... If you are a pro mechanic or tool lover and want the brand recognition that goes with a display of Snap-On tools in your garage or workspace, go for it. Personally I try to collect older craftsman tools even though Sears went defunct, and now with Lowes owning the brand there is not the diversity of craftsman tools available, so the warranty is no longer as good as it once was. So I am not knocking Snap-On fans for their love of the brand, just knocking the brand for its markup.
Ok. I like steak.
As a side note: Another youtuber turned me on to Tekton tool sets... one of those lesser known brands that has great quality... to keep my shop tools and my truck tools separate I have started collecting Tekton tools for the Tacoma and leave non-Tekton tools for the shop.
I literally was just browsing at snap-on tool chest/carts. Holy sh*t! You can buy a whole Corolla for 2 of the bigger carts.
As a DIY person, I went with craftsman and gear wrench hand tools. So far so good with my weekends in the garage. I have to admit I'm impress with harbor freight's Pittsburgh ratchets. Since they are life time warranty, I just beat them up and even use them when I should be using a breaker bar. Slip on a cheater bar and banged on them to break rusted bolts off here in the northeast.