How to Replace (and upgrade!) the Radiator in your Gen 2 ('05-'15) Toyota Tacoma - & Top Off Fluids!
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Parts I used in this job:
CSF Radiator: https://amzn.to/3Pw7sCX and more info here: https://csfrace.com/csfs-high-perform... new radiator cap if necessary!
Trim clip assortment: https://amzn.to/3ECDqah
Coolant: https://amzn.to/3qYQpQL
Distilled water if needed for mixing
WS Fluid: https://amzn.to/48atNNY
Silicone paste: https://amzn.to/45HrVdT
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Tools I used to do this job: (* = essential tools)
Clean 5 Gallon bucket: https://amzn.to/3Zcox8r OR a regular drain pan: https://amzn.to/45LMypk
Hose to drain (anything will do, I got mine at an aquarium store!)
*Pliers: Really any pliers will do, but here are some of the specialty ones I show in the video:
Spring Clamp Pliers: https://amzn.to/3qXHxLb
FANCY long spring clamp pliers: I have and LOVE these ones: https://amzn.to/3sLh9oh but you can get away with a cheaper version too: https://amzn.to/3PdC62R (I show these Astro ones in the video, and they are OK)
Diagonal Cutting Pliers / Dikes: https://amzn.to/3PtcksD
*Sockets: 10mm (I use both 1/4" and 3/8" in this video, but just 3/8" will do), 12mm, 16mm (maybe, for drain plug of CSF rad), 17mm, 24mm socket: https://amzn.to/3LgWj6J and 5mm Allen Key Socket: https://amzn.to/44KAWBz
Impact Wrench: air, battery, or hand tools!
*Ratchets: I used 3 sizes in this video - ½", ⅜", ¼" but jeez, you can get away with just one.
Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3EuX0VZ
*Long extension & Short extension
Trim clip tool: (usually comes with a trim clip assortment kit like the one I listed above, or get one solo:) https://amzn.to/45IRQ4C or flathead screwdriver
Pocket screwdrivers
Magnetic tray: this is the one I use in the video: https://amzn.to/44EAEw5 but my personal fave are these magnetic bowls: https://amzn.to/3LhM1my
*Gloves: https://amzn.to/3P2tifO
Two used spark plugs or large bolts
Hose puller pick tool: https://amzn.to/3EvvveZ
Lights:
Schumacher Magnetic Base Swivel Head Floodlight: https://amzn.to/3P9tPwO
GearWrench Magnetic Base Rechargeable Flashlight: https://amzn.to/465hWyA
Underhood Light: https://amzn.to/3Pddw1M
Streamlight Pocket Flashlight: https://amzn.to/3r91Nth
Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3ZbFFuF
Fluid pump of some sort (hand pump will do):
Power Bleeder: https://amzn.to/3Z8PyJG - I love this thing, but I have this because I do a lot of transmission services. You can also get away with a hand pump like this: https://amzn.to/3Pc03Ht
Coolant lift pump: https://amzn.to/3sNehax
No spill funnel: https://amzn.to/3Rdh0UA
(or any funnel) https://amzn.to/3LggiST
Zip ties: https://amzn.to/3PwI9AU
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Other cool things featured in this video:
Ironman 4X4 Under Armour: https://ironman4x4america.com/exterio...
Advantage 4-Post Lift: https://www.advantagelifts.com/produc...
the magnetic light strips are sold separately and can be found here: https://www.advantagelifts.com/produc... (check out my assembly and install video here!: • Advantage Portable 4-Post Lift: Step-... )
Jan Fan: https://industrialfans.hunterfan.com/... and https://janfan.com/shop/
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Equipment I use for filming:
Phone: https://amzn.to/3xUkvFd
Camera: https://amzn.to/3EAuhyp
Tripod: https://amzn.to/3EBYtJr
Drone: https://amzn.to/38DgR8P
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