How to Replace (and upgrade!) the Radiator in your Gen 2 ('05-'15) Toyota Tacoma - & Top Off Fluids!

Other Videos I refer to:
Water Pump, Thermostat,& Drive Belt replacement 1GR-FE V6 4.0: https://youtu.be/YMOChNpTOL4
How to flush your coolant: https://youtu.be/jFB_adKLmPg
How to use a coolant lift pump: https://youtu.be/0uDlJ34m9O0
How to Change your Transmission Fluid: https://youtu.be/ej_6BZpK3gg
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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-performance-radiator-for-2nd-3rd-generation-tacomas/and 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/exterior/heavy-duty-skid-plate-kit-suited-for-2005-2023-toyota-tacoma/
Advantage 4-Post Lift: https://www.advantagelifts.com/products/advantage-dx-9000
the magnetic light strips are sold separately and can be found here: https://www.advantagelifts.com/products/magnetic-led-lift-lights (check out my assembly and install video here!: https://youtu.be/LAO1KfOnrZY)
Jan Fan: https://industrialfans.hunterfan.com/products/jan-fan and https://janfan.com/shop/
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To check out my complete list of Tools, Shop Supplies, and Parts recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fayehadley
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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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