grey wire mod

concrete jedi · 12-12-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003greenbean

thanks for backing me up on this one steves i should have use3d a crimp type but i was in such a herry to try it i will take it back apart this weekend and do it rite

I think it's totally cool, I wasn't trying to undermine your mod, I think Toyota should have made it that way from the beginning, almost like it's a no-brainer ?

2003greenbean · 12-13-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by concrete jedi

I think it's totally cool, I wasn't trying to undermine your mod, I think Toyota should have made it that way from the beginning, almost like it's a no-brainer ?

i dont think they could from the factory some dumb ass would tear up there truck and want it covered under warr

stucksucksnayota · 12-15-2007, 03:07 PM

Well just wanted to update yall about my gray wire problem haha

grounded the right end this time took it out to day and damn what an awesome mod.

Thanks for all the pics and help

99TRD · 01-11-2008, 03:52 PM

Greenbean, I can't help but notice that your ABS light is on, as is mine. Is that a common problem? I am assuming it is a wheel sensor.

2003greenbean · 01-13-2008, 09:28 AM

mine is only on when the locker is on

mbaltonv · 02-04-2008, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the post, I am going to do this tomorrow. And Concrete Jedi I think that the reason that the locker will only engage in 4L with the 4x4 is mainly a safety issue. The prerunners don't have 4L capability so then they need to be able to engage in 1st or what ever gear. That is my guess, they just don't want the liability of some fool driving down the highway with his rear end locked.

EverTaco23 · 02-23-2008, 04:49 PM

hey guys, I went out and did this mod today, and it works great, But I was wondering why my ABS light isnt on when I turn the rrdiff on? I asoom it could be the light itself. Any ideas?
And Is it ok to ground it to an existing ground with other wires?

2003greenbean · 02-25-2008, 02:29 PM

yes its ok to use a ground thats alredy there
as far as the light i guess it could be the light how far have you driven the truck with the locker on

EverTaco23 · 02-25-2008, 05:50 PM

I just drove around the property/5 acres. And It never came on.

tacotoe · 02-25-2008, 06:31 PM

Maybe the ABS doesnt work with the Locker engaged ? And about the comment about smelling smoke was just because I cringe at the thought of "molesting" the factory wiring. I have owned a vehicle with electrical Gremlins and it sucks...the wiring had been, "tampered with".Thats just me though,to each is own.

EverTaco23 · 02-25-2008, 07:31 PM

Yeah, I thought about that too. Wasnt sure if I should do it. But alot of people have done it on TW and have had no problems or issues. So I took a chance, because i hated not being to use my diff lock in 2wd or 4hi. It sucks. But yeah, I see you have the Gibson cat-back exhaust. how do you like it? and was your HP gain? Im thinking about getting the same exhaust.

tacotoe · 02-25-2008, 07:49 PM

Nothing noticable as far as a performance or mpg gain, it just sounds a little better.As far as the locker in 4 hi, it would have been nice to have that option this past week-end, I got stuck. Decided to try 4 lo with the locker but 20/20 hindsight I would have been better off in 4hi with a run at it.

EverTaco23 · 02-25-2008, 08:05 PM

lol.. yeah Its stupid that toyota didnt have it stock to were you could use the locker in both 4hi and 4lo. Did you install your exhaust? if so, was it fairly easy?

sapper mp 03 · 03-22-2008, 07:40 PM

can you do this mod on the 08's

tacotoe · 03-23-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EverTaco23

lol.. yeah Its stupid that toyota didnt have it stock to were you could use the locker in both 4hi and 4lo. Did you install your exhaust? if so, was it fairly easy?

It was a pretty easy install. I did it I think in about 5 hours, but the only reason it took that long is I had to use a right angle die-grinder and slitter wheel to remove the rusted studs holding the rear O2 sensor.

EverTaco23 · 03-23-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tacotoe

It was a pretty easy install. I did it I think in about 5 hours, but the only reason it took that long is I had to use a right angle die-grinder and slitter wheel to remove the rusted studs holding the rear O2 sensor.

Cool, well i hope i dont have that problem. I just ordered my Gibson exhaust thursday and it should be here this week. Cant wait to get it installed! I Hope everything goes smooth with mine.

tacotoe · 03-23-2008, 08:11 PM

When removing the old exhaust at the rubber hangers, use a spray lube ( I used silicone spray)and a small straight screwdriver to pry the rubber over the ends.

EverTaco23 · 03-23-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tacotoe

When removing the old exhaust at the rubber hangers, use a spray lube ( I used silicone spray)and a small straight screwdriver to pry the rubber over the ends.

Ok, thanks for the advise. Did you still use the factory hanger locations?

tacotoe · 03-25-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EverTaco23

Ok, thanks for the advise. Did you still use the factory hanger locations?

Yes. You`ll see it will be a piece of cake. I forgot to mention a trip to the auto parts store for hi-temp O2 safe silicone, and the hardware store for two bolts,nuts,washers to replace the rusted ones at the flange.

EverTaco23 · 04-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Hey! does anyone know where I can get the factory door sill piece that you have to take off when doing the gray wire mod. Cause a few clips broke and now it wont screw back down on the ones I broke. Any help Appreciated!!

12-15-2007, 03:07 PM	#23
stucksucksnayota Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2863 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Age: 21 Posts: 353 01 taco 4x4 TRD Double Cab 2001 Double Cab Automatic V6 K&N intake flowmaster buckshot mudders alpine system	Well just wanted to update yall about my gray wire problem haha grounded the right end this time took it out to day and damn what an awesome mod. Thanks for all the pics and help __________________ TOGTFO

01-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#24
99TRD Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4101 Posts: 170 06 Tacoma SR5 TRD Access Cab Auto V6, 265/70-R16 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S, Scangauge II and XM 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L	Greenbean, I can't help but notice that your ABS light is on, as is mine. Is that a common problem? I am assuming it is a wheel sensor. __________________

01-13-2008, 09:28 AM	#25
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 27 Posts: 919 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	mine is only on when the locker is on __________________

02-23-2008, 04:49 PM	#27
EverTaco23 Senior Member Name: Evan Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,389 02 Dcab TRD 4wd Limited 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, Toytec C/O, TC UCA's, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" block, Bilstein 5100's, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Custom sub box with 2 8" pioneer subs, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows, and TRD Headers!	hey guys, I went out and did this mod today, and it works great, But I was wondering why my ABS light isnt on when I turn the rrdiff on? I asoom it could be the light itself. Any ideas? And Is it ok to ground it to an existing ground with other wires? __________________

02-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#28
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 27 Posts: 919 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	yes its ok to use a ground thats alredy there as far as the light i guess it could be the light how far have you driven the truck with the locker on __________________

02-04-2008, 08:21 PM	#26
mbaltonv Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4576 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 12 02 extra cab manual 4x4 TRD 2002 Access Cab Manual 3.4L 1" front spacer lift, 1.24" rear schakel, Swaybar disconnect, 265X75R16 BFG T/A ko	Thanks for the post, I am going to do this tomorrow. And Concrete Jedi I think that the reason that the locker will only engage in 4L with the 4x4 is mainly a safety issue. The prerunners don't have 4L capability so then they need to be able to engage in 1st or what ever gear. That is my guess, they just don't want the liability of some fool driving down the highway with his rear end locked.

02-25-2008, 05:50 PM	#29
EverTaco23 Senior Member Name: Evan Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,389 02 Dcab TRD 4wd Limited 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, Toytec C/O, TC UCA's, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" block, Bilstein 5100's, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Custom sub box with 2 8" pioneer subs, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows, and TRD Headers!	I just drove around the property/5 acres. And It never came on. __________________

02-25-2008, 06:31 PM	#30
tacotoe Pastry Chef Joined: Nov 2007, #3593 Location: Nebraska Posts: 354 `01 DBL Cab TRD 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust	Maybe the ABS doesnt work with the Locker engaged ? And about the comment about smelling smoke was just because I cringe at the thought of "molesting" the factory wiring. I have owned a vehicle with electrical Gremlins and it sucks...the wiring had been, "tampered with".Thats just me though,to each is own.

02-25-2008, 07:31 PM	#31
EverTaco23 Senior Member Name: Evan Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,389 02 Dcab TRD 4wd Limited 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, Toytec C/O, TC UCA's, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" block, Bilstein 5100's, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Custom sub box with 2 8" pioneer subs, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows, and TRD Headers!	Yeah, I thought about that too. Wasnt sure if I should do it. But alot of people have done it on TW and have had no problems or issues. So I took a chance, because i hated not being to use my diff lock in 2wd or 4hi. It sucks. But yeah, I see you have the Gibson cat-back exhaust. how do you like it? and was your HP gain? Im thinking about getting the same exhaust. __________________

02-25-2008, 07:49 PM	#32
tacotoe Pastry Chef Joined: Nov 2007, #3593 Location: Nebraska Posts: 354 `01 DBL Cab TRD 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust	Nothing noticable as far as a performance or mpg gain, it just sounds a little better.As far as the locker in 4 hi, it would have been nice to have that option this past week-end, I got stuck. Decided to try 4 lo with the locker but 20/20 hindsight I would have been better off in 4hi with a run at it.

02-25-2008, 08:05 PM	#33
EverTaco23 Senior Member Name: Evan Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,389 02 Dcab TRD 4wd Limited 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, Toytec C/O, TC UCA's, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" block, Bilstein 5100's, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Custom sub box with 2 8" pioneer subs, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows, and TRD Headers!	lol.. yeah Its stupid that toyota didnt have it stock to were you could use the locker in both 4hi and 4lo. Did you install your exhaust? if so, was it fairly easy? __________________

03-22-2008, 07:40 PM	#34
sapper mp 03 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5356 Location: Ft Richardson, Alaska Posts: 14 08 TRD 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 TRD seat covers, debadged, defroster mod, locker	can you do this mod on the 08's

03-23-2008, 08:11 PM	#37
tacotoe Pastry Chef Joined: Nov 2007, #3593 Location: Nebraska Posts: 354 `01 DBL Cab TRD 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust	When removing the old exhaust at the rubber hangers, use a spray lube ( I used silicone spray)and a small straight screwdriver to pry the rubber over the ends.

04-06-2008, 05:26 PM	#40
EverTaco23 Senior Member Name: Evan Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 1,389 02 Dcab TRD 4wd Limited 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, Toytec C/O, TC UCA's, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" block, Bilstein 5100's, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Custom sub box with 2 8" pioneer subs, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows, and TRD Headers!	Hey! does anyone know where I can get the factory door sill piece that you have to take off when doing the gray wire mod. Cause a few clips broke and now it wont screw back down on the ones I broke. Any help Appreciated!!

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