Part Stores/websites:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/?gan=1
http://jsimotorsports.com/index.php/
http://toyotapartszone.com/
http://www.trdparts4u.com/scripts/default.asp
STEERING/SUSPENSION:
Aftermarket Wheel Fit Guide:
http://www.ttora.com/wiki/index.php/..._Wheel_Fitment
Beginner's guide to lifting your truck:
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=137
FAQ for Lift (compiled list of help threads, etc...:
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=94262
Suspension Front and Back:
http://www.bajataco.com/Suspension.html
Suspension Lift Install:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/55486-1st-gen-suspension-install.html
Bilstein 5100 Install Thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ll-thread.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...g-install.html - 5100 Adjust-how-to
Write up on all around suspension lift on the cheap:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/projects/blackbean/ome/
Old Man Emu Suspension Article:
http://fresh.tacomaterritory.com/wiki/index.php/OME
UCA Install and Explanation Threads/links (some are 2nd gen but still applicable):
http://bajataco.com/tech/control_arms_01.html -Remove/Replace stock UCA.
http://spc-tv.com/install/lt-suv/69-...trol-arms.html - LR UCA (2nd gen but similar to 1st)
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...w-install.html - 2nd Gen UCA install (1st gen not much different)
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...cing-ucas.html - Alignment write up (LR UCA - again, 2nd gen but still similar to 1st)
Light Racing UCA Install Video for 1st Gen Tacoma's:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL9iE...er_profilepage
Steering Bushing Replacement:
http://parksoffroad.com/tacomamods/kristacoma/rackbushings/rackbushings.htm
http://www.keystonekrawlers.com/Mods/Toyota/SteerBushing/TacomaSteeringBush.htm
http://www.lieblweb.com/steeringbush.html
Inner/Outer Tie Rod Replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVQHgcXEhpE
Rear Leaf Replacement:
http://parksoffroad.com/tacomamods/lift/alcanrearsprings/alcan.htm
Axle Wrap Fix:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...-wrap-mod.html
2.5" Cornbred Spacer Lift:
http://www.lieblweb.com/cornbredlift.html
2.5" Daystart Spacer lift:
http://www.lieblweb.com/daystarlift.html
Thread on Steering Column Fix: (for loose/clunky steering)
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11145
Steering Comlumn Fix Write up:
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2008715
Brake Wright ups (swaps/installs):
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...rs-rotors.html - Great Tundra swap write up!
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/sho...ake+conversion - Tacoma/Tundra brake swap
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...03-tacoma.html - Tacoma/Tundra brake swap discussion
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...kes/index.html - Brake swap/install help
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...p?TOPIC_ID=317 - Tundra brake install
http://www.scribd.com/doc/58403789/C...-Early-Tundras - How to spot older Tundra calipers from newer larger calipers.
Video on replacing pads and rotors:
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7gEOMny5Dw
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9V5...eature=related
Brake Line Mods for Lifted Trucks:
http://www.bajataco.com/Brakes1.html
CV Axle Replacement/CV Axle boot replacement:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/cv_axle/
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=113
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...dd-tacoma.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...s-2nd-gen.html
http://ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ilea...06ta/03600.pdf
http://vimeo.com/3089355
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bTJR...layer_embedded
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/DRIVE TRAIN MAINTENANCE:
Valve cover removal/Gasket Replacement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThNi...layer_embedded
TRD Supercharger Build (4Runner 5VZ-FE):
http://www.speedysgarage.net/sportrunner/
Seafoam (clean carbon from engine, etc...):
http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-use-sea-foam-motor-treatment.html#nogo - Generic
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/63790-seafoam.html - Tacoma Specific Thread
Spark Plug Replacement:
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/sparkplugs/
http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_su...qs/faqread.asp
-Spark plug read-up. How to diagnose spark plug for engine troubleshooting:
http://www.aa1car.com/library/cm1196.htm
Spark Pluge Wire Replacement:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...fe-3-4-v6.html
How to Change your belts:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/67346-1st-gen-how-change-your-belts-p-s-c-alternator-2-4-2-7l.html
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timing_belt/
http://www.yotatech.com/f2/how-chang...5vz-fe-216234/
Water Pump Replacement 3.4L:
http://www.lieblweb.com/waterpump.html
Idler Pulley Rebuild:
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138131
Oxygen Sensor Replacement 3.4L:
http://www.lieblweb.com/o2replacement.html
http://autodiyonline.com/toyota-diys...eplacment-diy/
Rear O2 Sensor Replacement:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...nsor-done.html
Clutch Pedal Bushing Replacement:
http://www.lieblweb.com/clutchbushing.html
Ebrake Adjustment:
http://www.lieblweb.com/ebrakeadjustment.html
2x4 to 4x4 Conversions:
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146517
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68120
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthrea...4x4+conversion (auto 2x4 to manual 4x4)
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthrea...4x4+conversion
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...ad.php?t=27216
Propeller Shaft Assembly Diagram (PDF):
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2000/Repa...Shaft/comp.pdf
Zerks and Greese Fittings:
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143246
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...ront_end/lube/
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ive-shaft.html
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/whe...aring-how.html
Rear Axle End (drum brakes) Seal Replacement:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...d-3rd-gen.html
Rebuild Aisin Locking hubs:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota...b-rebuild.html
E-Locker Rebuild/Troubleshoot:
http://ttora.com/wiki/index.php/Actuator_Rebuild
http://www.norcalttora.com/~dick/Writeup%20Stuff/toyota_elock_control.pdf
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...motor+pictures
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ator-help.html
3.4L Oil Change How To:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...w-3-4-5vz.html
Transmission Oil Change:
http://www.gadgetonline.com/TransFlush.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_6634137_chan...ta-tacoma.html
Automatic Transmission FAQ, Troubleshooting, and guides, etc....(A340):
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587521
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-buchanan/93fsm/autotrans.html
Synthetic Oil Recommendations and Torque specs for T-Case, Tranny, and Differentials:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...mendations.pdf
Thread on Synthetic Oil GL-4 vs GL-5:
http://www.yotatech.com/f116/gl-4-vs-gl-5-a-201741/
Differential Oil Change:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...nge-howto.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...-step-how.html
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1492885-post37.html
Oil Cooler Install:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...r-install.html
Fuel Filter Replacement (3.4L only):
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=175
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/fuelfilter/index.html
Radiator Replacement with Pictures (3.4L):
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...s-1st-gen.html
ENGINE/PERFORMANCE MODS:
Deck Plate Mod/Air induction Mod:
http://home.ezonline.net/~jnburtman/deckplate.html - "How to" Deck plate
http://www.gadgetonline.com/AirInduction.htm#Modified%20Air%20Box - Dyno testing
Electric Fan Replacement:
http://www.samsonfab.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=11
Aftermarket Tachometer Install:
http://www.j5studios.com/projects/toyotatacomatach/
COSMETIC MODS:
Squeaky Clutch Fix:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ml#post3236948
Window Trim Replacement How-To:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...door-trim.html
Defrost w/o AC mod (EASY):
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...out-c-mod.html
Grill Swap:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...o-01-04-a.html
Satoshi Grill Write Up:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...lots-pics.html
Blinker Conversion/Fog light Mods:
http://www.lieblweb.com/blinkerconversion.html
http://www.yotatech.com/f127/parking...utting-210234/
-Fog Light Mod:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...-how-pics.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...light-mod.html
-Switchback LEDs for Turn Signals
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...-leds-how.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...back-leds.html
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/sho....php?p=1670194
Headlights:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...djustment.html - Adjustment
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...o-mini-h1.html - Headlight replacement to LED (98-00)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwSyj...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b5WT...layer_embedded
^ These guys got lots of vids. Not gonna post them, just check them out on youtube.com
Brake Lights:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lig...ml#post6167548 - 3rd brake light Led Conversion
Back up Light Mod:
<A href="http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/83616-1st-gen-extra-backup-lights-mod-writeup.html" target=_blank>http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/83616-1st-gen-extra-backup-lights-mod-writeup.html
Back up Camera Install:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...a-install.html
Break Light on Camper Wiring:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/181629-camper-third-brake-light-wiring-noob.html
Interiors:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/89333-diy-leather-interior.html - DIY Leather Interior courtesy of HomerTaco
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...t-install.html - New Carpet install with Dyno Mat install
Power Window Repair:
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/2003/Repa...rodoo/disa.pdf
Map Light install (rear view mirror):
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...-question.html
Tail Gate Repair:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/att...e-97313952.jpg
Dash Board Removal:
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=77
Cup Holder Fix/Mod:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...hingies-2.html
Paint/Black Out stock rims:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/whe...tock-rims.html
Aftermarket Key-less Entry Install:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ry-system.html
Keyless Entry Range Extension Mod:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tec...ml#post6164825
Seat Swap How-To:
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=168
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=169
Misc reservoir placement how to's, bumper clearance, etc...
http://co.ttora.com/forum/showpost.p...80&postcount=8
Speedometer Needle Mod:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...eedle-mod.html
Mirror Swap mod - from 95-97 mirror to 01-04 mirror
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...04-mirror.html
Cruise Control Install:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...ml#post3104365
Heater/AC Control Pannel LED Swap:
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56860
Lazy Seatbelt Fix:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/minutemods/seatbelt/
MISC DIY'ER (SOME TAKEN FROM DIY STICKY):
http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamods/01tacoma.html#sus
http://4x4wire.com/toyota/
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/4838-cheap-free-mods.html - DIY Mods/Repairs for Gen 1 and 2
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php - Bunch of guides
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/4838-cheap-free-mods.html - Cheap/Free Mods
MANUALS:
2004 Tacoma Spec Sheet:
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/file...4/04_specs.pdf
Toyota Tool to look up Required Maintenance:
http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/index.php
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st...nce-guide.html
Factory Service Manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200807310...ttora.com/fsm/
http://www.toyotapartszone.com - OEM Part numbers (partial) and diagrams (diagrams are now available again, linked to from a different site)
http://www.toyodiy.com - Complete OEM Part numbers but no diagrams. Uses the same reference diagrams as toyotapartszone.com.
https://auth2.toyota.com/owners/apps...nersinfoupdate - Used Toyota Car/Truck service history
http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...OYOTA+TACOMA+8 - Lubricants and Fluid Guide
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