2nd Gen Tips, Mods & More

tcBob · 03-26-2008, 09:52 PM

Note: this post is a compilation of things that would otherwise be stickied in the 2nd gen thread. If you're looking for a thorough list of mods, check out the Tacoma mods (1st and 2nd gen) thread maintained by piercedtiger.

TSBs

2010 Transmission TSB
2009 Transmission TSB

Check here for a list of all the available TSBs

Check here to see if anyone has had the Suspension TSB performed in your area and what their experience was.

Common Problems
-Steering Wheel Shake
-Steering Wheel Shake 2
-Steering Vibration Fix
-Blower Motor Squeek Chirp Low Fix
-Fan Speed Switch Not Working
-Overhead Console Temp/Compass Fix
-Squeaky Leaf Fix
-DIY Fix your ticking engine

Maintenance Tutorials
-Remove CV Axle and Replace Front Wheel Bearing
-Front Diff Transfer Case Oil Change
-Reset Maintenance Required Light
-Cleaning the throttle body
-Full Automatic Transmission Flush
-Replace shifter indicator lamp
-How to change tail lights
-How to change third brake light
-How to Drain/Refill Automatic Transmission
-DIY Full Flush Automatic Transmission
-DIY Front Brake Pad Change
-UCAs Alignment
-How to remove/install 1GR-FE alternator
-Transfer Case oil change
-Inside 05 Transfer Case

Modifications
-Installation and Removal of E-Locker 3rd Member
-Daytime Running Lights
-Sleeved fog light housing
-Install Homelink Garage Opener
-DIY Tailgate Lock
-DIY Tailgate Lock 2 (advanced)
-Installing side steps
-Heated Mirrors
-DIY Washable Cabin Air Filter
-Tinting your tail lights
-Installing a Toytec Lift Kit
-Installing a Toytec Differential Drop
-Leather Arm Rests
-Non-OEM Foglights
-Illuminated 4wd Switch
-Secure Locking Gas Cap
-Lights under the hood
-Differential Breather Mod for Dummies by Neubs
-Bed Mat Mod
-Program OEM Wireless Remote
-How to wire bed lights
-Satoshi Grill Mod write-up
-Beep on lock
-Cheap Vehicle Tracking System
-Remove/Replace Door Handles
-USB Power Plug
-Installing running boards
-Pop N Lock install
-How to Trim Mud Flaps
-Installing HID lights
-Remove Center Console
-Oil Pan Heater Mod
-Long Travel Information
-Lifting Your Truck - Things you need to know
-Change LEDs in the stock radio
-Backlit Toyota Grill
-Inexpensive Mirror Mount for GPS, Radar Detector, etc.
-Headlight Removal

About Your Truck
-List of sockets and wrenches for 2nd Gen Tacoma
-Disable the Antilock Braking System (ABS)
-Every Part # for your Ride
-Toyota TRD Catalog
-Drive Modes - Traction Control
-1GR Info

Show us your...
-Taco
-Taco - Take 2
-Stereo
-Stickers
-Wet Okoles
-Shell
-Bumpers
-Sliders

Show us your Cab Styles
-Double Cab Long Bed
-Double Cab Long Bed - Take 2
-Double Cab Short Bed
-Access Cab

Show us your Colors
-Indigo Ink
-Magnetic Grey Metallic
-Timberland Mica
-Pyrite Mica
-Super White
-Barcelona Red Metallic
-Black Sand Pearl
-Silver Streak Mica
-Speedway Blue
-Radiant Red
-Impulse Red
-Desert Sand

lsocoee · 02-24-2010, 09:08 AM

I opened this thread for link suggestions.

Simon2150 · 02-25-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrgrnr

What about the sticky for the Taco colors??? Or a link???

It's there, 7th one from the bottom going up.

Mark C. · 02-25-2010, 05:52 AM

Is there one for the "Backup Camera Anytime" "Switched Backup Camera" Mod?

lsocoee · 02-25-2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark C.

Is there one for the "Backup Camera Anytime" "Switched Backup Camera" Mod?

you can check the cheap tacoma mods thread, if it isn't there then you can provide me a link.

Mark C. · 02-25-2010, 11:05 AM

Here's the link for the backup camera always on thingie.....

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...ew-camera.html

lsocoee · 03-01-2010, 04:44 PM

I added some photo threads. Does anyone else have any favorite photo threads?

dog tired · 03-07-2010, 05:23 PM

Bed rack

link
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...-bed-bars.html

jmg256 · 03-09-2010, 06:49 PM

DIY Front brakes or brakes in general?

Fixed...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/38025-diy-front-brake-pad-change.html

and

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/whe...or-change.html

dog tired · 03-10-2010, 03:36 AM

link
cable lock anti theft tailgate mod

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...ml#post1523358

kinkrider101 · 03-23-2010, 05:10 PM

my tires wub the front plastic when reversing. whats up with that?
i just added spidertrax spacers also

06dak · 03-28-2010, 08:33 AM

Link to the 30k maintenance for 4cyl models...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/4-c...intenance.html

Kelson · 03-31-2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

I added some photo threads. Does anyone else have any favorite photo threads?

a regular cab one?

like this one?

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...ular-cabs.html

Janster · 04-01-2010, 07:16 AM

Heated seat install
http://www.lieblweb.com/heatedseat.html

btkicker · 04-01-2010, 08:57 AM

The 4low+TRAC mod:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/51946-4low-trac.html

It's a no-brainer.

justinhemler · 04-17-2010, 07:55 AM

i just need to find where to order 09 factory fog lights.... any help?

Peanut424 · 04-22-2010, 10:59 AM

I got a little over $300 for my birthday, I want to go with a spacer lift for the yota but some people say if I lift it than I should do it right and do UCA and coils and yada yada. But seeing as how I'm impatient and don't want to keep saving money. Which way should I go? Cold air intake, exhaust, other mods. I'm clueless.

Tacoma2010530 · 05-03-2010, 05:11 AM

I have a 2010 Tacoma with the factory VSP alarm. It like to go off for no reason. Has anyone heard of this or know why? I know it is a 2010 and it is under warranty, however I like to do a little research before going to the dealer.

Thanks,

Mike

Evil Monkey · 05-07-2010, 06:48 AM

Suggestions:
How to use the search function

3" Lift - Show your taco

6" Lifts or more

Photoshop request thread

Jimmyjohn · 05-14-2010, 12:31 PM

I just ordered a set of Piaa 525 driving lights to go on my Smitty Bilt Bull Bar. they will be here next week.

02-25-2010, 05:52 AM	#4
Mark C. If you want it bad, you usually get it bad! Name: Mark Joined: Nov 2009, #26250 Location: Connecticut Age: 59 Gender: Male Posts: 1,259 2010 MGM SR5 4WD AC 2010 Access Cab Manual 4 Banger LED Dome, Reed Switched LEDs in Glove Box and Center Console, Bumper Fogs, Tailgate anti-theft, LEDs over Cig lighter, Back-up camera anytime, Outside Temp add-on, Hidden GPS power, Sockmonkey 3rd Brakelight decal, 4X4 switch illumination, reed switch controlled engine compartment Flood LEDs, Elite Hitch Cover, Plasti-dipped cupholders and door switch control panels, Elite Hitch Cover.	Is there one for the "Backup Camera Anytime" "Switched Backup Camera" Mod? __________________

02-25-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
Mark C. If you want it bad, you usually get it bad! Name: Mark Joined: Nov 2009, #26250 Location: Connecticut Age: 59 Gender: Male Posts: 1,259 2010 MGM SR5 4WD AC 2010 Access Cab Manual 4 Banger LED Dome, Reed Switched LEDs in Glove Box and Center Console, Bumper Fogs, Tailgate anti-theft, LEDs over Cig lighter, Back-up camera anytime, Outside Temp add-on, Hidden GPS power, Sockmonkey 3rd Brakelight decal, 4X4 switch illumination, reed switch controlled engine compartment Flood LEDs, Elite Hitch Cover, Plasti-dipped cupholders and door switch control panels, Elite Hitch Cover.	Here's the link for the backup camera always on thingie..... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...ew-camera.html __________________

03-07-2010, 05:23 PM	#8
dog tired Senior Member Joined: Jan 2010, #29750 Location: NE Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 465	Bed rack link http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...-bed-bars.html Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2010 Tacoma V6 Double Cab 4X4 short bed TRD OFF ROAD

03-10-2010, 03:36 AM	#10
dog tired Senior Member Joined: Jan 2010, #29750 Location: NE Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 465	link cable lock anti theft tailgate mod http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd...ml#post1523358 __________________ 2010 Tacoma V6 Double Cab 4X4 short bed TRD OFF ROAD

03-23-2010, 05:10 PM	#11
kinkrider101 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23497 Location: santa barbara Gender: Male Posts: 2,868 2007 cummins/2007 tacoma 2007 Double Cab Automatic wheels and tires	265/70/16 rub with 3'' lift!!!! my tires wub the front plastic when reversing. whats up with that? i just added spidertrax spacers also

03-09-2010, 06:49 PM	#9
jmg256 Calmer than you are Name: Al Tonter Joined: Sep 2009, #22100 Gender: Male Posts: 1,144 TRD Offroad 2005 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Bilstein 5100 front/rear (front at .85), Hayden 678 Trans Cooler, 20% tint, Curt Hitch/Wiring Harness, Weathertech Digital Fit Floor Mats (Black), Wet Okole Seat Covers (Black), Cooper Discoverer ATP 265/75/16, LED Map/Dome lights, Debadged.	DIY Front brakes or brakes in general? Fixed... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/38025-diy-front-brake-pad-change.html and http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/whe...or-change.html

03-28-2010, 08:33 AM	#12
06dak Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5122 Location: Central Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 267 05 PreRunner SR5 4cyl 2005 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4 cylinder Undercover hard tonneau, Husky front liners	Link to the 30k maintenance for 4cyl models... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/4-c...intenance.html

04-01-2010, 07:16 AM	#14
Janster Search you fools!! Name: Jandy Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 45 Gender: Female Posts: 11,780 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers, Husky rear floor liner (ontop of folded down seats). Console Vault.	Heated seat install http://www.lieblweb.com/heatedseat.html __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here. 2007 Toyota Tacoma 2006 Acura MDX 2001 Chevy Corvette

04-01-2010, 08:57 AM	#15
btkicker Senior Member Joined: Nov 2009, #26465 Location: Denver Gender: Male Posts: 209 '10 4x4 Reg Cab Manual 2010 Regular Cab Manual	The 4low+TRAC mod: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/51946-4low-trac.html It's a no-brainer.

04-17-2010, 07:55 AM	#16
justinhemler Junior Member Joined: Apr 2010, #35463 Gender: Male Posts: 1 09 V6 Tacoma 2009 Access Cab Manual	i just need to find where to order 09 factory fog lights.... any help?

04-22-2010, 10:59 AM	#17
Peanut424 Its not the speed that kills Its the sudden stops Name: Eddie Joined: Apr 2010, #35014 Location: Dallas, GA Gender: Male Posts: 18 06 PreRunner 4Door Silver 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3' lift, Tinted windows and windshield, debadged, K&N drop in, yellow fogs, DTRL, foglight anytime mod, and Xtang cover.	which way to go? I got a little over $300 for my birthday, I want to go with a spacer lift for the yota but some people say if I lift it than I should do it right and do UCA and coils and yada yada. But seeing as how I'm impatient and don't want to keep saving money. Which way should I go? Cold air intake, exhaust, other mods. I'm clueless.

05-03-2010, 05:11 AM	#18
Tacoma2010530 Junior Member Joined: May 2010, #36438 Location: Chico, CA Gender: Male Posts: 1 2010 Double 4X4 TRD 2010 Double Cab Manual	Alarm Issues I have a 2010 Tacoma with the factory VSP alarm. It like to go off for no reason. Has anyone heard of this or know why? I know it is a 2010 and it is under warranty, however I like to do a little research before going to the dealer. Thanks, Mike

05-07-2010, 06:48 AM	#19
Evil Monkey There's an evil monkey in my truck Name: Robert Joined: Aug 2007, #2352 Location: Escondido, CA Age: 51 Gender: Male Posts: 7,536 07 4x4 DC SR5 TRD Off-road 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Weathertech front & rear mats, rear suspension TSB, Toytec AAL for TSB, Hi-Lift Jack, Bilstein 5100 & Toytec Adjustable coilovers, Built Right UCAs, KMC XD 795 Hoss Wheels, Definity Dakota MTs 285/75R16, Leer XR, Thule Tracker II & Thule MOAB basket	Suggestions: How to use the search function 3" Lift - Show your taco 6" Lifts or more Photoshop request thread __________________ Using The Search Function Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. Groucho Marx

05-14-2010, 12:31 PM	#20
Jimmyjohn Senior Member Name: Jim Joined: Mar 2010, #32643 Location: Big Sky Country Montana Gender: Male Posts: 900 06 SR5 4x4 DLB CAB 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Smitty Blt Bull Bar& Skid Plate, PIAA 525SMR lights	I just ordered a set of Piaa 525 driving lights to go on my Smitty Bilt Bull Bar. they will be here next week.

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