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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by piercedtiger, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. Mar 9, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    george3

    george3 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the reply and confirming what I remember reading on TW. I'd like to buy one if they figure out how to make it work but apparently they have not so you saved me $11 - thanks.
     
  2. Mar 9, 2015 at 5:55 PM
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    2007TacBorla4X4

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  3. Mar 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Jrhack11

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    Just starting...
    Sub'd for later
     
  4. Mar 17, 2015 at 9:18 PM
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    Allstar780

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    Pulled these bits off from my front wheel liners... Cost me 2 minutes of my time (bolts were dirty, had to wipe em to get the wrench to fit) and improves the look of the truck greatly I think.
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  5. Mar 18, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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    replica9000

    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    Must be a 12+ thing :notsure:
     
  6. Mar 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    DougDeBonet

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    Lol I should take mine off.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:03 PM
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    Allstar780

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    Do it! They're an eyesore IMHO and you can always put them back on if you want
     
  8. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    DougDeBonet

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    They are a total eyesore, I always thought they were part of the fender liners lol
     
  9. Mar 20, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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    JPC

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    My parts are out for delivery and should come in today, so I can do the rear diff 2 way breather and relocation mod tonight!
     
  10. Mar 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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    Mongo1958

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    Carbon filter removal, Intermittent Wiper Stalk installation, Cruise Control installation
    Hi
    I'm very interested in this mod. My 2015 base access cab Taco does not have intermittent
    wipers. Will this work for my truck? Thanks in advance.
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2015
  11. Apr 7, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    Nor7

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    I love this thread. Already I've been able to do the following from this thread:

    1) Fixed the AC ticking noise

    2) Installed a 110/120V outlet in the cab. Plan to install another in the front cab later. :D

    3) Did the 400Watt anytime mod (works great) and I'm getting 400 watts when driving. Haven't needed it yet but nice to have.

    4) Did this on my own but fixed the driver window. It was making a loud popping noise when opening and closing. Message me for details if you are having this issue.


    [​IMG]
     
  12. Apr 7, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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    DougDeBonet

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    I get that when opening the window when it's warmer. It's like the rubber gets stuck to the window when it's warm out lol
     
  13. Apr 7, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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    Nor7

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    I took the door panel off and found there was a loose screw/nut on each end of the window that was popping against the metal door frame. Probably not the same issue you are having since mine didn't seem to be dependent on the weather. It's gone now for good. :D
     
  14. Apr 15, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    Nor7

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    Boom, now have 110v in the front seat cabin area as well.

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Apr 17, 2015 at 6:49 AM
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    Halhjak

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    2 1/2 lift, Black Emblems, Red Interior LED lights w/switch
    I installed Red Led Light Strips in my 2007 Double Cab.
    **I will upload my pictures when my truck gets out of the shop!**
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    **Not My Picture I Do Not Take Credit**
    1. 2 LED Strips $29 (Walmart)
    2. Off/On Toggle Switch $3 (Walmart)
    3. 16 Gauge Speaker Wire (Free for Me)
    4. Terminal Connectors Free for me (Walmart)
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    **Not My Picture I Do Not Take Credit**

    **Disconnect Battery to prevent Accidents**
    1. Split Speaker wire (or Whatever you used) and connect the Terminal Connectors to the Positive and Negitive on the Wire.
    2. Run the Wire through the Firewall (Can be difficult)
    3. Place the Switch where you want it
    4. Wire it Correctly
    5. Place LED strips where you want them
    6. Connect to battery and Connect Battery Back and check to see if worked.

    I cut a hole in the Top of the change holder down to the left beside the steering Wheel. This is where i placed the toggle switch (Very Stealthy)
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    **Not My Picture I Do Not Take Credit**
    Make sure you set everything up to check and see that it works like it should.

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  16. Apr 17, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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    TimberLandTaco

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    Light, Bumpers, and lots of switches.
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    Four led strips as footwell lights ($40 altogether)
    Wired into my remote wire for my amp so on with key. No switch
     
  17. Apr 17, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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    Halhjak

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    The only reason I decided not to do that was in day they are not that bright. But that is a good Idea.
     
  18. Apr 20, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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    cdj1

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    $40 holy crap. You really should look at Amazon. 16ft of strip led for like $15.
     
  19. Apr 20, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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    vrod671

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  20. Apr 20, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    DougDeBonet

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    When it gets hot outside and there's a ton of heat radiating off the asphalt that's probably going to be worse.... That's the whole gimmick with "cold air" intakes. So, the filter is moved out of the engine bay, great, but it still sucks up hot road air in the summer time and water when there's a puddle.
     

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