How to remove your carpet in a first gen tacoma

From here:

http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/...ith+Lid+Covers&color=57&state=NEW+JERSEY#year

Can't wait till it comes in.

 

Wow! That's a good deal too! Did you get grey?

 

Yup, I debated getting black but I feel like it would look dirty all the time.

 

I will be watching this thread to see the final result! Very interested in this

 

Quick update on the vinyl.

This was a huge pain in the ass. Even though it's "molded" to our trucks, getting everything to line up is a bitch. Also they give you excess and you need to cut it to fit perfect. Also there are no holes so you need to make all your own. I am not 100% happy with the fit but it's the best I got it. Also though you can pull the carpet without taking out the back and side walls I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND you take them out to install this thing. After struggling with it I ripped my back wall out in 5 mins in a fit of rage, and only popped the bottoms of the side walls out. Would be much easier with everything out. Be prepared to cut the fuck out of your hands doing this. The cubbys and other cab parts when unprotected are SHARP.

They give you new jute padding to use, but I did this to avoid anything that can hold water and get moldy so I used this shit:

I cut this up and used 3M super 77 to glue it down. I bought some heavier duty glue automotive grade glue today because some spots were coming up. Only downside is that it's $25 a can.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-36-x-78-Equipment-Mat/21672521

I got it for $5 on clearance.






Hoping to install the vinyl next week.



For drilling the holes I used a small hole saw. Most holes you can reach from the bottom of the truck (seat belts and seats actually go through the body to the underside of the truck).

But there were two I couldn't reach because of teh drive shaft being in the way and not having a long enough bit. So I used Polish engineering to mark the holes.



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This is how I had it sitting before I started reassembly.




I had to do a bit of work to get the center console stuff to sit lower. Mostly grinding plastic/metal and drilling new holes. I had to do this because I had no jute padding underneath like you would for the carpet and I didn't want a shit gap and have everything floating an inch in the air.



I still need to do the lid covers.




This side is all buttoned up. Drivers side is waiting on another project.

 

Nice write-up. It takes a long time to download the photos and insert them into a post.

The last 2 photos show a 7-inch display - I was thinking of installing one. What brand and model did you install, and are you happy with it? Right now I have a small 3-inch display that sits a bit below that green indicator/switch in your photos. It's kinda small but it does work. Somewhat.

 

Good "How-To", thanks. Is also a "How to" for removing seats, removing center consoles,etc.
I have had the console off before, but this time the 2 10 MM's inside the bottom of the console will not remove. I can easily turn them with a 10MM socket, and I can feel them turning with my other hand on the underside of the console, where they thread in to the bracket. But they do not thread out, just turn, turn, turn.
Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

I used Toggle Bolts to retain the sill protectors; they cinch up real good.

ADDED EDIT: the disadvantage of toggle bolts is that when they have to be removed, the spring-loaded "wing" falls into the chassis. Vitually impossible to retrieve, and likely a source of body rattle in the future.

 

Nice write up

 

I copied your photo, @cynicalrider, thanks. I guess the round grommet in the floor in front of the driver's seat has to do with floor mat retention. My '00 PreRunner has the same. If that is what it is, does anyone know how it works.

 

Kenwood Double Din DDX372 BT Very happy with it.

Sounds like the nut might be stripped. Try to put pressure on it from the back side while unscrewing?

I don't know for sure but I assume the floor mats had a hook on it to keep it from riding up.

 

Thanks for taking the time to make this post. Somewhere I've got a leak, my driver carpet is soaked, looking to take it out and get it dry. I know what I'm doing this weekend now..

 

TTT I'm going to do this soon. Thanks for the write-up Mike!