What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

I don't see why not.

 

I was hoping to not put any holes in my tailgate but it appears that might be my only option.

 

The holes are pretty tiny and worst-case later on if you remove it for some reason, would be easy to plug and use touch up paint. But yeah, I can't really think of any other option. You could magnet to the tailgate but then no lights. Or zip tie it to the main tube, but still no lights.

 

Yeah I’m going to try and rig something up for short term and go from there.

 

I used something like this on my bike and it worked great just 3m tape it to the plate and the wires run off to the side so you can tuck them away behind the plate or something.

 

I found a few threads that talked about it being feasible, but none of them had great photos/video, but this guys youtube video was the one I followed to do it ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baOHaIaxv1I&t=200s )... Hardest part was stripping the RCA wire and finding the right connector to splice into the factory harness, I just kind of pushed the wires in there and taped them up well... I was honestly shocked at how easy and effective this mod was... And the backup camera looks so much better on a big screen! Just wish the factory tailgate camera could be tilted up a little bit so I could see more...

 

Would you be willing to share a picture of that ProClip iPhone mount?

 

Any specs or part number to share on the Allen Key plug upgrade? Thanks.

 

I just found this site:

https://adventuretaco.com/a-front-diff-drain-plug-that-doesnt-suck/

 

Sure... BTW I Love ProClip USA and think they make the best mounts by far. This is the Tacoma Console Mount (https://www.proclipusa.com/product/834163-proclip-console-mount ), which pairs very well with any of the ProClip tilt/swivel adjustable phone mounts... I just ordered the one with the integrated plug so that I can just get in and drop my phone into the cradle and immediately have Carplay connectivity . Here is the one I bought which should be here soon: https://www.proclipusa.com/product/...r-small-to-medium-cases-with-cable-attachment

 

Yep. That looks like it.

 

me too. I actually just want to move it from the mirror to the stereo double din

 

Nothing too exciting, just cosmetic changes
debadged the tailgate, if you look close there are still some spots w/ adhesive. I will go back w/ some rubbing compound.
tried my hand at wrapping the cupholder, probably gonna re-do it, the cupholder openings didn't come out so well.
finally installed a mesh grille i had laying around, derped the surround at first, wasn't too thrilled w/ it. Re-did with "color match" paint.
looks alright, better than the derp job

 

This is really cool! Does the cable plug into the back of the head unit?

 

I'm just using an Apple lighting cord, as that is what the mount requires, but I have it plugged into a USB extension cable that goes to back of head unit, which came with the head unit, routed through center console. Sony head unit instructions say that Apple Carplay requires all OEM cords and no aftermarket which is also a reason I am using the original lighting cord

 

Thanks for the info. How hard was it to take apart everything to run the wire/do you know where I can instructions to take everything apart?

 

Not hard at all, just googled "2nd Gen tacoma interior trim removal" and there were lots of helpful videos.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

So you say...I'll just take your word for it. I looked as close as my old eyes will look and I don't see shit lol. Good job.