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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:19 AM
    Markb574

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    Been living on the cape my whole life.
     
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  2. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    The yellowish (3200-3500 Kelvin) light given off by the halogen bulbs is much better in inclement weather compared to the white, or even the blu-ish white light of led emitters. Anyone that says otherwise is ignoring the science. But then we seem to live in a world where that is condoned as acceptable behavior. :notsure:
     
  3. Oct 26, 2020 at 12:26 PM
    Mischief

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    I'm glad that I worked on my trk yesterday
    23* currently here in sunny ABQ

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  4. Oct 26, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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    More information on this please and any photos would be helpful. Been looking at this as my alarm has an aux button perfect for this mod.
     
  5. Oct 26, 2020 at 3:19 PM
    tacomataco2

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    New idler bearing

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  6. Oct 26, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Not headlights, but this video Helps explain the difference between amber color and white light. https://youtu.be/XQheqka2veE
     
  7. Oct 26, 2020 at 4:18 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Now we're gonna start arguing about blue LEDs
     
  8. Oct 26, 2020 at 4:58 PM
    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    I have a feeling I may need to do this soon. What are the symptoms?

    I'm starting to hear a squeeking coming from the front (seems like) passenger side. It isn't that loud, but I hear it. Hasn't gotten to the point where I've really stood next to the truck or with the hood open to nail it down... yet.
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM
    eon_blue

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    Mine chirped and grinded pretty badly when it was going out, not all the time but got progressively worse. And would get louder/quieter depending on RPMs

    If you go through a lot of mud, snow, water etc they tend to not last very long

    Also it had wiggle play to it when you moved it by hand, no good
     
  10. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    <<<<<For the Tacoma Gods>>>>I've been looking all over for those tiny bulbs in the Diff Locker Switch and 4 Way Flasher Switch. They are small bulbs that, I'm assuming light up when the headlights are on. Didn't know they existed until I had to replace a brake warning bulb and had the dash apart. I think I was better off not knowing they had bulbs in them, now my OCD is acting up...
     
  11. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    I know the one in the hazard switch is a neo wedge style led.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Any chance you can narrow down my search?
     
  13. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Its either gonna be a T3 or T4 neo wedge.
     
  14. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:21 PM
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate it.
     
  15. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:31 PM
    tacomataco2

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    I had a grinding almost squealing sound coming from the front, had to get underneath to tell it was the idler. Didn’t really have too much play. I had done it recently and used a cheap bearing. Got a nice one this time
     
  16. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    Double checking... looks like this is the one.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/323447397404
     
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  17. Oct 26, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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  18. Oct 26, 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    Put the bed back on today after having it off for the last two weeks:
    - Front and rear Bilstein suspension
    - Inner and Outer tie roads
    - Checked LBJs
    - New fuel tank
    - Breather vent for rear diff
    - Adjusted E Brake
    - Sanded and painted frame surface rust
    - Fluid Filmed
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    I’ll let you know how it goes this winter after I get my 20” rigid installed. :D
     
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  20. Oct 26, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    My low budget pods (white light) definitely don’t help in falling snow.
     

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