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

That’s an awesome looking truck!

 

Men, I have just made some large purchases. In the next few weeks my truck will finally start to be considered a build. I am so incredibly excited y’all don’t even know. Hope everyone is having a good day

 

One of the best feelings in the world! I know some guys that sell their tacoma and start over just for the fun of the build. Can't wait to see what you got!

 

Got tired of searching and printing individual pages from the online manual so got a set of unopened originals.

 

Looks great!

 

Can't beat Line-X, I did two of my trucks and about to get the third one done, that stuff is tough.

 

I wasn't completely satisfied with the Line-X on the bumper because of the points on the ends. I got the sharpest knife I could find around the house and rounded the end points. Looks much better IMHO.

 

Finally bought one. 1999 Tacoma, 175k

Only mod I know of is the 31x10.50's addition by previous owner

 

Looks good, if you can find some 01-04 mirrors you won't be disappointed. Much much larger comparatively

 

Bigger and not so finicky would definitely be better. Do they bolt straight on without any modification?

 

Yes

 

8N1 Blue Horizon Metallic
One of the best colors available!

 

Dielectric grease on an o2 sensor plug... yes or no?

 

Won't hurt

 

I thought so...

But then I started thinking "sensitive, stupid, smog"

But then again, at the end of the day, it's still just an electrical plug.

 

Has anyone delt with a P0710 code?

P0710 code -Transmission fluid temperature sensor circuit fault.

I noticed my temps on my Torque app were being erratic and showing unusually low temps.

I can't find the part number for the trans fluid temp sensor, and I'm not even sure where it is. I don't remember even seeing the sensor plug when I put this trans in, but that was over 4 years ago now.

 

I re-checked the torque on the upper and lower ball joints I installed last month. Gotta take her back to the garage that did the alignment after I did my front end refresh. The steering wheel isn’t quite centered and I think the caster is off, it’s a bear to drive at highway speeds.

 

Replaced the air filter yesterday, and cleaned out evidence of mice in the airbox. Popped it open today.... they've pulled insulation in there for a nest again overnight.


Also took another stab at flashing the ABS codes by jumpering E1 to Tc on the diagnosis connection. Any ideas why the codes would fail to flash?

 

Not sure on part# but definitely drill down using the VIN from the donor trans (if you have it). If not, general deep dive search for the year/model your donor trans came out of. Not saying they're different 02-04 vs pre 02 but best to check before ordering. https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/locate?c=Toyota for searching or your prefered parts site.

It's located here - passenger side, all the way forward on the 340, right next to the hardline. It has a plastic wire loom wrap over it.

 

Sucked more ass than expected but no more vibes