1st Gen. "DIY" and "How To" Thread: Compiled list of helpful links

Good call. Turn indicator can be red in back, as well as brake lights, but the reverse lights must be clear for those states with an inspection.

 

Modified suspensions and tires that poke out past the fender arches are illegal in plenty of places too. I think it's up to the DIY'er to make the decision of whether a modification is legal in their state, province or territory.

 

Im looking for a front/rear wheel bearing DIY write up. Scanned the first page but didnt see anything.. Anyone know?

 

Factory service manual link is dead.

 

Check out Parksoffroad.com under his manual hub conversion. All the info is there to do the front.
Rob

 

If you find anything, let me know and we'll get it up here.

Ditto

 

thank you for the links. they are a lot a help. I just replace the front and rear shocks but still a lot other thinks to do, I know i "ll find all the help here. thank again

 

Np! . If you cant find it here but find it elsewhere, be sure to mention the link and Ill get it up.

 

I was just about to say that my retro writeup should be added...but noticed it already was in here



Shit, even the thread I made about LR's uca install is already in here

Shouldda just looked in here from the start!!

 

No, go here. Chris, you can update with the link in this stickied thread:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/5696-2001-2004-tacoma-factory-service-manual.html

 

Sorry, no

Fixed, thanks

 

Added and thanks! Doing this tonight!

 

rear differential lock not working on 2-w-drive, 03 totota tacoma, replaced r/d/l switch in dash, also checked fuse, can anyone out there help me with this problem; what to look for & how to repair ? thnxs, jerry

 

Here's my backup camera writeup...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/255014-backup-camera-install.html

 

Check the front page for what I have. If you find anything new, let me know

Added, thanks.

 

Does anybody know anything about doing water coversions to their truck. I know the technology is out there but don't know anyone that has actually done it. Anybody on here done one before?

 

Interesting concept.

So far here's what Ive found:

-Scam sites and scam items/guides for sale. If the site looks like it was originated and formated by a 12 year old, its probably not providing reliable information.
-The process to convert H20 into H2 gas actually requires more energy than it produces. Therefore, it does not work.

Basically, its a great idea if it can be done efficiently but so far its not developed yet. All in all, its a scam.

Here are some good reads:
http://www.switch2hydrogen.com/h2scams.htm
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/4310717
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/alternative-fuel/gas-mileage/1802932?page=2 - Debunks a few "fuel saver" scams.

 

Add this link for changing the valve cover gaskets on a 3.4l

http://youtu.be/IThNiZcs4bI

 

Front wheeling bearing DIY: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/260188-changing-out-wheel-bearing-how.html

 

Awesome- Thanks!