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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. Sep 27, 2013 at 7:39 PM
    Cr250jumper

    Cr250jumper Señor member

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    I am pretty sure 2nd gen calipers are on the rear of the spindle, 1st gens are on the front of the spindle. Doubt it would work
     
  2. Sep 27, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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  3. Sep 27, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    What is that lever on the steering column? Not the signal. The rectangular one
     
  4. Sep 27, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    Cruise control, seems that this type is an aftermarket unit added at the dealership, mine is just like it, but others are different all together.
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    Contact Jorge at Camelback Toyota for the bushings, i bought a set in August. I'm sure he'll be able to get the other parts as well.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    No
     
  7. Sep 27, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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    that doesn't look right. looks out of place
     
  8. Sep 27, 2013 at 10:16 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Aftermarket is the keyword in that sentence you just quoted.
     
  9. Sep 27, 2013 at 10:30 PM
    552Jrider

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    yea. seems like they could have used a round one instead of a square one.
     
  10. Sep 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM
    taco terror

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    Why is it so huge though?

    Also I love how toyota reuses old technology in there new vehicles. The cruise control in the 2013 Prius C is the same little lever and button design that mine is.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2013 at 12:20 AM
    bellassaiw10

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  12. Sep 28, 2013 at 4:44 AM
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    Really, i hate mine. I never even use it, it only works part of the time.
     
  13. Sep 28, 2013 at 5:13 AM
    Tribull

    Tribull Have more than you show. Speak less than you know.

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    I agree! It is weird getting used to. On the way home I kept reaching for the same 'ole spot. I think they could've come up with something better. Maybe I can move it somehow...

    Because the switches are inside of that "arm," and not inside the wheel like a factory cruise control. It's completely stationary with a small button on the top and bottom to set/coast or resume/accelarate, instead of pushing the lever down or up to function.

    From what I can tell mine worked fine. I drove it an hour and a half home from the dealership and I didn't have any problems with it, other than the odd mounting location. Hopefully I didn't just jinx myself...
     
  14. Sep 28, 2013 at 5:47 AM
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    Mine works, just sometimes it wont set. Other times it sets first time. Idk i dont really ever use it so it doesnt bother me either way. I like my foot on the skinny pedal!:burnrubber:
     
  15. Sep 28, 2013 at 7:15 AM
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  16. Sep 28, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    That's a fancy new 1st gen you got there.
     
  17. Sep 28, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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  18. Sep 28, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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    I thought about it, but i figured id let somebody else say it since he's a noob. ;)


    Nice second gen though Marine!
     
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  19. Sep 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM
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    GOOD FOR YOU! looks great, how many miles?:D
     
  20. Sep 28, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    What did I do today? I placed an LED light bar on top of my bumper for a picture because I'm to busy to install it today. :(
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