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JBTacoma 1st Gen Stress Reliever

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by JBTacoma, Aug 17, 2015.

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  1. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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    Winch controls inside the cab...

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    Moved the winch control box from the bumper to under the hood.

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  2. Mar 3, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    Hi jeff,beautiful truck 1st off!! I wanted to ask you about your front grill swap as I have the parts En route to do my 2000.did you have to replace the core support or anything other than the bumper,brackets,fillers,grill and headlights? Thanks alot.
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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    The core support on mine would not work so had to use fiberglass to make it work. If I had it to do over I would change out the core support. Its a lot of work but worth it if you like the look.

    You will need the entire headlight assembly, the adjustment hardware (plastic plugs, springs and screws).

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  4. Mar 4, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    Awesome. Thank you very much!
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    While swapping out the front diff we found the bronze bushing in the drivers side hub was messed up, found out it is not something Toyota considers a replacement part. So it is not something you can just get anywhere.
    Thanks to Off Road Solutions , they had the part I needed!!!

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  6. Mar 9, 2016 at 6:57 AM
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    Converted the Hella 500s from Halogen to 55w HID, huge difference!

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  7. Mar 19, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    Did the big three upgrade today, now just need to upgrade to a higher output alternator.

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    Motor to Chassis

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    From the battery negative to the motor

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  8. Mar 20, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    Upgrading the alternator to a CS-144 GM 140 amp alternator and 150 amp breaker.

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    Little difference in size

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    Made me a boot out of a piece of shrink wrap.

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    Plugged in the CS-144 to Toyota adaptor and attached the new alternator to battery + cable.

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    Plugged the adaptor to the stock alternator plug.
    The wire hanging below the plug is the wire that ran from the alternator to the fuse box, it want be used so just taped it up and leave it, if need be it can still use the stock alternator.

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    Taped up the old alternator wire and zip tied it and the new plug to the wiring harness.

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    Here is the new alternator all mounted up and wired in. With it being quite a bit bigger it took a little time getting it in place.
    You can see on the back of the alternator's top mount had to insert four washers to take up the space where the top bolt runs through the alternator. Most of the write ups say three washer but I had to use four. I guess it depends on the thickness of the washers you use.

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    I will keep the stock alternator and old belt just in case it is needed.
    Had to get a longer belt for the new alternator, just like all the write ups say, the new alternator belt is the same size as the power steering belt.

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    This is the 150 amp breaker that goes between the alternator and the battery.

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    Battery back in and all connection made.

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    Belt installed and lined up.:fingerscrossed:

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    Truck running and alternator is charging. :bananadance::cheers::bananadance:

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  9. Mar 21, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    Made some new wheel well aprons, got a piece of shower liner from Lowe's and used the old ones for patterns. Turned out pretty good I think.

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    If you need a pattern to cut your own aprons use the attached the PDF files below. Just print them and put them together.
     

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  10. Mar 26, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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    Put a strip of LEDs under the hood today.
    Really good mod.

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    The picture below was taken in the dark with only the LEDs on.

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    RAT Products skid plates.

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    Got the skids primed and painted today.

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    I was trying to find a way to get the middle bolt in my front skid plate. Once the skid plate is put in place there is no way to get the nut on the bolt.
    So this is what I decided to do, took a piece of flat bar 3/4 x 1/4 drilled and tapped three holes. This can be placed above the holes in my bumper and run the bolts through the skid plate and bumper into the flat bar.

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  13. Mar 30, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    Nice build! How do the 4runner seats mount up?
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    sweet thanks! gonna look into that alternator swap as well. will you be considering a "heavy duty" battery in the future?
     
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    Actually I will be getting two, About to start a second battery install soon.
    There are several threads on the alternator swap.
    Good luck with all your mods.
     
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    Got my skid plates installed today!

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    Love the detail you go into about all of the mods. Truck is looking great!
     
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  19. Apr 3, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    Thank you, if you need more detail just ask. I like to help when I can.
     
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  20. May 13, 2016 at 10:17 PM
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    Replaced the sealed beam with these H4 halogen, much better.

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