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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. Feb 20, 2017 at 10:33 AM
    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 American Auto Horns

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    The pedal is kind of hard to push, if that makes any sense. I don't want to say mushy but it's definitely not soft. It definitely has some resistance to it.

    When first getting into the truck, the first pump of the pedal is very loose. Each succeeding pump becomes firmer and firmer until it levels at at a certain resistance. Is that normal?
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:04 AM
    KeptOnChooglin

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    I had no idea I had the wrong nuts (on my truck) as you and Retroboy have noted.
    Yeah factory 16". Those nuts (acorn style) were what was on it when I bought it.

    What are the possible issues with using those over the mag shank style lugs?

    So basically, I need to get mag type. So something like these would be ok?


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    https://smile.amazon.com/Premium-Fa...617581&sr=1-9&keywords=mag+shank+lug+nut&th=1
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:06 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    No. You shouldn't have to pump the brakes like that. If the brake fluid hasn't been done yet, id go ahead and do it.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:11 AM
    KeptOnChooglin

    KeptOnChooglin Well-Known Member

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    That sounds like old age on the radiator, and the crappy plastic end cap has hairline cracks somewhere.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:15 AM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Not sure. The wheels don't have the matching taper, so there could be centering issues, and I think it wouldn't torque right.

    I've got a set of factory lugs I'll send you for the cost of shipping. Shoot me a message if interested.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:15 AM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Yeah it's 10 years old and I figure it could use replacing. Speedytech7 gave me a link to a good one for $75 so it's pretty inexpensive to do some preventative maintenance at the same time :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:27 AM
    cruiserguy

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    75 bucks?? Great price if good quality.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:28 AM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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  9. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:59 AM
    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    So I found Japanese Toyota "premium horns" that sound pretty damn good and louder than stock. I can't get around to putting in supertones as good as they'd look behind the grille.
    08522-52020
     
  10. Feb 20, 2017 at 12:39 PM
    BartMaster1234

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    Sounds good! Does this mean there's air in the system?
     
  11. Feb 20, 2017 at 12:42 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Could be a little yes. And bad fluid. Doesn't take much to merit a soft pedal.
     
  12. Feb 20, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    How did you find out what they sound like?
     
  13. Feb 20, 2017 at 1:03 PM
    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Sorry I had the full overview in my build.

    Japanese Toyota "premium horns" 08522-52020

    http://toyota.jp/dop/comfortable/premiumhorn/

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-genuine-parts-accessories-premium-horn-Sports-Horn-chromium-tone-Ber-/272476738715?hash=item3f70e1149b:g:hxMAAOSwA3dYRyyI&_trkparms=pageci%3A4022f65e-f731-11e6-af50-74dbd180a1c7%7Cparentrq%3A5a1742a915a0a3589684c8a8ffefc7b3%7Ciid%3A1

     
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    I laughed at this. :)
     
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  15. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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  16. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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    beautiful
     
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  17. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:38 PM
    Dalandser

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    Does anyone know their battery voltage at startup on a regular basis?

    I cut a wire leading to some aux lights connected to my blue sea fuse box and the battery was dead the next day (selling the bumper that they were on and couldn't find the crimp connection so I cut the wires). I got the battery recharged ($10 fee because it was an optima and it got too low for pep boys to charge it) and have been keeping the negative terminal off of it so it doesn't discharge again.

    I disconnected the blue sea fuse box and let the battery stay hooked up. I messed around on the truck for a half an hour and the voltage on startup was 12.8 volts. Is that too low for sitting that amount of time? The battery has a charge of 14.0-14.1 volts when the truck runs for a moment so I'm wondering if it is natural for the battery to be at 12.8 before the engine is started or if I should continue leaving the terminal off of the battery so it doesn't discharge until I have some more time to suss out the problem. So far I think I've got the problem minimized because there's only two wires coming off of the positive terminal. One seems to be for the engine and the other goes to the factory fuse box. Any help is appreciated.
     
  18. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    mine is 12.8-13.2
     
  19. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:40 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Batteries are between 12.0-12.8v are healthy. That is normal. below 11.5v is worrisome. anything below 11v and you have a problem.

    When the truck is running its at 14.4v is usually normal. That is because of the alternator. 14-14.8v is good for alt if you see below 13.5v you may want a bigger alt.
     
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  20. Feb 20, 2017 at 3:43 PM
    Dalandser

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    Thanks Monte - learning a lot as I go. Have a good day!
     

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