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2003 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread -- Longevity in mind

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 3_TACOS_NEVER_ENOUGH, Apr 13, 2018.

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  1. Aug 30, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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    Is this a reoccuring issue? Or a one and done problem? Couldve been bad gas too. When the idle was acting erratic and the truck was bucking on my 1992 pick up it ended up being a head gasket.
     
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  2. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    F-CK I hope not, well I put her in the shop today and I will wait to hear back.....
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    Could be a sensor issue but w/o something to monitor those sensors realtime its useless
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Yeah, sensor is what I would bet my money on..
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    pads, rotors, fluid, shoes, front/rear diffs, all around $906 :(
     
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  6. Dec 15, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Friends, I need advice for new headlights or perhaps better than stock new bulbs... Any suggestions?
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    So just this week we had door lock actuators installed with OEM door handles. I could not be happier with the way it came out. All that said it was around 480 parts, labor, and 1-year warranty.
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    So what ended up causing your surging engine?
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Bulbs you want Osram NightBreakers or GE Megawatt
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Paid 100 bucks for an OEM Toyota passenger-side mud flap today... Ridiculous....:spending:but I could find a reasonable aftermarket for my 2003 1st gen... and ROKBLOKZ was an epic failure.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    Fuel filter, bad gas, and faulty gas cap.
     
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    Correction: It was the Idle Speed Control Valve

    Additionally, the Spark plugs were changed today and I had the transfer case oil changed for smoother shifting into and out of 4x4
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    Off-grid makes a sweet product.

    IMG_3690.jpg
     
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  14. Feb 12, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    New radiator today for $350 bucks, adjusted emergency brake and replaced another brake light fuse
     
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  15. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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    ok, this ol'gal needs all new headlights the plastic is so faded I can't polish it anymore... Suggestions for full headlight replacements and the blinkers as well...
     
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  16. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:36 AM
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    Maybe
    2001-2004 Toyota Tacoma LED Pre-Assembled Halo Headlights by Oracle™
     
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  17. Feb 19, 2019 at 1:40 AM
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    Topline Autopart Black Housing Headlights With Signal Corner + Bumper Lamps & Amber Reflector 6-Pieces NB For 01-04 Toyota Tacoma
     
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  18. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    I've been using Sylvania Silverstars and love them. They last longer than the higher output bulbs but last longer. and they put out plenty of light on low beam. I got around two years out of the last set. They work very well and I find I can almost never use the brights which work extremely well. I replaced the housings with factory Toyota housings about three years ago and then put Weathertech "LampGuards" on them. They glue on to protect the headlights from rocks and UV rays.
     
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    I went factory and then put "Weathertech Lampguard" on all my new front end lights. Markers, turn signals, and headlights. I replaced them all. I was expensive but hopefully I won't ever have to worry about it ever again.
     
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    My brake light fuse blows daily..... ANY suggestions on how to resolve this issue?
     
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