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TPMS for steel FJ Cruiser wheels on 2013-2014 Tacoma Sport

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by JEgenrieder, Jan 7, 2014.

  1. Jan 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM
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    JEgenrieder

    JEgenrieder [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ARE cap, Bedslide, Icon Stage 3 lift, 17" black steel FJ wheels, 32" BFG AT, ARB Winch Bar, IPOR sliders, Cobra 75 WXT. Other current vehicles: 2000 F350 TD Crew, 1996 Land Cruiser, 1987 Samurai, 2000 LX470, and 1979 Chevy Dump truck. Past: 1972 FJ40, 1989 FJ62, 1962 Unimog S404, and two 1967 Series IIA Rovers (one SWB, one LWB)
    I've done lots of reading and can't get a recent or definitive answer on TPMS for this particular conversion. I also see some evidence of a TPMS change after 2012.

    My 2014 DCLB Sport came with 17" alloys. The FJ Cruiser steelies were manufactured in 12/12 and came from Wheels Express Online without sensors (I wasn't expecting them of course).

    I've read there is a 20o vs. 40o difference in the sensor angle that prevents the sensors from being interchangeable from steel to alloy.

    So here are the questions:

    1. Can alloy TPMS sensors work in the steel wheels?

    2. If not, can I look for an FJ Cruiser TPMS sensor specific to steel wheels, or might a sensor from a Tacoma steelie work better?

    3. Where might I get OE or aftermarket part numbers to help less-than-fully knowledgeable sales staff?

    4. What is the easiest way to get the reprogramming done? I like to give as much business to my local tire guy and stay away from the Toyota Dealer.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    JEgenrieder

    JEgenrieder [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ARE cap, Bedslide, Icon Stage 3 lift, 17" black steel FJ wheels, 32" BFG AT, ARB Winch Bar, IPOR sliders, Cobra 75 WXT. Other current vehicles: 2000 F350 TD Crew, 1996 Land Cruiser, 1987 Samurai, 2000 LX470, and 1979 Chevy Dump truck. Past: 1972 FJ40, 1989 FJ62, 1962 Unimog S404, and two 1967 Series IIA Rovers (one SWB, one LWB)
    I suppose another option is to find a programmable sensor to which I can assign the same codes and avoid reprogramming my truck and paying the dealer $160.

    This Schrader programmable appears to serve as the prescribed replacement for nearly every Toyota OE part number. They're about $48 each through Amazon, and you can buy the programmer for $250. But Why TPMS
    lists a few shops nearby that would likely be able to do it as part of the on-the-rim-and-out-the-door price.

    I figure if I buy through Amazon Prime it's easy and free to return if it's not correct.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2014 at 5:17 PM
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    sixdoubleseven

    sixdoubleseven Well-Known Member

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    I feel like it's be easy to trade sensors with someone who has steel sr5 wheels and is looking to upgrade to alloys (like me if I found a set close by).
     

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