1st Gen. "DIY" and "How To" Thread: Compiled list of helpful links

Who's Ched Hurley?. The CT.com link is the good one for first gens,

 

Not sure. I know the FSM links are like hot potatos. A lot of data to host. Ive had to chace the 1st gen link down more than once as diff ppl picked up hosting (Ive downloaded a copy for myself).

 

Alright so anyone know how to or where to start on switching out the roof liner, roof material, or I'm just gonna call it the roof carpet..
Everyone knows grey doesn't look good and mine is dull and old with a few spots, would like to put on some fine suede or maybe even leather obviously in a different color...interior overhaul starts now.

 

Here you go.

 

Why thank ya sir

 

bump , just in case someone is looking for first gen help

 

Found this useful video on removing these Hubs that can be a PITA with those cone washers! Wish I would have seen this vid before I removed mine the 1st time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3djqDPYI9tM&list=PL5CD913AB3AD7C1AE&index=22

This guys channel actually has a lot of useful info for a Yo

 

first gen are the best . body style (bigger) and engine displacement have changed and of course more electrical gadget.

 

As you can see in this picture my mirrors are not really matched or even close to my paint on my truck they are all faded and bug stained is there any way that i can get its color to come back like if i spray paint it black would that make it look better?

 

Try to use Meguiar's Cleaner Wax ,It works wonders , it not only cleans the plastic it also waxes it , you may need to do a couple applications . Its in a red bottle or a red can .

 

Thanks

 

I didn't see anything about valve adjustments, so here is a link:
http://www.yotatech.com/f128/5vz-fe-3rz-fe-2rz-fe-valve-adjustment-tech-226997/

 

sub'd

 

Bookmarked this. Awesome thread.

 

Drilled a simple hole through that weird square piece by the cup holders and ran my antenna wire for my cell booster

 

Anyway to post or sticky this you tube video to the Lazy Seat belt mod" ?

http://youtu.be/TqXy7lkNUj8

I and others have asked the question on how to pull the B pillar trim and there is no real directions in the search function. Came across this while searching you tube and it a very simple how to.

 

^^ I like how he doesn't speak, pointing to the areas instead (even though mic is recording). Needs that silent movie piano music in the background I am thinking!

 

just create a new post in that thread and add the video to it, done and done

 

I'm looking for a tool chest for my 01 tacoma.
I found a 36" length by
20" by 18" height and dept
Its made by Trail FX. The price tag is $240. Is that a fair price?
Any one else with a trail FX chest?

 

Not able to add to the link since it is a link to another site and not a post on TW. Thanks anyway, maybe others can find it.