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

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by StAndrew, May 29, 2010.

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  1. Dec 6, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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    i got one out of a 4runner works perfect. ( tan the color i have a bitch to find it seems)

    I can do i write up on mine if you want me too.
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    Good how to reference is http://search.ebscohost.com/ username: southeast password: scclibrary. After logging on click on auto repair reference center, its decent.
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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  4. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:53 PM
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  5. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    i searched before asking but did not see a DIY for improving the interior dome light for 04 doublecab?
    please share if you have guidance or tips here.
    thanks
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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    Has anyone done this? Im not refering to the deckplate mod, Im refering to the caping of the silencers on the stock intake tube
    http://www.trdoffroad.com/articles/deckplate/index.php
    edit: just did this. and it works. not sure if there is more power but it deffinatly sounds different. much like a CAI
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    for the one by the rear view mirror or between the passenger and driver?
     
    TACOMABOSS, Feb 27, 2012
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  8. Feb 29, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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  10. Mar 10, 2012 at 8:47 AM
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    These guys have a lot of vids on youtube. Im not going to post them all but def worth looking them up. Thanks!

    Added to the elocker help section. Thanks, thats a good one :thumbsup:.
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    sas all the first gens!
     
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  12. Mar 17, 2012 at 7:58 AM
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  13. Mar 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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    my contribution to the DIY thread, and my 1st mod. buy mag-lite brackets for your size flashlight and drill holes in the faceplate of your rear cupholders (doublecabs only, maybe extracabs too), then screw in.

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Mar 24, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    the weather stripping on the inside of the 3rd brake lens cover is very very delicate. i removed my lens this AM to clean it and see what bulbs i could get to replace the old and knocked it off it's track and it ain't going back on...

    side story - i bought a new 3rd brake light on Amazon and it didn't come with intructions, spyder, what a funny thing to do.
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2012 at 3:49 PM
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    Brake Wright ups (swaps/installs): - Great Tundra swap write up!

    Thanks to Stewbuff. Great link.
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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    thanks to a fellow TW member I was able to replace the following lights on my truck with much brighter non-oem gear. I did the rear license plates, map lights and interior dome. it took a total of 15 minutes and was super easy - and I am an idiot when it comes to cars.

    I highly recommend this upgrade and the oem lights are so dark. the pix look kinda blue and ghetto in the pix but in person they are very bright white and helpful.

    unscrew the license plate light housing from bumper. rotate backside to uncllip light housing. remove old bulb and pop in new one. put it back together. VERY EASY
    [​IMG]

    Dome Light
    Pop off dome light cover, while light is off and key is out of ignition, take out old light and put in new light. replace cover. turn on and enjoy.

    Map Lights
    Pop off map light /rear view mirror cover. be gentle and don't mark up the fascia piece. make sure lights are off and key is out. pop out old lights and put in new ones. VERY easy, enjoy!
    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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    i did both and they were both SIMPLE
     
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  18. Apr 18, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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    My '96 L4 starts and runs dine cold. BUT after warming up very hard to start. Many attempted short cranks finally start it IF you dont bump the gas pedal....seems flooded Can anybody help a newbie???:eek:
     
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  19. Apr 18, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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    Hey Man, not trying to be mean or an ass or anything but if it has happened, it's on here and someone before you has figured it out. The search function is your friend. Do a search for "wont start" in the 1st gen section and you will find a lot of information related to hard starting Tacomas.

    Here are some links I came across when I did a quick search for you:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/195859-cold-start.html
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/189271-starting-problem.html
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/183283-starting-problem-2000-tacoma.html
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/171864-tacoma-hardstart.html

    If after doing the searches you still can't find answers specific to your situation, consider starting a dedicated thread with as much information as possible about the trouble, what you've learned and what you have already tried for solutions.

    Good luck man. Hope you figure it out soon.
     
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    If you start a new thread, Im sure you'll get a bit more attention/help.
     
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