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2nd Gen Tips, Mods & More

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tcBob, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. Aug 18, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    sublimetaco

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    can you add the 6" lift thread and the show off your front end thread? i cant find either one for some reason
     
  2. Sep 14, 2011 at 4:23 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Yes & it depends............
     
  3. Sep 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM
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    98tacoma27

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  4. Sep 29, 2011 at 12:20 AM
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    TurnTheLead

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    Rubber bed mat, Tuff Tonno cover.
    My Requirements / Goals for this Mod:
    a cheaper truck box that would be: waterproof, cheap, and easy to remove in case I needed the bed space.
    I also wanted something that could fit under a tonneau cover, and so it had to be less than 18" tall.

    Here's it is, my first mod:

    Tools Needed:
    Electric Drill
    5/9" drill bit
    socket wrench

    Buy List (All purchased at Lowes):
    Lockable, Heavy Duty Plastic tool box -$30
    2 2" wide U-bolts $1.87 each
    8 nuts for the U-bolts - $.09 each
    4 washers for the U-bolts - $ .09 each
    2 washer plates (regular washers can substitute) (came with U-bolts)
    4' wire rope, double looped - $5
    Masterlock key lock, part of package of 4 - $4 each lock

    Steps:
    1. Drill 2 holes conforming to the dimensions of your U-bolt somewhere on the back or side of the box. In this photo, I show the rear left holes drilled:
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    Here is a closer image of the holes drilled:
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    An image of the U-bolt, available at any hardware store:
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    2. Place the U-bolt in the holes with 2 nuts screwed on all the way up:
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    3. Place the flat washer on the inside. This adds strength and prevents leaks:
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    4. Add on the remaining nuts, inside the box, to secure the U-bolt:
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    5. Loop the wire rope around one of your tie-downs and through one of the U-bolts:
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    6. Use a bungee cord or rope to secure the other side, and prevent the box from sliding around:
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    Mine has chains, an emergency roadside kit, ratchets, oil, etc in it and has not slid around at all on my composite bed. Enjoy!
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2011 at 5:01 AM
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    Trachito

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    nice. i've thought about something like that but I need the space for my motorcycle.
     
  6. Oct 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM
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    DBZ

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    Where did you get the tie-downs for your truck? Are those new on the 2012s?
     
  7. Oct 5, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    RecklessTaco

    RecklessTaco Livin the Dream

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    Im pretty sure those can be bought at any hardware store! He just added them himself! Not factory!
     
  8. Oct 5, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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    Highland Logan

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    Yes they are for the 2012.

    Frank
     
  9. Oct 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM
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    vtmactech

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    They come in the 2012's but look ghetto. Do the D-ring mod and secure to to one or both of them.
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    TurnTheLead

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    Those are stock, they came with my 2012.
     
  11. Oct 11, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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    madeinalaska

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    What about a short throw shifter how to?

    If I would have thought about it...I would have photo-documented my installation.

    Took 45 minutes and was a piece of cake. The difference in shifter travel is ridiculous and MUCH more fun to drive. Reverse is a bit of a bitch, though.
     
  12. Oct 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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    Hayes

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    What's wrong with reverse?
     
  13. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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    madeinalaska

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    TRD Short Throw Shifter, Wet Okoles, 5%
    It's much more difficult to shift into reverse. Due to the decrease in leverage, it takes a bit more pressure to get it to pop in to the reverse gear.

    This was probably a little more frustrating for me then most because I wrecked my right shoulder on an ATV earlier this summer.

    But don't let that discourage you....much better than the stock shifter.
    Buy the TRD kit, though. Never had a problem after installation. I've read lots of reviews (and gripes on here) about other shifter kits having binding up issues or misalignment. Glad I went the more expensive, higher quality route.
    And I'll install a short thrown in every car I own now that I know.
     
  14. Nov 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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    jayr

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    Sub'd
     
  15. Dec 16, 2011 at 4:54 AM
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    xxaarraa

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    Not a full How-To, but here is my experience installing the URD short shifter. The instructions that came with the URD kit were spot on and were all I needed. It's been on for the last 20k miles with no problems. Easy decision to spend $99 to get rid of the horrible "RPM Hang"

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  16. Dec 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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    Trachito

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    What's this, you beat it out with a jack stand? i couldn't get my shifter off so i ended up improvising with the particular mod i was doing by working around the shifter at this point.
     
  17. Dec 17, 2011 at 4:09 AM
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    xxaarraa

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    Yeah, there is sealant that holds the shifter down and it needs to be "beaten" off and then resealed during re-install.
     
  18. Jan 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM
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    Bengland25

    Bengland25 Never Forget! 343

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    Hey guys, cant remember if the DIY for the arm rest is on here! but if its not, here is the one i wrote up today!


    Hey guys and gals of TW. Figured I would give you guys a little DIY in addition to all the others on here on how to do the arm rest mod. Took all the advice from everyone on here and made it my own. This is my first write-up, let me know if you need anything else or if I wrote too much! Here it goes!

    First, I followed Raid's advice on removing the door panels. Simply unscrewed the screw under the door handle and the one below the other handle on the door. I also popped the push pin out by pushing in the center of it and then pulling it out.

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    Remove the small triangular panel towards the front of the door against the window by pulling it away from the door. It should come off fairly easy!!

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    After the panel was unfastened, I started to pry it off of the door. I recommend starting at the bottom and working your way up on both sides. Once you have successfully pried all the panel away from the door, simply lift upwards. Do not pull the panel away because you need to unclip the electrical controls for the windows and door locks. Unplug them, and there you go! the door panel is FREE!

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    I set my door panel on a towel so it didn't get scratched.

    Unscrew this small screw that is holding the arm rest to the door panel.

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    Next i used a 7/32 drill bit to put holes through the center on the plastic melt-points that are securing the arm rest to the door panel. Do not drill any deeper then 3/16, if you drill too deep, you'll end up with a hole in the panel. TAKE YOUR TIME! (I did this so that the #10 - 1/2" sheet metal screws can be countersinked in so they will not split the plastic.)

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    I then cut the the melt-points off of the arm rest with a razor blade. I did this so I wouldn't have to pry the arm rest away from the rest of the panel (I didn't want to break it!).

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    Once the arm rest was removed, I peeled off the existing material and used that piece to measure and make my pieces that I will use.

    I bought some 1/8" thick padding from Joannes fabrics that iron's onto other materials. (spoke with some older people there that actually re-did their upholstery in their cars back in the day and said this stuff works amazing and holds up well!).

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    I cut out both arm rests on the padding and then used those as a template to cut out the real tree camo I got from Joannes. I cut it slightly bigger so it would tuck into the frame of the panel well. I then ironed the padding to my fabric.

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    Make sure you clean the arm rest plastic to get all of the existing adhesive off. I used gasoline :D

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    Spray the plastic arm rest with the 3M 90 spray adhesive and let it set for a little until it becomes tacky. Start on one side of the arm rest and slowly apply the fabric and work out all of the folds.

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    Once it is adhered to the arm rest, I used contact cement to glue the outer edges so it will hold and I wont ever have to worry about the fabric coming off.

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    Place the arm rest back on the panel and screw it back together using #10 - 1/2" sheet metal screws and small #10 washers. Do not over tighten them because it will strip the plastic.

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    Re-install the door panel and make sure to plug in all the electrical wires.

    Once your done with that, your all done! Sit back with a beer and enjoy your handy work!

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  19. Jan 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    Dreyfus

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    Great write up! Thanks for the easy step instructions.
     
  20. Jan 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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    Bengland25

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    No problem, glad to help out others!
     

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