DIY wiper fluid reservoir relocation for 1st Gen Tacomas

Nice!! Thanks for the info

 

More great info! Thanks OP!!! Thanks for the link Keaker!!
The 95-00 tank worked great on my 03. Just had to drill a 1-3/8 hole for the low fluid sensor, then the factory wiring harness works. Move the abs bracket over like jbrandt said, fits perfectly. Now my low pro bumper looks great!

 

Did you have to use some type if sealant for the sensor?

 

nope, just de-burr the hole a little after you drill it.

Just make sure you pull your plastic piece out but leave the rubber grommet in when you remove it.

 

sweet. I have one in the garage as well as a low pro bumper, looking forward to getting this done

 

Nice. Yeah I wasn’t really aware of this or the need to relocate the blinkers when I ordered my bumper. It turned into a bit more work than expected, but that’s to be expected I guess haha..

Got a plan for blinkers yet?

 

Ya I’m gonna do the usual relocation to the corner markers. Nice n clean that way

 

make sure you use a uni-bit or a step bit. It’s super easy to punch through and mess stuff up. Like I did, with a paddle bit..

 

did you have to make a hole in the inner fender/apron for the post/leg on the bottom of the reservoir?

 

Not comfortable drilling that hole. I did put some weatherstrip type cushioning under it, in hopes it doesn’t wear through.

 

I don't mind making the hole, but I'd like some reference photos before I do it!

 

@eimkeith did you end up finding a solution to resolve the post at the bottom of the reservoir? I am working on this now. There is a small hole in my fender liner within proximity. I was thinking of making some kind of adjustable bracket to utilize the existing hole. Curious if you came up with anything.

 

I haven't yet - had to put that project on hold for a little bit. Should be back on it for my DC this winter.

 

I ended up using a light angle bracket and reused some of the hardware from the bumper brackets I took off for the new low profile bumper. I was able to use one existing hole for an M6 rivnut and only had to drill one additional hole for the second rivnut.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. This info was extremely helpful.

 

Fantastic write up my friends.
Big thanks.

 

Here’s what I used. I believe it’s the same reservoir as the one that Scarab Off-road uses. I got it from usplastic.com
- 1.5 quart tank part number 008790
- 2-1/4 vented cap part number 008675

Cap and reservoir was about $15 plus $10 shipping. I used screws right into the air box and used my factory pump in the bottom.

 

Did you put ATF in the washer fluid reservoir?

 

It's filled with wine coolers and plumbed into the center console

 

The wine coolers were a pro tip from @Wulf. Dude knows how to wheel.

 

I like this quite a lot. well done.