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Grey wire mod

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 2003greenbean, Dec 8, 2007.

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  1. Dec 10, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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    The grey MOD is stupid simple & it'll take longer to round up the tools to do it than doing the MOD itself !! ;)


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptFZ6CmI0Bc
     
    4WD, Dec 10, 2010
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  2. Dec 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    I agree with that. New tacomas are just too damn big.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2010 at 5:29 PM
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    That's just when they stopped making the mini-trucks... the new Tacomas are closer to 1/2 ton trucks in size and capability.. I wouldn't mind having that new 4.0L... damn things have got power to 'em. But I like my 3.4... it does the job and does it well.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2010 at 7:12 PM
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    Did you get the switch fixed?? I've always wondered about all this push button 4wd and locker stuff our trucks have and how long the switches will last.
     
    fireman_343, Dec 11, 2010
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  5. Jan 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM
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    that was one of the easier mod projects i've done... :)
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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    Not yet. Actually it doesn't bother me at the moment thanks to all the snow.. :D Locker is nice to have at the moment. I think that's about the only thing that really breaks on the 4x4s in terms of the drive train "computer" parts.. haven't seen anyone complain about the 4WD not working. Probably has happened, but not a lot.
     
    mortuusangelus, Jan 12, 2011
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  7. Jan 13, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    Bilstein 5100s in front, 265/75/16 BFG A/T, Grey Wire Mod, Deck Palte Mod, Tint, Clarion Head Unit, Infiniti Speakers, Dual 4 channel amp
    I need to do this Mod. It looks so easy and so useful.
     
    Taco Sos, Jan 13, 2011
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  8. Jan 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    so..will it work for a 2010?
     
    RELLIM, Jan 13, 2011
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  9. Jan 13, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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    No, this is for the up to 2004 Tacoma's. I believe there is a mod for the 2005+ Tacoma's. I dig around for it.
     
    4x4Runner, Jan 13, 2011
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  10. Jan 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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    Yup, the second gen Tacos need a relay and more work than just cutting a wire. Seriously, with AUTO LSD in 2WD and TRAC in H4 you shouldn't need to make the locker work for traction. If you just gotta do it, the mod by ComAttack (Kevin Knight) is well written and illustrated.
     
    David K, Jan 14, 2011
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  11. Jan 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM
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    Yep. The grey wire probably goes to a switch that grounds the wire when the truck is in 4 low and by cutting and grounding it, it makes the truck think it is in 4 low all the time.
     
    Southern01Taco, Jan 18, 2011
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  12. Jan 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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    trail gear weld on rock sliders, leer camper, OME 883front Dacar springs in back, grey wire mod, rear diff breather mode, maglight mode, deck plate mode, camper shell defrost mode, UWS tool box,( viv air inboard air is coming soon)
    wow did the mod in 7 minutes.
    I have a 2002 4x4 trd off road 5speed
    I read all the threads for about 2 days than, timed my self to see what was gonna happened. it took longer than supposed to because I could not free the insert to I had to take the ecu out.
    Thank you guys for making it easy.
     
    hakan, Jan 25, 2011
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  13. Jan 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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    Just did this and it is working very well. I recommend it to anyone that is skeptical to try it.
     
    Taco Sos, Jan 30, 2011
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  14. Feb 2, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    Does anyone know the size of that ground bolt? I opened everything up and that bolt is missing
     
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  15. Feb 2, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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    Ground bolt for what ?? Just use an existing screw close by like I did, I'll find a pic for ya..;)


    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Feb 2, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    There are two screws but their pretty much inaccessible. There is one threaded hole without a screw that is in the perfect spot for me except that the screw itself is missing.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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    Well its just sheetmetal , find one to fit or just pop another one near the spot missing...;)
     
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  18. Feb 2, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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    Yeah I'll figure it out thanks Doug. For now the grey wire is crimped and I'll be looking for another ground or that screw
     
    malander, Feb 2, 2011
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  19. Mar 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM
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    Not bad. Ten minutes and done. Great mod! Thanks!!!
     
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  20. Apr 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    did this mod today,not sure why i waited so long to do it it only took 10 mins
    [​IMG]
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