SlimDigg's 2001 Double Cab Build

Did some wood hauling for a friend yesterday:











I finished installing my rear bumper license plate lights. (had to drill the holes a little wider on the allpro to get the screw in.)

I also Rain-x'd the outside windows and headlights, windex'd the inside windows. I would recommend Rain-X! For $7 you can't go wrong.

 

Took a few more shots of the bumper with the license plate lights installed:

 

Got my Switchback LED's today:



Waiting for the ebay LED flasher to come before I can get that installed.

 

I switched fuel brands from Super Save Gas to Shell (at a whopping 1 cent more per liter) and this is what happened:

Date Miles Gallons Price MPG
16/03/11 285.8 14.244 $4.46 20.1
12/03/11 249.8 13.356 $4.46 18.7
05/03/11 229.9 14.188 $4.46 16.2

According to my newlu acquired OBDII reader, that number will be getting better! woooo

 

WOW! I had not idea the type of gas made that big of a difference! I just buy whatever is closest.

 

Running boards: GONE

 

good choice sir

 

ha losing those running boards were the first thing I did to my double cab

 

likewise

 

I left them on because they are functional in the winter. Unfortunately they were likely on since the factory and I broke 4 bolts removing them. I'll have to buy new hardware from the dealer for next winter.

 

Spent some money at the dealer today, also led dome came from hong kong!:

 

LED dome installed:

Stock:







I took a key, wrapped in it 4 or 5 napkins, wedged it in the light and basically turned the key. Light cover popped off.

I'm told if it doesn't turn on, switch the bulb around. I got it first try and boom:




Finished:





Keep in mind these photos are taken with my phone.

Pros: BRIGHT. This is what should happen when you open your doors.

Cons: They don't work correctly with the door open and on settings. It works properly with the key turned to acc or on. I also found it works properly without the key if one of the map lights is turned on.

 

How to replace cup holder tabs:

66995-AD011 RETAINER, (4)
66995-AD021 RETAINER (1)



Tools:

Phillips screwdriver
10mm socket and wrench

Before:



Remove these two bolts:



Remove this screw on both sides:



Remove this bolt on both sides (move seat forward for easy access):



Remove each screw and remove old cup holder tabs, screw in the new ones!



Done:

 

nice write up!

 

me like the dome light!

mine doesnt work....

 

my light won't go off when I shut the door even on the door setting... kinda frustrating since I have to leave it off all the time.

 

annoying dome light...

 

Stumbled across an interesting tidbit with the dome light, I used my command start to start the truck and the dome light came on when I opened the door. So bright!

 

hey where'd you grab those new cup holders tabs? they look really sweet!

 

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