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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:06 AM
    xtremewlr

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    Sounds logical to me.
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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    Dammit I'm just looking for a way not to drop my gas tank hahaha.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    You could just take off the bed instead.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    If I have to that's most likely what I'll end up doing.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    I prefer the UG but it too will not read fuel level either, just calculated. Have to tell the UG when you fill up (there's a shortcut button), also the ability to enter in for partial fuel ups, but that can get old. Sometimes I don't even bother.

    Unfortunatley on our trucks the ecu doesn't receive a signal from the fuel level sender. If it does, it can't be read through the OBD port.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    And yes, I have narrowed it down to the sending unit acting up. So you're thinking a Scangauge wont help me? @Digiratus, anything ?
     
  7. Jan 10, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Ahhh.
     
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    This is a great point, and one that I alluded to earlier this morning (hahaha, contradicting my post of a few minutes ago). So yeah, the SG might actually work for fuel level when the cluster doesn't b/c it doesn't rely on the sender - it just relies on knowing when you filled up and a calculation of how much fuel it thinks you've used.

    So, might still work for you @GallMcOxsbig69, as long as you jump through the SG fill-up procedures (which I'm sure you'd get used to).
     
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    It's so tempting since I'd get 2 for the price of one
     
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    You don't "need" the Digital inflator/gauge which would save you $50 ;-)
     
  11. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    Installed autovents on both front windows..no more getting rained on..
     
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    Been thinking of doing this. You have a link where you got em?
     
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    Amazon less than 40 bucks. Now I can smoke in the rain...lol
     
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Exactly the same reason I'm thinking about doing mine :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jan 10, 2019 at 11:24 AM
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    I'll get you a part#..
     
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    Model#192925..in channel. 39.74. Only did the fronts, never open rear windows
     
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    Finally installed my new pedal pad things. I didn't get them for looks but more for the grip they will offer, specifically on the clutch and brake pedals when my shoes are muddy or wet off road. Nothing sucks more than you foot slipping off the clutch because of wet/muddy shoes when you REALLY don't want the clutch out! Removes the OEM rubber pads from the pedals, the clutch was getting really worn out anyhow, cut about an inch off the new clutch pad and then drill a couple holes ad bolt them in place. The new pads are cast aluminum. Feel about the same as the original rubber ones, just grippier. Should also make heel-toe maneuvers easier since the brake and gas pedals are now wider.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003V515WS

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Jan 10, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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    Nice I should do that...you're right, it sucks bad when you have wet shoes and you go to shift and accidentally pop the clutch hard because your shoe slips off it
     
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    Exactly!
     
  20. Jan 10, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    My stock ones are still in good shape so I was planning on just putting some skateboard grip tape on them but this is probably a better long term solution
     

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