Your unique mod on the 1st Gens

Have my toy Yoda hanging out. Must say I'm very impressed by this mod! My taco has so much more power since installation, almost as if it's being pushed faster by some mysterious...force

 

This is usually a 2nd gen mod, but I mounted a RAM device Mount to the lower grab handle bolt. I used the 2nd gen write up on it and since Toyota kept the M6 handle bolt pattern constant throughout the years it mounted up just fine.

It's really as simply as buying some M6 bolt hardware (lock washer, washer, and nuts) at Home Depot and bolting it on. The all mount originally uses M8 bolts intended to be used on a motorcycle but it works just fine with Toyota M6 bolts.

Here it is installed on my '98:

 

where did you get this?

 

That post is 7 years old. He says its off of a Econo minivan though off a website that doesn't work anymore

 

yea I saw that but it was a shot in the dark......

 

I'm working on converting my 1998 Extended Cab factory manual doors (locks, windows, mirrors, etc.) to fully powered doors using door components from a 2004 Limited Double Cab. I'm fabricating the crossover wiring harnesses and locking computer system myself since it would be bypassing the body-ECU/Integration Module. Here's my build thread (still a work in progress!)

Here's the schematic for the locking system:



And here's the first component assembled of the locking system, a cheap keyless entry system off Amazon:

 

Question: Wouldn't the parts from a 98 Limited (like mine) be more plug and play?

 

Not at all, all power components across the entire line of 1st gen Tacomas should be inter-compatible. In 2001 Toyota re-designed the interior of the Tacoma giving you the more modern door panels instead of the switches just thrown onto the armrest like in the '95-'00 models.

The '01-'04 door panels in my opinion look a lot better. I could have used the '95-'00 style door panels and avoided replacing them by just finding a donor truck with the correct armrests for the switches, but '95-'00 Tacomas with power options are incredibly rare. I will have to get the wider door speakers, or cut some of the existing speaker grille out since the '95-'00 style interior uses round speakers, while '00 forward used elongated ones. The newer style also has tweeters present in the doors while the earlier style does not.

'95-'00 Style Interior:



'01-'04 Style Interior:



It really will only be plug and play if you have the 4 kick panel connectors present for power doors. If not, you will have to fabricate the wiring, electrical, and computer modules like I have to do. (Since we're bypassing the integration module)

 

Learn something new every day.

Thank you

 

Did some raptor style lights with 1.75" motorcycle bullet lights with turn signals. .never seen with the added turn signal Turn Signal onRunning light plus turn

 

@SellyKlater What skid plate is that?

 

It's the oem one for tacomas/tundras

 

Thanks man.

 

I picked this center console from pep boys compartment locks with key plus 4 cup holders lol 2 front 2 rear ,but ive seen almost same one on ebay

 

Damn. Those seats look comfy. What are they out of?

 

Srt4 neon scored them for $100 off craigslist

 

Nice. They look good. I'm guessing they didn't bolt right up. Did you have to cut and weld?

 

Yes cut and weld but not a lot of work just small mods used all factory floor holes and bolts ,also had to switch seatbelts the neon belt latch didnt work with the toyota

 

If done right, it's a worthwhile endeavor. Ran across another member that dropped some power/heated Subaru Forester seats in. Great result. I might have to put this on the list.

 

They are awesomely comfortable and recline all the way back which is nice too,and you can buy a kit for these to cut out sections and install 5 pt harness ,these are basically same exact seats as viper but without 5pt cutouts