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#38 of 184 by glenn43 Dec 07, 2003 (6:33 pm)
Yeah, I was kinda thinking that myself. All the more reason why I've decided to do the work myself according to my Owners manual service schedule.Does anyone know if the mechanical and electrical layout for the 2000 and 2001 are similar? Chilton reps tell me they won't be printing a book for the 2001 Tacoma any time soon. The current book goes up to 2000 (same with Haynes). That's fine with me if the parts are in the same place.
#39 of 184 Replacing Shocks on '96 Tacoma by jonjons Dec 10, 2003 (4:11 pm)
My '96 2wd Extra cab has 57K miles on the clock and needs new shocks. I was thinking of using KYB Gas-A-Just front and rear. The Chilton manual makes it sound pretty straightforward. Is this something that a reasonably practical person could do? Are there any major complications or problems I might encounter?   Thanks,   Jon
#40 of 184 Extended warranty - yes or no?? by coni1 Dec 29, 2003 (5:14 am)
I am about to buy an 04 Tacoma 4x2. The dealer is suggesting that I buy the extended warranty up to 100,000k. Should I? Is it worth the value, or is it just a dealer's ploy to make $$$? Please advise ASAP - today is the day for the purchase. Replies to this message: tdan (Dec 31, 2005 8:50 pm) budisit (Jan 03, 2006 5:43 pm) ustazzaf (Jan 03, 2006 8:44 pm)
#41 of 184 Hey Jon by oregonboy Dec 30, 2003 (1:30 pm)
I had Edelbrock shocks put on my 96 2wd LX V6. I paid an independent shop to install them after I purchased them off a web-site.   The front shocks are mounted inside the coil spring which complicates the installation. Also gas shocks have to be compressed to get them onto the mounting studs.   I decided to let someone with a lift and all the proper tools do the deed. I don't get the thrill that I used to from crawling around under cars. (To each their own)   james
#42 of 184 by jonjons Jan 08, 2004 (1:37 pm)
Hey James, Thanks for the information (again). I suspected that the shocks would need to be compressed. You are right about working on cars. Realistically, I would rather spend the time with my daughter!   Still looking at Foresters? We love our '99 S. The XT looks nice huh?   Jon
#43 of 184 Tacoma vs Forester by oregonboy Jan 12, 2004 (4:28 pm)
Jon -   Forester turbo, oh yeah!! I've test driven both the auto and 5-spd versions and they are both terrific. I know that I would love to own a 5-spd Forester, turbo or otherwise, but having driven a compact pickup for the last ten years, I just can't give up the utility that a pickup offers.   Maybe in a couple more years, when my truck's mileage gets too high to use as my daily driver, I'll buy a Subie and keep the Tacoma for occasional duty.   james
#44 of 184 Tundra tubes or running boards by mga58 Jan 12, 2004 (8:07 pm)
I am considering step tubes or running boards for my 02 Tundra. Any suggestions for brands for bolt ons? Comments on ease of installation and durability are welcome. Thanks.
#45 of 184 tubes or boards by edgex Jan 13, 2004 (7:37 am)
I purchased a pair of Challenger brushed stainless steel oval running boards for my new 04 Tundra DC. Its actually a dealer part and direct bolt on. $359. No drilling required and installed in a snap. I had factory running boards on my 94 Toyota pickup that were nice too, but the drawbacks were that they collected salt/dirt over time and seem to help contribute to my doors rusting on the bottom that occurred over a 10 years period. Plus they were steel and the paint flaked/rusted over time too. The Challenger steps are strong with four mounting hinges. I read alot of the posts of the the tundra solutions forum board on the net. Most said to stay away from the black or chrome painted steel and buy stainless. Don't know if this helps.
#46 of 184 tubes or boards by whatnow2 Jan 16, 2004 (8:57 pm)
I purchased Performance Products tube steps for my 2001 Tacoma - they also supply for Tundra. Easy installation and no after-installation problems, but you do need a torque wrench to do it right. Took about 2 hours to spend crawling and wrenching. I highly recommend the chrome-on-stainless choice. Appearance is great.
#47 of 184 1974 Hilux by beer47 Jan 25, 2004 (2:33 pm)
Today in frigid NJ I jumped my garaged '74 Hilux so I could run it a little before a coming snow storm. I try to run it once a week to keep it up in cold weather. After the jump, I could start it but it would not idle at all, but stall. The "CHG" light also came on and stayed on while I would goose the gas to keep it running. I tried to run it around the neighborhood but with all the stalling it was just too dangerous. Did I burn something out during the jump? The turn signals strangely enough would not work either, but the 4-ways would. I checked the fuses and they were all intact. What the heck is going on, any ideas? thanks in advance.

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