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Toyboxx..ur opinion on crash bars..manik or Waag or westin? Thanxs |
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| Thank you for the info. The JAOS center guard looks pretty close to what I'm looking for, except I'd rather have a black finish rather than polished stainless steal. Also, I want to *hang* the PIAA fog lamps from the top horizontal bar, rather than mounting them atop this bar. Any other suggestions would be most appreciated. | |
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I received the replacement overhead console module (map lights, sunroof switch, sunglasses holder) with the Homelink module from partznet today. I installed it and programmed it and it's working fine, but I learned a few useful things that I thought I might share. This is the same Toyota part that's in the units that have Homelink installed at the factory, and the only exterior change from the previous unit is the addition of the homelink logo/light and the 3 buttons. You can buy the part at your local dealer for $98 or at partznet for $76.50 plus about $8 shipping. List price for the option is about $125. Installation is basically a matter of pulling down the old console and disconnecting the wire plug, followed by reversing this process. However I found it took a *lot* of force to pull the old console down. You must only pull down on the front edge of the console, as the rear edge is meant to tilt down on 3 plastic stubs and some heavy duty velcro. Perhaps the folks who find the old ones easy to pull down and remove are folks who have already had the sunroof rattle TSB performed, and that has loosened the metal/plastic clips that hold the front portion of the assembly to the roof of the vehicle. These two clips are approximately centered on the chamber that the sunglasses holder retracts into. You can start by opening the sunglasses holder and pulling down on that to create an opening around the edge of the module that you can hook your fingers into. Once you get the module out you'll need to pull out the electrical plug, and that plug is latched in place. A small screwdriver will help unlatch it, if pushed in from the bottom. Try not to short anything out, as power is live to the module all the time. With the module out you'll see a small motor/gearbox and some shafts. This is apparently part of the motorized wind deflector. Before you install the new module make sure no metal or plastic parts are left in the square holes in the metal roof where the front of the module mounts. Compare the old and new modules to see this. Homelink programming instructions are in the operating manual; just look for "garage door" in the index. Training for my non-rolling-code opener took about 25 seconds instead of the specified 20, but it worked the first time. Unlike my existing remote, the Homelink buttons need to be pressed for at least a half-second or so to activate. This is a nifty system, and I'm happy I made the purchase. The other Homelink buttons can be programmed to operate other doors, gates, and even home automation stuff like the wireless X10 links.
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Replying to: corancher (May 11, 2004 2:16 pm) |
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| I HIGHLY recommend getting some sort of guard for the front bumper. I rolled into someone's rear end in a parking lot (woops!)... was barely going a mile or two and received a 4" crack on the front bumper next to the foglamps. Sure enough, her Cavalier was damage-free. I am looking to get one now, but I can never find pictures of newer model 4runners equipped w/ em, not sure how it would look | |
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Here it is a link to bumper guards on my 04 4runner. Fully recommend some. Already saved my bumper once. My are manufactured by WAAG company and I think are the best. Installation takes 30 minutes for the front and back. http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lukeg37211/album?.dir=/Yahoo!+Ph- - oto+Album&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//p- - hotos.yahoo.com/lukeg37211
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did you need any special tools to put those on? how many bolts hold each one on underneath? they look good. |
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Thanks for posting the pics...Very nice 
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Takes four bolts to hold each bumper guard. All bolts are provided by Waag. Bolts screw in to existing holes in the frame. Took me 30 minutes to install front and back, as I did it by myself. If you can have someone to hold the bumper guard while putting the bolts in, you can finish the whole project in 10 minutes. No special tools are necessary, just a wrench.
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| I was planning on purchasing a stainless JAOS center protector and a pair or stainless Manik taillight covers. I have minimal mechanical experience (changing the oil is as far as I go). Would you guys recommend professional installation or is it simple enough to install. From what I understand the center protector just bolts onto existing holes, making installation simple. I don't know about the taillight covers though, in my Durango they had to drill some holes. Any info would be much appreciated. Also, ANY MEMBER PICS OF A JAOS PROTECTOR INSTALLED? If i go ahead with it i'll defenitley post some pics for all to see. THANKS! | |
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