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By locking the wheel directly, someone can't steal your wheel by simply cutting the winch cable, so the one you found is a good bit more secure. OTOH, it requires that you crawl a bit further under the vehicle to unlock the wheel when you need it.
I suppose choice depends on how badly you think someone will work to steal your wheel vs. how much work you want to do when changing a tire.
Nice find.
Anyway, I wrapped it around the tire and the frame and it was the perfect length to padlock together at the ends. The plastic sleeve prevents any rattling.
Not high tech, but cheap and it works.
Also, while looking behind the middle black accessory cover on left side of wheel, I found a wire set pushed into one without any indication what it is for. It isn't plugged into anything..just sitting there waiting for something to be installed...any ideas? This is on a 4x4 access cab. Thanks.
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does anyone here have any comments or suggestions on doing this.
any info on the things to do and not do would be great.
Also note that these seat covers, due to the waterproof design, breathe very very little. This means that if you sweat you are going to end up a bit sticky, even on short trips.
I personally don't mind any of this so much due to the fact that any other of the neoprene type seat covers would have these same problems and cost quite a bit more than the TRD covers. The look, logo and color match all fit the Graphite interior very well although installation was a complete PITA (typical).
Be sure that the main power wire is properly fused within 18" of the battery.
If the amp still has a warranty take it back, and don't give the store employees any details. If it's not under warranty, check any built-in fuses. If you don't see any on the outside take it apart and check inside.
Returning the amp without admitting your error that fried it is just putting the cost for your error on someone else. Some may rationalize that it's some "big company that deserves to be screwed 'cause they screw everyone", but the reality is that the cost goes on to all of the other customers who don't fry their equipment -and maybe even some who pay a technician to install it so that they don't fry it.
Go ahead and call tech support or the store and tell them what happened, and ask if they can help you out. Maybe they say that you're screwed (but, then again, you did it to yourself), or maybe there is a fusible link or even a diode that blew inside that can be replaced relatively cheaply, or maybe they'll offer to fix you up just as a customer relations act.
Glad it all worked out without compromising your ethics.
Happy trails
Thanks All.
CP
www.qualitycustomboards.com
In most states, having parking lights alone illuminated while driving is illegal.
DRL are generally the full set of marker lights (as in parking lights) plus the lowbeam headlamps on at half voltage. (This provides 1/4 of the power for the low beam headlamps.) The half voltage is usually accomplished by the DRL switch energizing the headlamps in series as opposed to parallel, thus providing a nominal 6V to each bulb instead of 12.
DRL can be added after the fact, but please don't use parking lights inlieu of DRLs.
Alternatively, w/ the 05 you can simply turn on your headlights and leave them on. When you remove the key from the ignition and then open your door, they will go off, but will come on again when you restart the vehicle.
While at it, you could contact them via email and see if they can sell you the relay, etc req'd to activate DRL.
Looking to buy a bad extender (7t) at 282 or the cargo divider(d2) at 295 from toyota I know there are other places with better prices but I do not have it in my comp at home, could you guys post the links, I am looking for a good decent price.
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It feels like im pulling something behide me, is how i would best describe it.
Does anyone know if there is any after market brake accessories (IE) master cylinder, rotor brake booster? or have the same concern.
I bought the TRD cat-back..local dealer met the internet price. Cost was about $450 total. Has a great sound and I believe I've picked up a few horses. How much? Don't know. Sure a dyno test is out there somewhere. I'm sure someone on here will find one.
Borla and some others also put out a good product. Think they'll all be pretty close.
I was ready to buy..the TRD came out. Done deal.
Do a little research. You'll be good!
Tell me about the wind noise fix. I just ordered a 2006 Tacoma Doublecab and I noticed more wind noise than I would like in the demo that I drove. Is there a TSB or do dealers just fix the ones that owners complain about?
I saw a ladder rack on an 05 tacoma in my service dept
last week, sorry don'y know where he got it but it can be done
WOW did my truck wake up I thought it was fast before.
I am having it dyno next week along with another 4.0 taco 4x4 to see what the gains were. I will let you know. I can tell you that stock my fastest 1/4 mile run was 15.55. I am going to the track tonight to run again after the mods.
The next step is UNICHIP.
For the plastic emblems use fishing line to get under the emblem and saw up and down til it comes off.
Took all mine off.
know of a source to buy those other than Toyota or other
good solutions for a compass and temperature add on?
anywhere from $69 to $129 on a site called Auto anything.
The after market GPS devices on that site start at $299 and
go up from there.
What I would really like to find would be an after market
overhead unit like the manufacturers. I priced Toyota's
separately after I got the truck and the wanted $800 for
it.
Thanks for replying
If all you care about is direction, speed, etc... and not mapping, you can get an eTrex for $100:
Have you tried any junkyards for the OEM unit? I know the truck is new, but I'm sure a few have been wrecked already. Many junkyards (ok, parts recyclers...
Also keep in mind that 2004+ 4Runner models may also do the trick.
alternative. I'll try that route before going with
an aftermarket product. Appreciated the input.
You will need the 421 Xsporter rack and XK1 adapter kit, which was specifically designed for the Tacoma.
The adapter kit will be available in stores in Jan 2006.
The Xsporter has a capacity of 400lbs, is all Aluminum, and comes std with load stops and locks.
Price for both the Xsporter and adapter kit is approx $500.
Check out www.thuleracks.com for more details.
Has anyone installed either an OEM or aftermarket cruise control unit for their Tundra? If so how hard was it to install?, Where did you get it? and how much was it?
Love my new 05 access cab, manual transmission but would really like cruise control for those long highway trips.
If anyone is looking for an end of the year bargain the '05's gets a $3,000 cash back from Toyota. My out the door price was 19,203 with a bed liner, fog lamps and comfort package.
Best regards,
orb