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I didn't take any pics of it, but I also upgraded the stock backup bulbs with some Sylvania 886 fog light bulbs. They don't get too hot, and my truck has the towing package so the wiring should be able to handle the extra load of the brighter lights. The wiring can handle the extra turn, brake, and backup lights from a trailer, so I figure there shouldn't be a problem. I've had em for a week with no problems. They light everything up much better than the stock ones. I just took the bulb and cut the terminals down close to the base of the connector, then just stuck the terminals into the stock light plug.
Yep, I agree, you are a genius!
I thought maybe it could be possible to rig up the bed lights to fit in one of those empty button spaces by the fog lights? Do you think that would be possible? It might be a pain because of the distance between the bed lights and the switch in the cab. Any thoughts?
High spd driving, continuous operation at one speed, etc. are not recommended.
Take it easy on the brakes as well for a while.
As for your question- it's not a constant riproaring speed that would damage the mounts, but possibly abusive driving/shifting of gears would.
My truck has a pretty nice CompuStar security system so nobody should be messing around in the bed and messing with the switch. But if I wanted to I could just flip the circuit breaker under the hood. For my main power wire I chose to use a 30 amp Circuit Breaker instead of a fuse.
To put the switch in the cab, you could just wire up a relay and mount it in the cab, and put the switch inline with the relays coil. Just pop the blank dash piece out by taking that little door off by the drivers left knee, then reaching up there and pushing on the back of the Blank. Drill a hole in it and mount the switch. A good place to mount the relay is behind the driver side kick panel. There is plenty of empty space behind it.
Then you could just come off of the relay with a single + output wire. Run it to the lights, and then ground the lights on the chassis under the bed somewhere. I put my grounding spot on a thin peice of support metal behind the passenger side tail-light.
If you don't want to worry about accidently leaving the lights on when you turn the truck off, for the switch's power tap into an ignition circuit. This will make the lights turn off whenever you turn the truck off. On the in-cab under dash fuse panel there is a blank spot in the middle with 2 terminals. One of the terminals comes on and off with the ignition. Tap into it with a male spade connector. This is what I did with my PIAA driving lights. The lights will turn off with the ignition, even if I forget to turn the switch off.
FYI, here's a basic wiring diagram of how to use a relay and switch with auxilary lights.
I took my 05 Tacoma Access Cab in to the dealership down the street, (where by the way they only work until 5:00 pm on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays) to ask them about this very issue. The guy looked at me like I was stupid so I had him come out to listen for himself. This idiot says to me
"And so that bothers you?"
I'm not joking. This is NOT the attitude I expected when I traded my soul for this truck. :confuse:
Nice job!
I'd call Toyota if I were you and file a compalint with your dealership about it. I personally think that this truck will outsell the Ford Ranger this year.
also, i noticed a few posts regarding squeaky clutch pedals. i had this problem as well. tried WD40 but ended up just reaching under the dash and twisting the rubber cushion the pedal arm rests against and haven't had any problems.
FYI: black 05 Tacoma Prerunner short bed d-cab auto, TRD off-road, chrome tube steps, skid plate, TRD carpet mats, sill protectors, fact. window tint, fact. alarm, Borla exhaust, bed mat, bug deflector
also just ordered trd seat covers, an extang tuff tonneau, and drop in K&N
The way that the stock speakers are mounted is weird.You'll have to buy or make some speaker adapter plates. Check TacoTunes
You can always upgrade the radio later on.
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this rubber cushion is located where? under the spring? also did you have any side to side movement (at the pedal) when engaging the clutch?
The Undercover has one model especially made for the 2005 Tacoma -- the parts/lifts all slide into the existing rail system. It's cool! I did not have to remove anything. The only problem I noticed with the installation was the suggested measurements in the directions. After installing per their directions, I did loosen the bolts and made a couple of minor changes.
I took a trip back to South Dakota, and I did experience a wind noise near the back front left corner. It only happened when driving into a head-on wind. I solved this by trimming about a quarter of an inch off of the corners of a rubber rain strip that hangs over the front edge (I think it helps water-proof). I've been through a couple of hard rains -- very little wetness gets in the bed. It works better than the old fiberglass I had on my Chevy.
I had a fiberglass cover on my old Chevy -- looked good, but was a real pain to remove (very heavy), and it was also subject to edge damage. It also fit so tightly that it rubbed the pain around the bed on the edges in a couple of places. I must be honest -- I do know a couple of other guys who have fiberglass covers for their trucks -- they have not had any problems. But they NEVER take theirs off. It all depends on what you plan to do with the truck. Every once in a while I do use the truck like a truck and when I do, I take my Undercover off (by myself, in about 2 minutes). Very easy to do!
My ABS Undercover experience thus far:
*Easy to remove -- it comes with two hangers. Just snap it off and hang it up.
*There is some overlap on the edges, so there is absolutely no rubbing of paint.
*No need to drill or remove anything. It fits on top of existing ABS bed edge covers.
*Slides right into the existing track system.
*Two locks work good. I did put some super lube stuff in the locks and the keys slide in much easier now.
*About every other wash, I simply wipe some heavy-duty Armorall-type protectant on it -- it's still staying nice and black, but I must admit -- I have no idea how long this will hold up. I live in Southern California -- it's 98 today, I washed and wiped the cover down today -- looks great.
*I have a white 4-door, and the black cover looks really good. Even though they claim you can paint this, not sure how this would work.
*I've had at least 5 guys flag me down on the road to ask about where I got the cover.
If you have any questions, let me know. I'm not sure how to do pictures on this site -- I have a couple of the cover installed.
Good luck!
I simply used prints of their site for my local dealer to match.
Very handy...
Thanks.
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When you're ready to put the door panel back on the door, lower it back on the door, getting the window sill lip over the sheet metal. See if your screw holes are in alignment. If they are, just push on the panel real hard to make the clips go in the holes. Use your fist like a hammer around the perimeter of the panel. Then put the 2 screws back in. Get your little "bullseye" piece and pull the center pin out. Put the outer ring in the hole of the door panel, and then push the center pin in. The center pin locks it in. Next, pull out those 3 white clips that are left in the door from the "sail". Use needle nose pliers to get them out. Then stick them on the sail. Don't try to leave the clips the door and then push the sail into the clips. You must push the sail and clips into the door.
It sounds complicated, but it's really one of the easiest door panels I've ever removed. It only takes about 5 minutes.
My e-mail address is listed in my profile, if you have any problems.
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toyotaken, "Toyota Tacoma 2005+" #4292, 6 Jul 2005 8:42 am
"The 2006 Tacoma models have been allocated and will be available sometime between September and October. The OGAT or TRD package #2 has been changed to OCAT and TOAT. The factory towing package has been taken away and replaced as a stand alone option."
Also, it doesn't look like the 2006 is going to have a sunroof option, so aftermarket would be the way to go here. I would like to purchase a Tacoma, however, if I do decide to purchase one now, I don't know if the model I would like could be located in the SE region as a 2005 or I'd have to wait for a 2006. I would prefer the 2006 model if I could obtain it for the same price, if not lower than the 2005. Is there anyone else here with a similar situation?