Toyota Tacoma

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Q: How difficult is it to remove the pickup bed on a Toyota Tacoma?
what is required to perform this, and will the gas tank fill tube stand alone?
92 Excab 22RE
I am removing the bed to customize it and I want to lighten the load to save gas. The truck aspect is no longer so important as the customizing possibilities and the handling for hill climbing races.

A: I 'm not sure about the gas tube you might have to make a simple brace. as far as the bed goes taking it off is pretty easy. just disconnect all the wiring, lights etc. and there are 6 or 8 bolts holding it on, remove the bolts and two men can just pick it up and move it.

Q: How do I replace the emergency brake cable to my 1998 Toyota tacoma truck?
The cable snapped at the end of the emergengy brake release rod. I can not figure out how to remove the old cable anchor and attach the new one. The rest is easy enough to do, I just don't have any experience with this part of the repair. Thanks in advance for any help.

A: Can you say, "pain in the neck?" Look under the dash at the parking brake lever. Follow it toward the firewall until you find where a small silver lever contacts the e-brake light switch. (It will be on the brake pedal side. You have to remove that pin, which is pressed into place. With it removed, the lever will slide through and you can disengage/reingage the cable. That pin has ridges on it, so don't twist it or it will break off! (Gee, I wonder how I know that! :-) ) I usually remove the handle assembly. Not fun, for sure!

Hope this helps! God Bless!

Q: Can I put a 2004 Scion XB stock radio in a '99 Toyota Tacoma?
My friend gave me a stock Scion XB stereo system (CD player, AM/FM, XM radio, etc), I was wondering if I would be able to put it in my '99 Tacoma. All I have in there now is a tape player and a radio. Scion is a branch off of Toyota...so maybe it might?

A: yes all the plugs are the same but the radio is not the same size

Q: How is the radio speakers wiring run in toyota tacoma regular cab?
I have no rear speakers even tho the radio has capability for it,so i wish to add a set and was wondering if a set of wires were already run from factory.
This is a 2007 model,are the speaker wires for the rear speakers run even tho there are no speakers installed ?The radio has rear speaker capibility on the controls.

A: You do not say what year Tacoma you are dealing with so it's not possible to provide a more specific response. Some earlier models required installation of new wires. I'd recommend that you browse the "yotatech" forums and perhaps search for your specific vehicle to see what other folks have done in the same situation. In my case (pre-Tacoma extended cab truck), I just ran new wires on both sides under the door trim and brought it out where the speakers were to be mounted (6X9's mounted onto the cubby door).

Try this one:

http://www.yotatech.com/

Q: How to reset the ECU for a 1998 Toyota Tacoma?
Check engine light came on... Took to auto-parts store for a diagnostics test. Upper oxygen sensor is gone. Read online that we try this because at least 1 sensor was replaced 2 years ago.

A: disconnect one of the battery terminals, wait for a few minutes. reconnect the terminal. that will reset the ECU

however, i dont think resetting the ECU will remove the trouble code. you have to use a OBD II reader like the one the auto parts store is using to clear the code

Also, the trouble code should tell you if it is the O2 sensor before or after the cat that threw the code. if it isn't the one you replaced, then there is a good chance the part is in fact bad and needs to be replaced

Q: What size tires and rims can I put on a stock 08' Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab Short Bed?
I'm not planning on lifting or lowering it. I don't really want that much wider tires right now than the stock ones I have (I don't know the size). But I do want larger rims and tires for sure. Please any advice on where to get them from for quality and price and what my options are.

Thanks.

A: dont forget if your tires are larger in circumference then your original tires the spedo will show you are going slower then you really are and the cops might get you for that.

get some bigger rims like you want but get a tire with the same circumference so you dont have spedo issues, unless you have it re calibrated then bigger tires will be fine. you might loose a few mpg with bigger tires too.

good luck

Q: How will a 2001 2wd toyota tacoma do off road or in the snow?
im planning on getting one and i go to the motocross track pretty often, and would it be able to haul two 250sxf dirtbike pretty easy. Also in the winter i snowboard a lot and there are some pretty steep hills around where i go, do you think it would be ok on that type of terrain?

A: It will be just fine as long as you don't try to get too crazy with it and YOU learn how to drive it in those conditions.

In bad conditions the Driver is more important than the Car. Make a mistake (like stopping on a Hill in the snow) and no Car/Truck will save you.

Good luck!

Q: How do you replace a tail light assembly on a 2007 toyota tacoma?
It just seems awkward and I don't want to do more harm than good or unnecessary work. I could buy the maual but then I could just get a shop to install it for the price of a Hayne's manual.
So I do not have a Dodge. There are more than 2 bolts. I will just pay a labor fee

A: its a little harder to tell you with out seeing it, but use common sense. tail lights are tough, they are meant to last through any conditions....just remember to not touch the new bulb.

Generally you will need a socket wrench and after un doing the bolts, kinda wiggle out the tail light. but be careful not to yank it too far.

Q: Is a 2002 Nissan Frontier bigger than a 2002 Toyota Tacoma?
Both Dbl. cabs. I wanted a Tacoma but found a frontier, they look about the same to me, anyone know for real?

A: Basically about the same. The Frontier will be cheaper to buy, and ain't a damn thing wrong with them. All things being relative though, you'll get less when you sell or trade it in.

Q: I need to purchase a Toyota Tacoma cheaply?
I live in Houston and would like to purchase a new Toyota Tacoma for cash at the best price possible. Thank You

A: ME TOO!!!!

Q: What style boxes can you get to fit into an extended cab toyota tacoma? Looking for biggest subs with best fit?
I want the boxes to house the biggest possible subs in the best possible spot in my truck but i do want to be able to get some bump out of the subs as well! Please HELP!

A: Have a look here and see if you find something you like.
http://www.supercrewsound.com/commerce/catalog.jsp?catId=69

Q: How to disable day running lights on a 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
I need to keep the turn signals active so I can't just unplug the bulb.

A: 2clicks on the emergency brake pedal will do it.

Q: How to take the dash of a 2007 Toyota Tacoma out?
I am trying to install an FM Direct Adapter for my Sirius Sportster. I need to get to the back of my radio in my truck. Does anyone know how to properly take the dash off so I can have access to the back of my radio?

Thanks.

A: unbolt it. well you should have a few trim pieces to remove and your radio will be bolted right up. it should be easily removed without having to pull your entire dash.

Q: How can a Maybach 62 S have 604 hp and get 21 mpg, and a Toyota Tacoma has 159 hp and gets 21 mpg?
Are politicians in Toyota's pocket like they are with the Insurance Companies?

A: The horsepower is a peak rating and the mpg is peak rating and were not calculated at the same time. There is no way possible that the Maybach 62s (whatever that is) gets 21mpg WHILE making 604hp. It would more likely get 2-5mpg at an output of 600+ HP. Like wise with the 159 hp Tacoma. It does not get 21mpg while producing 159hp. On the hiway at 50-65mph (cruise speed) when the MPG is calculated, the tacoma is producing much less than 100hp.

Q: 1996 toyota tacoma differential. I was wondering if any of the other toyotas have the same differential?
I am looking to see if i can use a differential of another vehicle without doing much converting. And this is a 2wd tacoma single cab

A: yes