Adding Navigation and Backup Camera to a Gen 1 Tacoma (1998-2004)
Want to add navigation and a backup camera to your Gen 1 Tacoma but don’t want to replace the radio, or want the navigation screen to be all the way…
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How-to's and Maintenance Guides
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How-to's and Maintenance Guides
How-To Install a Winch on a Toyota Tacoma (Gen 1)
This guide will show you how we installed a Sherpa Mustang 9,500 lb Winch on an Amp’d-Up Fabrication bracket onto our 2003 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner. Ampdupllc.com They make all kinds…
Add Bluetooth to Gen 1 Tacoma (2000-2004) OEM Radio
I wanted to add Bluetooth audio and calling to my 2003 Tacoma Prerunner but didn’t want to replace the factory radio – ours works fine and I felt to reason…
How-To Remove the Grille on a Gen 1 Tacoma
Do you need to remove the grille on your Tacoma? Maybe to change the lights out or work on the engine? It’s easy to do and you don’t need any…
Upgrade Reverse Lights on a Gen 1 Tacoma with an Osram Halogen Bulb
The white backup lights on the Gen 1 Tacomas leave a lot to be desired in terms of brightness compared to todays LED backup lights. There’s a few ways to…
TEQ Customs Retrofit Headlight Install Guide for Gen 1 Tacoma
We wanted to upgrade the stock headlights on our Gen 1 2003 Toyota Tacoma. We tried upgrading the bulbs first, using Sylvania 9003 SilverStar Ultra High Performance Halogen Headlight Bulbs…
Gen 1 Tacoma Rear Leaf Spring and Shock Replacement How-To
I noticed a few months ago that the leaf-springs on my 2003 were nearly inverted from their original shape. Nearly 2 decades of hauling heavy stuff in the bed finally…
How to Jack Up a Toyota Tacoma, Tundra and 4Runner
Want to start working on the underside of your truck, or take off a tire? You’ll need to know where you can jack up the truck using a floor jack,…
Replace the Front Shocks and Struts on a Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma
If you want to upgrade or replace the shocks on your Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma there are 2 ways to do it. You can just buy the shock and replace…
Change the Rear Differential Gear Oil in a Toyota Tacoma
Changing the gear oil in your rear differential is one of the easiest maintenance items you can do on your truck. For about $40 and a half hour you can…