Late Tacoma Knowledge Base Consolidation (New Users Start Here)

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Taken from TTORA

So I went through all of the posts in the Late Gen Folder and tried to compile this list of the most asked questions/issues and popular topics. Let me know what you think and if the MODs like this they are welcome to sticky it. If I missed anything or something is out of place please let me know and I will fix it. It is long but it should be easy to quickly skim.

FSM’s (Factory Service Manual): Click Here For Maintenance/Repair Directions

Recalls/Technical Service Bulltetins

Recalls:
Floor Mats: Click Here for More Info on Floor Mat Recall

TSB’s (Technical Service Bulletin)
How to Handle a TSB: Info on what a TSB is and How to Handle One
Rear Leaf Spring TSB: Click Here for more info on the Leaf Spring TSB
Auto Transmissions TSB for 05+: Info on Auto Trans TSB
Engine Ticking Noise TSB: Engine Ticking Noise TSB
Tailgate Reinforcement TSB: Tailgate TSB

6-speed Manual Transmission Clutch difficult Engaging
TS-SB-0385-09
2007-2010 FJC
2005-2010 Tacoma


Actual Service Bulletins:
T-EG011-07: 05-07 Tacoma: 1GR-FE Engine Intermittent "No Start" Condition (Revised)
T-EG025-07: 05-07 Tacoma (2TR-FE): Crankshaft Oil Seal Leak
T-BO004-07: 05-07 Tacoma: Bent Rear Tail Gate
T-EG059-05: 05-06 Tacoma: M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0171, P0174, P2195, or P2197
T-EG046-06: 05-06 Tacoma (1GR-FE): Air Intake Hose Rattle
T-EG025-06: 05-06 Tacoma: M.I.L. "ON" DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402, & P2419
T-EG021-06: 05-06 Tacoma: Exhaust Ticking Noise
T-TC006-06: 05-06 Tacoma: Clutch Pedal Feel Improvement
T-TC004-06: 05-06 Tacoma: Clutch Pedal Squeak Noise
T-BO022-06: 05-06 Tacoma: Driver's Side Dash Lower Panel Poor Fit
T-AI-0617-W: 06-08 Tacoma TVIP V5 RS3200 PLUS Owners Guide Rev. A

Common Issues/Problems:

Issues with Balancing Tires:
Balancing Wheels/Tires (Hub/Lug Centric Debate) Link

Gas Mileage Issues/Problems and Questions
There are a lot of threads that have been started on this topic, seems like there is a new one every week, so if you are having a issue with this please read these threads first then post in one of these threads (we don’t need to create anymore duplicate threads on this topic)
Gas Mileage Thread 1
Gas Mileage Thread 2

Having an Issue with Post Lift Vibrations? Try These Links:
Post Lift Vib Link 1
Post Lift Vib Link 2
Post Lift Vib Link 3
Post Lift Vib Link 4
Post Lift Vib Link 5

Cracked Frame – Motor Mount Failure
Motor Mount Failure Link 1
Motor Mount Failure Link 2

Air Bag Light Is ON, Why?
Air Bag Light Link

Failed Support for Composite Bed
Bed Support Cracked Link

6spd Manual Trans Issues
Grinding While Shifting Link

6spd Manual Trans “Chirping Noise Issue†AKA Throwout Bearing
TTORA Link to Chirping Noise
Tacoma World Chirping Noise Link

Rear End Failures
Rear End Failure Link 1
Rear End Failure Link 2

Wheel Bearing / Idler Pulleys Failures
Wheel Bearing and Idler Pulley Link 1
Wheel Bearing Link 2

Suspect Water In Oil? Funky Residue in Filler Neck
Moisture Residue In Oil Filler Neck Link

How to Replace CV Axels
Directions with Pics on How to Replace a CV Axle

Common Truck Modifications:

Need Help Picking a Lift?
Questions and links for suspensions - click here

Tire Size Options With Lift
35’s and 3†Lift: 35" Tires on 3" lift Link 1
35" Tires on 3" lift Link 2
35 MT/R’s 1â€ÂLift: 35" Tires on 1" lift
36’s and 3†Lift: 36" Tires on 3" lift
255/85/16: 255/85/16

TIRE AND WHEEL FITMENT GUIDE
Link To Wheel and Tire Fitment Guide

Wheel Spacers
Click Here for More Info on Wheel Spacers

2005+ Locker Mod
Click Here for More Info on Locker Mod

Diff Breather Extension
Link for extending your Diff Breather

Illuminated 4x4 Dial for '05+ Tacoma (OEM Parts $$$)
Directions for Illuminated 4x4 Dial

 

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And the rest of it

Traction Control (ATRAC hack) Write-up
ATRAC Hack Link

What’s the Biggest Tire You Can Fit on Stock Ride Height?
Tire Size Link

Snorkel on New Gen Tacoma
Install Directions Link

Shackle Flip Mod
Shackle Flip Mod Link 1
Shackle Flip Mod Link 2
Shackle Flip Mod Link 3

Different Types of Lifts Installed
Comparing Different Lift Options for 05+
Donahoes and Deavers Install on 07
Donahoes and Dakars Install on a 05
Old Man Emu Install
Solid Axel Swap Install
Long Travel Install

What to Consider After Lifting Your Truck
After Lift Extending Bump Stop Directions

Bigger Tires Now Rub on Body Mount
Fixing Issue of Tire Rubbing on Body Mount Link 2
Fixing Issue of Tire Rubbing on Body Mount Link 2

Torn CV Boot: Option for Replacing the Whole CV Axel
Directions on how to Install a New CV

Installing Extended Rear Brake Lines
Directions on Installing Extended Brake Lines

Adding a Crawler to a 05+
Crawler Install Directions

Sway-Bar Removal
Sway Bar Removal Link 1
Sway Bar Removal Link 2

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Bypass
TPMS Bypass Link 1
TPMS Bypass Link 2 (Toyota Nation)

What You Need to Know About Re-Gearing 05 and up
Regear 05+ Link 1
Regear 05+ Link 2
Regear 05+ Link 3

Armor (Sliders, Bumpers and Beyond)
List of Rear Bumper MFGRS: Rear Bumper List
List of Slider MFGRS: Slider List
Skid Plates
ShrockWorks Tacoma Winch Bumper
Assorted Front Bumper Pics
All-Pro Plate Front Bumper
All Pro Plate Rear Bumper
Armortech Off-road Rear Bumper
ARB Front Bumper
4xInnovation Sliders
Armortech High Clearance Rear Bumper

Tacoma Auxiliary Battery Install
AUX Battery Install Link 1
AUX Battery Install Link 2

Speedometer Recalibration After Bigger Tires
How to Recalibrate Your Speedo

Superchargers
Superchargers Link 1
Superchargers Link 2

Re-Route Exhaust
Exhaust Reroute Link

Oil Filter Recommendations
Oil Filter Guide

Common "How To" Questions:

How to reset the Maintenance Required Light:
1. Start truck
2. Make sure Odometer is set to ODO xxxxx
3. Turn key to full off position
4. Push odometer button and hold
5. turn key back to on position
6. Continue holding the odometer button
7. Dashes will appear where the mileage should be located, the dashes will then disappear one by one. Hold button tell they are all gone!
1 sec(- - - - -) 1.5sec(- - - -).. (- - -).. (- -).. (-)
When the dashes are gone the odometer will blink your current miles once, and the maintenance required light will turn off.

How To Reset the Check Engine Light:
1. Turn off truck
2. Open hood
3. Disconnect negative battery cable from terminal
4. Wait 2 minutes
5. Reconnect negative battery cable
6. Close hood
7. Start truck
8. Check engine light should be off!
Note:
The Maintenance Required Light is different than the Check Engine Light

Directions For Engaging 4LO In Your Tacoma:
1) If you have a Automatic Transmission you must be stopped and in Neutral.
2) If you have a Manual Transmission you must be stopped and the clutch must be in all the way.
Still Not Working? Have you Read your Owners Manual? Or the Info Card in the Visor? How about trying one of these?

Great Links to Toyota Nation’s 05+ Resources
2005+ Tacoma Modification DIY Articles
FREE Service Guide & Vehicle History PDF Glove Box Booklet
05+ Tacoma FAQ's
TSB List for 2005+ Tacoma