DIY (Do-It-Yourself) & User Knowledgebase

[Tundradrenalin]

This is what makes an owner's forum successful, member feedback and commraderie. Here is a list of Do-It-Yourself projects with instructions from other members.

Enjoy!

Mods and How-To’s

• DIY LED Brake Light Load Resistor (by: dexthumper, Snoop, et al)
• DIY BMW Style LED Door Handle Lights (by: jeepnuts311)
• Headlight Adjustment (by: TS Members)
• Broken Tailgate Latch Repair (by: Maximus 2)
• Cup Stay-Put Cupholder Mod (by: craneman)
• VSC ByPass mod (by: WT)
• Door Panel Removal (by: TheFrozenTundra)
• Seat Lowering Mod (by: ChitownTundra)
• Seatbelt Chime & Light Disable (simple & reversable) (by: mxsjw)
• Seatbelt Chime Disable (by:POS71RS)
• Dashboard sinking? try this: Sinking Dash Repair (by: DJM86)
• Black headlight mod w/video (by: 006)
• NAV/Navigation Hacks - (thread #1) - (thread #2)
• Automatic Tailgate and Unlock/Lock (by: WT)
• How-To Enable DRL’s in a Tundra (by: daless2)
• Painting Your OEM Wheels (by: swank501)
• Painting your Door Handles (by: WT)
• Anytime Fog Light Mod.pdf (original thread) (by: daless2)
  

Maintenance How-To’s

• Oil Change Tutorial & Maintenance Required Light (MIL) Reset (by: mhadden)
• Driveshaft Lubrication / Grease Fittings
• Rear Differential Oil Change (by: TheFrozenTundra)
  

Installation Guides

• DIY TRD Sway Bar Install (by: RONE)
• DIY Sound Deadener Install (by: TOYOTABUZZ)
• TRD Supercharger Install (by: FloridaSPL.com)
• Engine Block Heater Install (by: RONE)
• Adding NAV to your Factory JBL System (by: gpbuilders)
• Back-Up Camera Install (by: pedro66)
• Tow Mirror Install on Non Prewired SR5 & DIY Wiring (by: 07DCwhiteSR5)
• Sirius Satellite Radio Install (by: wleeb)
• Chrome Mirror Covers & Door Handles Install
• N-Fab Nerf Bar Install (by: jliltd)
• TRD Cold Air Intake (CAI) Install (by: stanton49)
• Sirius Satellite Install / ALL wires hidden (by: flyinacez)
• OEM Foglight Install (by: mhadden)
• OEM Security System Install (by: stanton49)
• OEM Security Alarm Activation by the dealership
• see also: TVIP V5 08586-0c890.pdf
  

General Knowledge and Help

• Sound Bytes & Video: TRD-CAI & TRD-Dual Exhaust and 07 tundra video thread
• Sound Bytes: Single Exhaust vs. TRD-Dual Exhaust
• Sound Bytes & Video: Miscellaneous Exhaust
  
  

Other Useful Information

• 2007 VIN Decoder.pdf
• 2008 VIN Decoder.pdf
• Official Toyota Documents for Do-It-Yourself'ers (external link)
• Toyota Help Online (external link)
• Free Recall Info On All Vehicles
• ToyoDIY Knowledgebase, with Part# Referecnes (external link)
  
  

If you have a DIY thread you would like to add, send a moderator a PM with:

1. the thread title
2. a link to the thread
3. the originator of the DIY

And we'll add it to the list.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

[Tundradrenalin]

I've found a nice way to get all your TSBs online and the best way, FREE.
This site offers Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for all makes & all models. Not just Toyota.


Here's how:

1. First go here: http://www.aboutautomobile.com/tsb (or click here)

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page.

3. Find your vehicle year. Click It

4. Next find your vehicle make/model. Click It

(optional steps)
5. Copy/paste the NHTSA No.

6. Go to this website: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/tsbs/tsbsearch.cfm (or click here)

7. Paste the NHTSA No. into the blank that says NHTSA Item Number. Search.


You'll get a brief description from NHTSA. It'll help you in your searching and troubleshooting, not so much repairing.
I hope this helps!

Regards,
Tundradrenalin