What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

Interesting. I had the same issue. Although the new clock spring got my cruise control working again, my airbag light is still on. Sounds like I need a new one?

 

New one what?

I'd think scanning the truck SRS computer to find out what sensor is giving you grief would be the 1 st step.

If you got cruise and a horn, that makes me think the ribbon cable is functional.

Keep us informed.

 

Arrived today but can’t get to it have emergent situation that arose yesterday but when I can I’ll get them on or something

 

Polished my $75 tailgate, put my rear camera on

 

I just replaced the SRS ECM and so far the light is off. If it stays off after a couple hundred miles when all the computer systems are reporting, I'll know it was the only remaining issue.

For anyone who may need to do this job, here's what the process looked like -- fairly easy 30 minute job if you have a bench seat/column shift truck. If not, you'll have to dismantle the whole center console and all the shifter trim, so that will add some time and effort but still pretty DIY friendly. Check this thread for the extra steps in that case.

Where it's located -- directly below the center stack, bolted to the transmission tunnel. It's the little module where you see the yellow wire harness at the bottom (after removing the bottom trim piece it's right there):


Three 12mm bolts to remove -- front one was where I'm pointing in this pic, easily removed from the front:


Other two bolts in back -- front circle is where I removed one, other circle is the one that was still in. The one I removed was easy to get to from the passenger side footwell:


If you want easier access to the last bolt, you can remove this as it gets in the way a little. I just slipped my hand behind it and found the hidden bolt by feel. This one was from the driver footwell.


Easiest way to slide the computer out and new one in is from the passenger footwell:


Couple of quick notes I didn't mention yet:

• The single cab, double cab and crewmax each use a different computer module for the airbag system, I'm pretty sure I have these right:
  • CrewMax: 89170-0C361
  • Double Cab: 89170-0C311
  • Single Cab: 89170-0C272
• Use the shallowest 12mm socket you have, it's tight under there.
• You can take all 3 bolts out with a ratchet, but I could only tighten the rear driver side one back up using a 12mm box end wrench due to socket depth.
• There are a lot of wires but it's all one big connector, which releases with the white plastic clip circled in the picture below.

Hopefully that helps someone else out in the future.

 

Other thing I did today was replace some rusty tailgate hardware -- striker plates and the bolts that the cables attach to. Also sanded the small amount of rust off that was on the hooks at the ends of the cables.

 

Happen to have the part numbers?

 

It is amazing how much better a vehicle can look just by replacing small parts like rusty striker plates, etc.

 

Anyone in SoCal have a stock 2nd gen bumper?

 

I just replaced one for a 2009. Got it on Amazon. $180. It even came with new plate lights. Looks great!

 

Should have specific front. The aftermarket chrome ones are thinner metal, looking to find OEM if I can! Lol.

 

I installed my rokblokz XL mud flaps and removed my running boards the other day.

 

Grille blackout with herculiner. Previously de chromed with Steel-It. Faded to gray over a couple of years.

 

Got my rock warriors done.

powder coated gold and and powder coated chrome rings.

still debating black or silver center caps

 

That's one of the best color combos I've seen on any wheel!!!

 

Those look amazing!!

 

thanks for the compliments!

Now I know how our wives feels about shoes and bags. It took me forever to pick a color. but I knew I wanted gold and to keep the rings chrome.

huge shout out to @bmtrujillo98 who had a local guy to him that powder coats chrome for a decent price. I shipped him my rings and he got them done and back to me and didn't want anything in return. I just covered the costs.

I am proud/embarrassed about how little I have into these!

I got the set for $200 off offer up, amazing find and I was so nervous that someone was going to message the seller and advise him of what he was selling or offer him more. most nervous hour of my life picking these up.

powder coat was $400, rings $200, tires $1000 (here in the marketplace).

So $1800 total for freshly powder coated rock warriors with 35" toyos (90-95% tread left with a 5th spare)!

I also have a billet third brake light project in the works.... stay tuned

 

Do any of yall keep having the same problem with the springs to push the pads out? I swear mine never stay very long. (yes I know it only calls for one of the 'springs' but I put two in hopes they would stay)
PFA:

 

That's a helluva deal.

 

Got my TRD (Amazon) Skid on and took a pic. Amazing how far it has come in ~4 weeks

 

I installed a similar one from Amazon and so far so good. Made doing the oil change so much easier.

 

Did the Amazon skid plates come with hardware? I want one simply because I am so sick of having to drop the factory plate for every oil change.

 

Yes to hardware. Instructions were horrible but one of the reviews had a picture of the hardware locations which helped

 

I only want one for this as well. But my cheap ass still hasn't pulled the trigger.

 

It’s so worth it!

 

I bet it is. That heavy stock one sucks.

Did you paint/powdercoat yours? Looks to be black in color.

 

It’s kuafu one from Amazon. It’s dark grey

 

RCI has great skid plates

 

Does the RCI skid cover the oil drain bolt? Or do I need to get that one and the tranny skid?

 

Striker plates are 657680c010 and tailgate cable bolts are 689650c010.