Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. These are some great mods for the '05+ Tacoma. I'll leave this thread open, so if anyone has a link to other good DIY articles, please post them here and I will add them to this first post.
DISCLAIMER: Do at your own risk. Toyotanation will not be held responsible for any damage to vehicle or bodily harm when performing these modifications, or any Voidage of certain parts of your warranty.
Exterior Mods:
UCA Install-Toku58
ABS Clip for UCA's-6shooter
Fog lights Always On -Pb
Detailed Fog Light Always On - SWTRDSPORT
Add Bed Lights & Backup Lights -Pb
DayTime Running Lights Mod -Toku58
DayTime Running light ON/OFF-HookEm
Clear Corner Headlamps -Blangkang
Black Headlamp Housing -05XRunner
Black Emblem -NorCal Tacoma
Swapping black door handles for color matched handles -57HotrodVW
S2000 Projector & HID Retrofit -eyevan
Louder Horn -kinewave
Locks for the bed storage doors -TW-floridaoccifer
Combination locks for the bed storage doors -padlinout
Tailgate Security-Pop & lock and hose clamp mod -Hughes500Pilot
Extra Bed Rings -MrGrimm
Tailgate Alarm -JackSnodGrass
Tailgate Storage -Hughes500Pilot
Alternative Bike Mounts -ThunderStruck1
Trailer Harness Relocation -MrGrimm
Painting Wheels -Phi Kai
Diff Lock Anytime
Power lock "BEEP"-dbbd1
LOCKER MOD Alternative-dbbd1
Bumper plugs -Rhino8541
Fog lights behind grill-ilovetacos
Under hood lights- mjonags32
Bed lights-mjonags32
Bed Speakers-majonags32
Installing blocks to lift your rear-lotust
Side marker as turn signal-PB
Light bar and lights install-G-forcexl
Custom T O Y O T A grill emblem-Toku58
Fog Lights "a la DTRL mode"- caribe_makaira
Satoshi Grill mod-lwyattl
How To Debadge and Rebadge"- juddemt
How To: Install A Power Pop&Lock-griffin407c
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement 4wd Taco -Jamfred774
How To: Install A Power Pop&Lock on 09'+ Tacoma-dpenfield
Engine Block Heater Install-Maxama10
Locking Gas Door-eAreEyeSee
Interior Mods:
Installing Complete Sound system -Cam2Xrunner
Change the color of the instrument cluster -jotaro
Change the color of the stock radio lights -slvrAZtaco
Illuminated 4x4 Switch -08TRDOFFROAD
Get rid of the open door buzzer -Cam2Xrunner
Get rid of the open door buzzer (alternative method) -ToyoBlair
Add OEM Cruise Control -mhadden
Add OEM Cruise Control - 2013 M/T -Ashley Rivers
Add OEM Intermittent Wiper Switch - Dcaplan
Boost Gauge Install xrobber
Shift light Install-Blangkang
Make an inline fuse quick & cheap -Pb
Map Lights come ON w/ Dome lights -Pb
Add In-Cab 110 AC Outlets -Pb
Cig Outlet always on - cheg
Add HomeLink/AutoDimming Mirror -Pb2theMax
Auto Dimming Mirror Install -SandMan-
ScanGauge Overhead Console Mod -Pb
Tire Pressure Monitor disable -ncpaladin
Cathode Footwell Lights-GrantGrant
How to remove the door panels to gain access to replace speakers -Cam2Xrunner
How to remove radio & how to install iPod2car
More info on ipod2Car -kpagel
Auxilary Input Install for factory CD player -Hughes500Pilot
USASpec DF-TOY Install for Aux Inputs to Stock Stereo -MrSharkey
Hardwiring Radar Detector -nicoj1222
Add Cabin Air Filter in '05 Taco -MikeX
Front window rattle fix -Cam2Xrunner
Programming Keyless Entry
Disabling the seatbelt alarm -TRDtoy79
Steering control color change -slvrAZtaco
Heated Seats Mod- Janster
Door Arm rest mod-menacekustoms
FJ Cruiser Switch Bezel Mod.-griffin407c
LEDs (Lights) Made Easy: Interior & Exterior-mceagle555
Steering Wheel Control Color Change -slvrAZtaco
110v factory inverter - Always 400w when in Drive -Krookz
Removal/Painting of steering wheel emblem-iamrayzian
How To: Install a USB Charger/Connection Port in a Factory Blank-ElectronMan
DIY Washable Cabin Air Filter -05Moose
INTERIOR ISSUES
A.C. FAN TICKING -eyedoc
Center Console Latch Fix -Jamfred774
Overhead Compass/Temp display resistor resolder -MCMIXMASTER
HVAC blower motor resistor replacement -Garyods
Performance Mods:
Toytec lift install -SMTRDSPORT
Tacoma 4.0 Exhaust FAQ -jubrown57
B&M 70255 Auto Transmission cooler install -Lotust
Hayden 678 Auto Transmission cooler install -oxnard111
Removing Secondary Air Filter -HILLCLIMBER
Clutch fan to Electric Fan -Pb
OffRoad Diff breather mod
Airbox Mod -55Reasons
Short Throw Clutch Pedal -Sonny
Useful info on modding the Sport Hood Scoop -Pb
Custom intake that could be combined with the Hood Scoop Mod -05XRunner
AEM/K&N Intake Hybrid -Boone
Diff Breather
Differential Breather mod "For Dummies"-Neubs
Information on lifts for 05+ Tacoma-Toku58
MAF Calibrator MAP sharing-wjdunn3
Alignment 3" lift and UCA's-Toku58
5100's install-luka
ABS Disable Switch-landphil
Maintenance:
Lubing diffs-Screeber
Lubing diffs -lotust
Reset Maint Req. light!-toku58
AT Fluid Change -ForTech
Another AT Fluid Change -mountain lion
V6 Spark Plug Change-Dante's Taco
V6 Engine Coolant Change-Dante's Taco
Batteries: 24F vs 27F - The Facts-Scott Oakley
Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement-05SCtaco
Starter Replacement-ivad32
Misc. Issues:
-Engine Tapping noise
Tech Section at CutomTacos.com
DISCLAIMER: Do at your own risk. Toyotanation will not be held responsible for any damage to vehicle or bodily harm when performing these modifications, or any Voidage of certain parts of your warranty.
Exterior Mods:
UCA Install-Toku58
ABS Clip for UCA's-6shooter
Fog lights Always On -Pb
Detailed Fog Light Always On - SWTRDSPORT
Add Bed Lights & Backup Lights -Pb
DayTime Running Lights Mod -Toku58
DayTime Running light ON/OFF-HookEm
Clear Corner Headlamps -Blangkang
Black Headlamp Housing -05XRunner
Black Emblem -NorCal Tacoma
Swapping black door handles for color matched handles -57HotrodVW
S2000 Projector & HID Retrofit -eyevan
Louder Horn -kinewave
Locks for the bed storage doors -TW-floridaoccifer
Combination locks for the bed storage doors -padlinout
Tailgate Security-Pop & lock and hose clamp mod -Hughes500Pilot
Extra Bed Rings -MrGrimm
Tailgate Alarm -JackSnodGrass
Tailgate Storage -Hughes500Pilot
Alternative Bike Mounts -ThunderStruck1
Trailer Harness Relocation -MrGrimm
Painting Wheels -Phi Kai
Diff Lock Anytime
Power lock "BEEP"-dbbd1
LOCKER MOD Alternative-dbbd1
Bumper plugs -Rhino8541
Fog lights behind grill-ilovetacos
Under hood lights- mjonags32
Bed lights-mjonags32
Bed Speakers-majonags32
Installing blocks to lift your rear-lotust
Side marker as turn signal-PB
Light bar and lights install-G-forcexl
Custom T O Y O T A grill emblem-Toku58
Fog Lights "a la DTRL mode"- caribe_makaira
Satoshi Grill mod-lwyattl
How To Debadge and Rebadge"- juddemt
How To: Install A Power Pop&Lock-griffin407c
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement 4wd Taco -Jamfred774
How To: Install A Power Pop&Lock on 09'+ Tacoma-dpenfield
Engine Block Heater Install-Maxama10
Locking Gas Door-eAreEyeSee
Interior Mods:
Installing Complete Sound system -Cam2Xrunner
Change the color of the instrument cluster -jotaro
Change the color of the stock radio lights -slvrAZtaco
Illuminated 4x4 Switch -08TRDOFFROAD
Get rid of the open door buzzer -Cam2Xrunner
Get rid of the open door buzzer (alternative method) -ToyoBlair
Add OEM Cruise Control -mhadden
Add OEM Cruise Control - 2013 M/T -Ashley Rivers
Add OEM Intermittent Wiper Switch - Dcaplan
Boost Gauge Install xrobber
Shift light Install-Blangkang
Make an inline fuse quick & cheap -Pb
Map Lights come ON w/ Dome lights -Pb
Add In-Cab 110 AC Outlets -Pb
Cig Outlet always on - cheg
Add HomeLink/AutoDimming Mirror -Pb2theMax
Auto Dimming Mirror Install -SandMan-
ScanGauge Overhead Console Mod -Pb
Tire Pressure Monitor disable -ncpaladin
Cathode Footwell Lights-GrantGrant
How to remove the door panels to gain access to replace speakers -Cam2Xrunner
How to remove radio & how to install iPod2car
More info on ipod2Car -kpagel
Auxilary Input Install for factory CD player -Hughes500Pilot
USASpec DF-TOY Install for Aux Inputs to Stock Stereo -MrSharkey
Hardwiring Radar Detector -nicoj1222
Add Cabin Air Filter in '05 Taco -MikeX
Front window rattle fix -Cam2Xrunner
Programming Keyless Entry
Disabling the seatbelt alarm -TRDtoy79
Steering control color change -slvrAZtaco
Heated Seats Mod- Janster
Door Arm rest mod-menacekustoms
FJ Cruiser Switch Bezel Mod.-griffin407c
LEDs (Lights) Made Easy: Interior & Exterior-mceagle555
Steering Wheel Control Color Change -slvrAZtaco
110v factory inverter - Always 400w when in Drive -Krookz
Removal/Painting of steering wheel emblem-iamrayzian
How To: Install a USB Charger/Connection Port in a Factory Blank-ElectronMan
DIY Washable Cabin Air Filter -05Moose
INTERIOR ISSUES
A.C. FAN TICKING -eyedoc
Center Console Latch Fix -Jamfred774
Overhead Compass/Temp display resistor resolder -MCMIXMASTER
HVAC blower motor resistor replacement -Garyods
Performance Mods:
Toytec lift install -SMTRDSPORT
Tacoma 4.0 Exhaust FAQ -jubrown57
B&M 70255 Auto Transmission cooler install -Lotust
Hayden 678 Auto Transmission cooler install -oxnard111
Removing Secondary Air Filter -HILLCLIMBER
Clutch fan to Electric Fan -Pb
OffRoad Diff breather mod
Airbox Mod -55Reasons
Short Throw Clutch Pedal -Sonny
Useful info on modding the Sport Hood Scoop -Pb
Custom intake that could be combined with the Hood Scoop Mod -05XRunner
AEM/K&N Intake Hybrid -Boone
Diff Breather
Differential Breather mod "For Dummies"-Neubs
Information on lifts for 05+ Tacoma-Toku58
MAF Calibrator MAP sharing-wjdunn3
Alignment 3" lift and UCA's-Toku58
5100's install-luka
ABS Disable Switch-landphil
Maintenance:
Lubing diffs-Screeber
Lubing diffs -lotust
Reset Maint Req. light!-toku58
AT Fluid Change -ForTech
Another AT Fluid Change -mountain lion
V6 Spark Plug Change-Dante's Taco
V6 Engine Coolant Change-Dante's Taco
Batteries: 24F vs 27F - The Facts-Scott Oakley
Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement-05SCtaco
Starter Replacement-ivad32
Misc. Issues:
-Engine Tapping noise
Tech Section at CutomTacos.com