The Best Interior Mods For Your 1st Gen Tacoma!!

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[@FletchShootsMedia]

As a car audio enthusiast I have been doing car audio for over a decade and this is some of the cleanest installs I've seen on here I have owned over 52 cars and have done more installs so bravos to you dude keep it up don't rush and take your time great jobs dude

[@Coliomacdon]

Another huge help to the sound system is sound deadening the outer door skins. I did it try and quiet down the TDI and an added bonus was way better sound from the door speakers.

[@stevicerated]

Loved these upgrades dude! I miss my old 1st gen, I traded it in for a 13' double cab w/ 6ft bed and love it to death.. I still think about my old taco sometimes and seeing you doing all these awesome upgrades to the same truck makes me miss it even more! I just wish the radio mount was higher on the dash. I still think the old taco is slightly faster than my current one cuz it's lighter obviously but it was a blast to drive.

[@billhickman4826]

That truck is so clean!! That back up camera is well worth it, especially with a camper shell on the truck. I was going to put 255/85 on my Tacoma but those 33x12.50 look perfect. You have me doubting myself now

[@chuckmangione4747]

I’ve got the Bluetooth touchscreen pad in mine. Really brings an old classic into the modern era. Who needs a 3rd gen?

[@IMALYO]

You should paint/dye the steering column trim black to tie it into the wheel and cluster

[@mkeneke7412]

Really liking that steering wheel upgrade. I’ve been wondering how to do that. Thank you!

[@wilsonlanza1]

Nice upgrade on the wheel! I got myself one from a 05 is300 plus new leather wrap, 02 rav4 airbag. Speakers tho, best replacement I’ve done on 1st gen are the infinity reference, I had the Rockford before and some other brands and almost nothing compares to factory since they actually sound pretty darn good but just no much mid as you mentioned. Truck looks good man. Consider doing the 4 runner mirrors heated glass mod. I did that on my current 04 double cab.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jessejenkins2289]

are you related to cameron niemela?😆

[@itsgriffen]

@@jessejenkins2289 austin cameron and devin are all brothers

[@koybuscho5880]

Did you get your wheel professionally leather wrapped? If so, where and how must did they charge you?

[@MadjikMan56]

Really like this channel. Can totally relate to these clean and moderately priced mods that focus on realistic use of the truck. One thing I will say is that about $200 in sound deadener and closed cell foam (such as Ensolite) vastly improves the sound quality of your audio system and overall cab comfort. Just need to really do the rear wall and about get about 80% coverage for the inner and outer door skins (sound deadener only). And put about a 6x6" piece of the closed cell foam behind the speaker drivers to help absorb/break up the back wave. This helps really tighten up the sound of the mid range. I also run a small four channel amp to power the speakers and added a 10" powered sub that fits under the seat. It won't boom your fillings out of your teeth but it really fills out the bottom end nicely.

[@kingschuyler3890]

Sweet tips, I'm gonna have to try that!

[@jimbote1968]

Nice on the wheel upgrade. I did the three spoke mod a few years ago. Ended up using a y2K celica bag with a 2005ish matrix wheel. My truck is a 96 so I had to splice my factory connector to the bag.

[@darrienlight6124]

Man thank you for your video so timely just bought a toyota tacoma yesterday 2004 exactly like yours it's my 2nd vehicle first was a toyota corolla but man I'm in love with this truck my 1st one was a 2017 but even though my tacoma is way older were in a generation that can really make old trucks look new now..

[@likits1999]

Awesome steering wheel. If your 3 spoke steering wheel didnt come with the cruise control switch, you can cut into the already marked area from factory and reuse your brown one until you get the black one to match from a wrecking yard. And like everyone says, teim black your steering column until you get a black matching cover. You have so much detail in that rig that its worth doing it the right way and even better from factory. I decided to go with the 3 apoke because of my Mtech steering wheels on my BMWs and Audi 3 spoke. Great job!!! Awesome attention to detail.

[@masonvanoverbeke6121]

How hard was it? Thinking about doing it on mine soon

[@sik1kraze]

It was hilarious that your horn honked when you got the airbag bolt tight. reminded me of the nissans that honk when you have put enough air in the tires.

[@Newtrron]

I really love a white speedometer. It’s so classic.

[@dwightk.schrute5455]

After a few months… how is the deck? Does it have apple car play? Or did you have to make a usb connector for wired CarPlay ? I’m planning on copying your sound system.

[@shohruhrozikov8974]

man very awesome creativity when i can leave my truck to get some of the good stuff to be installed

[@christopherallie6974]

You are underpowering those fosgates. If you power them with a big enough amp you will get much nicer full range sound. Sound deadening treatment on all doors and the back of the cab would make a big difference too.

[@mvc2177]

Any chance you can go over the wiring part of the steering wheel? I got a 98 tacoma and want to install the same steering wheel from a celica. Already bought the steering wheel

[@TheHamdissage]

Idk why interior upgrade videos are chill lol

[@Wyo_Roadhunter]

How do you like the head unit now that you've had it for a while? I'm thinking about getting the same one so I can run Onx hunt maps off of it.

[@taxzgames]

you should make one of these for the 89-95 generation pickups with tutorials since there's plenty of good mods, some of them from upgraded factory trims that are pretty simple

[@johnlucero3488]

What kind of tail and headlights you have? Awesome video!

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

How much would you price a 3.5 with a miss in Middlle 5?

[@jdmDC2ftw]

The steering wheel swap, what exactly did you do to the wiring? Was what you did in the video for the horn?

[@dhjet2000]

At 2:38 - what is that little wire tool? I wanna put some Tundra mirrors on my Tacoma and for the life of me cannot get the plugs to open.

[@Drckarvo]

Thanks for the tips cuz! Im looking to pick one up and came across your vids😂 awesome stuff

[@jamesm2889]

Took me a month, what you did in a 25min vid Sick tail lights and overall SUPER clean forrest green

[@traps3428]

I got a Altima right now but I'm trying to switch to a 1st Gen Tacoma or Tundra. Since I live in South FL, and wanting to do whatever work that requires a pick up truck and to also drive through flash floods, since we have a lot of that here.

[@anderabercrombie2774]

Aye I'm near Tampa looking to sell my first gen soon

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Where can I find bucket seats ( new or used ) for my 1st gen 2000 Tacoma 4x4 reg cab w/automatic trans. My interior color is "Moon Mist", which is a medium/light blue. If no seats, how about head rests at least?

[@allenhorne7032]

Looks great Austin, what kind of hand tools, socket wrench, screw drivers, etc. do you use?

[@cerwin21]

Almost done with my 1st gen. Just needs sliders and paint. Then some small things inside and smittybuilt seats

[@Califaztlan831]

Ooh! I want that steering wheel too! What Year Corrola 3spoke steering wheel is that?

[@princenoah21]

Say...did you ever get the tach to read the engine speed in real time, or is it still doing that?

[@spencerhughes7625]

How did you get your taillights to fit? I just ordered the same ones for my 03 but there’s a huge gap and they don’t line up .

[@georgedrusina6599]

Do you have a wiring diagram? Purchased the exact same setup for my 2001 Tacoma

[@stefanpia5419]

That 3 spoke was always one of my favourite factory wheels. Looks sooo good and at home there. factory plus 👌

[@MrHondarider44]

where did you get the flatbed for that tacoma? my bed is rusted out and i wanted to do the flatbed conversion

[@uno3863]

Where did you get your pillar and gauges for it? I think u gave me an idea for my 2nd Gen 🤔👍🏾

[@abpsd73]

How is the radio display backlighting at night? The Android unit I have sucks, when it's dimmed right down it still lights up the inside of the cab when you're out on the highway in the dark, I have to go into settings and shut the display right off.

[@IgniteTheRiff]

Hey man, awesome video and super helpful. I recently got a 1999 Tacoma and ive been looking for basically all these upgrades. Any idea whether the same ATOTO Head Unit you got would fit in a 1999 model?

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man! Yes its a pretty universal fit!!

[@jessejenkins2289]

curious, what size were the door speakers you ordered and what size were the stock ones? and one they be the same on my first gen 03 standard cab tacoma?

[@ttinnovations3310]

should move the center top vents, move it below, and make a bracket for a 9" screen on top

[@atownpronoun]

Move the vents, lol. Share the models, I'll fire up the printer 😂

[@danglukinich4134]

Love all your vids ❤️‍🔥 Hey brother mayyn I was wondering are you powering your new speakers you installed with an amplifier or are you just running the new speakers with a stock unit ?

[@MrDan1509]

The best car sterio i ever owned was the Pioneer DEH-P6400.. That deck was a freaking sound guys mixer board all in one!

[@sleepynate7685]

will tgis steering wheel fit on a 2nd gen tacoma?

[@bullwinklebrown283]

Nice now for a first Gen Tundra 🤤

[@nelsonhart6437]

What radio mount did you use? Just a regular double din?

[@tradeMark182]

Great lil video !!

[@williamarmstrong6645]

Hi Austin, really liked the video you have on this. So please don't take this as a knock on your channel. Your step-by-step instructions were spot on, even got the speakers. But the radio I got just didn't work out. I ordered the atoto S8 ultra 7". Install was very straight forward. Everything worked for 1 DAY. Now it will only charge my phone and play AM & FM radio. The Car play stopped altogether. won't connect via cable or Bluetooth. In the process of returning it. I'll reorder another one and see how it goes. But until then if anyone has any tips on what to try, please comment back to me. Thanks

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!! Thats not good!! I have had 4 of these head units and they all have been flawless!! I would contact Atoto and get another one under warranty!

[@T-Bill_and_chill]

Hi can you please re-paste the wire harness link please? thank you!

[@anthonygiordano3991]

Is that truck re-painted? It looks like new.

[@youngvendetta1929]

What’s the part number or how do I look for that passenger pillar grab handle

[@jorgegranados1761]

Will this fit on a gen 1 year 2000? Slightly different

[@zVortex-]

Know if that wheel will fit a ‘97 4Runner?

[@altairassassin17]

Does anyone know where I can find the wire harness that connects from the front door speaker into the harness that is attached the door? The one he is hooking up at 11:23 of the video. I threw mine away by accident when I took the oem speaker out

[@nonsequitur807]

Now you need to color match the steering column to the steering wheel.

[@kashstudiosinc1330]

Will 6x9 fit?

[@mythical3787]

I was wondering we’re did u find the led rear light pls tell me I can’t find those on Amazon it say only for 1996-2000 but my truck is 2001 and says it won’t fit

[@izyo520]

Does this radio work with iPhones ?? Does it have CarPlay ?

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

Enjoyed your show on your tocama

[@mainorrabanales4630]

How did you do manual swap

[@wilsonlanza1]

If you have a check engine light popping on every now and then shifting into reverse after installing that back up camera ask me how I know that.

[@mrm4155]

Huge improvement! I just did the same in my wife’s Jeep. You ever figure out the tachometer problem?

[@austinniemela]

I have not figured the tach yet!

[@santibouphavong]

Dude, awesome tacoma bro

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@Yourstrulyjw]

Awesome video man! Looking to do some similar mods to my taco!

[@bmxtaz]

Another great video with lots of good information.

[@chasemcmurray3737]

You should build that white F-350 that’s in your front yard. That would be so cool.

[@josedorado2339]

Can 33 In tires fit on my 1997 Tacoma please help

[@SilverTRD]

Wish i still had mine.. maybe i'll get a 2nd gen

[@DaVinci57]

they should make improvement about the volume knob

[@محمدعلي-م8ر7ط]

Nice work well done 👍 You need only an ipad on dashboard it will be super nice and helpful

[@Invincibletro]

Hi Austin, hope all is well in your family, haven't seen any videos from Cameron for a few months, hope his health is well.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you! Cam is doing good!!

[@Invincibletro]

@@austinniemela Thanks Austin, I was a bit scared that he may need our help, as we would... and knowing he's not going to ask, thought I'd reach out in a round-a-bout way. Glad he's okay... Much love to you and your family.

[@jeffgoodenough9932]

Hello I had one just like yours touch screen radio and speakers in my Monte Carlo SS and it sounded great.

[@CB-hr6zs]

That head unit is awesome I wanna get me one of those for my 2016 Toyota 4x4 and my 1992 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4x4

[@vadimnesen8060]

How do I make it less sluggish lol

[@davidgoeken7993]

Another enjoyable video ! Good work as usual!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks again!

[@Alphawolf2325]

What kind of wheel is it exactly? Been trying to look around, and getting mixed results

[@austinniemela]

01-02 Corolla

[@iMuyanCODM]

Next Build : 79 Series Land cruiser 💯

[@charonvanth5166]

Will it work with Apple?

[@BoogimanBoogiman]

Nice work

[@MussaKZN]

Wow I thought you had you own satellite flying above your Taco, wouldn’t put it pass ya! My Sony aVxav3000 doesn’t have a camera view if you not in reverse. I don’t understand why not! PS WHERES THE OLD HILUX/PICKUP ANY PLANS YET.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Just give me the most basic 4banger newest Tacoma, with a simple shell, small mt tires and good to go!

[@jakewashburn4426]

Love your videos. I also just purchased mirrors just like your four-door green first GEN you have and I love them but I had to call the company back because I installed one which was gloss black which I ordered and then when I went to open the other box to install the triangle neck piece on the mirror was glass black but the rest of the mirror was a black primer finish. So I’m gonna have to paint the mirror to match the glass black mirror. I know I should’ve checked both before installing, but I was kind of a little excited to have bigger mirrors then my dinky little pre-runner, single cab mirrors. since I already installed them well one of them, I couldn’t return them because I have tool marks on them and they can’t resell them cause They are a pair but they gave me a full refund and told me to keep the mirrors so I guess that’s a win 😂 😢

[@juannunez3057]

Freaking trucks are insane!!

[@adewumit.k3406]

I have 1999 sienna I love the car very well. Can I get an upgrade? I live in Lagos Nigeria 🇳🇬 we can arrange shipment if you can give me a superb upgrade

[@michaelmagana8778]

My girl Marissa likes the Lexus Is

[@jprock73]

By adding the tweeters to the front 6x8 coaxial speakers you went from the correct 4 ohm load to a 2 ohm load. I would be shocked if the head unit is 2 ohm stable and you run the risk of smoking the internal amp. If you want to fill the tweeter spot with tweeters the correct application would have been a set of 6x8 component speakers (one mid range 6x8 driver, one tweeter and one external crossover).

[@stefanpia5419]

That unit is good for 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω

[@romulorodriguez9309]

Me Gusta mucho este proyecto de verdad está muy bonita la Tacoma 💯💪🏻

[@capone_rd_809]

Where you mounted that camera is a bad location. It's such a wide angle camera, and you are picking up that rear tag well more than anything. I'm guessing you are going to build a bumper for the rear as well, when you do, keep in mind that the camera needs a wider area to give you a better view.

[@garethl.2123]

Where did you get that pinout tool? Looks super handy

[@austinniemela]

Amazon!

[@mussehaybe8134]

Great works

[@mictuning]

would you to get a free light bar?

[@alexandrlux6977]

Step 1 have a full shop of tools lol 😅

[@conservativeokie]

Sweet! I like it!!

[@darylharmon5898]

That is amazing truck

[@stevekeenan9673]

I was checking out the clean paint, and then the funky steering wheel, then realized it was manual doublecab.....this guy means buisness

[@austinniemela]

Haha don’t forget the turbo diesel!! Thanks man!

[@lucky3rd48]

Where can u buy a toyota tacoma 2002 steering wheel?

[@magno408_1]

How did you connect the tweeters? With a crossover?

[@austinniemela]

No crossover, just wired them how they are from the factory from the speakers!

[@geirhosethkarlsen6299]

butifull truck's keep up the god work

[@funkenshrumn]

how many niemela's are there? lol def three on youtube so far