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Snowman's 2004 4x4 Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Snowman, Apr 8, 2011.

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  1. Nov 22, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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    yote

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    Looks good. Sub'd for later reference :cool:
     
    yote, Nov 22, 2013
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  2. Nov 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    What color duplicolor? I think out paint color es like PL1 and last time i checked they don't make that color... idk
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    Impulse Red 3P1 and they do. In touch-up and spray cans.
     
    Snowman, Nov 22, 2013
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  4. Nov 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    Love the truck! let me know if you ever do some wheeling I live in Truro NS!
     
    Grue, Nov 22, 2013
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  5. Nov 22, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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    Looks good!
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    Snowman, Nov 22, 2013
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  7. Nov 23, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    Should have a coffee night some week before xmas! let me know.
     
    Grue, Nov 23, 2013
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  8. Jul 31, 2014 at 1:23 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    When pushing the truck towing or wheeling I could feel the transmission heat coming through the floor but I've never had any real problems with trans temperatures. I went ahead anyway and installed a
    $51 Hayden 678 Universal Rapid-Cool 9.5” x 11” Add-On Transmission Cooler – Not for Direct Replacement of the OE Cooler
    Hayden 678 transmission cooler. Put it inline after the OE unit in the radiator.
    I made a little bracket out of a piece of scrap metal I had laying around, then hit it (the bracket and screws) with some bedliner to help with rust and rock chips.
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2014 at 6:11 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    AFE 2.5" stainless steel cat-back with polished tip.
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Snowman, Oct 26, 2014
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  10. Jan 31, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    Integrated the front signal lights into the bumper and installed the LED light bar.
    [​IMG]
     
    Snowman, Jan 31, 2015
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  11. Feb 9, 2015 at 8:35 PM
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    nice build man i like the elimination of lower valance it looks right :locked:
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    Thanks
    Well, a guard rail eliminated the valance a few winters ago haha.
     
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  13. Apr 30, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    Hmm I thought I was subbed to this?!

    :popcorn:

    Truck looks good bro :thumbsup:
     
    presto, Apr 30, 2015
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  14. Apr 30, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    Truck looks good! I like the color matched grille!
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    Thanks. Once the sun comes out I'm going to get some updated pics for the front page
     
    Snowman, Apr 30, 2015
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  16. Nov 22, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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    Keep on Truckin'

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    Nice Truck, Nice Color !! I have an '02 Tacoma with the same Drivetrain & wonder how is the Detroit True Trac working for you ? Do you recall what the Model number was for the True Trac ? I"m really interested in that Unit for mine . I have the Open Diff.-30 spline -8.4 rg -2.7 -Auto . Thanks
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:46 PM
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    Snowman [OP] I have a problem for your solution…

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    @Keep on Truckin'
    I love the TT so far. Gives extra traction off road but is virtually unnoticeable on the road. You can feel a little squirm when turning away from a stop when it's raining but nothing that would be uncomfortable.
    I have about 6000 miles on mine now along with half a dozen fairly tough off-road trips. Zero issues.

    It's part number
    $677 913A541 Detroit Truetrac 8.4" 30 Spline Differential for Toyota Tacoma
    913A541. I got it from Summit along with some RG paint.
    You will also need two carrier bearings because getting the old ones off will destroy them 99% of the time. Unfortunately the bearings are a dealer item and like $40 each.
     
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  18. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:32 AM
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    Snowman, Sounds like the type of unit I've been looking for Both on & off road ! Thanks for the part # and the advice on the Diff. carrier bearings.
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2016 at 8:46 AM
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    dents and missing bits Gravel garage, hillbilly trained mechanic…
    Nice rig Snowman! Funny how inanimate objects help with taco mods. That's why I got sliders coming...
    Always wondered what the difference between 'Impulse red' and'Sunfire Pearl red' is....
    What type light bar is yours?
    I put a 23"? On my 85, throws some good light pattern for sure, but I'm jonesin for some 170 LightForce HIDs some day.
     
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  20. Mar 7, 2018 at 3:45 AM
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    :canada:
     
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Products Discussed in

Eaton 913A541 Detroit Truetrac 8.4" 30 Spline Differential for Toyota Tacoma
$676.99
Hayden Automotive 678 Universal Rapid-Cool 9.5” x 11” Add-On Transmission Cooler – Not for Direct Replacement of the OE Cooler
$50.55
Hopkins Towing Solutions 43315 Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Kit
$50.95
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