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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:01 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Do a lot...a LOT more reading. Fab tech is...meh..not great. As 3" is max. Then you kill CVs. Even at 2.5ish or more you will risk tearing CV boots. Do some searching. I'd use google it's much better then e forum search. There is TON of info here for that stuff
     
  2. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:16 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    I think I'm sold on this one:

    http://www.sears.com/diehard-platin...p-02850035000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

    Deep cycle, plenty of CCAs and a 48 free replacement, 100 month prorated...
     
  3. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:19 PM
    Blackdawg

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  4. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    You can lift more then 2 inches, as blackdog says 2.5 is starting to push it but many people do.

    Depends on the fabtechs, i've heard good things about their coilovers, other then that I would stay away from them. Most guys here seem to go with bilsteins. I went with Sway away coilovers, MUCH better then stock.
     
  5. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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  6. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:29 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    Thanks guys.

    *cha ching*

    :(
     
  7. Oct 24, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

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    Trust me I know this more than others. However, everytime I got caught I man'ed the fuck up and paid the price, insert 2 suspended licenses and over 14 speeding tickets by the time I was 18. I will say I do drive over the limit and keep up with traffic, it's a risk I take and if caught I own up. It's called being responsible and a grown up!

    Bragging about running and hiding from the cops is just stupid, especially on a public forum.
     
  8. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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    Does anyone know of a Wildernest or Flip-Pac for a 5 ft bed out there? Or something like it? I'm brewing up some ideas....
     
  9. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:08 PM
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    3" Eibach Coils, 3" AP Springs, AP 6" Shackles Toytec Diff drop, BAMF Sliders, Deck plate mod,Volt meter, Highbeam mod, PIAA fogs, 18" Magnaflow, LED dash swap, Color matched Satoshi Grille, Custom Rear Plate Bumper
    My yellow top finally failed today. The negative terminal broke inside and would wiggle out whenever I hit bumps. Had to get it boosted three times today so I finally said fuck it and replaced it.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    I know...Looked online forever and barely found any that were still for sale. This would be perfect for my truck once I build it up...
     
  11. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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    Man, they want a lot of $ for that.

    I've always used optimas, have never had one fail. They've always been red tops til this last time. Running a D35 yellow top. Picked it up from Amazon last January for $140 shipped.

    Looks like they've gone up a little since then.
    http://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batter...&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive
     
  12. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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    Finally got around to removing the nerf bars. I'll decide over the next little while whether I like them on or off. Plan on getting Sliders in the long run, though.

    Sorry about the quality of 2 of the pics, apparently I can't hold a camera steady...

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  13. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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    HA!..yea man..good luck haha wildernests are sweet..but think only 6ft bed..plus..uber rare..

    flip pacs are super expensive..and again..only think 6 ft bed..:eek:

    RTT man :cool: should come to jellystone and got the full walk through on mine :p

    holy shit! 140! damn..i paid 220 for mine at Napa during my rebuild..
     
  14. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:48 PM
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    No I haven't, they seem awesome though. But I kinda need my camper shell with hunting and fishing.... Don't think my Snugtop can hold all that weight on top even with my Yakima bars on top.

    Plus holy hell those RTTs are expensive haha
     
  15. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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    haha. Man you got ripped. :D
     
  16. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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    Check out this rig. He is running an RTT on top of his canopy. I think he is using a yakima rack to mount it.

    http://www.xoverland.com/vehicles/tacoma.html
     
  17. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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    Optima won't warranty a battery bought on Amazon.

    I'm glad they've worked out for you, but reading/hearing about all the stories of Optimas' seemingly inconsistent craftsmanship, I can't take the risk of buying a near $200 battery and not being covered.
     
  18. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:57 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    $220 is the retail price for them.
     
  19. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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    I follow the XOverland guys, I like their stuff. Maybe he has a reinforced roof? I honestly don't think my Snugtop can hold it.IMG_1129_19418b1c4c4a993080515f73264d5faf5bfaf1de.jpg

    That's my setup now. Thanks for the help guys!
     
  20. Oct 24, 2012 at 11:03 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Boy that would feel awkward, to me, with all that weight on top while rock crawling.
     

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