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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. May 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    Quid

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    K&N FIPK2 Intake Audiovox Cruise Control
    Just installed a K&N FIPK2 I got from eBay. There is a noticeable difference in throttle response now. I am hoping for more MPG with this mod.

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  2. May 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    x2

    the Soft 8 wheels don't clear the caliper vein due to the dimple die holes in the wheel... you will need a 1/4" spacer up front to mount...

    but they look really good on a first gen taco once you get them on...
     
  3. May 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

    mikesdoublecab LT Chase Truck

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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    i've had that same intake for over a year now... definitely better throttle response from the deck plate mod, but sadly, no improvement in MPG... in fact, when heavy on the throttle it seems to burn up even more gas...
     
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  4. May 11, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    Quid

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    K&N FIPK2 Intake Audiovox Cruise Control
    I put one on a Scion I had and it was so much fun in the upper RPM that i got worse mileage too. When i drove normal it went up in the Scion We will see about my Tacoma. Big difference in the upper RPM's on the truck. It's also very loud when you tromp on it.
     
  5. May 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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    davestaco

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    will the d windows fit without spacers?
     
  6. May 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    yah, D Window black steels should fit... i have had 2 sets of them in the past...

    historically, it's always been the Soft 8 that had issues...
     
  7. May 11, 2011 at 7:46 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
    Painted the skidplate today. Really liked the way it turned out!

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  8. May 11, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    Very nice!
     
  9. May 11, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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    01Tac0ma

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    Look at build!

    I like that but im scared to do it as i know it will only last about a week:mad:

    Nice job!
     
  10. May 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    davestaco

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    I didnt do to much to it today. i did learn how to shift without the clutch depressed lol. its hard to drive when you got a whole in the bottom of your foot.
     
  11. May 11, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    OME lift CBI sliders, front bumper homemade rear bumper 33x12.50 m/t Gears Aussie locker inchworm crawlbox Homemade flat belly
    I have the spacers already from anothe rig. I was plannin on grinding my calipers first.
     
  12. May 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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    That is not good to practice on your vehicle. Great way to end your synchros. I learned on my old truck before it was recalled:D
     
  13. May 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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    lift, big boy tires, deck plate, no more sway bar, painted stuff
    x2 that's why I learned with my old ford exploder
     
  14. May 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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  15. May 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    :yay: 'Bout darn time!
     
  16. May 12, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    its not sumthin i do a lot i just heard you could do it so i figured i would give it a shot:D

    bahaha i accually saw a pretty nice exploder it was a SAS rig. very very clean and well done
     
  17. May 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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    ITs a great skill to know. Really helps if you have clutch problems. In my experience its the learning curve that is tricky:D
     
  18. May 12, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    davestaco

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    thats good to hear
     
  19. May 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    davestaco

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    haha ya and my taco needs to be around for a while longer lol
     
  20. May 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    Mounted and tested new hi-lift jack

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