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96 Tacoma budget build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by mike2brew, Feb 24, 2014.

  1. Feb 24, 2014 at 10:51 AM
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    mike2brew

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    Pic from the Craiglist ad. Looks pretty, but not so much. Frame was bent, windsheild broken, upholstery torn, water damaged head unit, blown speakers, broken door lock, and fried blower fan. But I bought it anyway. Replaced the windsheild, stereo system, door lock, and blower fan. Repaired the upholstery and had the frame straightened. It did already have a 3" body lift and and Injen intake.
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    All fixed, now time for fun stuff...
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    Debadged and I bought a set of 2002 stock alloys with 285x75r16 BFG's for $190 on Craigslist and sold the old steelies for $100. No center caps, but thats ok for now, someday. Now I have a small amount of frame rub, so I want to put on some wheel spacers. I am concerned about fender rub with the spacers so I ordered a set of Eibach lift springs and Bilstein 5100's, as well as the spacers. Not sure if I need a diff drop. I should have installed in the next couple weeks. I will post more pics when it happens.
     
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  2. Feb 26, 2014 at 3:58 AM
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    Delmarva

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  3. Feb 28, 2014 at 6:50 AM
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    It helps to have it. Doesn't cost that much either
     
  4. Feb 28, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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    nice truck/ determination. us 1st gens use diff drops, helps a lot with the cv angles
     
  5. Mar 7, 2014 at 10:08 AM
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    Did the diff drop, really close to the UCA's, so spidertrax going on this weekend
     
  6. Mar 17, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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    spidertrax installed, alignment tomorrow
     
  7. Mar 23, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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    I wanted it sit a little higher in the front, now I think its a little too much of a difference. Contemplating lifting the rear a little more. 2" toytec shackles and billies in the rear might be in order.
     
  8. Mar 23, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    Truck is looking GREAT!
     
  9. Mar 23, 2014 at 1:31 PM
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    Thanks!! My first truck, loving playing with it. My wife hates it.
     
  10. Apr 7, 2014 at 10:26 AM
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    Blown cv boot and seal on the steering rack. Two new axles and new rack on the way. Rear shocks are going to have to wait.
     
  11. Apr 7, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    You fix the frame?
     
  12. Apr 8, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    Yes, I had the frame straightened. Fortunately I have a friend with a frame machine so I had it fixed cheap.
     
  13. Apr 12, 2014 at 5:32 PM
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    Thanks to Gary Mardikian in the south bay (Mardikian Frame and Alignment) for fixing my truck. Rides nice and straight. It was driving down the street sideways when I bought it.
     
  14. May 18, 2014 at 3:03 PM
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    Hanging with my friend Greg and his 1993
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  15. May 19, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    That is a beautiful truck. I'm glad someone saved this first gen. I got lucky with my 95, it had blown speakers and a shitty headunit and multiple window chips right in line of sight. I didn't know there were machines for straightening frames, that's cool. Hope to see more of your build soon. :D

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  16. May 19, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    Is it just me or does your truck have a saggy butt?
     
  17. May 19, 2014 at 1:23 PM
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    Read post #7.
     
  18. Dec 14, 2014 at 8:07 AM
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    Awesome lookin truck! love it. Keep it up!! :eek:
     
  19. Dec 14, 2014 at 8:18 AM
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    New Rubber, clutch, power steering rack, rotors, calipers, and pads.
    And Im broke again
     

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