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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.

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  1. Oct 1, 2014 at 10:34 PM
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    ffirg

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    Yeah for sure. I was expecting a huge drop, just didn't think it'd be that big after getting 20mpg initially. Oh well. Bigger tires soon won't help either haha. But I'm sure you already knew that...;)
     
    ffirg, Oct 1, 2014
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  2. Oct 1, 2014 at 10:41 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    If you are just reading it off an ultra gauge it takes awhile anyways.

    Yes..it's all down hill from here haha
     
    Blackdawg, Oct 1, 2014
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  3. Oct 2, 2014 at 3:39 AM
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    tomtom

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    Completely stock, I'd be sitting at 15mpg driving across west Texas in a head wind. Your drop is not unreasonable with all the extra weight but I'd keep an eye on it and do the little things that help.
     
    tomtom, Oct 2, 2014
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  4. Oct 2, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    BamaToy1997

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    BamaToy1997 Wheel Bearing Master

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    Yeah. lmao. It won't last much longer. Getting a lot of water damage from the rains.
     
    BamaToy1997, Oct 2, 2014
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  5. Oct 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM
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    Scoobarooo

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    Scoobarooo Well-Known Member

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    IMG_1231.jpg

    I installed bilstein 5100 adjustables the other day. She sits a bit prettier now:p:D
     
    Scoobarooo, Oct 2, 2014
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  6. Oct 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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    rphass17

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    rphass17 Well-Known Member

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    Deckplate NGK plugs & wires Grey Wire mod Anti door dinger mod
    Lookin good! Just in the front to level er out?
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2014 at 9:24 AM
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    jberry813

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    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Same guy that didn't do any gussets, no triangulation, and welded directly to the cab with no frame tie ins?

    There's tons of internet arguments around welding 4130. At the end of the day what it all boils down to welding process. TIG by far is the best way to weld it with ER80S-B2, ER70S-2, or ER80S-D2 fillers. ER80S-B2 can provide the strongest weld IF DONE PROPERLY. ER70S-2 is not as strong (and will undermatch the strength of 4130), but its more forgiving in the welding process. FWIW, Lincoln recommends ER80S-D2 for 4130.

    While technically you don't have to normalize 4130 under 1/8", you should still preheat 4130 to ~150* especially if you are trying to get the strongest weld possible (with ER80S-B2). At a minimum, the material should be room temperature (70*) or higher.

    Because 4130 is so demanding in the welding/cooling process, it's far simpler to just use DOM. Personally...I would have a hard time trusting the welder's capability to use 4130 simply based on that cage design.
     
    jberry813, Oct 2, 2014
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  8. Oct 2, 2014 at 10:47 AM
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    Puretac

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    Buddy of mine bought a 1st gen from a guy who had "just replaced" the control arms. Well he gets it home and wants to keep it but I look and the control arms are the wrong ones and they keep rubbing. So we hit the local store, he doesn't have anything will have to special order. Really!? So we found an inexpensive oem set online from Toyota Parts Center and got her taken care of. Not as fun as building a roll cage but an easy day for sure.
     
    Puretac, Oct 2, 2014
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  9. Oct 2, 2014 at 11:23 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Lots of dust and custom dents, Check Build
    Just invite me over and we'll paint your truck.

    I'll show up late, "help" like I did on the brake line, and then drink your beer and eat your food. It'll turn out great!
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Oct 2, 2014
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  10. Oct 2, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Were they aftermarket or what? I just can't see how else you would end up with incorrect control arms.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Oct 2, 2014
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  11. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    ZKTM

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    Trying to make the little taco a little cooler looking, so my kids will at least ride with me ..:D

    Tinted the windows and added some 16" American racing wheels and new tread

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    Thinking about putting a slicker grill in it.
     
    ZKTM, Oct 2, 2014
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  12. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    danbis

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    danbis Dano

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    Finally had time to do the install of my HHO system on my '01 TRD 3.4L. Seems fine; I'll be back w/ mileage gains (or losses!) as I tweak the system. Already saved a few bucks, as you run 87 octane with these.
     
    danbis, Oct 2, 2014
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  13. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:32 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    :laughing:
     
    Madjik_Man, Oct 2, 2014
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  14. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Ol' Red's fuel efficiency dropped 1.5 mpgs just because Monte looked at it.
     
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  15. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    johnboyTRD

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    Check out fiolio, might be able to get you something that looks sick for tha grill.
     
    johnboyTRD, Oct 2, 2014
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  16. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    least i didn't drive it...:laughing:
     
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  17. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    02goldie

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    Got my softopper installed!

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  18. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    Jealous. Id love one of those for my double cab.
     
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  19. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    batcat420

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    batcat420 I'm a Blue Ribbon man.

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    Any objections to the process shown in this video?
     
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  20. Oct 2, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    This truck has soo much potential. I'm serious
     
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