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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. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:35 PM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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    here i was driving around with 5100s thinking my truck handled great??? I mean for $115cdn each with free shipping i dont see a problem with them.
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:51 PM
    TIPICOTACO

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    U are correct on the 883 specs. I don't mind the 883s. The ride isn't super plush but I'm used to that and I think it rides fine. Cornering is stable sans sway bar, the lift is where I wanna be, and like I said it holds the weight pretty well. My truck is a heavy sob! They do the job offroad too. I'd like to get some nice COs some day but that's way down the road unless I find a great deal somewhere

    Your clunk sounds like it might be bushings. I know my LCA bushings are beat and cause a 'cold clunk'
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:55 PM
    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    Did you throw them away? Get them warranty replaced and hook up someone local.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2015 at 5:27 PM
    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    bunch of crap
    Toytec will do this for u as well
     
  5. Jul 16, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    Got my grill painted. Can't wait to get the mesh installed
     
  6. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:11 PM
    PcBuilder14

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    Looks good! The dents don't look that bad either. :thumbsup:
     
  7. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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  8. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:32 PM
    01TacomaV6

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    This is my first post that's not a question!! :bananadance:

    I cleared up the headlights on my 01 DC with Meguiars 2 step. Super easy, only took like 20 minutes.IMAG1376.jpg IMAG1383.jpg IMAG1382.jpg IMAG1387.jpg IMAG1377.jpg IMAG1378.jpg IMAG1379.jpg IMAG1380.jpg IMAG1381.jpg IMAG1384.jpg IMAG1385.jpg IMAG1386.jpg IMAG1387.jpg
     
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  9. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:34 PM
    sente3

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    Mequiars makes fantastic products. I wish I'd known about them when my last car needed headlight cleaning. I got some cheapo brand and it made a slight difference. But only slight.
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:45 PM
    scocar

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    I suggest you at least wax those, and you'll need to polish them again every few months, but at least you got the worst of it off.
    I've been using Plastic X to polish mine, then paste wax.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:46 PM
    BYJOSHCOOK

    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    Well I got some time to decide on the front since I'm getting a bumper soon. What do you guys suggest for the rear shocks?
     
  12. Jul 16, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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    Last time I re did my headlights it cleared them out great but nothing but replacements get rid of the yellowing.
     
  13. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:13 PM
    01TacomaV6

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    Thanks for the advice! The kit came with a sealer spray that is supposed to keep them good for "up to a year." It doesn't just take it off, but protects it against future damage. I know that a year is optimistic marketing talk, but I'm not totally anal about it, so I'll see how long it lasts before I feel like I need to re-do it. If it's less time than I want, I'll keep your tip in mind.
     
  14. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:17 PM
    01TacomaV6

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    They look clear enough for me. I'll replace em when they go out, haha. Those are 14 yrs old and still going strong.
     
  15. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:18 PM
    scocar

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    Yeah, I tried some sealer spray but its bullshit. They want you to keep buying the polish...

    The goal is not to solve your problem, but sustain your hope while they sustain their revenue.
     
  16. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    Haha, I don't doubt they want you to keep buying, but I have faith that Meguiar's has the customer's best interest in mind. At least, I do for now
     
  17. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:21 PM
    scocar

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    Yeah, I like Meguiar's stuff too.
     
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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Nope I still have them. Maybe...idk. No one local to me anyways that could use them
     
  19. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:51 PM
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    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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  20. Jul 16, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    good to know, thanks!

    :rofl: No I didn't. I wish I was that special lol. The ones I got cost $1500. I got a $500 gift card and then I sold my Toytec CO's. So I paid about $650.

    But from what I've seen so far, the price for ADS seems to be comparable to Kings and Icons. And these have great quality.
     
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