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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. Aug 15, 2015 at 3:58 PM
    CHPTR11

    CHPTR11 Team Impulse Red

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    Thanks for posting your review, I'm tired with the rough ride of my OME suspension and I keep reading how much better a nice "real" coil-over setup rides on and off-road in comparison to the OME and Bilstein suspensions.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2015 at 4:01 PM
    CHPTR11

    CHPTR11 Team Impulse Red

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    I've always appreciated the simplicity of your function over form build and that badlands bumper looks right at home on your rig.
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2015 at 6:25 PM
    TacoVio

    TacoVio Well-Known Member

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    '00 Imperial Jade Flatty / '14 Spruce Mica, 6MT, Sick
    Looks badass man! Really like it!
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2015 at 6:40 PM
    TacoVio

    TacoVio Well-Known Member

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    '00 Imperial Jade Flatty / '14 Spruce Mica, 6MT, Sick
    Hey CHPTR11 do you mind posting a pic of your truck cuz you have the scs Sr8 gunmetal wheels right? Just haven't really seen a first gen with those wheels!
     
  5. Aug 15, 2015 at 8:09 PM
    I.L.Tacoma

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    19 Ceramic tent (more mods coming soon) 03 3 inch Supreme Suspensions lift 22" cree led lightbar blinker relocation 17% tent
    Just ordered a 3" all around supreme suspensions lift TRD 1.25 spacers and 285/75/r16 Thunderer Trac Grip 2's hope to have it all installed friday with rock lights soon to follow IMG_0025.jpg IMG_0018.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 15, 2015 at 8:11 PM
    552Jrider

    552Jrider Well-Known Member

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    Yea. I got up with no spotter. I gotta work tomorrow. I'll be in Folsom Thursday and hopefully Friday. Maybe we can hit up pc for a bit.
     
  7. Aug 15, 2015 at 9:07 PM
    Caligula

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  8. Aug 15, 2015 at 11:20 PM
    SanClementeTac01

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    It makes a world of a difference! I had coilovers before but they were old and warn so i knew it was time for a change! Let me know if you get some new ones!
     
  9. Aug 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    Ahh, I'll be working those days :(
     
  10. Aug 16, 2015 at 9:16 AM
    bayareataco

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  11. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM
    RustyNail

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    Yes. That looks like it works perfect. Food for thought..... I like it.
     
  12. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:10 PM
    DukesTaco

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    I would like to say that I changed the oil in my sons 2000 Tacoma but I would be a liar if I did. This is trany fluid. The truck had 260k on it with two previous owners. One of them had to of changed it onece because they used rtv on the gasket. The good thing it that it runs like a top. I also replaced all the vacume hoses and a new pvc valve. The pvc valve gromet was not cooperating at all. It decided to break into pieces and fall into the valve cover. :annoyed::frusty::censored:. After a brief moment of insanity. I removed the valve cover and was able to recover all the gromet pieces. I also did a little painting. The new paint has to be good for at least a .50 to a full 1 hp gain :burnrubber:IMG_20150816_114043845.jpg IMG_20150816_114242908.jpg IMG_20150816_132135601.jpg IMG_20150816_121952162.jpg
     
  13. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:13 PM
    thefatkid

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    A stock 2000 Tacoma will only have FIPG (pink) on the transmission pan. It should not have any other gasket (paper, cork, MLS, rubber).
     
  14. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:40 PM
    DukesTaco

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    If that's the case then that is what transmission fluid looks like at 260k.
     
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  15. Aug 16, 2015 at 3:12 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    BoggerBret

    BoggerBret Wolfknive

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    3' ready lift, 285 feds, 2'' wheel spacer.
    Blackout the emblem. Nothing big, but subtle

    image.jpg
     
  17. Aug 16, 2015 at 3:46 PM
    suttonkb

    suttonkb GO TIGERS!

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    Ordered 5125s, frame box kit / shock relocate, chevy spring swap kit, and got the scion TC seats ready to go.
     
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  18. Aug 16, 2015 at 4:54 PM
    tibblits920

    tibblits920 Tacos Everywhere!

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    32x11.5R15 BF Goodrich KM2's siped, 3" old man emu suspension lift kit (881 coils) w/ rear add-a-leafs, 4.56 Nitro gears, c4 fabrication custom built weld on sliders, LCE header, relentless fab rear plate bumper, LCE short shifter, rear diff breather relocation mod, removed front sway bar, aFe pro dry air filter, LROR hub shift knob, 36 led dome light, husky catch all floor liners, skid row offroad tcase and tranny skids, deka intimidator agm battery w/ lror battery box, 1st gen electrical upgrade, c4fab custom plate bumper/skid, rigid dually d2s, ComeUp 9.5rs winch, URD o2 simulator w/ LCE test pipe,
    How difficult was it for you to remove the valve cover?
     
  19. Aug 16, 2015 at 5:27 PM
    LFTDJEEP426

    LFTDJEEP426 Well-Known Member

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    Decided to mix a little old school with some new school..... White Wheels and matching decal (painted over bed liner)

    Thoughts?

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  20. Aug 16, 2015 at 5:29 PM
    LogCabins

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