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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 19, 2015 at 9:31 AM
    devinzz1

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    same as cloth ones not leather ones posted just after. They look identical to those. Theres lower back adjustments, lumbar support and other adjustments to them.
     
  2. Aug 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM
    BYJOSHCOOK

    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    True! And just to move it a few degrees? Not worth it
     
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    The higher the angle the better IMO. As long as your door opens you are good. A higher angle will protect more of your rocker.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2015 at 9:36 AM
    552Jrider

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    True door opens fine. They've been on for over a year. Ive just never used them.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.

    Yeah..I'm a fan of that too. :)

    Also, I did the Tundra Brake upgrade last weekend and can definitely tell a difference!
     
  6. Aug 19, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Thanks! Yeah, got engaged back in December, then deployed, then got married as soon as I got back.
    Thanks! My first house too.
     
  8. Aug 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM
    552Jrider

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    I did that too... warped my rotors within 6 months. i need to get adjustable BPV
     
  9. Aug 19, 2015 at 11:50 AM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Finally got some pics with the new tires and wheels. Although I think I am maxed out for power, truck doesn't exactly climb hills like a champ anymore, these tires are the biggest I can go until a regear from my 3.58s.

    DSCN0535_zpskyvcka1t_b20ce8bea62ecf175f80984079a5ac74c72129e6.jpg
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  10. Aug 19, 2015 at 11:53 AM
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    I Feel your pain. The 2.7 just cant pull hills with 33's unless you regear. It sucks. Ull proably hav to do some trimming in the front. Ditch the mud flaps
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    These are 265/75/16 so there are no rubs but yah I'll probably take the front flappies off.
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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    Oh, i miss read it then. You should be ok on power. And yea no cutting. Ive got 285/75R16's. Going over the sierras is terrible.
     
  13. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:02 PM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I have 3.58 axle gears, hence the trouble staying at speed.
     
  14. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:04 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    They must be E rated then, those are like 55lbs or so. heavy stiff tire for that engine.
     
  15. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:07 PM
    Speedytech7

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    You hit the nail on the head, they are E rated. For now I think I can manage but next summer I'll have my 4.30s installed.
     
  16. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    I need the passenger front mud flap with the screws... tossed that one on my 2000 4x4... :fingerscrossed:
     
  17. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:10 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    Thats why I run a Load range C tire around 10lbs lighter per tire and feels much nicer comfort wise on and off road. I beat up my Duratracs and have the same tire as you both load range C with 0 power loss.
    I recently went to 17 inch wheels paired with a 265/70/17 essentially the same tire size wise as the 265/75/16 you are running and I used to run.
     
  18. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:11 PM
    2002Tacoma4x4

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    How hard will be to get a 3.4 and swap engine... just saying:crapstorm:
     
  19. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:12 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    easier to just sell his truck and buy one with a 3.4 stock.. hehe
     
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  20. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:14 PM
    552Jrider

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    Really? Stock i have 4:33 I think.
     

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