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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. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:40 PM
    gray223

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    All the info if they will fit is on here. Back when I was doing all my research for tire and wheel combos I used to know what Back spacing you need for certain tires. But know I can't remember. Try to use the search function, even though it sucks. Or use Google and find results only from TW
     
  2. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    This is true. But I dont do any serious offloading to be honest. But I wanted the most comfortable ride I could afford. So I got the icons, even if they are only used on gravel roads they ride way better then my single cab on bilsteins.

    Yeah it could do it on stock everything easy. But I wanted better performance. And now I hate riding in other guys trucks cause the ride sucks lol
     
  3. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    pretty slow, gotta find the tracks. But it really just depends on how I feel, my truck isn't really the roughest, I just want a little more clearance and maybe a little smoother ride. I don't need to go 85 mph down a dirt road. Just don't...
     
  4. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:44 PM
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Drove 5 hours today. Tac weld mod is absolutely 110% worth it. My truck drives so much nicer now. I love it! Everyone needs to do it!
     
  5. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Get a solid tire in 265/75/16 and a OME suspension with a little lift and you would be set. Probably should skip the dakars. Would set too high
     
  6. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    I bow hunt... I take my truck places it probably shouldn't be sometimes, just not crazy rocks and stuff...
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Did your steering have a clunck before or was it just loose?
     
  8. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    Just gotta save now... Tax return should get me most of it.
     
  9. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:46 PM
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    I want 32's or a tall skinny 33 once the street tires I'm running wear down a little more and ill basically be done with my truck. Small lift, tires, rear bumper w/ hitch and recovery points and done.

    Then i can buy some more firearms, maybe something other than another glock this time :bananadead:
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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    Buy a PMR 30 by Kel Tec. Super fun gun.
     
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    It clunked bad on rough gravel roads. It sounded like the steering column was going to fall out of the freakin truck if I got going too fast. Loose too
     
  12. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    First time I heard of this mod?...
     
  13. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    Can I say, I told u so :p

    I towed my pops escalade yesterday...pulled like a champ....today I washed her :)
     
  14. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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  15. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    Saw somebody with one of those at the range a couple days ago, loud sob for being such a small calliber.

    I think a longun is next in line
     
  16. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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    They are loud asf and spendy to shoot but 30 rounds of anything is fun. They make a rifle version too.
     
  17. Jan 24, 2016 at 7:58 PM
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Yes, yes you told me so :) And I thank you for that
     
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  18. Jan 24, 2016 at 8:38 PM
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    Thanks
     
  19. Jan 24, 2016 at 8:51 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    That's the lamest excuse if I ever heard one.

    I worked three jobs usually in high school during summers. I bought and built a supra during that time. You're not poor. You're rich. You pay no rent, no food bill, no insurance, nothing. Do what I did and now lawns. I raked it in doing that.

    Pretty sure the eibach stupid thing is based off the 5100 anyways.

    Either way. The boss isn't a 5100. Which was my point.

    And I still wouldn't buy them. I put kings on my dd up front and foxes out back and fucking love it.
     
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  20. Jan 24, 2016 at 9:01 PM
    FirstGen Jer

    FirstGen Jer Well-Known Member

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    Haha...spittin truth! Good advice for the kid right there.
     

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