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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. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:36 AM
    oldschoolbmx

    oldschoolbmx Well-Known Member

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    Magnaflow cat-back, K&N, B&M short shifter
    I removed mine cause the fasteners were breaking and it was starting to wiggle around a bit. Functionally, my hood has zero chips thanks to the shield. I think you're gonna end up with windshield stars no matter what.
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:49 AM
    emerson.biguns

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    Brought home a one owner, 227k miles '02 double cab 4WD in beautiful condition on Saturday. Thought it needed a flexplate but didn't... scored there. Had the timing belt and water pump done yesterday and got cornholed. What's the most anyone has ever paid? I bet I can beat you by $200. :-|

    New tires are getting put on right now.

    Taco is to replace a Sprinter that I've sold to downsize.
     
  3. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:52 AM
    bowyer2002

    bowyer2002 always tinkering

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    OME 882s, OME shocks all around and OME Dakar spring packs, ARB, Warn 8000, ARE shell, Custom rear bumper w/ reciever, 5-235/80R17 Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX on FJ wheels, grey wire mod, Hi-Lift, Hellas, Red-Line hood lifters, Scion radio, sliders, Safari snorkel & LED Ditch lights on CBI mounts.
    /\ Welcome to TW.
     
  4. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:53 AM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    ^^ nice boobs
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:58 AM
    TacoVio

    TacoVio Well-Known Member

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    R.I.P '04 Roy Super White ^^
    '00 TRD, Greenbean!, Armor, lifted, Flatty, stuff.
    Threw some of this in the tank when I filled up the other day. f06df6105b7ef3f9d13d0a49875bf26d_daa9c61367595df726223c6b9816f7224a34753e.jpg
     
  6. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:00 PM
    Robmonster117

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    Truck parts
    49b4734e3d8b7b5c9a640545fd2dd086_6819d41de00f6eef328f89130f6724f76790e8d7.jpg
    The belly armor has arrived!
     
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  7. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:00 PM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    I used that every couple tanks. Ive heard its good stuff
     
  8. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:01 PM
    thumper72

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    5100's, ome dakar leafs and ome coils, problem solver tie rods, eazycompany ditch light brackets and auxbeam osram 4" led pods, 2014 4runner wheels, 265/70/17 goodyear authority tires, soon to have 50" led bar on roof
    i use that like every 5k miles, love it!!!

    Anyone know if this welder can make a bumper? i know not the main plates to the frame but i mean the actual bumper part itself? i own it all ready so hoping it will work....
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM
    TacoVio

    TacoVio Well-Known Member

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    '00 TRD, Greenbean!, Armor, lifted, Flatty, stuff.
    Yeah I've heard a lot of good about it so I decided to try it!
     
  10. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:09 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    I have it and I imagine it could, and it actually lays decent welds if you take your time and prepare the surface. But 3/16, which should be the minimum thickness of metal used in a bumper is at the high end of its capability and a higher power MIG welder would be better suited. That's said it is still great to have around for quick jobs.
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:10 PM
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    Reserected from the dead.
    First one I paid for was $785, I think back in 2005.
     
  12. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    Yes. Just on thicker material give yourself a grove and do multiple passes if needed
     
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  13. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:19 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    The Trifecta of Taco's
    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Yea i paid 760ish i think in 2009. Was the last time i ever took my truck there.
     
  14. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    It will work. The flux core makes lots of BB's...keep a fire extinguisher handy(any kind of welding have one handy). I will say, they might be hard to learn to weld with, but a person who has some skill with wire welding should have good luck.

    The duty cycle is low, but so what? Sit back and drink half a beer. Seriously, your best welds will be after your second beer...not so much after the 4th one, though.
     
  15. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:24 PM
    thumper72

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    LMFAO ok sounds good, i have the power tools to cut the metal and to grind it and such, and for the main supports ill ask the mechanic at the trailer shop to weld it for me. I just want a project this summer and i think this would be good for the truck.. just dont want to make to heavy as the front springs are 881 ome's and they are new on 5100s
     
  16. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:25 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Then build a tube bumper. Plate will be heavy.
     
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  17. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:27 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Polk is great bang for the buck. It's what I have up front and in rear for speakers.

    Here's my set up:

    JVC KD-X50BT Digital Media Head Unit
    Sound Ordnance 75 x 2 amp
    Polk Audio db651 6 1/2 two-way (front and rear)
    Sound Ordnance B-8PTD 8" under seat powered subwoofer.
    Sound deadened rear wall, rear quarter walls and both door panels with BXT II and Ensolite (raamaudio.com)
     
  18. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:27 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    To do it nicely he'll need tools for scalloping and frenching that or a super steady hand with a grinder. Plate will be simpler but yeah a lot heavier.
     
  19. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:32 PM
    koditten

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    Reserected from the dead.
    With that said, i used 10 gauge sheet steel to fab up my ARB clone. I have 1, deer/truck contact. Not a full on collision, but enough to bounce the fucker into the corn field. He got up and limped off and I had no damage. Its all I was hoping for.

    The bumper weighs 70 pounds.

    3/16 is heavier than I needed.
     
  20. Mar 30, 2016 at 12:41 PM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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    lewisporte Newfoundland
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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    Not to mention a pipe bender if you want it to look good at all.
     
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