What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I have to pull my lca soon....

NOT looking forward to pulling the rack just to get that bolt out. I almost put it in backwards last time like above ^^^^

 

Remind me again of what we were talking about.

 

took it wheelin lol jk, but have fully decided im keeping the first gen and not buying a second gen anytime soon

 

cleaned up the plastic and took off those side brackets, instead of cutting the plastic I actually just folded it up and bolted it in, the goal is for a majority of my mods to be reversible...

 

Question. I see you've got 881 coils. How did it ride/feel before this bumper and now how is it feeling since?

 

it was pretty rough before tbh, and I don't know if this is like a placebo effect or what but I think Ive noticed a pretty significantly better ride with it on, might lose a little bit of lift but nothing noticeable imo. I was debating getting 882s or 883s but I think ill stick with the 881s honestly unless I get a winch.

 

Not today, but yesterday, got in a little wheeling with @Speedytech7 and @Yetimetchkangmi

Ran the Naches wagon trail. Was a good challnge as the trails seems pretty tore up this year. Plus, it was vey slick and muddy as it had been raining hard all morning.

Mt Rainier view from Haller Pass... On a clear day...
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IMG_1446 by mike digirat, on Flickr

Only a little drama. I'm glad I'm not the only one to tends to drive off the edge.

IMG_1436 by mike digirat, on Flickr
IMG_1438 by mike digirat, on Flickr

Benjamin gives Zane a little tug and all was good.

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IMG_1441 by mike digirat, on Flickr

 

Not unlike what I've heard before.
For when I end up buying mine, I was considering 881s for a while. And then I read they are a bit rough before and a lot of guys say they are still a bit rough after a tube bumper. So I was thinking 880 maybe. But then I was looking at lift numbers and seeing if the lift of the 881 is worth it against the lower lift of the 880. Hmm.

 

Gorgeous. And looks like a fun day.

 

when do you plan on getting a bumper? the 882s are the same spring rate as 881s just taller which is why I was considering those, also have to consider that you have more weight because you are a v6 and I'm a 2.7 the ride still isn't even close to stock but it seems considerably better than what it was. Id probably get 881s if i was to do this again. the 880s only give 1" I believe, is that what you are shooting for?

 

I havent even bought mine yet. But it needs to get done...doubt i will go OEM

 

I would stick with at least 881 coils if you are going to add a light bumper. If you go with 880 and add any extra weight they will eventually start sagging in time.

 

While technically not done today, I finished installing my OME lift.

881 coils with Dakar leaf pack.


The old crap that came out of my truck.

 

ready for a new home

 

What's a fair price to sell my 882's and nitrocharger shocks? Have some 10mm top plate spacer I'll throw in too.

 

how many miles

 

$10 shipped to me

 

How many miles?

 

I've done it before, years ago but still. Not too difficult if you follow the guides in the diy section.

 

Ive had rack bushings sitting in the garage for months but Ive been spoiled by the impact and ever since my compressor died Ive just been too lazy to do anything