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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rawkstaar4x4, Nov 10, 2016.

  1. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    Rawkstaar4x4

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    So I have a 4x4 (the one in my profile picture) and I'm wondering a couple of things that I'd just like to set straight. I can't test these myself because it's my main car and don't want to break it, I just want to know what it can do.

    1. What are the off road sports capabilities like jumping it? (I take it off road every so often so I know it's strengths pretty well I just want to know the more extreme capabilities.)
    2. Is there a way I can fit fender flares to it despite there being none currently? (I've read a few things about this and am pretty sure the answer is no but I just want to check all my options)
     
    Rawkstaar4x4, Nov 10, 2016
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  2. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    fxntime

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    Jumping all but highly modded vehicles destroy's them in short order.
     
    fxntime, Nov 10, 2016
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  3. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    Youl need thousands in suspension mods before you can think of safely jumping without damage/excessive wear/back injuries.
     
    devinzz1, Nov 10, 2016
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  4. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    eon_blue

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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    If you decide to try and jump your truck as-is, please make sure to get it on video for us at least.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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  6. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    eon_blue, Nov 10, 2016
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  7. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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  8. Nov 10, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    hahaha
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I'm sure this will rub some the wrong way, but sell your Tacoma and buy a I-beam Ranger to mod. You'll be dollars to donuts ahead
     
    Itchyfeet, Nov 10, 2016
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  10. Nov 10, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    That way you're not at a loss when you total it...
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    An I-Beam Ranger is a lot cheaper to build into a superior huck truck, plus you avoid the Tacoma tax. The truth hurts.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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    not really tbh. it will cost about the same modification wise to actually go long travel.
     
    devinzz1, Nov 10, 2016
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  13. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    PintSize Crossthreaded & torqued down

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  14. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    Don't forget the Tacoma tax. One can beat the piss out of a built Ranger and buy a parts truck for the price of a burrito the next day. I've been watching savage auctions the prices for wadded up 1st gens are insane.
     
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  15. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    No way. I beam Ranger, swap e350 beams and pick your spring kit for the rear and your done. look up bro-lite race trucks. freaking awesome and waaaaaay cheaper to build than an a-arm truck
     
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  16. Nov 10, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    true. you can literally buy about 6 rangers in decent shape for a single tacoma where i live. But still thats not really the point.
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
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  18. Nov 11, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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    Got what I was looking for XD I'll just keep the car on the ground for now hahaha
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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