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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. Feb 5, 2017 at 12:51 PM
    retroboy1989

    retroboy1989 Single Cab 4x4

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    Shocks are easy no matter the miles. Rust is what may slow you down, but not bad.

    Leaf springs only if they have broken leaves or sagging badly.
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2017 at 12:52 PM
    retroboy1989

    retroboy1989 Single Cab 4x4

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    Nice find.
     
  3. Feb 5, 2017 at 1:42 PM
    sente3

    sente3 -

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    Sliders, rear bumper, front skid, lifted
    @drr
    I just noticed they are based in NJ apparently. So ground shipping wouldn't be bad. And I remembered that I have something I need to do on Tuesday so I probably won't have time to swap it out anyway. And it's gonna rain. Maybe I will order those bolts and just do the repair Wednesday. Supposed to be in the 50s then anyway.
     
  4. Feb 5, 2017 at 1:51 PM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

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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,
    Got my diff breather nipple from @Captain Magma

    Gona be in -20s for a little while so il wait till it warms a little to put on
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:12 PM
    ToxicTwin

    ToxicTwin Money Talks...It Says Goodbye

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    It was actually three different transactions, but they were all very cool guys. Couldn't beat the prices.
    Thanks for the springs @Delta00 !
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:17 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Merican or Canaduh
     
  7. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:23 PM
    ffirg

    ffirg Well-Known Member

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    Polished my turd this weekend

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  8. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:43 PM
    blue_goose

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    Ok guys, I need some help with tracing down a source of vibration.

    Truck has had a source of vibration since I bought it. It has a spacer lift and add a leaf in the rear (bought it this way - kings in the future). I have replaced upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod links, added 2.5° axle shims (didn't have any after the added leaf and thought that might cause it), new carrier bearing and tires balanced. I still get vibration at or above 50mph.

    Any other suggestions??

    Thanks!
     
  9. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:46 PM
    PROseur

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    Build thread ??
     
  10. Feb 5, 2017 at 2:48 PM
    ToxicTwin

    ToxicTwin Money Talks...It Says Goodbye

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    Driveshaft out of balance or possibly bad u-joints?
     
  11. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:08 PM
    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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  12. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:13 PM
    ffirg

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  13. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:23 PM
    devinzz1

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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,
    Kanucistan units are far superior
     
  14. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:26 PM
    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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    I can dig it, like the progession my man!
     
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  15. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:47 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Is that another word for metric or something? I even tried to google it....


    I agree metric is a lot better my Physic's Tech class taught me that...
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM
    UtahTacoma02

    UtahTacoma02 Well-Known Member

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    What I was thinking as well.
     
  17. Feb 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM
    Captain Magma

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    Glad it finally made it!
     
  18. Feb 5, 2017 at 4:57 PM
    rotus

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    Cleaned MAF sensor (man, it was really dirty) and installed deck plate mod. I don't really hear of feel anything, but hoping for some extra fuel economy.
     
  19. Feb 5, 2017 at 6:11 PM
    Tacofart

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    Put my stock spindle to rest after 200k. Next set is getting gussets.
     
  20. Feb 5, 2017 at 6:15 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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