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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. Dec 20, 2017 at 2:22 PM
    Blue92

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    Still trucking along on these slider mounts. Still got 4 more to do. But, I need more steel. Which probably wont happen until after Christmas1220171619a.jpg
     
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    No one is saying everything OEM Toyota is better, in this case we are just talking about lower ball joints, that's all. Does Toyota have issues, sure they do. I really hate that thing that holds the doors open and I want replace it because of the price. I also hate where they put the clock.
    But with all the faults I love my truck and all the off road places it takes me. :burnrubber:
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    OEM door handles are also the best option, from my observations.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2017 at 3:54 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Yes this is true. Oem plastics are much better all around usually. Goes for side mirrors too
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    I've found that OEM has been the best option for most parts. That said, I can't necessarily afford all OEM parts like when I changed my CV axles:ballchain:.
     
  6. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:01 PM
    Speedytech7

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    TG bomb proof mounts on the way for my engine. Tired of it flopping around and putting so much pressure on the tranny mount. Gotta figure out a good way to tie the two shock towers together too so bending doesn't occur.
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:14 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    To be fair don't you also destroy OEM ones?
     
  8. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:14 PM
    JBTacoma

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    I was refering to the thing that is suppose to hold the door open.
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    Speedytech7

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    He's equal opportunity
     
  10. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    Right, I was just saying Door handles are the same way. Expensive as balls but the only way to go.
     
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  11. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:35 PM
    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Sure you don't want to go with OEM engine mounts???
     
  12. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:43 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Why dude, really why? Go back to the YouTube comment section you came from
     
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    That's probably the right way to go. I do quite enjoy the cushiness of OEM engine mounts.





    :boink:
     
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    Probably the right way to go for the average person.
     
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    I haaaaate those things. My driveway is an incline and my damn doors have never stayed open.
     
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    If LT and turbo weren't in the immediate future, I'd have to agree wholeheartedly. My tranny mount is aftermarket and doesn't like the twisting though.
     
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    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    lmao!

    Somebody isn't in the spirit of the season.
     
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  18. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Definitely want to see the write up/build thread for that! What engine are you turboing?
     
  19. Dec 20, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    I'll be documenting it for sure. :) 3RZ
     
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    Looks nice, you get new rubber welting too?
     
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