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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 30, 2017 at 12:34 PM
    Teke

    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    So I got a Hi-Lift for Christmas and I want to mount it to the RTT rack that I had @turbodb build me a few months back. Any mounting ideas? Here is a pic of the rack for reference Bed Rack.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM
    Phessor

    Phessor Well-Known Member

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    Drill two 1/2" holes and use a 1/2" bolt and nuts to hold it down.
     
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    I drilled holes into the side supports and bolted quick fists to it. Holds it great.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM
    Stm82

    Stm82 BRAAAPPP!!!

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    Lots of reading later... he lacked a good clutch that would hold the torque of the v8. The r150f held it just fine. I would think if you didn't try and chirp the tires into 2nd every time the w59 would hold up.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:26 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    I mean if you have a spare r150f I'd just use it.
     
  6. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:29 PM
    JakesTacoTRD

    JakesTacoTRD "Winona the Tacoma"

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    I dig the steelies!
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:57 PM
    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    :boink::boink:GET BACK UNDER THAT TRUCK AND GET TO WORK!! :rofl::rant::rant::smack::smack::benchpress::popcorn::yawn::yawn::popcorn::bored::bored::wave::wave:
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:58 PM
    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 Well-Known Member

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    YEAH YOU SON OF A BITCH

    DSCN0926.jpg
     
  9. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:58 PM
    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Don't forget to lock it.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2017 at 2:59 PM
    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    :woot::woot:
     
  11. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    It fought like hell. I had to shake the transmission like crazy to get the dowel pins off.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    For sure. I don't know if I will leave it on all the time but I'll make sure its locked for when I do.
     
  14. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:08 PM
    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Put on some new wheels and tires today. American racing Ansen off road wheels with Hankook at tires. 265/75r/16. Wife says it doesn't look like a old m20171230_153327.jpg an truck now. Lol. I am a old man.
     
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    4 of them.
     
  17. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:22 PM
    Delta00

    Delta00 ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

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    Timing belt, water pump, thermostat all done.
    [​IMG]
     
  18. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:35 PM
    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

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    You do it yourself? If not, expensive? Gotta do that here soon
     
  19. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:38 PM
    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Were are you located?
     
  20. Dec 30, 2017 at 3:39 PM
    Delta00

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    Yeah, did it myself. Wasn't too bad, hardest part was probably getting the new timing belt back on in the correct spot and welding together a special service tool to get out the crankshaft bolt. There are many great videos on YouTube that tell you how to do it and they helped me along.
     
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