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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. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:49 PM
    Lux

    Lux @jamesgrouss

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    OME 3" lift 881 coils, Dakar's 33" General Grabber AT2's TG low profile front bumper
  2. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:50 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Stupid idiot me. I got em.
    Hint #1: Quit bein a little bitch.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:51 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    Hate the feeling when you get a false start on a project. Was all set to do cruiser front brakes and found out I was missing a 54mm socket :/
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2018 at 2:57 PM
    SilverGhost

    SilverGhost Well-Known Member

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    #junkyardparts
    Grinder with cutting wheel. Works every time.
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:01 PM
    what road

    what road Apprentice of the Derp

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    alot still need done
    For every mod we do there should be a grinder with a cutting disc by our side
     
  6. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM
    arctic04trd

    arctic04trd VA7XTE

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    That's a huge socket :eek:
     
  7. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    Yeah it sets the preload for the hub bearings, big bearings equals huge nut haha
     
  8. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:27 PM
    arctic04trd

    arctic04trd VA7XTE

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    I just googled it. I figured it had to be that. No way there was a bolt that big on any passenger vehicle brakes haha
     
  9. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:28 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    Can't change the rotor without it tho which is annoying.
     
  10. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:35 PM
    arctic04trd

    arctic04trd VA7XTE

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    That sucks. What year cruiser?
     
  11. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:37 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    93
     
  12. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:39 PM
    arctic04trd

    arctic04trd VA7XTE

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    If I had read your profile haha :rolleyes:

    Looking at trying to track a Hundy down, but they are rare
     
  13. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:44 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    I fell in love with the 80s 1990s charm and solid axles but it has maintenance items that require their own degrees haha
     
  14. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    Got my shackle receiver and locking pin from Amazon today, kind of looks like those 'truck nuts' from afar though...not sure how I feel about that


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    arctic04trd

    arctic04trd VA7XTE

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    I only run my Warn receiver shackle when I offroad. Otherwise it looks a bit weird
     
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  16. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    pittim mittip backwards

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    It’sa Lexus, boogie woogie woogie
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    yeah I'm thinking I'll pull the D-ring off and keep it in the cab unless I'm on a trail, don't want someone to steal it either
     
  18. Jan 3, 2018 at 3:52 PM
    SCRunner12

    SCRunner12 Tundra Troll

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    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    What did you do for prep. I want to get rid of the chrome on my mirrors as well but I'm not sure of what is best for prep work. TIA
     
  20. Jan 3, 2018 at 4:19 PM
    1997tacomav6

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    Just update them to the OEM 2001-2004 newer style as most all of them are black, big difference in the newer style in size and quality and they stay locked in one place with break away features :)
    Craigslist you can find for 50.00 a set to 100

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