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The NOOB ASK Questions Thread!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by billas333, May 5, 2010.

  1. May 6, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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    James3492

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    Thats dumb. i was a noob when i first came to TW. And it sucked yeah i didn't know anything. and i still don't know some things. you have a choice to read the thread. who ever wants to help that person can do so. You don't see thousands of people posting on that one thread, who ever helps helps.

    And now i am getting into the groove of searching and getting familiar with it. :) thanks to the Members of TW. (the ones that yell,make fun of me, and say i wear a helmet) :)
     
  2. May 6, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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    good question, I went to the dealer and they dont sell just the clips, you have to buy the hole dang radio! I did buy some plastic clips for a diferent part but they didnt work either
     
  3. May 6, 2010 at 2:33 PM
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    WD40 can damage the seals on the uniballs. It is best to use a dry film teflon lube. I use PB blaster dry film.
     
  4. May 6, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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    EEK! I better grease them up quick then!
     
  5. May 6, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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    billas333

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    how often does that need to be done? I have had mine about 18months now.
     
  6. May 6, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    I shoot mine every few weeks depending n the weather. It is has been dry, I don't worry too much, more in the rain/snow.
     
  7. May 6, 2010 at 2:45 PM
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    billas333

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    Good tip! I havent touched them since they were installed. So you just spray the teflon directly on there and let it work its way in on its own?
     
  8. May 6, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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    Noob here. I have actually searched the extensive database and looked at most of the after market websites as well as manafactuers websites for a heavy duty shock absorber.

    Does any company make a HD shock for a 2009 2.7L Toyota Tacoma 2WD with a 5 speed manual transmission?

    Bilstein does make a replacement shock but it is not HD.

    Just thought of another Noob question. Is there any way to beef up the suspension to carry heaver loads and not have the truck raised up?
     
  9. May 6, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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    What kind of Teflon spray do u use?
     
  10. May 6, 2010 at 2:51 PM
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    JDMCQ said to use a dry film teflon spray whatever that is. Never sprayed mine before
     
  11. May 6, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    ahhh oops. I just googled it and saw some from DUPONT. I'm thrilled about a spray lubricant. Less work in taking it apart to grease it
     
  12. May 6, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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    Subscribed for future use. I have a lot of dumb questions and I am good at answering dumb questions.
     
  13. May 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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    yeah i saw your post on that when i searched "yellow clips"

    what a bummer that we cant get these. I think I read somewhere that if you buy the metra dash kit, it comes with its own version of clips? Not as good as the yellow ones, but still better than nothing. But to buy that whole kit just for those damn clips?

    Eh?
     
  14. May 6, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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    Is it possible to mount a winch behind the stock bumper on a first gen?
     
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    Anything is possible if you smell like old spice :)
     
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  17. May 6, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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    I have a Semi noob question. I'm currently running 885 Coil and 1/4th top plate spacer on the oe shocks. Now I want to step up to the 5100's and have it sit high as possible.

    Do I run the 885's and spacer with the 5100's? From what I read if I want to run the 885's the 5100's need to be at the lowest setting.

    Would the second .85 setting be ok to run?
     
  19. May 6, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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    air bags. air them up when carrying a load, and let the air out when not in use (not all the air. keep a couple psi in there so it doesnt crack the air bag).

    there is a few companies, but i know firestone makes some... (not firestone tires)
     
  20. May 6, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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    It's possible. Go to advanced search and look for member SecretSquirrel. He has 885 coils with 5100s set at .85. I asked him about it before and he said it gives him more than 3 inches of lift. He also recommended doing the front differential drop.
     

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