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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. Mar 15, 2018 at 5:10 PM
    TacomTyler

    TacomTyler Well-Known Member

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    Will do i have the 40 series now
     
  2. Mar 15, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    04Pre_Runner Well-Known Member

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    $25 at a locksmith here in town. The guy did it in 15 mins matching it to my ignition key.
     
  3. Mar 15, 2018 at 5:50 PM
    TacomTyler

    TacomTyler Well-Known Member

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    I like mine too but I’m trying to tone mine down it’s a little raspy and I’ve heard the magnaflow is a lot quiter
     
  4. Mar 15, 2018 at 5:59 PM
    1st4x4

    1st4x4 Well-Known Member

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    Install a cheap resonator
     
  5. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:03 PM
    FLBAdrian

    FLBAdrian A Pretty Sizeable Onion

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    Too many…
    Got my truck back from the AC guys the ground on the compressor was messed up, and they added more freon.
     
  6. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:21 PM
    Teke

    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    PO said the pump on mine was making all sorts of noise so he cut the belt off, I've never taken the time to put a belt on and look into it. I do know my condenser is junk and needs replaced. Hour long trips home in rush hour in the summer are hell.

    Super easy imo. I used a pipe wrench to get the old ones off as I couldn't find a wrench big enough.
     
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  7. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:25 PM
    koditten

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    Lol.

    I thought I was the only one to use a pipe wrench. Was afraid to comment in case I would be labeled a hack.

    Pipe wrench: universal metric wrench.
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:26 PM
    Danno1985

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    Helping a friend move tomorrow, so I ditched the fiberglass cap. It was awkward, but doable for one dude. I'll probably keep it off until fall, as I forgot how sexy my truck is without it.:rolleyes:
    vsco-photo-1.jpg
     
  9. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:37 PM
    tymeson

    tymeson Let's ride

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    Nice rig man
     
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    Teke

    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    I use one all the time lol.
     
  11. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:43 PM
    koditten

    koditten Well-Known Member

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    I honestly can't figure out what would be a better tool.

    Maybe once the truck came off the assembly line, but anything over 5 years old is getting the pipe wrench.
     
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  12. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:50 PM
    JKO1998

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    Well drivers side cv didn’t fix my issue, on to the passenger side next week maybe....

    Note to all:

    LBJ’s are torqued and blue lock tighted, so if my wheel falls off it just be a sign...
     
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  13. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM
    koditten

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    I missed what your issue was. Please repeat. This is a very long thread. Please forgive me not going back and researching.
     
  14. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:52 PM
    devinzz1

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    picked up a 14" round body for mine too. all 3" from turbo back. dont have it welded in yet
     
  15. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    When I put my truck in 4WD drive I get a tap tap tap every once in while when not on the gas, I changed the drivers side cause it looked messed up but I’m still getting it, so I’ll do the passenger side next and see if that’ll fix it.

    If not I’ll run it till it blows up...
     
  16. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM
    koditten

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    Save time and Jack up the front, crank the wheel, go outside and turn the tire by hand. If you got a bad joint you will feel it.
     
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  17. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:19 PM
    Teke

    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    You sure its not a ujoint? Seems like my issue was but yours is in the front
     
  18. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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  19. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:20 PM
    JKO1998

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    Changed em
     
  20. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    Bilstien 5100s on 881s front Bilstien 5100s rear with OME Dakars, together total about 3" of lift 31' Toyo Open Country All terrain Grey Wire mod
    Was just looking at this bumper vs a Relentless one. I think this just sold be on the CBI.
     

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