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Montana Tacomas

Discussion in 'North West' started by Mondwa, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. Dec 10, 2018 at 4:53 PM
    MTgirl

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  2. Dec 10, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    Here we go again!
     
  3. Dec 11, 2018 at 7:07 AM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Anybody good with a welder in the Bozeman area? Or know of a good place to get a Body mount chop?
    Thanks.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2018 at 7:37 PM
    Kyitty

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  5. Dec 11, 2018 at 7:40 PM
    Kyitty

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  6. Dec 15, 2018 at 8:51 PM
    MTrider

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    Anyone have their truck re-geared in Montana? I’ve been toying with going to 4.88’s. I think there is a shop in Bozeman. Any recommendations?
     
  7. Dec 15, 2018 at 8:52 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Just make sure they know wtf they are doing. Toyota diffs are very finicky and sensitive. So if they don't do a lot of Toyota stuff hopefully they have a warranty
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2018 at 8:56 PM
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    That’s my big concern. Not sure if the one in Bozeman specializes in any particular make. I just saw they advertise Nitro gear installs.
     
  9. Dec 15, 2018 at 11:12 PM
    90yota

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    I would just bite the bullet and get complete diff from east coast gear supply. What size tire do you plan on running?
     
  10. Dec 16, 2018 at 9:17 AM
    MTrider

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    I’m debating on 33 or 34. Haven’t picked a tire either.
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:17 AM
    90yota

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    488s and 33-34 should be perfect. I'm running 488s on my 315s and it's still not enough for the mountain driving up here. I wish I had 529s
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2018 at 2:59 PM
    w.adventures

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    Can’t wait to get some 285/75/17’s onto the Lexus! Thinking Cooper at3 xlt. Hopefully there will be reviews I can look at before it’s time to buy them in the summer
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Anyone in the Billings area down to do a meet and greet? I want to meet some fellow taco owners out here
     
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  14. Dec 16, 2018 at 6:03 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Possibly. Though I'm not in Billings but near there
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    I've got 4.56 gears. On my 3rd or 4th rear end.

    Find a good shop. They either set it right, or they don't.

    I will say that East Coast Gear Supply takes care of their customers! You just need someone competent to do your install.
     
  16. Dec 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Not that hard to just swap diffs. Be a easy Saturday afternoon job
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2018 at 7:24 PM
    ZKuhl

    ZKuhl Expedition Montana

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    Iconstg 2, aal, 285/70/17 bfg's ko2 on 17x9 methods stampede deflector, auto vent visors, delta black diamond plate tool box pelfreybilt front bumper......?????
    I'm down!
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    Here we go again!
    Me three!
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    After the holidays maybe?
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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