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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. Oct 9, 2019 at 8:24 AM
    ThunderOne

    ThunderOne Well-Known Member

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    Amen, took me forever to find a rear bumper that I liked. This one fits the bill pretty well.

    https://www.coastaloffroad.com/prod...high-clearance-rear-bumper-kit?v=7516fd43adaa

    a bunch of us from middle TN were able to get a group rate on a bunch of armor so the price was really good also.
     
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  2. Oct 9, 2019 at 8:55 AM
    GQ7227

    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    it had 3 owners that probably knew nothing of the problems if not kept clean or did not care whatever, probably no notice from Toyota to get it checked 10 years ago
    literally driven into the ground until collapse (most likely) and left dead on the side of the road abandoned with a sticker to please remove vehicle
    or the engine blew, it was a mess too
     
  3. Oct 9, 2019 at 8:58 AM
    GQ7227

    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    what was wrong with the genuine authentic original?
     
  4. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    He’s saying he got a new frame from Toyota
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:01 AM
    GQ7227

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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    what was wrong with the original?
    what was the need for new one
     
  6. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:01 AM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    Drop bracket lift and booger welds
    This.

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:01 AM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    RUST
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:02 AM
    GQ7227

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    is that dirt or dried mud all over?
     
  9. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:05 AM
    GQ7227

    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...

    i will have to check that spot on mine
    the expert inspectors have given it the AOK Toyota seal of approval
     
  10. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:07 AM
    drewmo

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    I'm in northern California. A little NW of Sacramento. I do go up to Forest Hill pretty often so I will see some snow, but not that often.
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:07 AM
    GQ7227

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    word to that!
     
  12. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:10 AM
    GQ7227

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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    unless there is sodium in the snowmelt or you stuff your frame with McDonalds fries (extra salty) should be ok! but can never be too careful
    this Toyota paint only seems to be defective against chemicals upon limited ongoing research
     
  13. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:10 AM
    cynicalrider

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    That's dirt, but screwdrivers should not be able to go through metal. :rofl:
     
  14. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:11 AM
    GQ7227

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    '97 black SR5 0g ~ MT @ 176k ...
    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    i thought that was a drain hole at first?
     
  15. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    What is the TW recommended frame paint then? I do have access to people who can lend me a paint gun to do this myself. I want to start with a good base then protect the frame with Fluid Film moving forward.
     
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  16. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:13 AM
    GQ7227

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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    not sure there is a consensus yet! ... many opinions on TW
    I am trying the Eastwood extreme first and see how it handles winter chemicals (and chipping)
     
  17. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:31 AM
    ThunderOne

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  18. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    Stuff
    Thank you!
     
  19. Oct 9, 2019 at 9:52 AM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Should put some along the sides of the truck too, so when someone tailgates you and you blind them, and they speed up alongside you to give you the finger, you can blind them a second time haha
     
  20. Oct 9, 2019 at 10:02 AM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Lots of dust and custom dents, Check Build
    Not sure I mentioned this before, but you should extend your exhaust past your shocks. That passenger side shock will rust/corrode way faster with the exhaust dumped like that.






    Oh, and 1st gen in the banner again. :cool:
     

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