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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. Dec 1, 2019 at 3:54 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    nah. Think it's pretty well know my stance on that already. haha
     
  2. Dec 1, 2019 at 4:06 PM
    JBTacoma

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    Lol yeah but that won't stop them
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2019 at 4:10 PM
    JKO1998

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    Waits for 555 = OEM kid*
     
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    ChargedSHOTaco

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    Well that sucks. I was hoping it was attributed to a manufacturing defect on the lower ball joints. Apparently, that ball joint mount is used on all of Solo’s kits.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2019 at 4:52 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    well idk. Can't say i've seen the issue surface from others who have their LT kits.

    Going to replace the LBJs soon and see if it was the LBJ or the arms.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2019 at 5:21 PM
    ChargedSHOTaco

    ChargedSHOTaco Well-Known Member

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    Hope that fixes it for you. Keep us updated. I ordered a pair of those LCA this Black Friday.
     
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    Gyrkin

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    That place is there because the 4-bangers have a linear spring.
     
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    Digiratus

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    A lot of progress this weekend. First start.

     
  9. Dec 1, 2019 at 6:22 PM
    Joey_Bada_Bing

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    A bunch of the same stuff everybody else has already done.
    Well, I finally got this baby all set up! Full OME lift. 883’s and nitrochargers up front, SPC light racing UCA’s, Dakar’s w/AAL and nitrochargers in the rear. Used the Sky’s off road design axel relocation bracket, 3/4” rear biased. Total Chaos diff drop as well. Desperately needs alignment and extended rear brake line. Method NV302 16x8 wheels with Spidertrax 1.25 spacers, and 285/75/R16 BFG KO2 meats.

    Before/after:

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    Does anyone know if a larger fuel pump (DW200) runs at different Amperage for proper fuel line pressure?
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2019 at 6:32 PM
    Joey_Bada_Bing

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    A bunch of the same stuff everybody else has already done.
    It should operate at 13.5 volts regardless of pressure ?
     
  12. Dec 1, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    Sorry, I meant Amps. IDK. I’m trying to figure out why my fuel trims are a bit high. No vac leaks. I checked everywhere for Vac leaks with propane watching trims and I can’t find any. So I’m looking at fuel delivery now. Before I send my injectors off to be cleaned I wanted to know if it’s a fuel pressure thing.
     
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    Love the puff of dust on startup! :rofl:
     
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    Anyone running 18” wheels? Any drawback to going with a larger wheel? I’m putting together my parts pile for the Tundra brake upgrade and assume I need to move up from 16s which is fine by me since mine are pretty thrashed.
     
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  15. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Less sidewall. And the tires are more expensive.
     
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    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    You know what the actual reason it's there for is right?
     
  17. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:59 PM
    drr

    drr Primary Prognosticator

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    Most 16's clear Tundra brakes just fine. I would look for the size tires you want and see what the availability is for 17" or 18" wheels. I'm guessing there will be more tire selection and better prices for 17" wheels.
     
  18. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:09 PM
    Blackdawg

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    What bed cover are you running? Do you like it?
     
  19. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    To apply pressure to help pedal return to position?
     
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    Ok. Right on. Never had one. I driven one but it was a short trip.
     

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