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When you first got truck, then now

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacomainthesun, Dec 10, 2019.

  1. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Or in my case, taking a perfectly conditioned stock 2004 Tacoma that looked like it was transported here through a time machine and then modifying it and beating it up offroad lol

    'Keep it stock' enthusiasts eat your hearts out :luvya:
     
  2. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    My trucks like a stubborn old man, had it’s knees, wrists and hips replaced, blind as shit, high mileage heart, brittle bones and won’t fckn die.
     
  3. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    tacomainthesun

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    Mines down in the back, had to weld it’s spine together
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    I don’t see enough trucks based on who’s viewing thread:frusty:
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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  6. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    I very much approve of painted stock wheels. More resources to devote to other stuff, like gas if you own a v6 like me
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    That dang plasti dip has lasted 9 years & still looks fine, can’t hate spending $7/wheel for results like that!
     
  8. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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  10. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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    coopcooper certified youtube mechanic

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    classic window stickers.
     
  11. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    U act like u guys don’t have any

    Edit: those MF add 5 horsepower each. You’re missing out on torque and HP gains. Suit yourself
     
  12. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    I have like 200hp worth of stickers don't worry, the smith one adds like 150 on its own
     
  13. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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    Smith?
     
  14. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    Such low mileage :bananadead:
     
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    smith optics, like the greatest mtn biking goggles money can buy, its all about the clout
     
  16. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    I opted to not add “realtree” and “browning” and a big ol stars and bars
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Day I got it, covered in plasti-dip:
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    And now:
     
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  18. Dec 10, 2019 at 12:12 PM
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    Bought in 2011 with 47k miles on it.

    P6210825_zpsfca04514_9d2cc36bf339eee95b5cd94f58aeeec6ecd5ea89.jpg

    here she is this summer. Sold the tent this fall though. Just passed 147k miles yesterday.

    75412F12-4EE0-4713-A7D3-666FF9D6585A.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 10, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    I approve this message. Great transformation!
     
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  20. Dec 10, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    SouthernYoder

    SouthernYoder If you skarred, say you skarred.

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    3" OME, 883 coils, Nitros, AAL, 07 FJ Trail team wheels, K&N CAI, Tundra brake upgrade.
    I must apologize in advance, but have any of you had a issue with the needle bearing after all these goodies?
     

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