What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I remember downsouth Motorsports did mine for like $940 shipped. But that was a few years ago

 

Supply and demand.

I was thinking of switching too OME. Avoid rebuilding? Tell me im crazy

 

Find a used set and rebuild them.

 

like these?
https://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/king-oem-performance-shock-upgrade-kits

Features

• Elevate your on- and off-road performance with King OEM Performance Shock Upgrade Kits
• OEM upgrades built with the same quality materials & precise tolerances of King’s high-end shocks
• Rigorously-tested to develop the optimal damping curves and spring rates for your vehicle
• Offer an adjustable ride height and up to a 25% increase in wheel travel (15% increase for most rear kits)
• Large diameter shock bodies and external reservoirs dramatically increase fluid capacity (option varies by model)
• Improved heat dissipation for sustained damping performance under even punishing conditions
• Serviceable design allows for valve adjustments with simple hand tools
• Designed to simply replace your factory shocks and struts
• Kits come complete with everything for 100% bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding
• Your King OEM Performance Shock Upgrade Kit is backed by a 90-day limited warranty

my city/state is punishing my old truck on these roads, basically offroading at 60+ mph is taking its toll
if these kings are going to help more than monroe assemblies then this is what i want to glide the concrete jungle!

 

Huh they must have gone up a bit since I got them 2 years ago. They were under a grand ($900) before tax for the pair

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/king-shock-price-increase.543679/

 

Threw on some new wheels and tires on my 3 month old, 290K mile, 2000 taco

 

Do they provide any lift?

 

Not the exactly the same, but I love that style!




I gotta say, I cant wait to see where you go with your build. Loved both iterations of your last truck.

 

Wheels look great hombre, good looking choice

 

Thank you man, that means a lot. This one is going to be the best yet, but a much slower build than my previous grey truck. It'll progress about like the green truck did, slow and steady.

I really dig your front and rear bumpers. And I miss having a green truck when I see pics of it. Who made that front one, never seen one quite like it before?

 

I made both. I borrowed heavily from the elite bumper style. They were my first foray into metal fab and, while I love how they turned out, there are several things I'd have done differently in hind sight.
I keep coming back to the 1st gen neighborhood, even though I'm transitioning into my 3rd gen. Builds like yours and a few others that I've followed for years make the decision to get rid of my old girl very difficult indeed.
Also, the useful information being accumulated for 1st gens is on a different level than the newer trucks. No hate, I just wish I could read the "what have you done 3rd gen?" And get more than just "chrome delete" mods. You've played no small part in that pool of knowledge.

Edit: @Speedytech7

 

That site also shows them at 1234.00

 

that is near 2 truck payments on a new top-of-the line '20 Tacoma

 

I want a set for around 1000.00 if I can find them available somewhere

 

I'm being snow rescue right now. Lots of folks out in little 2wd beaters haha. Snow is piling up good.

 

Its 75-80 outside here. Im at carmax with my sister. Thinks shes gonna get a 2017 Hyundai Tucson to replace her Rav4.

Edit: thought this was the BS thread

 

Nice Tacoma, do you have a build page?

 

Rebuilds are quick and easy though, surely there are some members up in your area that can rebuild coilovers quickly without having to ship them out?

Anthony250 does mine down here and has them ready in 2 days or less

 

I made good money from people calling me to get them unstuck