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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. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:08 PM
    betterbuckleup

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    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    You havent saw tiger king??
     
  3. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    Fawk no
     
  4. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    not anchored. its wedged in pretty snug. never had an issue. the bed has holes and stainless bolts I can use in case I need to though, with the center box weight reduction. but I don't think I'll need to cuz I only fill the drawers on trips and I load the top of the box also.
     
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    Dude I’m planning on my ext cab having the same setup just mine is grey
     
  6. Apr 16, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Who's that?
     
  7. Apr 16, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    ...and the great bed tie down thingy debate that burned up the site last winter...
     
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    Got my Alcans today, shipped in just 3 days from UT to CA.

    IMG_20200416_150726~2.jpg
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:54 PM
    betterbuckleup

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    Did you get them custom for your truck?
    What kind of specs did you ask for?
     
  12. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:23 PM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Is that factory? It doesnt seem like it. Goes from the head to the firewall.
     
  13. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    Yea, the tray is removable. It bolts to the 1x3 tube. I used 2 van trays. Left and right. Link below. The roof rack one you went would be the easiest way to do it. Just weld on two legs and attach the roof rack. But I wanted to go a different route.

    https://www.1up-usa.com/product/van-tray/
     
  14. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    yep. Totally factory.
     
  15. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    yea that's a factory ground connection to the block.
     
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    Yep Alcan builds each set specifically for your vehicle, you give them details about your truck and what you carry, rear or after market bumper, RTT, etc. and they recommend a certain load rating over stock for your new leaf springs based on your answers to the questions.
    I ended up getting these built for 350# over stock and 3" of lift, with shipping to CA and u-bolts it came out to just under $900
     
  17. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:36 PM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Huh. Interesting. Maybe that taped up loop is some sort of safety measure?


    Anyway, glad I bought a new valve cover gasket.

    20200416_213300_1.jpg
     
  18. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:52 PM
    Hooks98tacoma

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    Shit nah man go ahead and cut it....nah bruh just playin shit look right
     
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  19. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:55 PM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    I should replace it with a red one, with a TRD logo.
     
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  20. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM
    betterbuckleup

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    yea not sure because mine isn't connected and got ripped at some point.

    gotcha. Did you have dakars before? mine seem like they're wearing out and i've been thinking of a set of alcans.
    Not to mention the rumors about them going out of business too
     

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