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1st Gen Double Cabs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Croth51, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. Jun 5, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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    Nicklovin

    Nicklovin Mall Crawlin Through Life

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    What's with the weird lean, front shocks blown?
    That'a an awesome vehicle for a first car. A 1st gen tacoma was my first vehicle and boy I'm glad it was.... granted I also fell down the rabbit hole of off roading hahaha
     
  2. Jun 6, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    Not sure, I know it's normal for the front to sit lower when Stock but it does seem more pronounced than others. We had the front brakes done & mechanic checked the truck out, no mention of suspension issue and it rides fine. Maybe I'll bring it somewhere for a second opinion.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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    2002 Limited 4x4 w/ 80k miles. Only mods I've made are 5100 Billsteins some level 8 wheels and stole the NC sticker idea from one I seen on this site...lol
    20200504_192745.jpg
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Go fish.

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    Welcome, nice truck!
     
  5. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:33 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Sweet truck.

    Quick question: just the cab rack is enough to haul your canoe? I’m looking for a solution to do the same. I can’t imagine ever having to haul more stuff that requires a roof rack on the cab too.

    What do you put under the canoe for the portion over the cab roof? In that pic it looks like nothing is under there.

    Also what topper is that? I’ve had a mid-high on my 98 since I’ve owned it and cant get used to the cab high topper currently on the 04.

    Thanks
     
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  6. Jun 6, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    I know the ARE Mx is one.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    Joey_Bada_Bing

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    A bunch of the same stuff everybody else has already done.
  8. Jun 6, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Paint matching is very easy to do. It's all in the prep work but can be done so for not that big of an expensive (with rattle cans)
     
  9. Jun 6, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Those T4R wheels are going to look great on your truck.
     
  10. Jun 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    CoreysIRTaco

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    I’ve tried before, I’m not the best painter.
     
  11. Jun 6, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    Maybe the previous owner put a block or something in to lift the rear of the truck
     
  12. Jun 6, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    Neither am I. But prep and patience will make it look really good, for really cheap.
     
  13. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:02 PM
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    tsab916,

    Thanks, Man! I actually have a lift sitting in my cart, I've just been waiting to pull the trigger!
     
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  14. Jun 11, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    My attempt at being artistic
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Jun 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    Awesome photo :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2020 at 2:29 AM
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    Shhh. Here we catch a glimpse of the elusive 1st gen double cab sitting peacefully in its natural habitat, the woods.
    :D :101010:
     
  17. Jun 12, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    cruiserguy

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    :rofl::D
     
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  18. Jun 12, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    Heres my 02 with 225k miles!
    IMG_6998.jpg IMG_7002-2.jpg
     
  19. Jun 12, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    Joey_Bada_Bing

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    A bunch of the same stuff everybody else has already done.
    I like the looks of those wheels waaay more blacked out like that. Nice truck
     
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  20. Jun 12, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    Malek

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    @Santos23 Where's your build thread man? Details on the rear bumper?
     
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