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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. Jul 9, 2020 at 7:15 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    Plus those double sheer UCA gusset things ( I won't call them coil bucket gussets because they just aren't) don't solve a problem anyone has.
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2020 at 7:29 PM
    SwampYota

    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    Nice work. I have a similar one

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    Digiratus

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    Which leaf pack are you getting?

    QFT

    Some of us have to learn the hard way. :frusty:
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2020 at 8:53 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    I've been watching your progress trying to figure out what exactly you're doing, with all the temp supports it was hard for me to visualize. Not I get what you're going for and I'm totally digging it!
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2020 at 8:56 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Aside from the PITA install and bushing issues, I don't think they're hurting anything.

    They gotta add some strength, but yes, no one is bending UCA bolts.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2020 at 9:28 PM
    Rldanie

    Rldanie Punisher78

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    Damn, Had a feeling I wasn’t the first
     
  7. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:37 PM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Daaaamn. I didn’t know it was for your first gen. Looks titties!!!
     
  8. Jul 9, 2020 at 10:40 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Nice man.

    Looks like the driver side resi hose could be rubbing though? Might wanna check that. Also looks like the upper mounts probably should be put up a bit higher as you dont' have a ton of up travel looks like? But if it cycled good then sweet.
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:20 AM
    dwaggs_

    dwaggs_ @dwaggs_

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    I didn't do it, but I had a new motor built and installed by Yota1 in Riverbank, CA. Money well spent, popped a headgasket on the trail first day of the trip, finished the trip and limped it home. Called them up and when they got the new engine at their shop, it was done in a matter of days!

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    17taco4x4

    17taco4x4 FZJ80

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    I recently bought CBI trailer rider 1.0 rear bumper DIY kit. I searched but couldn’t find a picture showing the back of the bumper. I looked at some pictures online and have this so far. Has anyone put one together? 3B6ECC44-B5A9-4037-BF33-DA17CB1B1067.jpg F0FA7C87-3671-43C6-A021-B6767BB03FCF.jpg
     
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Good read/discussion about coil buckets, gussets, spring rates, etc.

    Basic moral of the story: don’t jump your truck when it weighs 6000 lbs :oops:
     
  12. Jul 10, 2020 at 7:52 AM
    ToyotaDriver

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    What I got from the discussion was I need to start collecting parts for a SAS
     
  13. Jul 10, 2020 at 8:38 AM
    siznarf

    siznarf Everyone my age is older than me...

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    What's the cost for a new motor installed?

    Just so I can start saving lol
     
  14. Jul 10, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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  15. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Who remembers what side the longer shock goes on for the rear of the 1st gens?
     
  16. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:07 AM
    Dan8906

    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    This is a thing ??
     
  17. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:09 AM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Yup... I’ve had mine off for so long I forgot about this.. icon rear 2.0s... I think the longer one was passenger aide? I really don’t rember
     
  18. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:15 AM
    Dan8906

    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    Let me go look at mine and see if I can tell on the truck, I have the same rear shocks
     
  19. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:28 AM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    Was hoping to have leafs delivered today... but apparently now it won’t be till Monday. Go figure. Oh well. Shocks partially on and so are shackles..
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Jul 10, 2020 at 11:31 AM
    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 American Auto Horns

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    Gonna be installing this Federal Signal SmartSiren controller in my headliner so I can control a bunch of aux lights and accessories. The main box has five relays I can hook up to things good for 20-30 amps each. The slide switch and other buttons are good for about ~10 amp low amperage accessories. You can program this to do anything you’d like.

    This thing is a Switch Pro on crack basically.

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