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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. Aug 26, 2020 at 12:28 PM
    Captain Magma

    Captain Magma Well-Known Member

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    Kings and desert pinstripes
    what did you use to clean them up?
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2020 at 2:23 PM
    CrustyTaco

    CrustyTaco Well-Known Member

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    881/5100/Dakars 4R wheels / TBU / New frame
    I see why a lot of those O2 sensor shields get removed. Not a lot of room to work with it still attached.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    It's not the destination, it's the journey bro.

    But in a serious not, for me I like working on the truck so I always find a new project for it. Sometimes I thinki like working on it more than driving it.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2020 at 4:31 PM
    BeLance89

    BeLance89 Well-Known Member

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    Same. Clear winner for me is working on it.
     
  5. Aug 26, 2020 at 5:43 PM
    Running Board Man

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    What do I paint my spindles, CVS control arms and such in to prevent rust, I go to the beach often so I worry about that

    I would prefer it to be from a can
     
  6. Aug 26, 2020 at 6:42 PM
    MoneyB86

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    Went to Michaels and picked up a White Sharpie Paint Marker. Cleaned with Simple Green, Alcohol Wipe, dried and then painted letter with a sharpie.
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2020 at 6:44 PM
    MoneyB86

    MoneyB86 Well-Known Member

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    I would use CRC Marine Corrosion Inhibitor. I pick it up for $8/can at my Autozone. It’s cosmoline in a can. Cover the rubber and spray liberally. Let it dry for 24 hours and it will leave a waxy coating that will stay water proof for up to 3 years
     
  8. Aug 26, 2020 at 6:51 PM
    FLBAdrian

    FLBAdrian A Pretty Sizeable Onion

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    Too many…
    Anyone know what making my left side sag 10E94B2D-2346-49CC-B09D-60AFBA87FBF2.jpg
     
  9. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:06 PM
    Sicyota04

    Sicyota04 Slowly but surely.

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    Subbed for answer. Mine does the same. I don’t think it’s just the “taco lean” though. Since the front doesn’t lean the same.
    I have brand new J59’s and the rear of my truck hasn’t changed other than the height. But still leans the same way
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Anyone ever AAL to J59s?
     
  11. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM
    tacomataco2

    tacomataco2 A dude

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    Some of this Some of that
    some cheap low/ high fog lights and gathering parts
     
  12. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:38 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    Who the fuck needs those. Right @betterbuckleup


    I lost mine on the same trail bro

    20200822_101533.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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  14. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:55 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    thats taco lean.

    Gas tank is on that side. You have a full tank?

    Everything is on the driver side.
     
  15. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:55 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Right arm, left leg, both kids and the neighbors dog.
     
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  17. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:58 PM
    Shortman5

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    Im interested. I suppose you could avoid taking the bed off? Only drawback is the possibility that drilling holes in the C frame could cause a weak spot. That and what it might cost.
     
  18. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:00 PM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    Steel it is what I use. Holds up greAt in the rust belt
     
  19. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:04 PM
    FLBAdrian

    FLBAdrian A Pretty Sizeable Onion

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    Too many…
    I do have 7/8 of a tank
     
  20. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:06 PM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Best solution to taco lean? Get a 300-400 lb passenger
     

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