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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:07 PM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Swap the front with a Taco front, they look better anyway.
     
  2. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I had that idea a few days ago when I saw this -

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  3. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    erhmagerd

    Only about an hour from me

    Screen Shot 2021-01-18 at 12.09.26 PM.jpg
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    DO IT
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:14 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    That's something I'd never want to take on more than a fire road, and I beat up a perfectly good low mileage 1st gen Tacoma
     
  6. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    Reminds me of this...

     
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  7. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Then use it as the family vehicle; beats getting that mini van you've always wanted :burp:
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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  9. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    It is tempting
     
  10. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:19 PM
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  11. Jan 18, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    Whatever’s going on with that arb bumper, I like

    also, looks like a fancy swing out back there
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:01 PM
    eon_blue

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    Is that an ARB bumper or just an ARB sticker on it? It doesn't look like any ARB variation I've seen for our rigs but I don't really look at all the options I guess.
     
  13. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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    I was going to say the same; love how sleek and modern it looks.

    Looks like an ARB made for more modern vehicles.
     
  14. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    Don’t know, it’s got the frame horn things
     
  15. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    Lol ninja edit

    Was going to comment on the swing out; probably the JDM Hilux Surf swing out. Someone did a write up sometime back on how to incorporate it on a 4Runner.
     
  16. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:17 PM
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    When you buy an expensive import Hilux but everyone just thinks you have the same shitty 2nd gen runner as their meth dealer.
     
  17. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    I don't mind the 2nd gen runner looks, but yeah... I wouldn't want a 4 banger 4runner or the 3.0 v6 that the ones here came with.

    With an import like this turbo diesel Hilux though I wonder how easy it would be to work on, or if you'd have trouble sourcing parts or have to order them from overseas.
     
  18. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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  19. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    I needed a good sphincter tightening, thanks



    That bull elk was just trying to get some deets on his camera setup
     
  20. Jan 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    Been there
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    cept that guys in a worse place than me
     

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