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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Feb 8, 2021 at 9:50 AM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    :laughing:
     
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  2. Feb 8, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Hollister Hills constantly posts updates about their capacity via IG; nice to see that Lower Ranch (dirt bikes, ATV,s etc) reaches capacity leaving Upper Ranch open to everyone else (motor vehicles, etc).

    Will be going tomorrow; trying to get a group but going solo will be relaxing too.
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    have begun the process of asking around local TW members for welding my rear diff. Truck needs the rear dif fluid done in next couple weeks anyways so its coming up :evil:
     
  4. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Don't do it
     
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  5. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    If I still lived there I'd weld it for you. You live super close to ZUK, he won't weld it and won't condone it either, but he deals with tons of Toyota diffs and might be able to get you a used limited slip or something.
     
  6. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    I don't know where to begin with this photo, except judging by the ~40% of the wheel seen on the other truck, that 1st gen did it a huge favor.

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  7. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    Just put JB Weld in there instead of gear oil = instant welded diff....well, after it cures for 24 hours
     
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  8. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:11 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    This.

    He is so thorough in his diff locker installs and more.
     
  9. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    Probs gonna put 32x11.50 on my 15x6s which people would say don't to as well lol
     
  10. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:14 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Just get a 6 lug; leave the slug alone for awhile.
     
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    Might ask if I don't get a good response, but Id rather have lil more tire wear than spend couple hundred bucks when I'm gonna do the same to buy a full 6 lug rear soon
     
  12. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    I already put over 3k into it. This shitshow has just started
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Save yourself all of it then and just put a 6 lug rear on they're cheap, hell im gonna give mine away soon.
     
  14. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's just maintenance.

    Plenty of people put more or less than that in a vehicle to keep it going.

    Keeping that slug as a daily would be awesome while you build up another vehicle.
     
  15. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    Need traction in the meantime though. When I go 6 lug I'm getting shock hoops to go thru the bed to tie in as well and do both at the same time
     
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    The funny thing is instalanders will buy them
     
  17. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Build up a better suited vehicle would be right, I can imagine doing a long travel prerunner 5 lug or whatever but the fact is even with tons of travel and a wider sturdier stance, they still get stuck trying to do things a stock 4x4 can do.
     
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  18. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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    its gonna be a daily regardless until its paid off and I get a 90s honda or something. (which idk if i even will).

    My works 5 min from the street from me and our grocery store is walking distance. I dont "commute" long distances other than going up north. This is my "halfway phase" for building the truck. Rears gonna be first while i decide LT or SAS front
     
  19. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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  20. Feb 8, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    Should have gotten a 2wd 4 runner for cheap

    2wd since you can 4x4 swap easily when you have the money
     

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