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Tacoma Stalking, er...uh, Spotting, with Charlie™ (1st Gen Edition)!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PennSilverTaco, Aug 31, 2016.

  1. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:19 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

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  2. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    I think that rear bumper is a tad overbuilt.
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    That's not factory?
     
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    No Penn was right-SSR. Not 5000lbs but may as well be at 4780lbs. I think the HHR was Chev's version of that little Chrysler hatch pic on page one. Forgot its name.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    PT Cruiser; Or PT Loser... :D
     
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    Lower it definitely, but supercharge it? Do they make superchargers for the 2.4L?
     
  8. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:46 PM
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  10. Apr 8, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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  11. Apr 8, 2021 at 4:17 PM
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    @shakerhood

    Would your Mustang wheels fit on this truck...?
     
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    I highly doubt they would.
     
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    Something similar though...

    I think this truck would look good lowered with those style wheels!
     
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    Indeed it would!
     
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    Stepside beds are ugly. 5-lug trucks are wimpy-looking. Hence, you have a wimpy, ugly truck. So glad this configuration was never very common.
     
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  16. Apr 8, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Everybody's entitled to their opinion, I guess...
     
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  17. Apr 9, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    oh yes, very very nice. although he could have transplanted the bed seeing as it's the same. I think they were available starting in '00


    I think the "filler" pieces are but pretty sure the bedsides are still metal


    from a wheel site for 17x8 Pony wheels

    Wheel Spec

    Front & Rear:
    • Wheel Diameter: 17"
    • Wheel Width: 8"
    • Lugs: 5
    • Offset: +20mm
    • Backspacing: 5.25
     
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    Pulled into the parking lot of my favorite hiking spot (Garin Regional Park) and parked my 03 PreRunner next to a nice 01 or 02 DC. Judging by the size of the crate in back his dog is way bigger than mine!
    20210413_104947.jpg 20210413_104747.jpg
     
  19. Apr 13, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    Glad you’re able to go hiking in Cali again! I’ve got family in your neck of the woods!
     
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    I have only had my access to that hiking area blocked off once or twice since all this WuFlu
    stuff began and that was last year during a couple of holiday weekends if my memory serves...
    There have been more people in the parking area due to all of the gyms being shut down.
     
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