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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. Apr 21, 2021 at 5:25 AM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    I did mine a few weeks back. Works great, doesn't get stuck in the door anymore, I can't believe I waited so long.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2021 at 10:05 AM
    betterbuckleup

    betterbuckleup Well-Known Member

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    I still have my set that I ended up not needing that you can buy off me
     
  3. Apr 21, 2021 at 10:57 AM
    Dan8906

    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    For sure, I’ll take it.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:02 AM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    So which size did you go with on those tires?
     
  5. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:05 AM
    RattleTractor

    RattleTractor Lube: It's the key to penetration.

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    255/80/17
    Had BFG KO2 34x10.5R17 before. They came with the truck and worked great, but are too darn expensive in that size to get again. The AT3s are a little narrower and a tiny bit shorter, but not by much.
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:10 AM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Cool. I keep looking in the 255 70/75/80 range, trying to decide whats the best combo of weight and height for my engine and gearing. Those AT3s seems like good tires, and not crazy heavy. How does that E load ride?
     
  7. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:15 AM
    Tour991

    Tour991 Supplier of used parts

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    Looks great. I am considering Pizza cutters also. I feel my 265/75s are to close to the spindle gussets. If I go up to 285/75/16 they may rub. I am considering 255/85/16s and a better back spacing wheel.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:34 PM
    RattleTractor

    RattleTractor Lube: It's the key to penetration.

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    Seems fine so far but it's too early to tell. They come with a pretty long tread life "warranty" and are cheaper than ST Maxx tires in the same size, so I figured I should try them out.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:43 PM
    Lukass

    Lukass Well-Known Member

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    You’re ambitious haha. I’m at 230,000 on stock coils, pulleys, ac compressor, and water pump :rofl:
     
  10. Apr 21, 2021 at 2:03 PM
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    Nice! What springs/shock setup do you have now? Also, what did you paint with? My new to me 2002 has a newer frame. I intend to remove the bed and hit with a two part epoxy and then Fluidfilm inside and out. But, I want to replace tired springs and shocks without a lot of lift.
     
  11. Apr 21, 2021 at 2:06 PM
    UCPA111

    UCPA111 Active Member

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    I hear ya. I wasn't sure what previous owners did or did not do...and I wanted to play it safe.
    I just had valve cover gaskets replaced today with new coils, plugs and plug wires as well.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2021 at 3:44 PM
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    Ordered a softopper today based on my experience with my 2nd gen. Should have my project moved to my new place next week. Hoping to get the back half of the frame cleaned up and the reinforcement kits burned in before I have to go back to work in June.
     
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  13. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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    I had this issue. I’m not sure why felpro doesn’t have silicone on both sides of the gasket.

    When I get my truck back together I’m going to try OEM.
     
  14. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:20 PM
    Das it mang

    Das it mang Well-Known Member

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  15. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:58 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Dat boosted life tho..this is the real reality of boost Lol

    yeah Id just go OEM.

    Also, just to check, are you torqueing it down in a specific order? Helps to start at the middle and torque outwards. And of course having even torque is important.
     
  16. Apr 21, 2021 at 9:12 PM
    betterbuckleup

    betterbuckleup Well-Known Member

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    I would also check to make sure that both mating surfaces are dead flat
     
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  17. Apr 21, 2021 at 10:57 PM
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    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    Whose running a front elocker? I’m looking at a Eaton, am I crazy?
     
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  18. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:01 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    no matter what. Get a selectable one. That one is the electric one right? Be a great unit. What I'd buy now over the ARBs. Simpler to setup. And has a couple features that are nice.
     
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  19. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:02 PM
    Dan8906

    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I’d like to stay selectable electric over air
     
  20. Apr 21, 2021 at 11:03 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    yeah other than it's insane price, its a great option.
     
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