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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Sep 11, 2021 at 9:25 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Steering box? Yes, with a trail gear drop pitman with FJ80 balljoint hole.
     
  2. Sep 12, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    I would use a PVC pipe coupling. The seals on these have to be inserted something like 5mm from the rim.
     
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    A little extension and harbor freight micrometers is how I always did it
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    Yee haw :D you guys must have been cruising. Any hangups?

    I'm jealous of how easy the 3rd gen pickups and 2nd gen 4 runners are compared to anything after 95.5
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    Pretty much the only thing that consistently gave us trouble was that the plasma cutter kept deciding it didn't want to work. But it's pretty easy. Everything came apart and all the new stuff just fit right in. Only thing we haven't done is brakes but that's because I forgot to bring the flare tool. Oh and for some reason the third gen frame is like triple wall where you're supposed to put the shackle hanger and no one mentions that so it's very hard to cut.
     
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    This place is awesome, restaurant & bar with indoor play area for toddlers

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    I guess McDonald's is kinda the same thing but the real food and beer is a nice touch
     
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    The things that make you excited :luvya:
     
  8. Sep 12, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    You just wait

    Honestly it's a great business idea I wish I'd thought of lol.
     
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    It's gonna be rainbows and lollipops, and everything is gonna be easy as hell:luvya:

    I'm in such denial...
     
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    This tool is making seal installation too easy. I put the seal in the freezer with a thin film of grease around the outer edge to keep it from pinching.

    It pressed into place like sticking a knife into butter.

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  11. Sep 12, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    How does a bird even get inside one of these?
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    Stupid thing was lucky it was cooler this morning and I was able to let it out before it got pureed.
     
  12. Sep 12, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    Hmm I'll have to try the freezer trick next time
     
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    Works great for bearings, bushings, and ball joints too depending on what/where they're meant to be installed
     
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