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2003 Tacoma 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mattarch, Dec 13, 2022.

  1. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:37 PM
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    mattarch

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    Hello - new member here.
    I just purchased a 2003 Tacoma Extracab SR5 4x4, with 40,000 miles.
    I have two questions for the 1st gen Tacoma experts here:

    1. Looking for a new wheel tire set. Prefer black or gray wheel in simple design and blackwall tires with only moderately aggressive tread (will not be going off road with this truck).
    Any recommendations?

    2. I'd like to get a shell in color matching paint (Lunar Mist Metallic) - looking for a sleek fitting shell that matches cab roof height. Any suggestions? Where should I look?
     
  2. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:39 PM
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    HondaGM

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    Welcome to TW...with 40,000 miles?
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    Yes - my new 03 Tacoma 4x4 has 40k miles. I have the Carfax with service records showing the mileage at service intervals. Its in very good shape.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:53 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    I quite like the ProComp aluminum matte black wheels myself :notsure: They are about as simple as you can find.

    There is a thread if you search for "best looking 1st gen wheels" or something like that.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
    I've got a Luna mist with custom side storage accessed through windoors, fold down slider front glass.
    Side and back glass is dark smoked tint. Where are you located ?
    Cap is shown on my Avatar pic.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    mattarch

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    Hi Black Dog Lila,
    I'm definitely interested in your Luna Mist colored cap!
    I'm in Seattle - where are you?
    thanks, Matt
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2022 at 5:41 PM
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    Welcome to the TW fourm
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    I'm in Virginia
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2022 at 8:43 PM
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    Shoot - probably not practical to ship a cap from Virginia to Seattle...
     
  10. Dec 13, 2022 at 9:04 PM
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    Welcome TW! 40k sweet!
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2022 at 9:05 PM
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    Need pics OP! Good find from the sound of it!
     
  12. Dec 13, 2022 at 10:36 PM
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    Where are you located?
     
  13. Dec 13, 2022 at 11:03 PM
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    My guess is it'll be ridiculously hard to find a shell that matches the mint condition of a truck with 40k. Maybe look for something cheap that you could refurbish/paint. Most shells I see for 1st gens are for the extra cab, so shouldn't be too hard to find something.
    I don't know extra cabs, but for my truck, a SnugTop would be my pick.
     
  14. Dec 14, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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    vtroot - thank you

    Digiratus - I'm in Seattle
     
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  15. Dec 14, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    There are actually a lot of nice 1st Gen shells out there. Just have to keep your eyes peeled on CL,FB marketplace etc
     
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    Dan @drr Do you still have that Lunar Mist canopy?
     
  17. Dec 14, 2022 at 5:07 PM
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    Not many nice ones in lunar mist, been looking for a couple years now.
     
  18. Dec 14, 2022 at 8:18 PM
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    Yes I do! My neighbor was semi interested in it, but assuming he passes on it, it is up for sale!
    I don’t have any photos of it right now @mattarch but I can get some tomorrow
     
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