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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Jan 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    Wulf no brain just damage

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    KO2s are the plastic spork of off-road tires. They're not great at anything but acceptable to good in all conditions :luvya:
     
  3. Jan 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM
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    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Buy an impact screwdriver... That oil pump cover job would have been better to do while the rad was out
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I had considered that and told myself (after I reinstalled the radiator) I wish I had done it.

    The previous-previous owner did it as he "baselined" it and I don't think it's leaking really, just figured it's one of those things that will get done right if I do it myself.

    The LC idles so much smoother that even Stephanie made a comment about it. Pretty sure a good reason for that was the mismatching belts with unmatched belt tension.
     
  5. Jan 16, 2023 at 3:47 PM
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    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    Don't do the oil pump cover if it isn't leaking, it's a massive pain in the ass and if it isn't leaking it's working perfect already
     
  6. Jan 16, 2023 at 3:48 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Sounds good.

    Valve cover for sure.

    Thinking that'd be the best time to delete the rear heater as well. Joey offers a kit if I recall correctly.
     
  7. Jan 16, 2023 at 3:49 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    No snow wheeling with the baby??
     
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    For sure, but when he comes it'll be melted already.

    Gives me time to get new brake lines in place too...they're my limit straps if you recall :bananadead:
     
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    I ran them the whole time I had my 100, they were fine. I don't really have a feeling about 'em one way or the other. Granted on mine they only saw beaches, dirt (no heavy mud, no big climbs) and some snow, as far as non-pavement travel goes. They were fine in rain. It was also a heavy truck, so I'm sure that factors.
     
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    Harbor freight ratchet strap limit strap mod when
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Didn't realize Wulf Suspension Co was already in business :luvya:

    Thanks for the offer but I'll do it the right way
     
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    Wulf

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    No lift in the front, Alcans in the back. #BuiltDifferent :luvya:
     
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    The family-owned pharmacies here just pull out a sawed-off shotgun. Boom Boom.

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  14. Jan 16, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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    I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a set of Wildpeak AT3W 286/76R16.
     
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    @Wulf found a 3rd one.
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    How do you all feel about General, was thinking about the grabber atx or x3 for my next set of tires
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    I like the looks of the Red Letter Grabbers on a White Land Cruiser. They sponsor X Overland along with Toyota. They can't be all bad.

    https://youtu.be/UaHw-uSBXyU
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I want a forge and anvil now :anonymous:
     
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    Comfy though
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I remember when they were the hot stuff on TW around when I joined. Like most things that get really popular for awhile they eventually fall from public opinion grace. I had 2 sets and honestly the only thing I didn't like was how easily the tread and sidewalls chunked up. They worked fine off-road otherwise.
     
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