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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:28 AM
    Wulf

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    Thank you for this, that was awesome. Also it's the perfect anthem for @Wulf to fix her driveway problem:laughing:
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:35 AM
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    I'm about to install 3G4R ball joints on my taco, I was given them for free and I figured why the hell not. Since I'm replacing the rack as well, it's not an issue to use 4R tie rods as well
     
  4. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:37 AM
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    More like, you're required to use 4R TRE :laughing:

    I installed Tacoma OEM LBJ on the 4R, and had to use Tacoma TRE.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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    It's my choice to use 4R tie rods... I could've gone the redneck route and just tapered the ball joints :luvya:

    But jokes aside, when you did that, did you notice a difference in your turning radius?
     
  6. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Can't say that I did...




























































    I don't ever find myself going the wrong way to require doing a U-turn :luvya:
     
  7. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:49 AM
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    Of course Toby Mcguire Spiderman loves Djarum Clove Cigarettes
     
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  9. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:56 AM
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    But uturns are such an important part of life
     
  10. Feb 21, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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    Clove cigarettes are yummy

    RIP lungs tho
     
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  11. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    I won't deny it, I absolutely loved em when I was 18-19. Smoked the Djarum Blacks exclusively


    My lungs still hates me lol
     
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    So I wanna tow the wife's corolla cross country. Uhaul car dollies are 750lbs and the car weight is 2450. So that's a combined weight of 3200, technically within the allowable tow specs of the truck.


    But I'm worried about the sustained load going 3k miles, any tips or pointers? I plan on installing a draw-tite class III hitch, where can I source a 4 pin tow harness for the truck?
     
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  13. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:08 AM
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    It's gonna suck with your 3.58 gears but it'll do it begrudgingly. Let it eat at higher RPM, 5th gear won't exist at all. I towed with my 4 banger with 3.58, once you're out of the PNW at least all you have to contend with is wind.

    https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit...Tacoma/1998/118379.html?VehicleID=19981176458
     
  14. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:09 AM
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    U already adjusted the valves, right? Let it rip and poke at 55-60
     
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  15. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:11 AM
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    yaaa I haven't seen them in a few years but I used to grab a pack to share whenever I did. Everyone secretly wants one, as a treat
     
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    That's awesome advice thank you. I was mostly worried about going over the rockies but I'll be sure to keep the rippums up
     
  17. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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    The valves got adjusted when I installed the new chinesium head about 15k ago. I'll be sure to check them before I leave in 7 months
     
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  18. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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    which route are you gonna take?
     
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  19. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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    I haven't smoked a real cigarette in what feels like years now but I definitely think about having a Clove still lol
     
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  20. Feb 21, 2023 at 7:17 AM
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    Planned on going north so we can spend some time in the Dakota badlands and Yosemite on our way out, the wife has the route all planned but I assume we'll be on 90
     
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