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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:23 PM
    treyus30

    treyus30 70% complete 70% of the time

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  2. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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    It's the amount of power I'd expect from it honestly. It's at 277k miles and the wheels and tires are 100lbs a corner.

    It's old and tired but it still keeps up with traffic fine. It just takes it's time on hills and isn't in any hurry to get up to speed unless you really lay into it.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:45 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You sure yours is running ok?

    I'm used to V8s and turbo cars, and as powerless as the 4Runner was I never describe it the way you do yours. I too was on 33s, automatic, and had more weight than you do on your rig.

    Also got rid of it with way more miles (292k or so?)
     
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  4. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:46 PM
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    Uhhhh this is weird.

    Looks like somebody stole a struck, totaled it hooning around a field, and wants to sell the remains.

    Also definitely not a 2002.

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    4 run, 2 don't
    New collar who dis

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  6. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:52 PM
    Wulf

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    It a little overpriced for a truck i have to drag onto a trailer in BFE lol
     
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    Wulf

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  8. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:54 PM
    6P4

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    Well just put the front wheel back on.
     
  9. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:56 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Got it today and those colors stood out the most; totally 80s vibes.

    Got her a baked treat (and a small one for Bronx) cause it's her B-Day tomorrow.

    Yet we have another non-stress test tomorrow at the hospital again :annoyed:
     
  10. Mar 19, 2023 at 6:58 PM
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    :cool: that's a good look.
    Odd that it is listed as 2002 but has the ugly butt nose on it. Also the wheel came off seems disingenuous. The front bumper is folded and the fender so more so they hit something hard enough to rip the wheel off.
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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    Also odd that the armor and ADS shocks don't even get a mention...
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:01 PM
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    So they could afford a $4000 RTT but not new ball joints?
     
  13. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Bought not built, then ran out of money?
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:05 PM
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    What do balljoints have to do with it?
     
  15. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:11 PM
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    95-00 5vzs feel more powerful compared to 01-02/03-04 5vzs because the e throttle has a bit of delay compared to the instant cable throttle of the older engines
     
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  16. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    He has a 98, mine was a 98.
     
  17. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:13 PM
    Running Board Man

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    Didn't know that, what state the trans is in has a lot to do with what you end up feeling
     
  18. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:13 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    I get you're trying to be 'informative' but your response comes off as if I made an outlandish post with absolutely no knowledge of anything whatsoever (or anyone else's post you reply to).
     
  19. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    I'll continue to drunk amd lurk than
     
  20. Mar 19, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Granted the 'feel' part of it is merely subjective. Maybe he hates his 4Runner more than I did mine :rofl:

    Both his and mine were automatic as well, and Limited.

    Wait, @RustyVT do you have a rear locker? If not, you'd only have 4.10's

    4.30's if you have a locker which I did
     

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