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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Apr 29, 2023 at 8:20 PM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    Have you trussed the front axle housing at all? I saw some guys doing that on Mud. Sometimes the frame cracks by the steering box too, I think mostly on the early models. Would be an easy fix for you though.
     
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    Is your truck a 96? If so I don't think they will fit. 95.5 to 97 have 2 inch shorter leafs than the 98 to 2004.
    Screenshot_20230429-201529.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    I haven't but do have a "weld on" protector for the front. Really going to use that as a template for the rear one...but it'll be bigger.

    I have seen those frame plates you're referring to. Think DeltaVS makes a set as well but being a Land Cruiser, they're marked way the fuck up.

    I'd be able to make my own for literally less than a burger at Carl's JR.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2023 at 8:39 PM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    Yea the PO told me they were for the 95-97 models cause he bought them from someone who had accidentally ordered them for his 98+.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2023 at 8:49 PM
    Wulf

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    Tube bender, tube notcher, lathe, mill, espresso machine, kegerator, ping pong table, yoga ball
     
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    Tube bender and notcher for sure! That's next on the list..though funny I forgot about them.

    You getting me a lathe? I don't think I'm competent enough to use one or a mill :anonymous:
     
  7. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:00 PM
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  8. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:01 PM
    Wulf

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    can u do my LCA bushings tmrw
     
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    Wulf

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    me either and I can't afford to lose any more fingers learning how to lol
     
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    Wulf

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    finger brake for making complex bends on thick material?
     
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    Yes ma'am :hattip:

    The one thing I want to upgrade before getting the SWAG kit on is getting an air jack. I ain't about that hard work anymore.
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:06 PM
    Wulf

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    fun? Fact

    90-95 3rd gen pickup leaves are the same as 95-97 Tacoma leaves eye to eye
     
  13. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:06 PM
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    yess

    HF has air over hydro cylinders if you want to retrofit that press too
     
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    White claw and amaro for a wrap up
     
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    Yep, think it was their red central pneumatic brand that's been on clearance for awhile now.

    Might pick that up if I can find one otherwise I'll get the newer model that replaces it.
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:09 PM
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    What if you used it to raise/lower your fridge to eyelevel automatically
     
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    Good thing Dan ain't coming over; he'd need one of my step ladders to get to the beer
     
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    he's waiting for a free ride huh
     
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    I heard this also but I never confirmed it.
     

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