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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Aug 12, 2023 at 6:10 AM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    "Stuck," seems like an understatement.
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2023 at 6:15 AM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    @Speedytech7 Thoughts on N20 vs N52?
    Right now I'm narrowed to E91 xdrive wagon with N52 and auto. But a few N20s have been tempting. Hell even CarMax has a clean looking '15 with 65K on it for decent money. Brain says N52 (Plus they sound nice) but always open to suggestion. I'd like to keep one long-term. Still figuring it out, not rushing this time haha.
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2023 at 8:25 AM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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  4. Aug 12, 2023 at 12:27 PM
    m3bassman

    m3bassman Well-Known Member

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    Covers sealed. Codes cleared. The AMG is back. Seems happy.
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    Now to start on the LS swap.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2023 at 12:49 PM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    Very nice
     
  6. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:07 PM
    m3bassman

    m3bassman Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. I feel accomplished about it. Was absolutely terrifying turning the key.
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:12 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 [OP] Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    You know you've made it to the Cracker Barrel when the toilets got reinforcements.

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  8. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:13 PM
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    I know that feeling with a Nissan immobilizer named NATS after disconnecting the battery for an extended period to avoid a dealer reset.
     
  9. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:17 PM
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    Tips for getting lower shock bolt in?
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:26 PM
    JKO1998

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    Unbolt the balljoint and loosen the lca bolts
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:28 PM
    Tour991

    Tour991 Supplier of used parts

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    Bottle jack between the upper control arm and the wheel well. Push the arms and spindle down till the bolt hole lines up.
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:33 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    Use a chisel or punch to line it up and leave it in place. Line the bolt up and hammer it through to push the aligning tool out of place
     
  13. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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    One side done. Super stoked for y’all to see this
     
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  14. Aug 12, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    @Kwikvette new fabrication idea, toilet gussets
     
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  15. Aug 12, 2023 at 2:13 PM
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  16. Aug 12, 2023 at 2:32 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    squatty potty FOR MEN MADE OUT OF 3/16" STEEL
     
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  17. Aug 12, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    Okay modifications halfway done. Having to take a break because family but once I get back home I’ll continue the second half. It looks just how I imagined it.
     
  18. Aug 12, 2023 at 3:10 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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  19. Aug 12, 2023 at 3:17 PM
    Michael05

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    Unfortunately I don’t believe mine will be looking like that
     
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  20. Aug 12, 2023 at 3:19 PM
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    Yessir billies with 883 coils
     
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