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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Sep 24, 2023 at 9:38 AM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    BTW would I lose any suspension travel switching from the Toytec 3" front coils to the OME 880s? I'm looking for a softer ride.
     
  2. Sep 24, 2023 at 9:39 AM
    Speedytech7

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    The "pay to have it done" labor charges never go away. As you buy more tools the entry cost into every project diminishes. We just did a whole weekend of truck upgrades and work and I didn't buy a single tool. And I started buying tools in college when I live in an apartment....
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Dude, you might be on to something
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That includes the extended warranty too :rofl:
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You won't notice anything
     
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    Yeah that's a good point, I know it's cheaper in the long run.
     
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    That he might actually be Dallas or y'all a bunch of bullies :luvya:
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    And really, a lot of people that have a bunch of tools didn't buy them all at once

    It accumulates over time unless you have fuck you money

    Power and/or air tools come shortly after when you realize how convenient they can be in certain situations

    Same with specialty tools
     
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    An impact or at least a cordless ratchet would make stuff easier too, especially the leaf springs. I'm not sure it. makes much snese for me to get that many tools when I don't have a garage or at least a driveway.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I had a ton of tools living in an apartment

    Had them all stored in a closet in the hallway; heaviest tools were on the floor, and the lighter boxes of tools and stuff were on the shelves in that same closet

    And for the leaf pack bolts, a 24" breaker bar makes quick and easy work

    Cordless ratchet is stupid convenient, but if you're like me, half the time you don't use it cause you forget you own one :anonymous:
     
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    A good ole socket wrench and a cheater do just fine.
    Power tools are a bonus, not required
     
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    Actually...my breaker bar is only a foot long. The one I used for leaf packs and it's like 15 years old.
     
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    Can often find good stuff in pawn shops and garage sales too.
     
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    Sure thing. Let me finish the build and we can hit the trails.
     
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