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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    That’s what really does the damage on built rigs tho, not technical wheeling.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:44 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Washboards were fuuuuun in the 4R

    Couldn't feel it for anything
     
  3. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I'm like 50/50 on how I have it tuned right now, it's not anywhere near as bad as it can be but when I tried to tune it all out the front becomes a bit too wallowy for my tastes
     
  4. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:47 PM
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    How long have you had the shocks on
     
  5. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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    Wut
     
  6. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I remember the ride being super jittery so I'd go slow through washboards in the Tacoma

    Then again, 600lb coils on Fox 2.5 on a Prerunner so my valving was far from tuned like your truck

    The 4R? Maybe Danny being in it made the difference but I think it was the first time he openly just commented on how nice the Kings felt

    We blasted through them at like 40-45mph and it felt like riding on clouds
     
  7. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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    the 02 rode great huh
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Aside from the check engine light blinding me, think we only rubbed half the time I drove it :rofl:
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    please ask your doctor for Zoloft :luvya:.



    CVs wont really be affected for the wheeling you do, no. They can hold up to the extra weight ok.

    Technically speaking any weight you add contributes to suspension wear and tear but at the end of the day it's inconsequential.


    I have an ext cab, full skids, sliders, tube bumper winch, tube bumper rear, tools and trail spares which I do think wears things out but it's probably 1000lb more than your truck weighs
     
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    It rode like shit with stock whatever's were in it, like 1/2" from bump stops
     
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    Minutes?
     
  13. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM
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  14. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM
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    Y'all think welding one ear of each alignment tab is fine for added reinforcement? Should I bother doing both? Some of them are hard to reach with the steering rack in place :luvya:

    Still running stock alignment tabs since I don't jump my truck lol
     
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    well that's nice
     
  16. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    @Ozark_RegCab needs welded tabs too
     
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I found a lot more of the harshness that you feel in the truck at least comes from the back end. It's a longer lever acting on you
     
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    Stop believing everything everyone says (at least outside this group) lol

    You complained a lot about your truck; you cannot be this naive to think your suspension/components are as new as the PO said
     
  19. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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    That's true, his are looking kind of weak
     
  20. Dec 29, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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    Lever? No thanks I prefer other brands of soap
     

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