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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 223taco, Dec 30, 2023.

  1. Dec 30, 2023 at 10:12 PM
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    223taco

    223taco [OP] New Member

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    IMG_5582.jpg SoCal high school teen who just got his first truck. First Gen 2003 Tacoma 2.7L single cab. Around 223k miles when I first got it. Picked it up from Arizona, haven’t done much to it besides new rims and tires. 245/75/R17. Rims are from a TRD 4runner I believe. Give me ideas on what mods to add!
     
  2. Dec 30, 2023 at 10:35 PM
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    23MGM

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    Pretty nice first truck... Lunar mist is my favorite color for 1st gen. The better question is what mods do you want to do? Looks like you could at least use a bed liner.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2023 at 10:42 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Solid axle and don't look back
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2023 at 8:34 AM
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    Parkvisitor

    Parkvisitor Do you know midnight?

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    stuff
    Check safety items first. Check Lower ball joints right away.
     
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    Squirt

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  6. Jan 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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    old grouch

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    ^^^^ This. Keep it stock! Get an FSM. Bring all the maintenance items up to date. Keep it stock. Beautiful truck!
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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  8. Jan 1, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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    Xero

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    Perfect first truck. Keep it stock!

    Take care of maintenance and replace any components with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM parts).

    Drive it for a few years and then think about mods. Don’t put a bunch of Chinese crap on it :thumbsup:


    Enjoy your first truck! She’s a beauty.
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Yee I’d check Lower ball joints forsure and anything else it needs now. Then I’d raptor line that bed, replace those headlights with either TYC or Depo brand, and maybe a sound system? If you want a nice exhaust sound I think flowmaster and magna flow are usually the go-to brands for mufflers but there’s plenty other brands. I’ll be the one to tell you what you wanna hear but don’t ignore maintenance first like the other guys have said.
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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    w8tdstrgecube

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    Welcome! Nice truck!
     
  11. Jan 1, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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