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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM
    JKO1998

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  2. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Reread my reply, I added more. I don't have tacoma leafs or mounting anymore, chevy leafs and heim hangers gives me a lot of flex. I actually don't have enough shock for how much flex I have, 15.75", limited to 13.5 crosses up right now since I'm using 12" shocks.
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    Idk, I’m working 20 days in a row at the coffee shop to save up for the rack and carrier bearing, leafs, etc.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    Get an educated adult job and it'll be easier
     
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    I have an interview for a city planner job on Tuesday morning.
     
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    Did you have to weld in new mounts for that? I have the OME leafs for my truck, but I’m not sure if they’ll add any travel.
     
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    GOOD
     
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    I’m gonna read up on their development plans so I can ask a lot of questions at the interview
     
  9. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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    Just don't overwhelm the interviewer with a plethora of questions like you do us :violent:
     
  10. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    That's better
     
  11. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    No I just wanna come off like I did my homework and it’s not just cause I needed a job.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Bolted right in lol

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  13. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:24 PM
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    Also as long as we’re comparing, even most 80 series diehards will admit a SASed, doubled Tacoma will go places even a built 80 can only dream of.
     
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    Every person that will ever interview you knows you are coming in cause you need a job

    Most all of us do (unless you're coming from money)

    It's not desperate to need a job, you're just looking for a good job
     
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    That’s cool. Now that you mention it, there’s not much discussion on how to increase rear travel as opposed to the front. I’m not sure if there is a bolt on solution to get even an extra inch or two out of the rear on these trucks..
     
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    Yea I just wanna seem prepared and ask good questions about the job instead of just “what are the benefits” and stuff like that.
     
  17. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    CS019R leafs will get you more, they're old and specd weird but they work and bolt in to a 95-97, I liked em well enough on my old truck

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    If you're asking something that's already available as part of your inquiring process, then you'll come off foolish

    If that information isn't available to you at all at any point before the interview, you'll be foolish not to ask about "stuff like that"

    You need to know what you are getting in return as an employee; you know what you're worth, you just need to sell yourself as being the right person for that job
     
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    I’m really excited about it since I really enjoy GIS work.
     
  20. Jan 26, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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    Cool yea that’s what I have I think. Hopefully it’ll be more than a stock 98+ at least.
     

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