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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Feb 16, 2024 at 8:49 PM
    04Pre_Runner

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  3. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    It's 2024, and Cybertruck owners have to worry about their trucks rusting :rofl:
     
  4. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Think it'll tarnish their reputation?
     
  6. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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    Doubt it. They have bulletproof customer service.
     
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    Do they know about fluid film?
     
  8. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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    Btw does anyone make parabolic leaf springs for 1st gens?
     
  9. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You

    Buy a 3rd Gen
     
  10. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    All leafs are parabolic, thats the shape yo
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    @Ozark_RegCab

    Here, maybe it'll get you to join another forum :luvya: Or something more in your budget
     
  12. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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  13. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    This just came up. A screamer deal. I already know I’ll be too late if I try to go get it though.

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  15. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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    I just thought it would suit these trucks well since they’re so light in the back, and most of us aren’t hauling heavy loads.
     
  16. Feb 17, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You wouldn't even know how to fix the power steering on that thing
     
  17. Feb 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    It’s probably just low on fluid:luvya:
     
  18. Feb 17, 2024 at 10:01 AM
    Speedytech7

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  19. Feb 17, 2024 at 10:02 AM
    Kwikvette

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    Doubt it

    They're old, and a bitch to remove (not hard, just need small hands)

    I bet replacing a power steering pump on an 80 series would be the end of you
     
  20. Feb 17, 2024 at 10:02 AM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    I didn’t think the pump was that bad. The box might be another story.
     

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