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My First Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JVannett, Apr 1, 2011.

  1. Apr 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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    JVannett

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    Hey everyone this is my first Toyota Tacoma. I Have had this Tacoma since October of 2010 and have loved every minute of it. It has 133000 miles and from what i have been reading from other forums on this web site that is real low miles. I am wanting to do some upgrades to my Truck. I want to Put a custom bumper and lift kit. it has 31x10.50x15 and am thinking of putting 33x12.5x15 on it once the Lift kit goes on it. I am thinking of putting on a 3" lift on it. This is the most solid truck ever. Tell me what you all think and any other ideas to do to this truck...

    Thanks for your time...

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    JVannett, Apr 1, 2011
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  2. Apr 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM
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    tacomakid96

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    Sweet truck man, my dad has one just like it with 245000 miles haha! Yours is just a baby still!
     
    tacomakid96, Apr 1, 2011
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  3. Apr 1, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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    BryWi

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    Nice rig.

    Welcome from Ohio...
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    Beauty! looks like mine, but without the ext cab.
     
    MapleMoose, Apr 1, 2011
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  5. Apr 1, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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    Gieser

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    nice truck and i love lifted reg cabs. get pics when you lift!
     
    Gieser, Apr 1, 2011
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  6. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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    Supra TT

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    Nice choice!! Welcome :)
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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    A 3" lift would be a nice addition, but I would change the fluids (oil, trans, transfer case, and diffs) and filters. How does it look underneath?
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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    Welcome man!
     
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  9. Apr 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM
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    JVannett

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    Everything looks good. i am cutting out the cat and putting piping to replace it. am going to replace the u joints. am getting some hard vibrations when accelerating and there starting to squeak. also axles need to be replaced when i replace them i will change fluid. has new CV boots and shafts.
     
    JVannett, Apr 2, 2011
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  10. Apr 2, 2011 at 6:49 AM
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    Definitely will put pics up when done. anyone recommend any certain lifts. I've looked at tuff county and toytec.
     
    JVannett, Apr 2, 2011
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  11. Apr 2, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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    3" lift 3rd, TRD brake light Billet grille, magnaflow exhaust with chrome tip, RECEIVER HITCH, 5100 rear shocks, Tunneau cover, westin bull bar with piaa lamps.
    nice ride.
     
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