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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:14 PM
    JKO1998

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    Speedytech7

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    No, you were just younger...
     
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    Maaaaybe
     
  5. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:52 PM
    Wulf

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    friendship with lucas red n tacky over

    ordered mystik jt6
     
  6. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:52 PM
    Speedytech7

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    I'm pretty sure that brand is what they sell at the local farm store
     
  7. Mar 25, 2024 at 6:54 PM
    Wulf

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    yep yep


    my tube of red n tacky has leaked a dinner plate sized puddle of oil out while sitting in the grease gun at 50 deg temps. can't help but feel like the quality went down at some point and that is part of why my last set of ball joints lasted a whopping 5K miles lol
     
  8. Mar 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Formula change?

    Different maker?

    Sounds like the whole camshaft thing I learned recently, the big 3 companies that manufacture/distribute to all other vendors like Jegs, Summit, and even for OEM replacements

    Since COVID, 2 or so shut down and companies resorted to getting their shit from China
     
  9. Mar 25, 2024 at 7:37 PM
    Wulf

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    yeah, that's exactly it, I think they changed the formula to pinch pennies and fawked it up
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That really sucks

    Hell, I can't even count the many times you've recommended the stuff to tons of members here
     
  11. Mar 25, 2024 at 8:13 PM
    Wulf

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    been using it for 15+ years with no problem til recently. it's annoying lol
     
  12. Mar 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Still have a 4-5 year old tub, wonder if it's the good stuff or not

    How's it taste :rofl:
     
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    How DIY friendly is the rear driveshaft u joint? Would I need to get it balanced by a driveshaft shop?
     
  14. Mar 25, 2024 at 8:16 PM
    Wulf

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    it does not need to be balanced.

    in terms of difficulty if all you have is a hammer, block of wood, and some screwdrivers I'd rate it at 4 beers
     
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    it tastes like gym teacher pubes and Vaseline
     
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    10mins of dicking around with the machine got me good fusion and something resembling a bead... Aluminum fools the eyes I swear.

    received_727649046194597.jpg
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    :violent:
     
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    Speedytech7

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    Like the inside of a turtles shell on a hot day
     
  19. Mar 25, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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    I was trying to find a good write up on it. They told me the Carrie beefing looked ok.
     
  20. Mar 25, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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    I think I went to school with Carrie beefing, I heard she didn't nasty things with Todd in a parked car
     
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