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New England B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'North East' started by mach1man001, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Apr 13, 2024 at 5:56 AM
    Brownmatthall

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  3. Apr 13, 2024 at 9:31 AM
    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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  4. Apr 13, 2024 at 1:13 PM
    nickonfire700

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    Happy Birthday Matt @Brownmatthall!

    Hammer Hanger install on my truck completed today, wasn't too bad of a job, it still made me really nervous to cut off the factory hangers, but the ride afterward is definitely worth it!
     
  5. Apr 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM
    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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  6. Apr 13, 2024 at 2:49 PM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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  7. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM
    ACEkraut

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  8. Apr 13, 2024 at 3:32 PM
    jpereira2

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    What's the benefit?
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM
    nickonfire700

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    From what I was reading on TW, it makes the rear end less twitchy over bumps, and it makes the leaf springs actually work (instead of the factory hangers bending while going over bumps). It has made some difference on my truck, and I didn't even add the cross brace to tie the two hangers together (I have no desire to relocate my spare tire). Archive says it will make a difference even on a stock truck; I would love to see a before and after on a stock Tacoma over a bumpy road!
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2024 at 6:43 PM
    jpereira2

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    Does it require extended brake lines?
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2024 at 7:10 PM
    nickonfire700

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    Even without the Hammer Hangers, when installing lift springs, I would. I think other members with these Hammer Hangers are going for maximum flex, so extended brake lines are a must for them.
    Even years ago, when I first installed my lift kit, I didn't get extended brake lines, and I ended up bending down the bracket that holds the brake lines on the frame, and the factory rubber lines were just long enough.
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2024 at 9:24 AM
    deanosaurus

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    Just saw a 4th gen on the road. My word do they look like hot garbage and I cannot believe the MSRP.
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 [OP] eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    I may be driving one of those very soon.
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM
    deanosaurus

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    Hey man, you do you and I'd never begrudge a person for it. One man's waste is another man's feedstock.

    Still gonna think your truck is hella ugly tho.
     
  15. Apr 14, 2024 at 3:45 PM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Trail pigging the 2nd gen I presume
     
  16. Apr 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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    Careful as I think backseat room seems smaller to me. Maybe consider the 4runner?
     
  17. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    Join us in turd gen land :stirthepot:
     
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  18. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:13 PM
    vssman

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    Low-mid 50’s will buy a lot of nicely equipped SUVs and a few luxury cars too. I just can’t fathom spending that for a Tacoma.
     
  19. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM
    GarlicFarts

    GarlicFarts Bertolli Roberto

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    https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/tacoma/2024/vin/3TYLB5JN1RT001977/?radius=50

    Adjusted for inflation my TRD OR would be 44.3 today OTD.

    So it's not just inflation either. These things are getting bananas.
     
  20. Apr 14, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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