1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

On Tuesday, I was under the Tacoma and looking at everything during an oil change. It has a little bit of dirt on it but still looks like a new truck.

I was a bit awe struck at the simplicity compared to the LC. The LBJ and tie rod end boots were still nice and plump to the touch.

I've been using this grease needle trick to inject some Omni Lubricants Green Grease into the boot for over 12 years. Then I rotate the ball joint until it rotates smoothly in the socket.

This picture is from 5 years ago with the Tacoma.

 

I LIKE PLUMP BOOTS, and i can not lie...

 

@Sperrunner

 

Just following up on this, spoke to both of them today

Both are well

 

23 days of PTO I needa burn hmmmmm

 

Anyone bought from here before? Getting the itch to blow off a ton of cash soon.
https://automailindustries.com/prod...ront-bumper-for-toyota-tacoma-first-gen-95-04

 

Looks like a move bumper that they welded

 

It's always interesting seeing people link companies that have never been mentioned in other threads.

You normally hear about Brute Force Fab, Coastal Offroad, TG, CBI, Shrockworks, Relentless Fab, etc

 

I like the chassis 1st gen bumpers

 

It's surprising to me any time I see a new name in 1st gen armor/accessories.

I can only assume that it's because CNC cutting and manufacturing in general have gotten so accessible... anyone with a CAD file and some welding labor can get in the game.

 

Hmmm another 300 dropped, project is getting expensive

 

For sure

Some items look as if they have very little thought put into them though

 

Oh yeah, it's obvious which companies are truly proud of their parts and which ones are just showing up.

 

@JKO1998

 

never heard of it...ARB is the best looking plate bumper imo

 

Speaking of, I've been to Brute Force Fab's shop

It's about 15mins from my house and their shit is legit nice

Owner is a cool guy too

Been to Nguyen Works shop too, I can say the same about their stuff

 

Good thing is, I think I have most everything, definitely excess of a lot. Think I'm into this 3200 or so.

took 2 tries for that class

2nd was covid season, that helped

 

I hear Kwikfab makes some good quality stuff.

 

even bumpers

 

1/2 finished though