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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 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
    6P4

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    I try to grab common parts like LCA cams from the junkyard, they're only a few dollars there. Pulling the parts is also good practice.

    Just regular arms with the bushing preinstalled.
     
  2. Mar 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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    see there’s my slowness! That’s a great idea. I’m in Arizona too where rust isn’t a big deal. Probably still could, then just return the ones I got off the shelf.
     
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    If your package was late, that's cause Randy Smiddy was busy winning the semi truck races last night at Weaber Valley Speedway

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    Hell yeah brothr!
     
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    Speedytech7

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    It was fun while it lasted...
     
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    It turns out the xterra just had a bad radiator cap, which caused about a quart of coolant to leak out. It looks like I may have gotten away with this one. I suppose I still could’ve done some damage to the head gaskets, but I’ll just have to see if the coolant levels go down at all after replacing the cap.
     
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    Wulf

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    im having a case of the mondays

    i know this isnt new news but thought id share
     
  7. Mar 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Same, too much concurrent bad shit going on
     
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    Same, feeling so lethargic today
     
  10. Mar 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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    It was literally just up there for $120. Put it on camelcamelcamel.com and track the availability, get an email when it's back and cheap
     
  13. Mar 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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    Looking now theres a few sellers of them on Amazon. None of them have the OEM part number in the specs so I've never found them before..
     
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    Huh weird. Well the $109 suggested one looks identical and is available right now
     
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    Wulf

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    Wulf

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    no idea how the plastics are but i bought a gplus aluminum rad and had no issues with it. not the best welds but hey it was cheap
    lol
     
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    The reviews on the bezel are for a Gplus radiator lmao
     
  20. Mar 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
    Wulf

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    its a sign
     

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