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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Oct 28, 2011 at 6:26 AM
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    SuperGeek

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    Ya' know what I mean... grille, sliders, etc all black. Noticeable lack of shiny bits. The way it should be. :)
     
  2. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM
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    Slodgetto

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    Yep. :D
    :cool: Cuz it looks better that way.

    Buuuuut to each his own...... ;)
     
  3. Oct 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    :eek: NO! I want to be unique damnit!

     
  4. Oct 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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    MTgirl

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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    HA! I have clear bumper lights and you don't! :rolleyes:
     
  5. Oct 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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    Touche!
     
  6. Oct 28, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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    I instaled my SONY XPLOD need to install my audiobahn AMP. only if I can after surgery,surgery is on my hand.:eek:[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  7. Oct 28, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    Soon. Very soon. :spy:
     
  8. Oct 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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    whatatoy

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    I like it
    This truck is a work truck - not a lot of fancy mod's here, but it's getting the job done!
    I've been searching this thread for a write up on how to repaint my truck and I haven't found it... Can anyone who has a write up on how to re paint a truck PM me with the link - thanks. The more detailed, the better. I get the basics, strip, sand, paint...

    Thanks.
     
  9. Oct 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM
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    picked up some glassworks fenders from a guy in phoenix...had to do a little bondo work now just waiting for the paint:D
     
  10. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    MTgirl

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  11. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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    Must be getting dark by now...
     
  12. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:21 PM
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    MTgirl

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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    It is....that pic was about 430ish

    Crappy after pic...I'll get better ones this weekend

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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    :eek: Nice! I can already tell it looks a million time better!!! haha How are you liking it, Lisa?
     
  14. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    MTgirl

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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    It looks better - not even the same truck anymore! And the lights are so much brighter. Thats going to take a little getting used to. We just got them aimed at like 745 tonight so I haven't really had time to admire it or anything.
     
  15. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    Slodgetto

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    lol Awesome. Are those the ones off of ebay? I'll be getting some aftermarket lights soon so I'm just wondering....
     
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  16. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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    MapleMoose

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    Looks Perrrfect!
     
  17. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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    MTgirl

    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    The headlights I ended up getting on Amazon. Advance Auto Parts had a better price but they were out of stock and I didn't want to wait. And the corners are ebay - clear corners are hard to find for 1st gens!

    headlights http://www.amazon.com/121132-Toyota..._1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1319856831&sr=1-1
    and clear corners http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-TACOMA-4WD-CLEAR-CORNERS-BUMPER-LIGHTS-1998-2000-/220867910789?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3808243838403185312

    and the corner lights are different for 2wd and 4wd trucks so be sure to get the right ones!

    :D
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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    Are you keeping the grille chrome or painting it white?
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    Then: 12 T4R SR5 Now: 99 - 3.4L SR5 4WD
    Wheeler's/Alcan 5-pack leaf springs, OME 881's, de-badged, Jungle Fender Flares, Herculined bed, HomerTaco grille, Anzo headlights, clear corners,
    Still debating that. I wanted to see how everything looked on the truck before painting. My stock grill was really crappy and the chrome was in bad shape but the grill Homer made for me is in much better condition. I think I'll let it stay this way for now and see how I feel about it in the spring.
     
  20. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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    ttran

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    Just installed my Alpine KTP-445 power pack amp. Great improvement over just using the head unit to power my speakers.
     

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