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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. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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    capetaco12

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    OME lift CBI sliders, front bumper homemade rear bumper 33x12.50 m/t Gears Aussie locker inchworm crawlbox Homemade flat belly
    This weekend i murdered yet another BFG MT so iv been shopping around for new tires. Fairly sure im going to end up with Goodyear M/T or Tsl's. Depending on price and a change from BFG
     
  2. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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    MTgirl

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

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    mtr's with kevlar? A corowrker had them on his truck (1/2 ton Ford) and loved them. The tread wore a little fast though.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    capetaco12

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    Thats what im looking at good to hear. It may come down to who has the best warranty Supposedly 4WD has a no questions asked replacement policy when you kill a tire:D Cant find info and its a bit late to call.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    steve o 77

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    From what I've seen/read, the new MTR's are the best streetable tire out there as far as offroad performance goes. Not as good as the original but still good.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    capetaco12

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    Im flip flopping. I really want the best offroad performance for when im on the trail. Being NE its all mud ontop of rocks. However i dont wanna drop $300 a tire for a TSL thats going to be worn out in a year. Who knows maybe ill find a used set of something for cheaper.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    steve o 77

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    If the tacoma is your DD don't get the TSL's.
     
  7. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    Look at the Cooper Discoverer STT. relatively cheap. last about 45,000 miles and are great off road
     
  8. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    Halfway done with my bedrack, will post pics of completed product tomorrow!
     
  9. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    :thumbsup: cant wait for pics
     
  10. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM
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    Im not horribly worried about road manors moreso tread life. Which sadly Swampers tend to last 20k lol
     
  11. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solutionÂ…

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    I dont need a plate # to recognize your truck. I'm not even local, If I saw it everyday (in range to steal something) verifying a plate # would be moot.
     
  12. Nov 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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    I cant seem to find anywhere that offers a good trail warranty on these. One of my favorites but i break stuff to much lol.
    The plate will help you find out where he lives.
     
  13. Nov 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    Snowman

    Snowman I have a problem for your solutionÂ…

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    How?
     
  14. Nov 16, 2011 at 6:26 PM
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    Can be looked up on certain online providers. Or probably through the DMV somehow
     
  15. Nov 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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    I used the cigarette lighter to power my CB, so the outlet is really usless now. it was just an empty hole in the radio console, so i got this nifty little plug to go in there. Found it on ebay. Sorry for the glare btw. its that high quality cell phone flash ;)

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  16. Nov 16, 2011 at 6:58 PM
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    attempted the rear diff breather mod... couldn't get the stock breather into a 1/4" hose, so now I'm looking for a filter or investigating if the 2nd gen's union will fit my diff and go with 3/8".

    prepared..:crapstorm:
     
  17. Nov 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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    steve o 77

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    well good thing the address the DMV has is not my current lol.

    Im also generally nice to people, no need to be mr internet tough guy you know?
     
  18. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM
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  19. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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    cobra dx19iv. its like $35 at walmart. it was cheap and has a PA output, so it does what i need it to do =P
     
  20. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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    DSully72

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    haddix, your truck come facotry with the roof rack? i want one for my 04 dc but i cant find them anywhere. i work at toyota and the parts department cant even find it.
     

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