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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. Dec 12, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    umm, I don't think so...
     
  2. Dec 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    TACOMABOSS

    TACOMABOSS Well-Known Member

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    oh i thought he was trolling saying his remote start is running
     
  3. Dec 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    ffirg

    ffirg Well-Known Member

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    $$$
    OK that discussion had a strange change of events.

    :rofl:
     
  4. Dec 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    TACOMABOSS

    TACOMABOSS Well-Known Member

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    my fault :eek:
     
  5. Dec 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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    Digiratus

    Digiratus Adventurer

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    This is too weird. Guess what I did yesterday. :eek:

    IMG_2645_d303406aad6f7f98d755a5a7d74d705f49cb8c20.jpg

    It was all gunked up. I was having to manually push the latch closed. Wiped it all down (as much as possible), then "washed all the contact points with WD40. Wiped off the excess and followed that up with a light oil lubricant on everything expect for the outer latches which got some red 'n tacky.

    IMG_2643_34c845c1e762f1061f99a5c9d54ff19a8cefd077.jpg

    The tailgate opens and closes much smoother now. However, the handle still seems to stick out just a little bit too much.

    IMG_2647_aace985fa6c124297151c5f53c7332cb5a800d47.jpg
     
  6. Dec 13, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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    Slodgetto

    Slodgetto Über Posre

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    Picked up a shot diff from a local guy on TTORA for $50. I'll be re-gearing to 5.29s so it's ok that's chewed up a bit. :D

    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
  7. Dec 13, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    That's what mine looks like however it's flush on the passenger side and only sticking out on the driver's side.

    I wonder what's up?
     
  8. Dec 13, 2011 at 7:08 AM
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    beerye

    beerye Steel Curtain!!

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    Thats really chewed up!
    Great find though for only $50!
    GL w/ the Rebuild!
     
  9. Dec 13, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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    MaTt98

    MaTt98 Well-Known Member

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    thats how mine is too ive been very curious why it wasnt like that hen i bought it
     
  10. Dec 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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    Box Rocket

    Box Rocket Well-Known Member

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    Had a few days of dry weather so I got a fresh coat of paint on my sliders and bumpers last night where they were all scratched from a season of wheeling. Timing was perfect since I woke up to some new snow this morning. Gotta keep it all from rusting during the winter months.
     
  11. Dec 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    On the previous page I explained what I did to make mine like that...

    ...I'm just curious if there's a way to fix it?

    Purely cosmetic so not of true importance for me.
     
  12. Dec 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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    malander

    malander Well-Known Member

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    Dropped it off yesterday to get the frame replaced :/ been driving my moms baby blue Prius :( sadly I think it's faster than the taco...
     
  13. Dec 13, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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    Taco.VR4

    Taco.VR4 Fast Cars, Off-Road Trucks, and Hott Women ;)

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    5100s, Icon 3 AAL, Custom-built front/rear bumpers, Hybrid seats, 3000GT modified intake box, toolbox, D-rings
    cuz of the CVT trans... makes alot more efficient use of its powerful 90-something HP ;)
     
  14. Dec 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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    davestaco

    davestaco TW's number one gear whore

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    my talegate handle sticks out as well, but works flawlessly
     
  15. Dec 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    Slodgetto

    Slodgetto Über Posre

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    Yeah, it is! :eek: And thanks, I'll probably need some luck. lol
     
  16. Dec 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM
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    Slodgetto

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    Today, I found out that I could have gotten my wheels about 2 months ago if it weren't for the retarded sales guy (my buddy, in fact. lol) at discount tire. :mad: It turns out that he ordered a wheel that is for "export only" and that's why we never got it shipped in. Soooooo, now that he's ordered the right wheels, I should be seeing 6 of them (2 spares baby! :cool:) in 2-3 weeks. Hopefully they actually come in this time...... :(
     
  17. Dec 13, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    :woot:
     
  18. Dec 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    Hanz

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    Replaced the heater control illumination bulbs with red colored L.E.D.s

    I brain farted when I ordered them but the red is a nice change. Gives the heater control a para-military look.

    Then my gear indicator (it's auto) bulb got jealous and quit working. Ordered up enough red L.E.D.s to hopefully get the dash and gearshift indicator converted over. Tactical illumination FTW :p
     
  19. Dec 13, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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    Slodgetto

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    Wow, that sounds interesting! Got any pics? :D
     
  20. Dec 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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    2000GTacoma

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    link to where you got them from?
     

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