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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Judge415, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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    Judge415

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    I just bought a 98 tacoma. I was just wondering what the first add on should be. its already lifted and has a great sound system. Are there any technical things i should do before customizing?
     
    Judge415, Feb 8, 2012
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  2. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:21 PM
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    Blacked out badges-rims OME lift with 881's & dakar pacs, summer tires=BFG 31x10.5x15 on 93 4runner rims,winter= 265 75 16 DURATRACS on stock steelies,Flowmaster exhaust, deck plate mod, ARB front bumper
    change up all your fluids>>>diff,tranny,Tcase and front diff if 4x4
     
    ontarioyota, Feb 8, 2012
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  3. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Tigahshark

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    Aloha new guy :wave:
     
    Tigahshark, Feb 8, 2012
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  4. Feb 9, 2012 at 5:49 AM
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    Welcome! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Feb 9, 2012
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  5. Feb 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    Aloha :wave:
     
    Tigahshark, Feb 10, 2012
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  6. Feb 11, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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    welcome from vt.
    any pics we want to see your rig

    IMG_0964.jpg
     
    Jeffch, Feb 11, 2012
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  7. Feb 11, 2012 at 2:52 AM
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    Welcome!

    +1 on changing all the fluids and doing some maintenance first.
     
    808hiker, Feb 11, 2012
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  8. Feb 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    Judge415

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    All the fluids are brand new, even put in new gas. Put in a new alternator, new head gasket, new rear view mirror, new hoses and belts and a new radiator. I'll post some pics next week probably friday or so. Any tips or tricks would be helpful!
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2012 at 1:16 AM
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    That^^^ Modding is pointless if your truck doesn't run. Maintenance first always. Welcome from SoCal!
     
    tacoteacher, Feb 12, 2012
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  10. Feb 14, 2012 at 2:06 AM
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    [​IMG]Welcome to TW from Sparks, NV[​IMG]
     
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  11. Feb 21, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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    So i was playin in my truck and i found a button that says ECT power/norm. What's this?
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    Changes the shift points of your automatic allowing the engine to rev more into the powerband before shifting.

    Oh and welcome from TX:D
     
    kirkofwimbo, Feb 21, 2012
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  13. Feb 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    thanks for the info much appreciated!
     
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