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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. Mar 9, 2012 at 5:07 PM
    01Tac0ma

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    Look at build!
    put in some avs in channels, finally but no camera at the moment to take any pics..they look good and flush with the window!
     
  2. Mar 9, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Changed the plugs. Old ones looked barely used...but swapped them anyway because I don't know when the last time they were changed. Was going to change the rear diff fluid but couldn't find the kind I wanted...
     
  3. Mar 9, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    Bought some 10" 5125's for a whopping $80 total!
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    Tomorrow is when the fun begins.
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  4. Mar 9, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    What kinda leaf springs and amount of lift?
     
  5. Mar 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    Downey 4" leafs. They're out of business now.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    Dang I want 4" ones too, got a grea deal man
     
  7. Mar 9, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    In general, I game my truck a day of love.
     
  8. Mar 9, 2012 at 7:04 PM
    scocar

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    Are those leafs the same part number and same length and height? Should be different driver and passenger side leafs...?
     
  9. Mar 9, 2012 at 7:07 PM
    tc98tacoma

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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    Pics ?!
     
  10. Mar 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM
    lonzorizo

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    They're supposed to be different length and height? Never heard/read that before.
     
  11. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM
    lonzorizo

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    Nah he said "leafs" lol. And mentioned the part numbers....
     
  12. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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    I think one of the leaf springs should be slightly taller. not 100% sure though
     
  13. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM
    lonzorizo

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    Yeah idk, the ttora threads I've searched about these leafs all reference them by their part number of 48298-2.
     
  14. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    I know my Deavers are NOT side specific....unfortunately. I'd like to get rid of the lean.
     
  15. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    trim packer?
     
  16. Mar 9, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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  17. Mar 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM
    Denim Dan

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  18. Mar 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM
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    :confused: I know not what you speak of. I'm going to call Deaver and see what they recommend.
     
  19. Mar 9, 2012 at 10:27 PM
    scocar

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    Sorry, man, I left for a while.

    The stock leafs are side-specific. The Wheeler's Alcan leafs are side-specific. Same for Dakars. I put the old stock leafs on my bench side by side and eyes down, and one leaf's height at center was 7 3/8ths, and the other leaf was 8 1/8th.

    I don't know about Downeys, but that caught my eye. Maybe something to look into before you go through all the work of installing them and end up with an issue. Just trying to help...
     
  20. Mar 10, 2012 at 4:27 AM
    atvlifestyle

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    I did this same thing wheeling a few month back. A 2x4, pry bar, and alittle buffing and good enough for me.
     

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