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

Derped the fender flares and really liked them but only had one can so I ran out before finishing so I peeled it all off then took a scotchbrite pad to the paint to get some of the over spray off and pulled away some clear coat. I'm hoping the body shop can do a little more than I did I put some rubbing compound to it and it brought back some of the shine but not like it was so I'm hoping it isn't fubar'd if it is then the flares don't make me mad, because I really liked the black, just the quarter panel where I rubbed it hard.

 

Yup got in a hurry. Next time I'm in town with some money I'm picking up some more cleaning supplies.

 

Ouch, I hope the damage isn't too bad. I have some over spray on chrome of my rear bumper from derping my badges. I've just been too lazy to scrape it off

 

I should have sprayed the badges instead some of it came out with some rubbing compound so I'm hoping the guy's at the body shop know a trick or two to get the rest out, it's pure clear coat because I got it out the shop 2 months ago and haven't waxed, or washed for that matter, it yet.

 

just got my wheelers 5 pack and bilstein 5100s installed. the ride is amazing now. my old shocks were rusted through. tell me what you think!

 

I think u have a nice looking truck man! I mean shit, the color choice, it's a 1st gen and a double cab I guess I'm a lil bias, lol.

 

Thanks!

 

HAWT

I like that stance!

How much you lifted in the front/back? (measured)

 

hahaha thanks man. i love my truck till death do us part.

 

thanks man! after the install i got another 2.5"-3" in the rear because my leafs were sagging. even though its only a 1.5" lift i got more since the rear was low as hell. as for the front, i have a 2.5" pro comp leveling kit with the 5100's set at 0" for now. i may go back and set them higher so its more level but not sure.

 

Hey cmack you help me out alot why would someone remove their sway bar?

 

allows for more articulation (read: flex) up front.

 

it rides better? doesnt it make the tires bounce and shake?

 

Dude sick build, really close to what i want to do. How does the duratracs do for u?

 

lamin-x'ed fog lights and put a toolbox on

 

Got my Blackstone Labs oil analysis back. Looking good. TBN is good at 5169 miles, going to extend OICs to 7,500 miles.

Anyone with a 3.4 will be interested...

 

thanks man!!! damn a lot of people like my truck lol maybe ill sell it
i should have pictures of the front end too if u wana see. i painted the grill surround black and the toyota badge is red, I'm happy with it.

the duratracs are awesome, wish i went a size up. they're pretty quiet on road. as for off road they're awesome, especially after airing down a little. my next set will be either mtr kevlars or km2's

 

great lookin truck 03doublecab ! I too am partial to red DCs

I'm gettin ready to pull the trigger on the Wheelers 5 pack too, but since the 5100's are on B/O im gonna go with the OME shocks and 881s.

how was the leaf pack install? pretty straight-forward? did you need extended brake lines, shackles?

 

Thanks!! well i work 2 jobs and am a full time student so i had a shop do it. no need for extended brake lines or new shackles. i just got the bushings and longer u-bolts. you may need to relocate the exhaust if you have a stock exhaust. its pretty close to hitting it and I'm sure when its loaded itl hit it. otherwise I'm extremely pleased so far. and the 5100s ride like a damn lexus to me since my old shocks and struts were rusted out. i do recommend the 5100s for sure, what were the one shocks you ordered? I'm sure those will ride better than what you have now

 

Hes talking about the Ome Nitro Chargers