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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. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:29 PM
    Supra TT

    Supra TT Supercharged Lifter

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    Clearly he broke a CV
     
  2. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Nope. not even close
     
  3. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:36 PM
    thegame

    thegame Well-Known Member

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    You'll be replacing ball joints...a lot more often. ;)

    Put my Can Back on today, nothing special. Contemplating making some slightly longer shackles for the rear once I figure out how long they should be.

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  4. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:37 PM
    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    North of South, East of West
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    Anti theft 5-Speed
    Washed and detailed it.

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  5. Aug 5, 2012 at 7:47 PM
    Supra TT

    Supra TT Supercharged Lifter

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    Yep.. they are already shot. But I am gunna wheel it till it breaks. $400 for ball joints is ridiculous :rolleyes:
     
  6. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:15 PM
    thegame

    thegame Well-Known Member

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    Trucks lookin' good Brandon! I bought the same lights you have and for some reason, they don't seem nearly as bright as yours. How many lights do you have underneath?
     
  7. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM
    TacoBran

    TacoBran You're Unique, Just Like Everyone Else

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    2023 Bone stock... 2003 - Icon coilovers, TC UCA, icon shocks w/resi's, deaver leafs - 4x4 swap in progress
    Oh I think I have like ..... 19 under there..... Lmao!!!

    I did 2 under the front bumper
    1 under the battery tray on drivers side.
    1 under the passenger side roughly same location
    1 each on top of the front tires
    1 by the front body mount (pass and driver)
    1 between the doors (pass and driver)
    1 on the both sides of the drive shaft on the mount for the carrier bearing
    1 rear body mount (pass and driver)
    2 over the rear axle
    Then 3 across the back

    LOL a little over board but what the heck :D
     
  8. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:41 PM
    thegame

    thegame Well-Known Member

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    Shiiiit that's what I need to do. I just have no patience for wiring :D BTW, this is Brian from Norcal (Brain) in case you were wondering. :)
     
  9. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM
    TACOMABOSS

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  10. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:58 PM
    TACOMABOSS

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    :)
     
  11. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:03 PM
    TACOMABOSS

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    according to Tacobran they pull almost nothing so a relay isnt nessesary. I think i would take these over the china strips on Amazon
     
  12. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:09 PM
    TACOMABOSS

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    better order them now! lol
     
  13. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:15 PM
    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    no a/c in Phoenix?! :bananadead:
     
  14. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:21 PM
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    installed my CB drop. vibes went away :woot:


    but now I have takeoff shudder from 5-10 mph :rain:

    I think I should have gotten the shorter one, I'm at 4.2" with just the expos. I had planned on running my shackles, but I need to reroute my exuhaust first


    idk whats better. Slight vibes from 20-30 or this takeoff shudder
     
  15. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:26 PM
    TACOMABOSS

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    X2 damn that must be fun
     
  16. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:34 PM
    4WD

    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now

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  17. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:59 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    10 oclock last night and several miles into the trail. Missing BOTH outer bolts, other two were loose. One missing on the driver's side also. No idea how long I was driving like that, and noticed it completely by chance.

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    :facepalm:
     
  18. Aug 5, 2012 at 10:02 PM
    MTgirl

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

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    been there, done that :eek:
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  19. Aug 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Haha nice! Guess I should be using loctite? Or is this a common?
     
  20. Aug 5, 2012 at 10:05 PM
    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Makes me want to go loctite my LBJ bolts since I replaced a CV a few months ago, no loctite used.
     

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