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

I third that

 

any reasons not for the switch?

 

First off that truck is the size of a limo, it's a sport model so its not as capable offroad, Double cabs trucks are just silly and 4 full doors belong on sedans and SUV's.

If you have the itch for a second gen at least get a better one than that.

Oh and lastly your truck will last longer, better mpg's and retail value longer.

If I ever buy another Tacoma it will be another first gen or a third gen if they fix all the issues.

 

Thats how i do mine too...

 

You can't ask that question in a 1st gen section LOL. Ask the same question in the 2nd gen threads and I bet you get the exact opposite as whats been stated in here

 

I would.

 

What did you use to black it out?

 

Just good ole rustolum flat paint.

 

Updated pics

 

Where are you planning on putting the Resi? I had a hard time with this because of my bumper also.

 

Those look good, but I'm more of a fan of the 95-00 stock wheels

 

Nice! GL with the swap.

 

Pics to come

 

Used just 600 grit to sand them up same as used on bumpers and never had any problems out of them while painting but now after researching scotch brite seems to be the best choice for them

Used Rustoleum Wheel paint and a dupli color primer and i did put thick coats overall it does look really good with exception of a couple bad spots on each rim im pretty optimistic about being able to sand out the rough spots though

 

Ran some wires around my whole truck in preparation for the new rock lights

 

NICE BUMPER! i got that one also

 

haha hell yea. its the easiest way ever

 

mmmmmmm Depends what you want it for ??? to me 1st gens are more aftermarket friendly and cheaper and parts everywhere just gotta look... if i were you i would sell your 1st gen and go for a 1st gen 3.4 manual or auto, i heard that those 2.7's are pretty weak.

P.S. nowadays the older the better... these new gen cars are having more problems and are all computerized that sooner or later it gets annoying.
my 98.. 195,000 miles S/C and runs like a champ and easy to work on

 

Got that right! Just dont go too high with it in some other applications with tires off. Never experienced before but seen it happen and doesnt look fun

 

Put my Tacoma in the garage instead of my much newer, far more expensive jetta when it looked like a hail storm was coming. How's that for taco love???