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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. Dec 20, 2012 at 4:25 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    Ah yes you have to have 16's for it to work. You can always upgrade them too :D
     
  2. Dec 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM
    Liftedzuki

    Liftedzuki Well-Known Member

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    Just bought Duratracs. Plus I don't mind the 15" tacoma wheels.

    Guess I'll buy some semi metallic and be done (normally what I run)
     
  3. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    I was going to do that but came across all this stuff for a good deal.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM
    Liftedzuki

    Liftedzuki Well-Known Member

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    Would've been nice. Being these are pretty heavy rigs (I'm use to 2400lb rigs with Toyota axles and brakes that'll lock up iroks anywhere.)

    My brakes aren't as good as my 2wd rig, assuming the pads are Shot. Hopefully...
     
  5. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:12 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Would it be illegal or is there any reason i shouldnt run one of these continuously while driving if my view is blocked by something such as a spare tire carrier?
     
  6. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:18 PM
    Bamaboy4259

    Bamaboy4259 Active Member

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    3 inch suspension lift, custom mounted cobra CB. Custom rebel flag headliner. Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, Switchback fog light mod, Maxxis Bighorn 33's,
    Well i didn't get to touch my Taco today but i did get the chance to hang my banner up in my garage.

    IMG_20121220_165430.jpg
     
  7. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:20 PM
    TACOMABOSS

    TACOMABOSS Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100s, Toytec AAL, Deck plate mod, Hella 500ff's, Sportsman Camo seat covers, Total Chaos 1" diff drop, JVC stereo, Painted bumpers and grille, Custom grille insert, HID projectors, Black spray paint
    I dont think it would be illegal, but i wouldnt rely on it completely
     
  8. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM
    sander1036

    sander1036 Well-Known Member

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    THULE Roof Rack, Color matched grille w/ GrilleCraft, Toytec Ultimate, 33 x 12.5 Duratracs, Bushwacker Cut Out Flares, Cvt Mt Shasta, Cvt Awning, LEER Cap
    just ordered valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, and an idler pulley... hopefully that will fix most of my problems :eek:
     
  9. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:41 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    What problems are you having?
     
  10. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:43 PM
    sander1036

    sander1036 Well-Known Member

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    bad squeaks when accelerating and at idle and im leaking oil like a siv and its not my rear main seal
     
  11. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:46 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    I was leaking oil as well. These trucks are known for the bolts backing out a bit and leaking around the valve covers. Watch when you tighten them back up I cracked one of mine and now have to replace it :mad:
     
  12. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM
    sander1036

    sander1036 Well-Known Member

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    :eek: ouch yeah the valve covers were loose i tightened them but its still leaking so im gonna try the gaskets... ill make sure not to over tighten them
     
  13. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    Ouch indeed but it's the price you pay to play right...
     
  14. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM
    sander1036

    sander1036 Well-Known Member

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    indeed i enjoy playing so i guess ill be doing this a lot:D
     
  15. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM
    Honey badger

    Honey badger Honey badger hits whatever tree he wants to hit!!

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    It only gets better lol. I like what you have done with your truck enjoy it.
     
  16. Dec 20, 2012 at 6:39 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
  17. Dec 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM
    Box Rocket

    Box Rocket Well-Known Member

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    the sad thing is that it's a Toyota. I thought we were smarter than that people.
     
  18. Dec 20, 2012 at 7:29 PM
    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    bunch of crap
    hey make sure u do the rear cam plugs and spark plug tube seals too... and intake gaskets at the same time. no sense in doin shit twice. do it right the first time, if not, bring it to some one who knows how. my truck doesnt leak a drop...
     
  19. Dec 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    :laugh:

    I've never seen so much fail hahaha wtf.
     
  20. Dec 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM
    Slodgetto

    Slodgetto Ăśber Posre

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    x2 :facepalm: Looks a first gen tundra....
     

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