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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 16, 2013 at 5:22 AM
    taco47001

    taco47001 Newborn

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    90% on my HID retro. The passenger side Halo voltage reg. burned out after about 10mins. Spoke with Andrew at TRS...It won't be an issue. I'll post up more pics as soon as the halo's are operational again. The light output doesn't even compare with the stock halogen. It's truly remarkable.

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  2. Mar 16, 2013 at 6:42 AM
    Buy1Get1Freee

    Buy1Get1Freee HERP DERP

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    2001 Tacoma TRD
    Grey Wire Mod, Bilstein 5100s, Eibach Coils! 255/85/16 KM2. DDM HID 35W 6000K, Homemade Rear Bumper, Trail Gear Rock Sliders
    I rebuilt my RR locker actuator for the 4th time! >:|
     
  3. Mar 16, 2013 at 6:43 AM
    DD03SR5

    DD03SR5 Well-Known Member

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    03 SR5 4X4
    Deckplate,5100's,eibach's,Wheelers AAL,
    Finally installed the hybrid sliders I built A126F5A7-254B-43A8-8D50-8CAF396301D7-456_83ea3fce0456d60c9a0e75b461c1832b1d705d45.jpg488F7951-813C-47D4-9DC5-22587A38E679-456_2485d123c277f0326611f563af4efbc700cd546f.jpg49E60BA9-6F95-422C-81DA-6A393F9BFBEF-456_da2efcb4bb5149567e4d8e6a5ca0c2ed57e45652.jpg
     
  4. Mar 16, 2013 at 7:08 AM
    Bryanspencer

    Bryanspencer Active Member

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    Bryan
    Clatskanie oregon
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    02 Tacoma
    Fab tech 6" lift 35 km2s
    New badland bumpers front and rear. Also made a canvas rear window for my canopy. Had a bent window frame when I got it, they wanted 400 for a new frame so I built one. Turned out great.

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    Haven't posted much. Hopefully get some love on my dbl cab
     
  5. Mar 16, 2013 at 7:24 AM
    Iceman2448

    Iceman2448 Well-Known Member

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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear
    Looks good. Get us a close up pic
     
  6. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:10 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Heeeeellllllo Beautiful

    More pics please
     
  7. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:10 AM
    ARB1977

    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    15 DCSB Prerunner 4.0L Blue Ribbon Metallic
    Black TRD Fj Cruiser wheels, TRD catback exhaust.
    Taking mine to Toyota on Wednesday to fix my screw up. When replacing my rack bushings I installed the clamp that holds the D bushing up side down. I installed the longer flange on the stud side. Now I can't get the top nut off so I can flip the clamp around. It's holding fine. So I ordered a new nut, bolt and stud just in case. Luckily I have some connections with mechanics who does stuff on the side. Also I'm getting an alignment done since I replaced the outer tie rods.
     
  8. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:13 AM
    tucson toy taco

    tucson toy taco Active Member

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    Bone stock...except for a pioneer double DIN head unit
    Spent the better part of the week replacing the carrier bearing. Started out as a little whine accelerating from 25 mph, drowned out by road noise around 40. Sounded like a belt squeal. Tuesday driving it got so loud people on the streets are wondering WTF. Took it to Desert Toyota, paid $45 for them to tell me it's the carrier bearing going out. They wanted $750 to r/r ($195 for the part, 4 hours labor). Too rich for my blood. Got a quote from JayBees for about $300. Getting better. They hooked me up with Scott @ CarQuest - part is $60 through them - and Gary @ Gary's Machine Shop - labor was $25. Wednesday I pulled and disassembled, Gary did the hard work, I reassembled and installed. "Saved" myself $660!! Feels like a GEICO commercial. Nothing like a little DIY to get that manly feeling again!
     
  9. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM
    Bryanspencer

    Bryanspencer Active Member

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    Bryan
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    Fab tech 6" lift 35 km2s
    Sliders I built
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    Enjoy
     
  10. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:23 AM
    Toyoda Tacoma

    Toyoda Tacoma Do or Do not there is no try.

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    Roof Rack, Step Bars, 3” Rough Country lift 265/70/17 Goodyear DuraTracs
    Installed 1.25" spider trax
     
  11. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:28 AM
    pyroskier

    pyroskier Well-Known Member

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    Tried that.

     
  12. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Still trying to figure out if that's fast or slow.

    On one hand she can be running like Usain Bolt out of fear.... or running like Stephen Hawking due to being sore.
     
  13. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:45 AM
    w00dy

    w00dy Hey Now!

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    BAMF kick out sliders, SkidRow skids,Pro Comp 7069, Kelly Safari TSR 285's, Elite front bumpa, OME 883 & Dakars w/ D6XL AAL, Nitro sport shocks, Eddie209 Soft topper, Satoshi, k&n fipk, Clarion vx400, Ultra Gauge, Debadgination mod
    God damn I love your truck!!!!!
     
  14. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:48 AM
    Bryanspencer

    Bryanspencer Active Member

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    Fab tech 6" lift 35 km2s
    Thanks man:) I smile everytime I see it.
     
  15. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:41 AM
    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Washed and waxed it in 45 degree weather haha
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  16. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM
    AlphaEcho2k5

    AlphaEcho2k5 Well-Known Member

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    Dedication... Looks good.:cool:
     
  17. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM
    Gear Head

    Gear Head Well-Known Member

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    fj60 front, fj80 rear, full hydro, 5.29's, welded, twin sticked 2.28/4.70 duals, 39.5's, inboarded 63's
    Man you need some tires now! 33x12.50's anyone? ;)
     
  18. Mar 16, 2013 at 11:52 AM
    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! I want to get the paint restored, but at the same time it would probably be a waste since this truck will probably be strictly trails within 5 years...

    Yes I do! The little 31's aren't cutting it, although it is fun to try to stuff them ;)
    Hopefully 33x12.50x15 KM2's will be on it come May... :cool:
     
  19. Mar 16, 2013 at 12:03 PM
    Gear Head

    Gear Head Well-Known Member

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    fj60 front, fj80 rear, full hydro, 5.29's, welded, twin sticked 2.28/4.70 duals, 39.5's, inboarded 63's
    Look forward to seeing them bud. I just got a job a Discount Tire so in June I can get wheels and tires at store cost so I will probably do 5100's, eibachs, and 33x12.5x15 duratracs on mt sidebiters all at once!
     
  20. Mar 16, 2013 at 12:04 PM
    06texasedition

    06texasedition Well-Known Member

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    06 Tacoma Texas edition(RIP) 14 tundra limited 4x4
    3" rough country lift. Blue interior lights courtesy of jumper led. Led tail lights avid front and rear bumper guard with 4 Hellas on front. Borla dual exhaust blue led reverse lights color matched satoshi grille
    Wheel bearings and seals ordered for $83 from rock auto
     

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