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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. May 9, 2013 at 5:23 PM
    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    so just to compare here.

    460, + the gas puts you at about 600. are they the same gears? It would be lucky of you if it was! If not though, there goes another 175 for gears and at least another 50 for a basic rebuild kit, then you need all of the wiring and the switch...

    so its not like im spending that much throwing my swap together from a ton of different parts.
     
  2. May 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM
    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    see build.... lots of things to change....
     
  3. May 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM
    stikle

    stikle Well-Known Member

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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    I replaced the flaky Toyo trailer light tail light converter box with an aftermarket from Amazon. The OEM has been discontinued. This was easy plug-and-play and now the trailer lights work correctly again.

    Also mounted a 12v LED light inside the canopy with a power quick disconntect. Awfully dark in there at night.

    And dropped $300 on an HID kit from TRS to get rid of the crappy eBay stuff I put in initially. The retrofit will be a whole project unto itself but should make all of the difference...for everybody coming and going. :)

    Child's play compared to what some of the rest of you are doing.
     
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  4. May 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM
    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    took pictures of seat covers for Madjik_Man:)

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  5. May 9, 2013 at 5:50 PM
    06texasedition

    06texasedition Well-Known Member

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    Yup 4.10 gears
     
  6. May 9, 2013 at 5:51 PM
    06texasedition

    06texasedition Well-Known Member

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    What all add ons did u get cuz I like ur setup and I'm in the elite gb
     
  7. May 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM
    06texasedition

    06texasedition Well-Known Member

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    How much it cost u to do it. When I got my toolbox they had 1 like that but it was for a full size truck so I had to settle for chrome
     
  8. May 9, 2013 at 5:57 PM
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    Installed. Deflators work fine.

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  9. May 9, 2013 at 6:14 PM
    Gear Head

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    It was $38 for 4 cans. I only used 2 1/2 on the tool box but I did 4-5 coats for extra protection. I'm going to use the rest on my rear bumper.
     
  10. May 9, 2013 at 6:14 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Thanks Jace.

    Those look really nice. Are those the supreme ones (or whatever they're called?)
     
  11. May 9, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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    Was it chrome or black before? Any prep other then cleaning before applying?
     
  12. May 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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    Did u do inside also
     
  13. May 9, 2013 at 6:26 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    looks really good, what is up with your bed though?
     
  14. May 9, 2013 at 6:31 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Haha my bed is exactly the same way
     
  15. May 9, 2013 at 6:31 PM
    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    bunch of crap
    i believe so, they are the standard waterproof, breathable exact fit.
     
  16. May 9, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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  17. May 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    I may or may not have just spent 15mins cleaning some of my lights :anonymous:
     
  18. May 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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    cynicalrider #NFG

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  19. May 9, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    It was the chrome style. My clear was basically gone already. I washed it then wet sanded the whole thing really good, then washed it again. Let it dry out really well then went to town.

    Nah, thinking about doing it though.

    Haha I bought the truck from my dad and he didn't prep like he should have. It's been like that for over a year now. I want to redo it but I really don't want to scrape all that off. If I redo it I think I'll buy another bed. I have some body damage from a winter "drift" anyways so 2 birds with one stone!
     
  20. May 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    Mine does to, doesnt matter how well you prep it, using do-it-youself roll on bedliner will all look like this in a few years. There is no UV inhibitors so it fades and degrades really fast. Especially in TX. Oh and If you touch it you will get black shit on you! Im such a cheap ass.
     
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