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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.

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  1. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    4WD

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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Lakeside, Ca / Gardnerville, Nevada
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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

    Try doing the A340F, you need a 4' extension (with swivel) to get underneath the cross over pipe behind the head for 1 bolt IIRC...major bullshit
     
    4WD, Jul 27, 2013
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  2. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:21 AM
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    45acp

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    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    1981 Long bed 4x4
    I'm seriously thinking of putting some holes in the firewall so I can access some of those bolts straight through from the cab.
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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    4WD

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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Lakeside, Ca / Gardnerville, Nevada
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    2004 DC TRD 4x
    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
    Oh hell yeah, I'll turn my floorboard & firewall into swiss cheese before I go thru that shit again
     
    4WD, Jul 27, 2013
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  4. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM
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    snoope

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    snoope Well-Known Member

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    Winter Haven Florida
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    Note to self..LEAVE the truck and go get breakfast while Tacoma is getting inspected :rolleyes:..

    2 New techs at the dealership "Had" to see the Old Mans Tacoma ;)..

    3 guys to do a State inspection :confused:...All good though as their "Shop" is what made it so dam NICE :cool:.....and I do keep it CLEAN...:D

    Senior tech did "Bust" on me about front caliper pins hanging up just a touch...His advice was to either drive it more than 30 miles a week or PM it more diligently after "wheeling"....:p
     
    snoope, Jul 27, 2013
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  5. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:55 AM
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    Fiolo

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    Fiolo Senior member

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    Lost track many mods ago
    Wow that looks a whole lot better , might have to try that plastidip on turn signals idea
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2013 at 8:15 AM
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    Kirk1589

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    Kirk1589 Well-Known Member

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    Pasti-Dip Grille, K&N drop-in, Magnaflow 14", Custom tail light mod, Fog light mod, diff vent mod, Alpine Components, Sequoia JBL radio
    I'd go OEM. I had moog and look what happened.
    9umeme6u_6e5597abda63f5d01ca477606e9854e218325106.jpg
     
    Kirk1589, Jul 27, 2013
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  7. Jul 27, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    cdj1

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    cdj1 Well-Known Member

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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    That's messed up! How long were they on the truck and how much did you wheel it?
     
    cdj1, Jul 27, 2013
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  8. Jul 27, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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    somethinboutayota

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    somethinboutayota Dorthy left Kansas for a reason

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    Go to get alignment- replace whole front end
    Debadged and painted, plasti-dip bumper , Sock monkey decals, tool box, K&N cold air intake, flag holder/fishing pole holder, Satoshi, magnaflow 40 series, spidertrax wheel spacers, map lights, led reverse lights, led dash assembly lights, roof top LED bar
    :rolleyes: :D

    I though I would have regret it because it is plastic stuff so I figured I wouldn't be able to see my turn signals but the one coat on it was perfect, it looks badass with the light on

    Yup definitely going with OEM
     
    somethinboutayota, Jul 27, 2013
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  9. Jul 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Jesus. That doesn't make me feel good about doing mine haha



    And lets see.. I cut and welded on Frankenstein yesterday :D
     
    Blackdawg, Jul 27, 2013
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  10. Jul 27, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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    Kirk1589

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    Kirk1589 Well-Known Member

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    Pasti-Dip Grille, K&N drop-in, Magnaflow 14", Custom tail light mod, Fog light mod, diff vent mod, Alpine Components, Sequoia JBL radio
    About 5000 miles may 30th I installed them and with the LBJ's i wheeled about 2 times and nothing harsh. I looked at the LBJ and there was a crack. That crack would rub in the joint and cause the squeak and squawk noise i was hearing.

    Yup definitely going with OEM[/QUOTE]

    The service manager said "We had another guy with an 04 tundra cheap out on ball joints came in for the same repair on both sides"

    I would spend the extra cash for the piece of mind so you don't have to go through what I just did. I had plans with that money but I guess that's why we work right?

    At least i got a new Knuckle
     
    Kirk1589, Jul 27, 2013
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  11. Jul 27, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    cdj1

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    cdj1 Well-Known Member

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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    Damn, now your gonna make me wanna replace mine again.... :cool:

    Who was the guy on TW that can get oem parts?
     
    cdj1, Jul 27, 2013
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  12. Jul 27, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    Gear Head

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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
    Picked up some 1/8" plate and some 1.75" tubing to box the frame and make a new crossmember/upper shock mounts.
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    se7enine

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    se7enine MCMLXXIX

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    Upgraded my horns to Hella horns from a mercedes, nice and loud now. PO had some cheap aftermarket ones and it sounded like a roach coach.
     
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  14. Jul 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    ERG

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  15. Jul 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    se7enine

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    se7enine MCMLXXIX

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    Interesting, keep up posted on how well they hold up.
     
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  16. Jul 27, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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    Milota95

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    Milota95 Mall Crawling Specialist

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    Driven Safely
    how does it ride?
     
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  17. Jul 27, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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    Fernando

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    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    Tinted the windows!
     
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  18. Jul 27, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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    jjbbing

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    32" tires, aluminum cap, deck plate, slidders
    I've been following all of the rear shock discussions, I am have a bad rear shock and am looking to remain stock height, with no lift but trying to decide what shocks would be best to replace with. Its seems like everyones a fan of the Bilstein 5100, if so where do you buy them? I have found the Billy 4600:
    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...jfj3qZ8oxxx?itemIdentifier=88569_477653_7413_

    also, whats the feel on KYBs
    http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/kyb-rear-gas-shock-344448/15740332-P

    Thanks!
     
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  19. Jul 27, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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    RMAN808

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    RMAN808 S)(AKALO)(AWAII

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    5100's from Downsouth Motorsports
     
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  20. Jul 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    Taco Sos

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    Taco Sos Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100s in front, 265/75/16 BFG A/T, Grey Wire Mod, Deck Palte Mod, Tint, Clarion Head Unit, Infiniti Speakers, Dual 4 channel amp
    PAID IT OFF!!!!!!!
     
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