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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. Aug 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM
    02YOTA33

    02YOTA33 Well-Known Member

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    10% tint, Clear corners, AFE pro dry s, Blackedout badges, 5704 Viper alarm/remote start, Sockmonkey decals, Flowmaster 50 series, 3" Toytec ultimate lift 16" 7069 pro comp wheels 285/75R16 BFG AT K/O
    Took mine off two times now. Had to re paint them they keep cracking in the sun. Even with three coats of black and three coats of clear enamel.

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  2. Aug 12, 2013 at 6:47 PM
    nstickney

    nstickney Stick

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    Ultragauge, Line-X, Deckplate, Uniden Pro520XL, Jensen VX7022, G1W-C Dashcam
    I just did my first mod....

    Before:
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    Close-Up:
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    This mod has substantially increased the performance of my Tacoma. How could it not?
     
  3. Aug 12, 2013 at 6:55 PM
    ronman737

    ronman737 Dangerous

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    the light behind my gas gauge and the right half of my speedo is out on mine.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2013 at 6:55 PM
    somethinboutayota

    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
    Mine are just fine but on my flares they are starting to crack :(
     
  5. Aug 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM
    Styx586

    Styx586 Well-Known Member

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    :confused::confused::confused:
     
  6. Aug 12, 2013 at 7:42 PM
    nstickney

    nstickney Stick

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    I'm glad someone does!
     
  7. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:00 PM
    ronman737

    ronman737 Dangerous

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    Must be a Texas inside joke.:anonymous:
     
  8. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM
    somethinboutayota

    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
    The blurred tag... it says something :spy:
     
  9. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:14 PM
    ronman737

    ronman737 Dangerous

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    We arent special enough to know what it says.
     
  10. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM
    somethinboutayota

    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
    I think you have to be a Texan :notsure:
     
  11. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:37 PM
    aldaman014

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    Fabtech suspension lift, Body lift
    Switched out the 15x14 rims for 15x8....Tires are 33x12.5x15s....

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    ÂĄ
     
  12. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:40 PM
    MapleMoose

    MapleMoose Drunk Canadian

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    ^ Looks way better, but i would go 35's or ditch the body lift and keep the 33's. Tires just look too small
     
  13. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:54 PM
    06texasedition

    06texasedition Well-Known Member

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    X2 I hate when ppl have huge lift with small tires it aggravates me
     
  14. Aug 12, 2013 at 8:58 PM
    Tacosupreme09

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    Can't wait for the build thread! I'd love to see how you did this:D
     
  15. Aug 12, 2013 at 9:07 PM
    aldaman014

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    Thanks, planning on ditching the BL...
     
  16. Aug 12, 2013 at 9:08 PM
    aldaman014

    aldaman014 Active Member

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    Same here unfortunately I purchased it used that way...Future plans to build it right and make it look proportionate....
     
  17. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:01 AM
    TACO TX

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    Im from TX and i dont get it either, unless you were previously from california or something. Then it would be a upgrade not a mod. Holy cow, he was from Cali. Just went back and looked.
     
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  18. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:32 AM
    ronman737

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    lol, uncanny
     
  19. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:35 AM
    Gear Head

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    Finally, someone from Hawaii that has some sense.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2013 at 6:13 AM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    Wow there are so many wires going on and off that battery haha

    Hmmm sounds like it has potential for innovation. Is this a common thing with Hi-lifts? I honestly have 0 experience with them.

    What kind of paint did you use? I used a plastic specific paint and mine still look great. I tried clearing them and the clear dried in a cracked appearance so I just left it at the black paint and that's it.
     

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