What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

That looks great.

Can't wait until I do mine.

Any prep?

 

Installed coilovers and painted my rims

 

Not much, took all 4 off at once and washed them with dishsoap the day before. I let them dry overnight then sprayed yesterday morning. I did scuff up the smooth spots with scotchbrite. Each rim took about a haf hour. In between coats I did the center caps. I think it turned out good.

 

Glutton for punishment? Or technologically challenged?

Both.



The 4-link calc doesn't take the driveline into account, nor can I figure out how to check the suspension travel. Anyone want to whip up a simple 2D/3D rendering for me?

 

You and one other huh

 

After the long wait and delays, I finally installed my Treadwright Warden 285/75R16 tires onto the new "D" cut Summit Racing rims, and got them onto the truck! I trimmed the plastic on the front bumper, and removed the inner liner from the fender well. No metal trimming. So far there is ZERO contact on the frame, or body. I won't know for sure on everything until I get it flexed on the trails.

BEFORE:




AFTER

 

^Looks good!

 

Looking good! I like the color too

 

Should've posted up sooner but oh well.. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLhuJ9yzOBw&feature=youtu.be

 

oh, funny... asshole

 

Just sayin, your truck does have a bed haha

 

Took off my 255/85/16 cooper st's because they are blemished and the daily driving was crap. I put on some 285/70/15 (31's) tires and wheels my dad had laying around. I can't stand the look now! For 1, the tires are wider but way shorter. 2, the wheels are 8.5" wide w/ 4" BS, so they stick out a little. I thought I would like the "tires out of the wheel well" look because I like the looks of others who have that style. But I guess it's not for me.

The pros:
-Ride wise, it's much smoother
-way way better on gas. I'm at 100 miles and not even half tank yet.

The cons:
-Radials, so no trails for these tires.
-Looks hideous!


Can't wait to get a brand new set of 255/85/16 km2's once $ allows.

 

I've heard this is good for your brakes and the life of your tires

 

x2. Sweet color too.

oh come on! 4'' BS with 11.5'' wide tire..pfff..that not even sticking out yet.

Can't be that bad..sheesh.

 

Was looking at my tires today and realized they don't stick out of my flares...Like at all... I'm very disappointed

 

That's not a bad thing haha

Mine do just slightly...

 

I want mine to stick out lol Guess I gotta go to 13.50s haha

 

Or spacers?