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My new '97 4WD regular cab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mbtech208, Jul 21, 2009.

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  1. Jul 21, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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    mbtech208

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    mbtech208 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This is my truck. Nothing outrageous, just simple and clean, which is how I like it.

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    mbtech208, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Jul 21, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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    good looking truck. what size tires r those?
     
    devilsalmostfree, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. Jul 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM
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    Burgman

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  4. Jul 21, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    X2. They look like 31 x 10.5 x 15
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2009 at 9:12 AM
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    mbtech208

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    Thanks! They're 32x11.5
     
    mbtech208, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. Jul 21, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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    ur welcome, looks like my truck except mines a 99. looks like it has been taken care of!
     
    devilsalmostfree, Jul 21, 2009
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  7. Jul 21, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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    Hollywood22

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    Congrats on the new ride...looks like it is in immaculate condition.:cool:
     
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  8. Jul 21, 2009 at 9:22 AM
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    mbtech208

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    It has been well-kept, with all the maintenance records, and most importantly: no frame rust.:)
     
    mbtech208, Jul 21, 2009
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  9. Jul 23, 2009 at 4:58 PM
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    perfect! how many miles, stick shift?
     
    Niknaq, Jul 23, 2009
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  10. Jul 23, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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    Beautiful 97, makes me miss mine. I lost it to the rust rats.
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  11. Jul 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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    very clean, great looking truck man!
     
    moto932, Jul 23, 2009
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  12. Jul 23, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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    Nice looking truck. Congrats.
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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    Nice lookin truck.

    It looks like it has stock suspension. Any rubbing with the 32s?
     
    pittim, Jul 23, 2009
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  14. Jul 24, 2009 at 12:03 PM
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    Custom Everything! WHAT º¿º
    Looking good bro, Just make sure you Rep us 1st Gens well.!
     
    PrezidentRedz, Jul 24, 2009
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  15. Jul 25, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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    Regarding the questions: It does have the stock suspension, but no rubbing with the 32s. It has a stick shift. It also has 228,000 miles, but absolutely nothing is wrong with it.
     
    mbtech208, Jul 25, 2009
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  16. Jul 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    Wow! Hopefully it's got another 200,000 in it.
     
    oldtacomaguy, Jul 25, 2009
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  17. Jul 26, 2009 at 9:01 AM
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    WOW, Really sweet looking truck. I was going to ask about the tires also. I'm going to get the same tires/size for mine, if I don't buy new wheels.

    I really love the NON-Chrome front grill...!!! Can I buy one like that, or was yours painted? I really hate my chrome grill....

    Thanks
     
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  18. Jul 26, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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    Tint, Clear Corners,
    Take some pics of the frame!:)
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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    Thanks for the compliment! My grille wasn't painted, it's just the gray one that came on the base models. The only chrome pieces on the truck are the door emblems, which is fine by me!
     
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  20. Jul 26, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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    'simple and clean' is good. Truck looks sweet!
     
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