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

Tinted my front windows. I used 20% ceramic tint this time and really like it. Very nice stuff. I will probably file the edges when it is dry.

 

Almost finished with the cs144 install

 

03-04 no longer have the IAC under the TB since they incorporate the ride-by-wire motor/gear that talks with the ECU. If you notice the 02 and earlier have three cables running off the TB, ours has one running the the pedal.

 

Installed my 5100's all the way around, Eibach coils & all pro leaf pack. also installed a magnaflow catback exhaust & eagle 100 series wheels wrapped in toyo all terrain 2 tires 285/75/16.

 

Needs aftermarket ucas. Looks like way too much positive camber.

 

Well it's been a while that i've given my truck some TLC. She's been sittin in the garage or on the driveway for quite sometime now. About 3 years ago, I shredded the rear differential and didn't get around to fixin it for about 8mos. Finally did that than soon after needed a new clutch so again she sat for about a year while she was on non-op. Finally got off my ass and decided to start spoiling her and giving her everything she needs. So in the past month, i've done quite a bit of fixes, mods, adjustments, etc..

Here she is when I first got her in '01...


My first suspension kit was Fabtech's Coilovers w/ Fox Racing Shox(BIG MISTAKE) I ran em for a while but eventually both shocks stems broke off n leaked, real poor design.

Here's a few action shots throughout the years...(not all pics r w/ fabtech, i eventually upgraded to donahoe w/ camburg UAA's)







So about a month ago like I said, I finally after a year got my clutch put in and took her off non-op and since than have just been busy bringing her back from the dead To name a few things...clutch, flywheel, brand new maf sensor+both a/f sensors, afe cold air intake, 5 new bfg a/t's, lineX bedliner, custom bed mounted tire carrier, custom rear tube bumper(thanx taco me elmo), new ebc slotted front rotors w/ hawk pads, complete rear brake job, BAMF BPV bracket, few fixes, left outer tie rod replace, right inner cv boot replace.
So all in all, i've been keepin real busy with my truck as of late and i'm lovin the fact that i'm learning a lot doing most the stuff myself, just hating the fact that I run out of money to buy the stuff I want right away. I've learned so much from this website and also from TTORA.

Here are the latest pictures as of 05/17/14 visiting my dad at the National Cemetary. R.I.P dad. He taught me so much about mechanics and learning how to DIY




I must say, after changing out the new clutch, o2 sensors, n tires, etc. It feels like a whole new truck again and it feels great to put her back on the road.

So what's next?
Corbeau Baja RS seats
Repaint Front Fenders
Long Travel? (retain 4wd) Really damn expensive!
hmm Supercharger? not sure bout that just yet

well anyways, thanks for reading

 

anyone seen this before?
http://youtu.be/6QFa5HucDn0

 

looks great, how do you like the exhaust?

 

Maybe, it hasn't had an alignment yet

It's nice. Way better than the rusted stock stuff lol

 

It's been in and out of TW several times.

 

OEM flywheels are the shiznit. Pictures to come later tonight. Was so worth pulling the transmission to replace the non-OEM flywheel.

 

Cleaned my engine bay! Looks a lot better

Who knew using water and a brush was such a good mod

 

It was, look up copper canyon mica. Only made one year, not that many around. I've seen a few. I beleive they started that color but it seems like most of them faded to more of a salmon color over the years.

 

ordered all my CB stuff for my up coming trip. the only thing im not sure of is my antenna mount, how have you guys mounted your antennas, and how have you grounded it?

 

BAMF tailgate mount worked for me

 

Got my axle swapped in. Old one looked like it sat at the bottom of a sea of salt, and cracked or perforated at the u-bolts (note the sweating gear oil):



Shiny shiny:

 

i only have a 12' coax im gonna have to stick to a tool box or front bumper mount

 

ah alright. I'd go with the toolbox, IMO antennas look better when they are in the back

 

yeah i have the same thought, my only issue is i didnt get a NGP antenna so im gonna have to find a way to ground everything.

 

You may be short with 12' depending where you mount the cb. I have my antenna on my tool box and 12 would only work with a cb mounted in the center console.

Speaking of which, wired her up today.