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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. May 28, 2014 at 7:34 PM
    DoccoM85

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    Rmodel65

    Rmodel65 Yukon Cornelius

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    or they can fab up something to triangulate the carrier when its in the open position to keep it open and out??
     
  3. May 28, 2014 at 8:43 PM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Finished replacing both lower ball joints on fiancé's 4runner. No more popping noise :D
     
  4. May 28, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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    a fold down tire carrier instead of a swing out? Might be kinda sick.. Its definitely possible.. but i guess you wouldn't be able to drive with it folded down.. hmm I'm sure you could come up with something.
     
  5. May 28, 2014 at 9:11 PM
    PcBuilder14

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    Ordered new inner/outer tie rods, carrier bearing, and lower ball joints.

    Still need to get the truck up on a lift to check the wheel bearings before I buy replacement parts...
     
  6. May 28, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    I am of the opinion that even if they don't need replacing now, they will one day...
     
  7. May 28, 2014 at 9:25 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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  8. May 28, 2014 at 9:29 PM
    schaueelab

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    replaced timing belt..OUCH!!!! that was pricey but I just hit 170k thought I better get it done
     
  9. May 28, 2014 at 9:31 PM
    PcBuilder14

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    Really? :cookiemonster:
     
  10. May 28, 2014 at 9:47 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Nice, looks like it will be a butt to get that oil cap out though.

    Also, those 4 cylinders are gonna be lugging a lot of weight.
     
  11. May 28, 2014 at 11:40 PM
    teehext

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    I went with 1.25" because that's all that Wheelers carried and I wanted to buy everything from one shop. Kind of wishing I went with the 1.5"s though, just a bit wider would be perfect
     
  12. May 28, 2014 at 11:57 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Must be the lighting, it's easy to get the cap off with room to spare

    Turbo will help :D
     
  13. May 29, 2014 at 12:00 AM
    teehext

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    No help on the mid travel thread so I'll try here...anyone know if I can run the 650# Eibach springs from my current 5100s on an extended travel performance shock (King, Fox, Icon, etc)? Trying to avoid having to buy springs again.
     
  14. May 29, 2014 at 12:01 AM
    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    As long as the shock body is the same diameter I don't see why not
     
  15. May 29, 2014 at 12:55 AM
    JuansTaco

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    Ive been working on my new rear bumper/tire carrier these last few days going to put 2 vertical spares back there and a couple other things.
    hy9ybysa_5df1bbb06c6854ecc2d29adf975108de177bc0d9.jpg

    And i made some frame horns. For the rear.
    ujapaje4_07c8ff007b65fd278d77989cb20fa3eda607a2a7.jpg
     
  16. May 29, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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    No. 5100's are 2" diameter shocks while most extended travel shocks are 2.5". If you buy coilovers, you will not have to buy springs again. It comes as a complete assembly.
     
  17. May 29, 2014 at 6:05 AM
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    Clean work. Looks good
     
  18. May 29, 2014 at 7:52 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  19. May 29, 2014 at 12:30 PM
    DeathBaron420

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    3" suspension lift, 1" body lift, sway bar no mas, 33x10.5x15 bfg a/t, tint, Bestop Supertop.
    did it a few weeks ago finally posting.
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    Before -3 inch body lift / 35x12.5x15
    After -1 inch body lift / 33x10.5x15
     
  20. May 29, 2014 at 12:35 PM
    kigmob

    kigmob Well-Known Member

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    Good move :thumbsup:
     

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