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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. Jan 8, 2015 at 2:41 PM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Prolly gonna go 4.88s cuz that'll let me go up to 35s comfortably
     
  2. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:01 PM
    Robmonster117

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    solid choice, I got my truck with 5.29's in it. I love the torque hookup
    not so much the highway rpms. When i run 35's I hope I see some improvement on both ends
     
  3. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:07 PM
    LSC15

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    What size tires you got now
     
  4. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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    Running 33's right now, once the tread goes I want to get 35 MTR's
     
  5. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:04 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    SnowroxKT Well-Known Member

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    Went front end thunk hunting with no success.
     
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    I wouldn't with you 4banger. 5.29s if your set on 35s.

    That said. I see literally no reason for you to get 35s
     
  8. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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    What sort of thunk?
     
  9. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:42 PM
    Jonyd182

    Jonyd182 What do you mean I can't go up there...Watch this!

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  10. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:50 PM
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    Dang 5.29s with 33s, is that overkill?
    You think 4.88s with 33s and 5.29s for 35s? I am an auto if that makes a difference. Why do you think this and why shouldn't I go 35s?
     
  11. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:55 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Yes especially with an auto.

    As long as the truck is a dd, the amount of money and effort to make 35s work isn't worth it. And if you aren't using it to wheel as it main purpose, ie not a dd but a dedicated rig, 35s also not worth it.

    33s will take you everywhere 35s will nearly. Just get skids.

    I don't think you Offroad enough to justify 35s at all.

    I'd stick with 33s
     
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    sage advice.

    Unless you want the looks. But that is your choice.
     
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    Sliders>skids>recovery>winch
     
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    Like CV popping when under high torque moments... So I have a rather large project coming soon. Full suspension upgrade and new CVs. Then come summer I'll tear it all apart again for the regear and locker.
     
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    Fuck it going back to 31's.

    #practical #expo #mpgs
     
  16. Jan 8, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    I do off-road as much as I can right now while in school. Gonna get a new truck when I graduate and turn my rig into a dedicated off roader. So you think 4.88s is what I should get?
    No way
     
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    Screw it go 35's, because why not if it's not going to be your DD haha
     
  18. Jan 8, 2015 at 5:09 PM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    35's are a waste of time. Go straight to 37's. :cool:
     
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    Quit beating around the bush
     
  20. Jan 8, 2015 at 5:15 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Going 35s costs so much damn money that if it's just for looks..it's even stupider haha
     

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