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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. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:07 PM
    PcBuilder14

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    I'm probably going with 4:88's and 35's down the road. Hopefully it's now too undergeared...
     
  2. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:07 PM
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    True. I may wait til I convert it or just regear rear first then the front after I convert it
     
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    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Im sure it pulls good haha. IMO 4.56s was perfect for my truck. I just need a tad larger tires and my speedo will be spot on, the gearing is super close to stock
     
  4. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:08 PM
    LSC15

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    Time to step into some 12.50s
     
  5. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:15 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Nah I need new rims for that. It can wait
     
  6. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:15 PM
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    We'lll see how this turns out. I still think it will rust. To get a good ground on your antenna, the mount has to have a clean connection to the body. It won't get that with powder coat or paint on the mount. Maybe I'm wrong, but my past experiences with grounding an antenna leads me to having some bare metal on the mount.
     
  7. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:15 PM
    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    I would think it'd save $ too, to do the rear and then regear whatever front diff you pick up as it's waiting to be put on.
    At least that's my plan. But with 4.56s
     
  8. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:17 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    I had the pros do it, "only" cost me a tad over $1800
     
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    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    this.

    5.29s for 35s especially for the auto.

    I loooovvvvveeee it in my 5 speed. And its only just a bit over geared.
     
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    Dude you need to get new wheels and tires over the break. You should let me sell them for you
    Sounds good man
     
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    It sounds like it's getting some holes in it. So depending on how bad it is, I might just upgrade the entire thing.
     
  12. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:17 PM
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    Definitely agree.

    I had 2 issues with my CB for the longest time. One being that I painted too much on where it mounted through the tailgate latch. The second being that the bolt-hole was too small allowing it to ground out instead of leaving a gap for the silicone washer to be useful. after that I've been getting a 1 or less across the board! :)
    Hmm, okay. As long as it doesn't too crazy over stock.
    Y'all may have talked me into going with 5:29's with 35's instead. I just really don't want to overgear to the point that 4:88's would be better for 35's that will see mostly highway to get to trips than off road.
    Go with the Magnaflow catback if you can afford it if you need to upgrade. Sounds amazing and yet still quite when needed....
     
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  13. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:18 PM
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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Ouch. Well as we're waiting to convert the front why not just fork out whatever for just the back and as we're collecting parts for the conversion the front can wait.
    That might save $ in the short/long term.
     
  14. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Maybe I'm not noticing a lack of torque due to my 33s low weight. These 33x1050s weigh only 2 pounds more than my old 31s, I think the tread width is more narrow.

    If thats the case then I'm content with not getting heavier 33x1250s
     
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    Thanks for the info man. I'll prolly do 4.88s
     
  16. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    I had to drill a bigger hole in mine as well. It was too tight and shorting it out. After drilling I was getting just above 1. So I'll probably have to sand some of my paint off where it connects to the truck once I install it. I've only user the damn thing a couple times anyway so it's probably not even worth the hassle. I think I'm going to be getting a handheld soon to see how it works. If I like it I'll rip out my other one.
     
  17. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    Also got to think, I have steelies... Haha
     
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    Mikes truck, the truck i drove, has 33x10.5r15s.

    im sure the difference between 4.56 and 4.88 is pretty small. But your truck is also basically stock.

    His has:

    Heavy ass steel front bumper with winch
    Full set of steel skids
    Super heavy ass steel rear bumper
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    Topper/Bedrack RTT

    That is where the regearing helps a lot with.

    So im not surprised you aren't missing it. But if you ever mount up with armor and stuff i bet you will.
     
  19. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:23 PM
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    Dang, aluminum wheels and light tires ftw. Ill probably stick with this setup
     
  20. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    Our exhaust pipes are 2.5 right? So I need a magna flow with 2.5 in/out Right?
     

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