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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PS78, Jun 10, 2011.

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  1. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    PS78 [OP] I like beer, I brew beer!

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  2. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:34 PM
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  3. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    will these fit your first gen though? look into that before i steered you down the wrong path
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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    If not then :sawzall: Jk I'll do my homework before I buy but at least this gets me some info on them.
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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    PS78 [OP] I like beer, I brew beer!

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    I took the thick washer off the top bushing last night by the way. It seemed to gap the hood just enough for me to notice it so i loosened both sides and jacked up on the radiator support and removed both top washers. Now its just the large bushing on top. Ill keep you guys posted if it starts squeaking so far so good but they have grease still so once that dries out maybe they will squeak who knows.
     
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  6. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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    Yeah I can't choose between the two models haha. No one really specifies which they have on here
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2015 at 2:56 PM
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    What are these? How often should they be changed?
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    look at the thread that i linked at the top of this page, or my images a page back. They are Radiator support bushings. Mine were dry rotting and falling apart so i spent the $23 bucks for piece of mind and replaced them, very easy job. I don't think its how often its when and if you need to replace them at all, its all opinion really. Im the only one that has replaced mine out here in CO that i know of. Take a look at the thread and look at yours to see if you want to replace them or just let the OEM bushings be, i haven't seen any ripping of the sheet metal like some of the images posted in that thread.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/polyurethane-cab-mounts.361346/
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2015 at 6:56 PM
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    Your mud flap trim job came out really good, looks like factory! How exactly did you go about getting them to look like that?
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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    Thanks man!! Cut straight across the flaps 4 inches up, then use the original bottom as your template to round out the short flaps. Took a pair of snips to them and then rounded out and smoothed them on a table mounted belt sander.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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    So Phil, were those radiator bushings more of an upgrade from a crappy oem part to a better one? Or is the hardware completely different in itself? Were yours squeaking or something?
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2015 at 9:20 PM
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    Awesome thanks for letting me know! I've been wanting to do mine and definitely need to get on it, i hate riding around with a pelfrey rear with those mud flaps hanging so low lol it definitely looks a lot better trimmed
     
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    took a read through the thread on the poly radiator bushings, walked outside and snapped a picture of mine and they were pretty dry rotted so i decided to replace them with the poly bushing ES kit. You use your OEM bolt and nut but toss the OEM bushings. It was just for piece of mind really.
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:10 PM
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    is your ultra gauge the mx or em plus?
    Also what are you using for navigation? I love your truck and the places you've gone!
     
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  15. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    what is the bottom pic of exactly? sorry just never seen that before.
     
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  16. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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    :yes::drool::drool::drool::drool:
     
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  17. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    That's the "I'm too cheap and lazy to buy extended brake lines" mod










    I know all about it as I'm running the same mod :D
     
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  18. Oct 15, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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    Hahaha very creative! How's it done?!
     
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  19. Oct 15, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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    Just shim the mount up with washers or a long sleeve and a longer bolt.

    Where are you Phil? I gotta do everything around here?
     
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    Then you get even more slack in the line when you did that mod first and eventually get longer rear brake lines.

    Eric he isn't answering text either tonight. I think he might be busy fetching dill pickles, ice cream, sardines, and a double quarter pounder for his wife. :D
     
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