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1st gen upgrades

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by hortona, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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    harper7

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    That''s what I did for my fronts. It works but was a pain to get it right and not recommend it,at least on the 98-00 flares. Had to put it on way outboard and then work it on after I put it back on the truck.

    Bought the Bushwacker rubber seal on ebay for like $12 for 10ft or enough to 2 flares. I found some rubber edge seal on ebay that looks like the stuff for $5 shipped for 15ft from China. It''s on a non fast boat so I'll see how it fits when it gets here to redo my rears
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    jbrandt

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    Kings, J59's Total Chaos UCAs Custom skids Sticker mod
    Jesus, $18 for that rubber piece? That's pretty steep even if you got all 4...
     
  3. Feb 6, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    erik530195

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    A.R.E. Bed Cover; Upgraded fender flares; PA System; spotlights on tow hitch

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bed-liner-fender-flares.433245/
     
  4. Feb 6, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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  5. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    erik530195

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    They look quite good, how textured are they? No issues with the spray nozzle?
     
  6. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    The texture is pretty flat, but abrasive. I found staying away about 15" gave a nice, light coat. I did about 4 or 5 passes. Took longer to mask the fender.

    No issues with the nozzle. I did have an issue with it spraying just propellent unless I held the can upside-down. It didn't start that way. Maybe I was shaking it too vigorously and damaged the innards.
     
  7. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    PROseur

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    Which kind of paint will keep the smooth stock look but make it black ?
     
  8. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    Srt4 seats i scored for $100

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  9. Feb 6, 2017 at 6:52 PM
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    Pumpman

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    Something i did tonight reverse light

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