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What's the best cheap thing you did to your 1st gen.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dannny boy, Mar 25, 2017.

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  1. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    tntacomaguy

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    tntacomaguy, Mar 26, 2017
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  2. Mar 26, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    TacomaCox

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    TacomaCox GO BUCKEYES!!!

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    2002 Black Tacoma TRD Prerunner dbcb
    17 Inch rims and Drilled and Slotted rotors, LED headlight bulbs.
    I plan on doing this soon. The standard lights are dim compared to today's standards
     
    TacomaCox, Mar 26, 2017
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  3. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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    2003 black DLX Tacoma,5VZ-FE,5 speed,4x4.
    Fox 2.0 Coilovers in the front and Fox 2.0’s in the rear, Total Chaos UCA’s, Al-lpro expo leafs, K&N cold air intake, TRD headers,Magnaflow catback exhaust,URD short throw shifter, switched out my 60/40 bench seat for some Tacoma Limited seats, Replaced the vinyl shift boot for a leather one, completely soundproofed the cab w/ Frost King. Replaced stock radio with a Pioneer AVH series head unit. Focal component system w/a 10" sub powered by 2 Alpine amps. Weathertech floor mats. Line-X'd the bed. SCS Ray 10’s, Installed an A.R.E. MX series camper shell. All-Pro Apex front bumper w/ All-Pro skid plates all the way back to the Trans. Low Range fuel skid plate.
    Like TnTacoma had said, it makes a big difference, I did the doors, floors and sides. Basically everything but the roof. The whole cab cost me about $100 with the Frost King and spray glue. The spray glue was an added precaution. The FK has a sticky side, I completely cleaned out the cab and wiped it down with alcohol, The spray glue was sprayed to the deck and the sticky side of the FK. It's on there for life now! :thumbsup:

    IMG_7290.jpg
     
    QMEDJoe, Mar 26, 2017
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  4. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    QMEDJoe

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    2003 black DLX Tacoma,5VZ-FE,5 speed,4x4.
    Fox 2.0 Coilovers in the front and Fox 2.0’s in the rear, Total Chaos UCA’s, Al-lpro expo leafs, K&N cold air intake, TRD headers,Magnaflow catback exhaust,URD short throw shifter, switched out my 60/40 bench seat for some Tacoma Limited seats, Replaced the vinyl shift boot for a leather one, completely soundproofed the cab w/ Frost King. Replaced stock radio with a Pioneer AVH series head unit. Focal component system w/a 10" sub powered by 2 Alpine amps. Weathertech floor mats. Line-X'd the bed. SCS Ray 10’s, Installed an A.R.E. MX series camper shell. All-Pro Apex front bumper w/ All-Pro skid plates all the way back to the Trans. Low Range fuel skid plate.
    QMEDJoe, Mar 26, 2017
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  5. Mar 26, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    otis24

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    otis24 Hard Shell Taco

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    I bought a daily driver that gets such good gas mileage that it'll pay for itself in about a year.
     
    otis24, Mar 26, 2017
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  6. Mar 26, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    Dalandser

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    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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  7. Mar 26, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    ZUK

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    2001 white Taco TRD 3.4L auto (SAS FJ60 flip) 35" KO2 5" AllPro leafpacks front and rear,
    SAS,1985 FJ60 flipped axle, 35" KO2,5" AllPro leafpacks front and rear,
    AGREED! I did that too...but mine was a very "strong" tack weld.
     
    ZUK, Mar 26, 2017
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  8. Mar 26, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    TRM

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    The steering column fix is actually really easy. Can be done in under an hour.

    1. Remove steering clamshell
    2. Remove tilt springs
    3. Remove (2) 6mm Allen head tilt bolts
    4. Remove steering column bolt at firewall
    5. Disconnect wires
    6. Pull steering column out
     
    TRM, Mar 26, 2017
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  9. Mar 26, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    Dannny boy

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    Dannny boy [OP] Stab it and Steer

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    2002 loaded salvage, and a brand newly aquired 2000
    grey wire, buzzer yank, last click defrost, tack welded column, deckplate, intake silencer delete, led map/red overhead, led backups, underhood dual battery, onboard air, CS-144 big fucking alternator, big fucking alternator wiring, overhead rifle rack, airbag pistol safe, cab to camper 12 volt evap cooler, bug screen cab windows, onboard shower, solar panel and beer fridge!
    saw that you did a SAS conversion, was wondering about SAS. probably not cheap even scabbing it up freestyle with junk. I got a mig and learned to burn on a good old buzz box. everything's possible when you can melt steel!
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    Dannny boy

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    Dannny boy [OP] Stab it and Steer

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    2002 loaded salvage, and a brand newly aquired 2000
    grey wire, buzzer yank, last click defrost, tack welded column, deckplate, intake silencer delete, led map/red overhead, led backups, underhood dual battery, onboard air, CS-144 big fucking alternator, big fucking alternator wiring, overhead rifle rack, airbag pistol safe, cab to camper 12 volt evap cooler, bug screen cab windows, onboard shower, solar panel and beer fridge!
    So, SAS flip... do tell, hell of a thing or just pillage and burn it... I got a truck begging for this. front end salvage deal. Good motor, bad a/t, seems like it might be worthy.
     
    Dannny boy, Mar 26, 2017
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  11. Mar 26, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Dannny boy

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    Dannny boy [OP] Stab it and Steer

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    2002 loaded salvage, and a brand newly aquired 2000
    grey wire, buzzer yank, last click defrost, tack welded column, deckplate, intake silencer delete, led map/red overhead, led backups, underhood dual battery, onboard air, CS-144 big fucking alternator, big fucking alternator wiring, overhead rifle rack, airbag pistol safe, cab to camper 12 volt evap cooler, bug screen cab windows, onboard shower, solar panel and beer fridge!
    I have a pistol safe in the passenger airbag location. Cover is under a dashmat and held on with cabinet magnets. I'd post up some pics but still in the dark ages.

    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
    Dannny boy, Mar 26, 2017
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  12. Mar 26, 2017 at 6:24 PM
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    Rampage headlight conversion to h4 .. huge difference over sealed beam and for 70-80 bucks on Amazon
     
    Tommygunner, Mar 26, 2017
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  13. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    97 reg cab, v6 5sp 300hp supercharged, Methonal Injection, 750,001 plus miles, Original Owner
    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    Added TRD leather shift knob for 9.95
     
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    1997tacomav6, Mar 26, 2017
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  14. Mar 26, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    Pics?
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    3" ome lift 883. Fnfx pros.
    Free alarm truck, undercoat frame, deck plate mod, 31 inch Amazon led light bar $36
     
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  16. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:36 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    97 reg cab, v6 5sp 300hp supercharged, Methonal Injection, 750,001 plus miles, Original Owner
    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    IMG_3638.jpg
    IMG_3637.jpg
     
    1997tacomav6, Mar 27, 2017
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  17. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    F&R suspension, OBA, Custom bed rack, RTT, rear frame plates, 4x4 conversion from prerunner, many other
    Replaced the broken plastic that held the key ring to the alarm fob with a coat hanger. (x2) Brand = Pursuit
    Quickly - Separate the two halves by removing the two tiny screws. Remove what ever was left of the plastic 'strip'. Cut and bent coat hanger to size/shape. Assembly is the reverse.
    Can't get any cheaper than that
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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    Formerly: 2002 Silver Stepside TRD OR Ext Cab V6 Current: 2008 Lexus GX470
    Where does one find these?
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    -LED dome light is the one that I appreciate most often
    -Pneumatic hood struts was fairly cheap with the group buy, and makes life easier
    -Took the time to clean my windows throughly inside and out. Finally got rid of all the dog nose prints and grime that builds up
     
    Crock112, Mar 27, 2017
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  20. Mar 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    QMEDJoe

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    2003 black DLX Tacoma,5VZ-FE,5 speed,4x4.
    Fox 2.0 Coilovers in the front and Fox 2.0’s in the rear, Total Chaos UCA’s, Al-lpro expo leafs, K&N cold air intake, TRD headers,Magnaflow catback exhaust,URD short throw shifter, switched out my 60/40 bench seat for some Tacoma Limited seats, Replaced the vinyl shift boot for a leather one, completely soundproofed the cab w/ Frost King. Replaced stock radio with a Pioneer AVH series head unit. Focal component system w/a 10" sub powered by 2 Alpine amps. Weathertech floor mats. Line-X'd the bed. SCS Ray 10’s, Installed an A.R.E. MX series camper shell. All-Pro Apex front bumper w/ All-Pro skid plates all the way back to the Trans. Low Range fuel skid plate.
    I found mine on EBay, their under " leather Hilux shifter" His in the pic is a bit different. It says TRD on it. I saw those as well but my truck isn't an actual TRD so I didn't wanna be frontin' :rolleyes:

    IMG_1315.jpg
     
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