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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 12, 2018 at 3:17 PM
    Speedytech7

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    4Runners have different hood clearances than us, so that may or may not fit. It's still a common battery size so I doubt you'll see much of a difference in CCA or AH. Dual battery might be better if you're thinking of highload devices like winches. High amp alt is always a good upgrade though.
     
  2. Mar 12, 2018 at 3:28 PM
    17tacostormtrooper

    17tacostormtrooper They call me bacon!!

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    You or anyone know of the best dual battery kit? I thought about putting one in my bed since I am going to have a lot of lights etc on the back and rear of Truck anyways!
     
  3. Mar 12, 2018 at 3:49 PM
    Blackdawg

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    better to just piece your own together. Cheaper too and not overly hard to do.
     
  4. Mar 12, 2018 at 3:50 PM
    ClevSix

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  5. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:06 PM
    Stm82

    Stm82 BRAAAPPP!!!

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    Test cut didn't turn out to well. Oh well maybe try again.20180312_175423.jpg
     
  6. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:08 PM
    RVA_TRD

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    Bilstien 5100s on 881s front Bilstien 5100s rear with OME Dakars, together total about 3" of lift 31' Toyo Open Country All terrain Grey Wire mod
    Yea so do mine, I guess it'll just remain a mystery.
     
  7. Mar 12, 2018 at 4:20 PM
    Speedytech7

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    That looks pretty damn good to me, I'd toss you a couple bucks for it if you wanna send it :)
     
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    SnowroxKT

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    thats sick bro
     
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    Stm82

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    Thanks but this one is mine haha the rear tire fell off. I'll probably make one a little bigger and fix the design a bit.

    Thanks
     
  10. Mar 12, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    That is the point I was making in another thread about shackles like the warn brand. Good on his part for using his head.

    For any one wondering if they over loaded a shackle. The pin will bend in rare cases, most times the bell or horse shoe will distort a d sometimes go straight.
     
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  11. Mar 12, 2018 at 5:36 PM
    Speedytech7

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    I've done a mod or two
    Got a winch cover, hopefully keep mud and UV from messing with my line too much.

    1520901348813705626742.jpg
     
  12. Mar 12, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    What mud you crazy dude!! Also throw up a side shot of that bumper.
     
  13. Mar 12, 2018 at 5:57 PM
    Teke

    Teke Soft-Roader :)

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    What headlights are those? Kinda want to update the front end of my truck this summer.
     
  14. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    Fuck headlights..don’t need those
     
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  15. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:39 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Side shot...

    1520904986671376749732.jpg

    They're these, and they're pretty dang good
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074LT5B1M?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t1

    What? They're in there...

    15209051424331416556595.jpg
     
  16. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:43 PM
    jjsul

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    Those look just like my GE Nighthawks without the branding.

    The nighthawks are awesome, but one now has some moisture in it :(
     
  17. Mar 12, 2018 at 7:13 PM
    Speedytech7

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    I was considering those, they look nice and GE has a good warranty. I thought they covered them for like 5 years?
     
  18. Mar 12, 2018 at 7:26 PM
    jjsul

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    I should look into that. PO installed them but they’re def less than 5 years old
     
  19. Mar 12, 2018 at 7:26 PM
    17tacostormtrooper

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    2000 Taco 2.7

    Any of you guys have a clue what is going on with my truck I have replace the
    coils
    Plugs
    Wires
    Egr valve
    Egr modulator
    All vaccumn lines
    Maf sensor
    Fuel filter
    Only run 93 octane with octane booster
    I have also cleaned the throttle body and checked for vaccumn leaks.

    I am getting a slight skip seems to be more under 2500 rpms like from idle to 2500. But sometimes skips above that, I have checked all coils and replace them again all plugs and wires are ngk. It is not throwing any codes I do not know what the hell is going on!!!it was doing this before I did all this. Any help will be appreciated!
     
  20. Mar 12, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    3 year warranty :( I missed it by a couple months
     

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