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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. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:01 AM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    Chances are if you really enjoy it, unless you are the best at the world at it, it's hard to make money doing it. Plus you don't want to turn all your passions into careers. I love working on my bike and truck for adventures, but if I did it 24/7 I know my bike and truck wouldn't get touched. The trick is to find something you kinda enjoy enough to do 40 hours a week and get paid for it, but isn't necessarily a hobby.
     
  2. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:02 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Not saying its not possible to love your job. Be passionate about it and love it.


    But it is still work.

    You'll likely understand that more once your done with college and actually start in the full time workforce.


    Always be passionate about what you do. Then you'll come to love it no matter what. And be successful.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:10 AM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Well fingers crossed thing work out as I hope. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:27 AM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    I'm passionate about working in this cubicle for 40 hours a week

    :annoyed:



    :bananadead:
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:44 AM
    Dirty Pool

    Dirty Pool FLIES ON THE FRIES, KETCHUPS WATERED DOWN

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    My old man always said "a person should have three careers in life with the most satisfying being last". I had four with the first and last providing the most enjoyment.

    Bobcats? Here's rhyme time.

    Cats in the front yard.
    [​IMG]

    Cats in the back.
    Stalking steel Quail silhouettes .
    Must be on crack.

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:53 AM
    Phessor

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    I have a couple of questions for to board.
    I have a leaking valve cove gasket that needs replaced, so while I'm in there I can address other issues if need be.

    I still have my Denso 5310 IK22 spark plugs from when I had a S/C on my truck.

    So my question is, am I ok leaving them in?
    And if not, which spark plug is the best option to go with?

    It had NGK BKR5EKB 11 originally.

    Thank you.
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:56 AM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Bobcats
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2018 at 12:01 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Is he caught in a trap? :( poor dude :ballchain:
     
  9. Oct 16, 2018 at 12:07 PM
    JKO1998

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    It’s a bracelet
     
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  10. Oct 16, 2018 at 12:23 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    eh. I wouldn't say that. lol
     
  11. Oct 16, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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    zero4 Metal Cutter

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    I haven't looked up those plug specs but if they are colder than stock I would take them out & put the stock heat range (5) back in if you don't have the SC anymore.
     
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  12. Oct 16, 2018 at 12:52 PM
    Fernando

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    oh. haha. the internets is serious business :p
     
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  13. Oct 16, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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    That is messed up....
     
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  14. Oct 16, 2018 at 1:20 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Or do like the rest of Americans and have an increasingly more unhealthy substance abuse issue until work is enjoyable
     
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  15. Oct 16, 2018 at 1:21 PM
    JKO1998

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    :bananadead:
    It’s been happening for hundreds of years.

    And it legal soooo
     
  16. Oct 16, 2018 at 1:51 PM
    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    The way I look at it is this. I much rather be doing this 40 hours a week, than any other thing. My job challenges me, and I enjoy the challenge, and I'm good at it so I enjoy it and it makes me happy in that respect. It puts food on the table, a roof over my head, and gives me money for adventures/vacations with my wife.

    But am I going to go home and build/develop websites just for funsies for no personal gain? Nah thanks, I'll pass.
     
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  17. Oct 16, 2018 at 6:46 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Hey guys what's the best way to remove the misalignment spacers so I can press out my lower bearings?
     
  18. Oct 16, 2018 at 6:48 PM
    Itchyfeet

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    Leather seat covers shipped today. I hope to get these installed next week
     
  19. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:16 PM
    zero4

    zero4 Metal Cutter

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    They must have gotten deformed or dirt got in between? They have always just slid right out on my old DRs & my Icons now. They're not a press fit. Maybe just grab them with pliers, twist & pull.
     
  20. Oct 16, 2018 at 11:46 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Didn't work, I remember when I got my kings they came with the spacers already assembled and they were pressed in there as well...I think King does it a little differently than Icon and the others. I'm going to remove the coilover completely this next time and try again
     

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