What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

I do recall that. It was designed as a cut to length deal. IIRC, they both fit the top one perfectly but were a tad long for the lower. It was no big deal to cut it to the right length.

Yeah, when I was looking, OEMs weren't available. It was one of those deals where there was a nationwide back order. The system says there is one in Cheektowaga, ny. But when you try to get it, it's not really there.

 

Luckily out of the 4 trucks. Only the 98 needs a radiator. Lol

 

This is for the trim on the outside of the window right?

Edit: nevermind i didn’t see the original post

 

Does anyone know where to source new window trim?

 

you can always run an auto tranny. Its a bit taller but I'm pretty sure your skids cover it all the same. So not like you're loosing anything like clearance. It would hang below the frame is all.

 

Preformed and side specific.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/simple-how-to-fix-that-crappy-door-trim.154485/
OEM part numbers in first post.

 

For both A/T and M/T? I can confirm that the A/T radiator is listed as "Product not available"

Hoping that since you were looking for an auto, we're looking for different things. I placed the order, we'll see what happens.

Good point. I'll have to check that if the one I ordered doesn't exist. Can ask Eric to confirm that he only ever had one set of skids for 1st gens, regardless of trans.

 

I put this in my V6 4runner - it’s doing fine - there’s a couple threads from the old days on it. Doesn’t hang below the frame. Used Gates 22120 lower rad hose trimmed about an inch.

$137 Denso 221-3137 Radiator

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049GECIW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/different-radiators-for-the-3-4.915025/

 

An option for you:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/simple-how-to-fix-that-crappy-door-trim.154485/

 

Yeah, that's the auto rad. I love how Ama has the pic upside down.

 

I was planning on using the same one in my 5 speed taco - did you find a replacement MT?

 

Im lik 99% certain Eric's skids don't do anything different for the MT vs AT.

I only know of 1 maybe 2 much smaller shops that ever did that. Most didn't since it didn't make sense cost wise.

 

$137 Denso 221-3137 Radiator

Denso 221-3137 Radiator - 18" Core Height (2.4/2.7)
Denso 221-3136 Radiator - 20" Core Height (2.7/3.4)
Denso 221-3138 Radiator - 22" Core Height (3.4)

 

I would steer away from the 18" core height option if you have a V6. I tried it out after a rebuild because i wanted it tucked out of the way but the truck ran hotter than i would like during cruising speeds, 205+. I switched to the 3 core Champion and now the engine stays at 175 and will peak just above 180. I love it.

 

right up until it busts a weld and leaves you stranded on the highway...


I'd get rid of that POS rad ASAP

 

You'll run those temps until you don't, and it fails... and it will fail.

 

Mine Champion hasn't failed yet but I didn't do too much hardcore wheeling with it installed. But since doing the TB/WP last year I swapped back to a Rockauto special since I was already taking it out.

Edit: not sure on the miles but I had it installed for a good 3 years

 

Mine too, thought I was one of the lucky ones who didnt leak. 3yr /30k ish miles is a good estimate on when these Champions will fail if using Red/Pink coolant.
Went back to a Denso 221-3136 to fit and clear my SAS crossmember.

 

You using the portion for the transmission too though? I think I heard I can get away with the 18" with a M/T. At least according to @slander