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Final Piece of my 4x4 Swap

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mac., Mar 2, 2023.

  1. Mar 2, 2023 at 6:24 AM
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    Mac.

    Mac. [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Your not legit unless you have 4wd mud flaps right. I mean I think I really did the swap to look cool anyway.

    huge thanks to @Area51Runner for blessing me with these 4WD vinyl pieces. They are 3M reflective and look great. Seems way better then sourcing 4wd flaps, as I just added these to my prerunners.

    some photographs:

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  2. Mar 2, 2023 at 6:33 AM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Prerunner owner want 4wd
    4wd owner want solid axle
    Solid axle owner want bouncer


    :rofl:
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    Area51Runner Well-Known Member

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    Awesome! Bumper and boards looks clean! Glad they're seeing use again instead of ending up in a parts recyling bin.
    Ya know, I also have an extra set of 3rd Gen 4Runner wheels :rofl:

    Cheers brother :thumbsup:

    EDIT: @bagleboy - Thanks for TWExpress'ing these over to him Scott!
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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    ztwatson

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    Nice, looks good. I also used some decals to bring mine back to life. Much cheaper than new flaps!
     
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  5. Mar 2, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    thanks again to both of you. I am def happy with how it turned out. I am gonna refinish your valence and replace eventually. I used mine and it has some scratches. But the chrome is primo.

    T4R wheels… tell me more :boink: I have been waiting for a set to pop up local to me for a good price. I have been thinking painting a set bronze, may look good on the white.
     
  6. Mar 2, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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    I grabbed a set back just before COVID came to town. Intended to clean them up and either go black (all too common) or see how a color match would look (toyota white). Never got around to it, just sitting collecting dust. Will have to decide soon if I want to let them go or give that project some time. I'll PM you.

    What about the NUMMI decal? lol
     
  7. Mar 2, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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    Mac.

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    haha. Yea I am not much of a decal guy, but my wife like the OME decal. Gonna try and use that to convince a lift is in order.

    the T4R wheels look great and are affordable and available all over it seems. Kinda why I have just been waiting for a set to show up in my neighborhood.

    I am starting to like the Baja wheels a lot. Tempted by the below listing near you. Seems like a good deal but can’t tell condition from the pictures. I should spend money on springs before wheels tho, priorities.

    NM
    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/wto/d/hayward-trd-wheels/7590170985.html
     
  8. Mar 2, 2023 at 11:56 AM
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    That and wasn't there a 'are they legit or cheap knockoffs' thing with some of those wheels? Maybe I'm thinking of a different wheel. Stamped part number is correct though. Backspace is spot on. Wonder if they're still available.

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    Hold off a bit on the springs, if all goes well the 882s will be going on soon to see how it sits.
     
  9. Mar 2, 2023 at 12:33 PM
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    Yea I’m def not educated enough to know if they are fake or not. If they are real, seems like a sweet deal. Even if the condition was poor, I’d refinish them for that price. Not in the budget now tho. I wouldn’t doubt they might be gone, but the poor listing might be a reason they haven’t been swooped up
     
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