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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tomtinker, Mar 16, 2023.

  1. Mar 16, 2023 at 10:32 PM
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    tomtinker

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    TEQcustoms headlights Black corner lights.
    27D9FDB9-C9EE-48A8-A5D9-841F3BCA5BB5.jpg C6EBBB33-4650-4EAB-9A0F-4FC685E095D9.jpg This was the vehicle that got me through high school and I eventually bought it from my parents before starting college. I love this thing, but I’m looking to make it as clean and ‘as new’ as possible.
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2023 at 11:18 PM
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    Welcome to TW! I've always loved Mystic Purple Mica. Only available in 98 and 99 model years, so it's pretty rare. Looks like a pretty clean one too!
     
    Fantastic11, Mar 16, 2023
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  3. Mar 17, 2023 at 12:10 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Looking great!
     
    Steves104x4, Mar 17, 2023
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  4. Mar 17, 2023 at 12:45 AM
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    Unit59

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    Thomas, welcome to the forum and that is a beautiful pickup you have there.
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2023 at 1:50 AM
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    Jakuku Pahwheenis

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    Jakuku Pahwheenis i provide useless forum contributions

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    Nice truck! Check your valve shim clearances and adjust if needed.
     
    Jakuku Pahwheenis, Mar 17, 2023
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  6. Mar 17, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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    Need more pictures!
     
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  7. Mar 17, 2023 at 10:19 PM
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    I’ll snag some tomorrow! This thing has a whole other side that needs to be talked about lol
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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    That color is without a doubt a head turner.
     
    SHADOWDRIFTER19, Mar 18, 2023
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  9. Mar 18, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    Welcome, beautiful truck! That is the best color Toyota put on these.
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2023 at 2:46 PM
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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual 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 JBA UCA 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, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Welcome,
    Warning ⚠️
    This is a free forum that will cost you a lot of money by the end of the year
    :spending:
     
    1997tacomav6, Mar 19, 2023
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  11. Mar 19, 2023 at 2:49 PM
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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    Welcome to TW :hattip:
     
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  12. Mar 26, 2023 at 10:48 PM
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    Looks good is that OEM paint
     
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