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Time to bite the bullet

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tryin2buildit, Mar 21, 2014.

  1. Mar 21, 2014 at 1:54 AM
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    tryin2buildit

    tryin2buildit [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello,

    Its about that time to do maintenance.

    Buying a timing belt on ebay, heard good stuff.

    Also need to do ball joints upper and lower, and new tires all the way around, including suspension.

    The ball joints I'm getting MOOG.

    Now for tires and suspension thoughts? I have a set of the 2nd gen pre runner rims and i want to put 32s and also get a nice suspensions lift. My leafs in the rear are shot. and my front shocks as well.

    What do you all recommend. Mainly pave queen with mild sanding and dirting around. I do load it every once in a while.


    Thanks all.
     
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  2. Mar 21, 2014 at 3:27 AM
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    ARB1977

    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    Black TRD Fj Cruiser wheels, TRD catback exhaust.
    Search my friend. Tons and tons of info.
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    There have been great discussions about ball joints, Moog vs OEM. The consensus is to go with OEM. I'll try to dig up the thread but a savvy TW member cut both in half for a cross section and showed why.

    As for suspension, the usual suspects people with recommend are:

    Old Man Emu
    Toytec
    Eibachs with Bilsteins

    There are many options. Check out the "suspension" forum for some good reads.
     
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