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Any little mods I should do right away?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by WMC_OFFROAD, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. Sep 7, 2019 at 12:46 AM
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    So I just got a 2019 Tacoma, and I was wondering if there are anymore little mods I should do like the A/C tube thing. Thanks guys.
     
    WMC_OFFROAD, Sep 7, 2019
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  2. Sep 7, 2019 at 1:19 AM
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    Sell it.
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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    Welcome to TW! You posted in 1st Gen section but should have posted in 3rd Gen...the 1st/2nd genners aren't fans of 3rd genners fyi, hence the "sell it" comment.
    The ac drain mod is good to do for sure. I personally liked swapping my fogs to Morimoto xb's also.
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2019 at 1:57 AM
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    I used to have a 2016 FYI

    Before I knew what I was doing:
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    Then rediscovered 1st gen = best gen:
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    mateo_roberto, Sep 7, 2019
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  5. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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    Congratulations on your new baby!
     
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  6. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    Welcome to the forum!

    An additional welcome to posting in the 1st gen section; I suggest you sell it and buy a 1st gen!

    Or you can hang out with the weirdos in the 3rd gen section o_O
     
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  7. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    Drive it for 1000 miles. Use the time to think about your overall mod goals. Then save the money.
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    Actually, to be helpful instead of sarcastic, check the worm hose clamps on your upper intake past the MAF. One of mine was completely loose from the factory
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Buy a radiator clamp and use it where the tailgate attaches to the bed to keep people from stealing your tailgate for the camera. Also keep it locked. Seems a lot of guys on this website have had theirs stolen.
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Yeah, I was wanting to upgrade to a 3rd gen but now I'm leaning torwards a 2014/2015 2nd gen, I have realized that they suck.
     
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  11. Sep 7, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    3rd Gens definitely don't suck...but get whatever tacoma makes you happy!
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    1st mod is to try posting in the 3rd gen section.
     
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  13. Sep 7, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    It’s not that we dont like them, it’s just that stereotypes don’t come out of nowhere, lol. I know plent of 3rd genners that are perfectly fine. I also have seen plenty of 1st genners that should only be allowed to post in the 3rd gen forum.


    But @WMC_OFFROAD, when you do head over the the 3rd gen section, they aren’t going to be able to (inteligently) recommend what mods you should do. That’s up to you. We fellow enthusiasts can help you figure out how to do certain things, but only you can figure out what you need based on your likes and dislikes, how and where you drive, etc...
     
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  14. Sep 7, 2019 at 10:42 PM
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    Sell it and get a 1st gen.
    Just kidding...congrats on a sweet truck!
    Take it in a road trip before you start modding it.
     
    otis24, Sep 7, 2019
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