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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by xtreme, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM
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    xtreme [OP] 250 buck mud truck

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    Mod 1. Fender removal
    Cost: nothing

    Mod 2. Snorkel
    Cost: $40-50

    Anymore good cheap ideas?

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    xtreme, Jun 19, 2015
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  2. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    Your air scoop is facing the wrong way.
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    What's your secret to get the glass so clean?
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    Dang, you beat me to it...

    I was going to suggest the windshield mod

    [​IMG]
     
    smuook, Jun 19, 2015
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  5. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:22 PM
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    Weld the rear diff up for maximum traction bro
     
    thebeeler, Jun 19, 2015
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  6. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    ^^^^^
    This!
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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    xtreme [OP] 250 buck mud truck

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    Ill keep that in mind
     
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  8. Jun 19, 2015 at 8:49 PM
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    Just like this
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    Id like to weld my diff but how shitty is it on road? I added a cheap 20 buck spray job.

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  10. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:10 PM
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    No worse than that sick ass windshield ya got.
     
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    The Diff will be great on road and will actually feel even more stable at high speeds
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    lol.... dunno if serious or not...... wow
     
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  14. Jun 30, 2015 at 9:16 PM
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    Both rear wheels tied to each other. It will go straighter. It's not rocket appliance...
     
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  15. Jul 1, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Looks like a fun trail beater! Weld the rear diff it will probibly be more street friendly than an auto locker. Make some sliders and wheel the hell out of it like it is.
     
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  16. Jul 1, 2015 at 7:16 AM
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    Ditch the front bumper for better approach angles....:thumbsup:
     
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  17. Jul 1, 2015 at 9:14 AM
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    Bw s256 turbo with 3 in glass pack dumped pre axle raptor liner bed and top rails and fenderflares and rocker panels. Hunter side steps. Plasti-dipped upper fenders and emblems. satin black spray paint here and there inside and out. 5100's set to 1.75" up front . C channel front bumper. Maxxis bighorn 255/85/16
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  18. Jul 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM
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    This. Body panels just get in the way... Remove the bed and doors. Less area to spray paint
     
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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    you can get a lock rite locker for under $300. but i would just weld it if its gona be more of a beater.

    could do a shock relocation to get more articulation.

    trim or remove front bumper valence

    onboard air supply to airdown and inflate tires

    bobbing the bed doesnt really cost much if can do yourself

    remove those steps.
     
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