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Finally going under the knife

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 96_Tacomabuild, Nov 8, 2023.

  1. Nov 8, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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    96_Tacomabuild

    96_Tacomabuild [OP] Member

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    1996 Toyota Tacoma Ext Cab 4x4
    Flatbed
    Got the white smoke issue fixed on my 96 tacoma ext cab. This means I can begin the build. However, after having a full inspection done on the vehicle there is some frame rust I need to fix. It is one section of the frame at the back on the drivers side. Mainly where the shock mounts. So I am going to cut and cap and clean up the rest of the frame. My question is, I am wanting to stay stock height but I need to replace all 4 shocks and rear leaf packs. What do yall suggest
     
  2. Nov 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    Potomus Pete

    Potomus Pete Love my little truck

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    Sarasota Florida The Great Place To Live.
    Vehicle:
    1999 Prerunner single cab. With a BO7A rear end
    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    I suggest you put a picture on. Then I would get on it and get fixin. Go to Harbor Freight and get a grinder for cheap if you dont have one. Then get a flap disk at Home depot and start flappin.
     
  3. Nov 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM
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    96_Tacomabuild

    96_Tacomabuild [OP] Member

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    Flatbed
    I will add some pics when I get home from work. Any good links to some full suspension kits?
     

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