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Finally got my 1st gen!!!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by kconrad244, Feb 15, 2017.

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  1. Feb 15, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    Hi guys, I was finally able to pick up my first Tacoma this last weekend, after searching for nearly 3 years! 1st gen double cab with 200k miles! Previous owner had 285/70/17 cooper stt tires and a 3 inch tough country lift, which I'm in the process of stripping off! Already threw on some 265/70/17 KO2's and ordered ome 881 coils with nitrochargers and elected for the add a leaf in the rear from wheelers. I look forward to joining the community and learning from everyone on here!

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    kconrad244, Feb 15, 2017
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  2. Feb 15, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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  3. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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  4. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:47 PM
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  5. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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  6. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    Limited has chrome handles
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    Nice rig man, If I would have had the patience to find a good 1st gen I would have went that route.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    :facepalm:that's right. Also chrome mirrors too doesn't it?
     
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    Yes ;)
     
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    Congrats! Welcome to TW.
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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  12. Mar 17, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    Finally got the suspension from Wheelers! Great people to deal with and everything came in great shape. Candy was a nice touch as well! 881 with nitro chargers and opted for the aal since the rear lifts were still in good shape. Nitro charges in rear as well. Lowered the truck about .5" from previous lift. Will upload pictures soon.

    Also, truck sits with 223k miles, haven't had any issues yet. Belt was done at 197k miles by previous owner. Anything in particular I should inspect, replace, etc to eliminate issues down the road? Thanks for any input.
     
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    Very nice :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Mar 17, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    Welcome to the TW, nice rig.
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    Picked up some 285/75/17 Falken at3 tires with 3k miles from a toyota-4runner forum member, looking for a set of vtx or scs wheels so i have two complete sets of wheels and tires. Let the trimming begin.....:woot:
     
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  16. Apr 25, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    Hell yeah, wish I still had my 1st Gen.
     
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  17. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    Assuming the frame has already been checked for rust and is in good shape, be sure to check your lower ball joints...they are a known weak design on these trucks and if they fail while you're on the freeway, it can lead to a deadly crash (not to scare you or anything, just stressing the importance of checking them). There should be very little to no play in the LBJ's, and no grease oozing out from the boots. They are non-serviceable so if you find any, you should replace them.

    Here's a good video on how to check them.

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/rteeAOQlrKY
     
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  18. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    Thank you sir, that was checked out and all is good!

    I keep throwing around the idea of selling to get into a 4runner but every time i "make my mind up" i end up keeping the Tacoma.
     
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  19. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:18 AM
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    In a perfect world, I'd have both
     
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  20. Apr 25, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    Agreed!!!
     
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