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Fords 95.5 Tacoma build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Mikeyford3, Feb 12, 2017.

  1. Feb 12, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    Mikeyford3

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    I purchased a 95.5 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 5 speed for 3 grand!115 k on it solid frame pretty clean body. Time to start making it my own! I ordered a set of the 5100s and installed a week after I bought it.


    Plans are
    285/75/16s
    Pro comp 7069 rims
    Front and rear bumper Maybe tube
    Tacoma fender flares on later models
    Need a center console
    Tint all the way around
    Anyone else have any ideas??

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  2. Feb 12, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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  3. Feb 12, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    Well if a admin could please move this to build thread that would be awesome
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    I've done a mod or two
    @tcBob would you kindly help this gentleman get to the right section of the site....

    Nice truck man, looking forward to watching the build! You may want to do some research into your axle gear ratio before buying tires that big though...
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    SpeedyIt came with 32s on it. Doesn't move to bad with them and shouldn't be much worse with 33s. would be better if I did like 4.88s but I checked it out when I bought it and it has 4.56's doesn't drive to bad at all.
     
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  6. Feb 12, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    4.56s with a manual and 33s will be fine. I'm jealous that you have such good gearing, mine was super unlucky, has 3.58s.
     
  7. Feb 12, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    I did get lucky 8 inch ring gear too. And sheeww that blows man when I had my heep i had 3.51s in it and had re gear as well
     
  8. Feb 13, 2017 at 5:44 AM
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    Installed my double din today pretty sweet sounds better then the stock one I had.50819558510__BF29F309-B71A-4BAD-A2BD-D7BEB666EEEF.jpg
     
  9. Feb 13, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Sweet truck! Sounds like you got a great deal. Pretty awesome getting 4.56 already in it as well.
     
  10. Feb 13, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    Would also like to swap out to 98+ grill and head lights. All chrome has to
    Go and the badges need to be black!
     
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  11. Feb 13, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Nice find!

    Here in Jersey I would go right for frame plates and weld in a rear crossmember. Take the spare out from underneath the bed before it falls off...hahaha And stay diligent on protecting that frame!

    Yeah, stock flares off newer 1st gen are great, I've got some from an '03. The '01-'04 side mirrors are a big improvement as well and easy swap. Husky liners fit for the regular cab are a huge improvement as well.
     
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  12. Feb 13, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    Hell yeah mirrors too! Just need to find me some flares and mirrors then spare tire I took out today also
    Gonna pot 15 what I can on my frame
    Most likely I have about 2 gallons left from one of my 68 bronco Projects
     
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  13. Feb 13, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Either newer lights or look for some type of conversion
     
  14. Feb 20, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    Anyone have stock flares they are looking to sell?
     

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