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I finally bit the bullet!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by shankyjones, Apr 16, 2024.

  1. Apr 16, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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    shankyjones

    shankyjones [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I got new wheels for Bubbette!! They were just installed an hour ago.

    Tell me what you think? BTW, the even though the y fit my himself correctly the offset was just a hair off and the fronts were rubbing on my calipers. The tire shop grinded off a smidge on the side nearest the wheels. Hopefully no more rubbing in the future whe I remove and reinstall when doing brakes or rotation.
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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    Didn't go through the first time

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  3. Apr 16, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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    GREAT LOOKING Wheels! Congrats!

    What brand are they?
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    There are a variety of those wheels out there. I think Mickey Thompson has them and mine are identical to these, I think.
    I have Ion Alloys. Great wheel and easy to keep clean. I've had them on my Tacoma since 2017. Still look new.
    There are guys on here who will tell you all that shine hurts their eyes. How can that be unless they are checking out your truck?
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    Kleenax, the are ION alloys. Got them at America's Tire.

    RLMoody, what product do you use to polish yours???
     
  6. Apr 16, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    Mothers polish and a Mothers polishing ball that goes onto my drill. Twice a year and it will surprise you how black your hands and rags will be from oxidation. I don't drive it in the winter and so far, there is virtually no wear or pitting. Easy to keep clean. I did replace one of the caps when it started peeling. Using the ball works great and is fast but keep it away from valve stems and tight spots. It spun my valve stem cap off and shot it across the garage. Enjoy. Ill try to post my truck with them later.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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    Perfect. Ty!
     
  8. Apr 17, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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    2017 SR Tacoma with painted bumper option and Tacoma World donations to help me build the truck that Toyota would never build. I dont want all the stuff they put in these trucks but still wanted something that would look good. Wears Ion Alloys.

    gasser nats 2017 106.jpg
     
  9. Apr 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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    Potomus Pete Love my little truck

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    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
    Good looking truck...I'm stuck on first generation, but when the day comes your year is pretty cool. I like the big grill.
     
  10. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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    I like it RL. What are the major issues with that gen? I wouldn't mind having one. 6ft bed?
     
  11. Apr 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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    Is there a problem RL. Has that truck EVER broke even one time
     
  12. Apr 18, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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    My 17 Tacoma SR only has 31K on the odometer and has performed flawlessly to date. I smacked a deer with it and the deer barrel rolled then got up and walked away. My truck wasn't drivable. All the plastic in these things shattered and it had a $7500 repair bill. Bambi had road rash. This is a concern, but Toyota customer service is a bigger concern. My truck sat for 3 months because of wrong parts being sent repeatedly. Even when my body shop looked up the part numbers, they didn't pay attention and sent the wrong parts again. My truck is modified with Toyota parts. They are brain dead with VIN numbers and will only order according to your VIN. Also have very minor paint issue they will not fix. We had similar problems with them on our Sienna and Corolla. I love Toyota vehicles but not their customer service. We bought a new Mazda CX5 because we got tired of what they wouldn't do. First non-Toyota since 1992.
     
  13. Apr 18, 2024 at 7:49 AM
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    That's a very young Taco! Sorry to hear about your local dealership customer service. I have had only one issue with mine as they ordered the wrong fuel filter the first time. Apparently my 03 1st gen has a couple different size of fuel line connectors. I also have a buddy who works there and I get my parts at his discount.
     
  14. Apr 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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    It started there and was no different as the situation escalated from one level to the next. Still love their products. This is my third Mazda and was happy with them. Toyota just made it easy to go back.
     

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