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Need some ideas for 01 xtracab 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by blackout01Tacoma, Dec 27, 2014.

  1. Dec 27, 2014 at 12:05 AM
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    blackout01Tacoma

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    01 xtracab Tacoma SR5 V6
    3 inch lift, 285-70-16 general grabbers, 16 MB chaos 6 black wheels
    I already have a 3 inch lift and 285s and now I am looking for some other mod ideas that will make it look good

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  2. Dec 27, 2014 at 4:21 PM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    It wont affect looks but the best mod i did was upgrading the front brakes to tundra brakes. Makes a BIG difference!

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  3. Dec 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM
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    What all did you have to change on it?
     
  4. Dec 27, 2014 at 5:04 PM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    Its a easy bolt on upgrade. Just had to trim a little off of the backing plates, i used tin snips. Besides changing the calibers, pads and rotors i also purchased new banjo bolts and steel braided brake hoses from Wheelers offroad. I also did this upgrade to my lifted 4runner. Search "Tundra brake upgrade" alot of info here if your interested.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2014 at 5:08 PM
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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    And they cleared my factory oem 16" wheels.
     
  6. Dec 27, 2014 at 6:13 PM
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    What year tundra did the brakes come off of?
     
  7. Dec 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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    68dave

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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    I bought the parts for a 06 tundra, 231mm calibers are the ones pictured that i installed on my 04 tacoma. My 2000 4runner i installed the 199mm calibers, also from a tundra. The 199's didn't require no trimming of the backing plates because they are slightly smaller than the 231's.
     

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