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New Gen 1 owner, looking for simple mods people suggest.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bluepig, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. Jun 4, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    Bluepig

    Bluepig [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I bought the truck with a small lift and larger tires, I replaced the front end (timing) because I bought it at 79,xxx miles. Made the sub cabinet and organizer. Added the topper and wired it with two LED Brake/Tail/Turn lights high up on the door. Installed the new head, sub, amp and speakers.

    Reading here I started looking into Old Man Emu for the rear end, but can't find that they actually make leafs and shocks. My default has always been Bilstein, and I was looking at some 5160 shocks, but the EMU option with leafs sounds cool if I can find them. Front is fine, but rear could use a push up bra when carrying lumber, or towing.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    Red_03Taco

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    Another option for the rear leafs would be Deaver or Alcan springs. I just bought Alcans, but haven't yet installed them yet [will do so this coming weekend]. Alcan builds the springs custom to fit your specific use-case, which I like. So they have a whole questionnaire asking how much lift you want, how much weight you typically carry, how much weight has been added to the truck [toolboxes, custom bumpers, armor, swingouts, etc]. They also add a little baby helper spring to the left-side spring pack to counter the infamous taco lean. All in I spent $1400 for the leafs, ubolts, shackles and shipping though, so not the most budget-friendly option
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    Bluepig

    Bluepig [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thank you.
     

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