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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cadegeoffroy, May 14, 2023.

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  1. May 14, 2023 at 10:01 PM
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    Cadegeoffroy

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    What’s everyone’s favorite upgrades to do to your 1st gen tacoma
     
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  2. May 15, 2023 at 8:58 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    New tires and brakes after Lower Ball Joints Timing Belt if needed on the 3.4
     
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  4. May 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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    Tundra front brake rotor/calipers with steel braided lines is #1. Trans cooler #2. Scangauge #3. Front hitch, wouldn't do again. Getting the skid plate off is a real PITA now.
     
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    In my 98: upgrading to an 01-04 center console.
     
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  6. May 15, 2023 at 11:27 AM
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    1. Haltech with the Supercharger
    2. Harrop Front Lockers with 4.56 gearing
    3. 4XInnovations Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
     
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    It was either the Tundra brake upgrade, or my front and rear E lockers with 4.88 gears.
     
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  8. May 15, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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  9. May 15, 2023 at 1:22 PM
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    Bilstein 4600 shocks.
    LED dome /map lights. I'm easily pleased.
     
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  10. May 15, 2023 at 1:23 PM
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    Some don't have this?
     
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    Crawl box and beadlocks.
     
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  12. May 15, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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    For driver side no, some do not.
     
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  13. Jun 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM
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    How you loving that haltech? Nice difference? I just ordered mine.
     
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  14. Jun 1, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    A fancy Alpine headunit with Apple Play & backup camera have really helped the 'ol girl keep up with the times. Maybe I'll get a fancy rear view mirror next. I'd love to get a supercharger (after all these years) but just bought a house, so that's probably not gonna happen.
     
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    Probably my Corbeau sport seats. My stockers were so worn, they made my back hurt after 20-30 minutes of driving.
     
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  16. Jun 1, 2023 at 4:24 PM
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    Front camera believe it or not lol
     
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    The Haltech is awesome. Really added to the trucks midrange power. I just added a 2.1" pulley and will need to install larger injectors, but I can't wait to get more powa! Do not let anyone convince you that the stock injectors are sufficient with the Haltech. Get larger injectors as the stockers will lean you out.
     
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    Full synthetic oil, every 5,000 miles.
     
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