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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Jul 16, 2022 at 3:28 PM
    ToyRyd04

    ToyRyd04 Taco Transformer

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    Pattern looks good, favors the toe side on the ring gear on the drive side. Which is a better than ideal setup as the gear deflects under load it will be dead center on the tooth. Can tell pinion is good placement as well due to the "comet tail" wide on the beginning of tooth engagement then trails off as it goes through the cycle.
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2022 at 3:51 PM
    DashMaple

    DashMaple Well-Known Member

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    Awesome, thanks for the input.
    Getting about 8 in/lbs of preload with a solid spacer. Thoughts on that?
     
  3. Jul 16, 2022 at 4:51 PM
    Jakuku Pahwheenis

    Jakuku Pahwheenis i provide useless forum contributions

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    i would like to know more about this
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:01 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    '01 4WD, SR5, TRD & '13 TRDOR AC
    Lots of dust and custom dents, Check Build
    Welded up some tube.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:16 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    I agree. Looks good. Maybe a touch deep but not enough to redo anything.
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:25 PM
    ToyRyd04

    ToyRyd04 Taco Transformer

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    8in lbs is way too low, you want to be in 16-20ish range. Take some shims off in front of the solid spacer.
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2022 at 7:36 PM
    Parkvisitor

    Parkvisitor Don’t be silly

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    Bunch of silly stuff
    I’ll give you 5 bucks for that!
     
  8. Jul 16, 2022 at 8:12 PM
    Rhodes

    Rhodes Well-Known Member

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    Started on the valve cover gaskets… realized I totally forgot to order the cam end plugs.. guess I’m waiting a few days to button everything back up lol! Got quite the build up on these bad boys too.

    E0F00A85-B429-417E-8CA2-D4A2123D2C85.jpg
     
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    DashMaple

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    So now I have 10in/lbs on just the pinion, no ring gear in. And 18in/lbs with the diff buttoned up, this seems to be on par with Zuks write ups. But that is just what I have gathered.
     
  10. Jul 16, 2022 at 8:27 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Lots of dust and custom dents, Check Build
    It would be very, very difficult to remove from my truck. :D
     
  11. Jul 16, 2022 at 10:00 PM
    m3bassman

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    Damn, I need that. Looks awesome Brett!
     
  12. Jul 16, 2022 at 10:00 PM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    The rollover I bought has now given its radio to my fathers truck to go along with the full rear axle. Finally. After 21 years, this truck has Bluetooth. I also tidied up the wiring

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    I'll be starting a thread soon, because I'm eager to start a conversation about a few things that standalone folks have yet to divulge on this forum.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2022 at 4:33 AM
    Jakuku Pahwheenis

    Jakuku Pahwheenis i provide useless forum contributions

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    :popcorn:
     
  15. Jul 17, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    If total assembled (pinion seal will add some drag) is 18inlbs then your in good shape. Was this a master rebuild, or you just putting in gears, old bearings?
     
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  16. Jul 17, 2022 at 6:18 AM
    DashMaple

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    Master rebuild. New gears, bearing, and a truetrac.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2022 at 12:09 PM
    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Made it back from the Poker Run.

    Fuckin LOVE this place!

     
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  18. Jul 17, 2022 at 2:36 PM
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    Thank you for the order!
     
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  19. Jul 17, 2022 at 4:17 PM
    DashMaple

    DashMaple Well-Known Member

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    So I have about 30 miles on my new rear end, all seems well no whine or anything, but im getting a clunk and what feels like the rear wheels binding up when breaking and turning at the same time. I assume this is the truetrac binding up, which should be happening.

    Anyone have experience with this?
     
  20. Jul 17, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    Changed a tail light bulb.

    Previous owner spliced the trailer harness into the light assembly rather than the bed wiring harness, so it's impossible to fully remove the light housings now. They also left one screw missing and four of them with rounded-out heads. Luckily I had some junkyard spare screwss in my parts collection.
     

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