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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. Oct 14, 2023 at 10:57 AM
    sdk1968

    sdk1968 Well-Known Member

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    well today was oil/filter change, fuel filter change, air filter change & then put the carrier bearing in the driveshaft.
    the one that was in there was for sure no good it wobbled around on there like a horseshoe when you get a ringer.
     
  2. Oct 14, 2023 at 11:50 AM
    jrallan26

    jrallan26 Well-Known Member

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    Fluid filmed the frame. Getting ready for winter.
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  3. Oct 14, 2023 at 12:36 PM
    schellshocker99

    schellshocker99 Well-Known Member

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    Taillights, headlights, Line-X box liner, fender flares, tonneau cover
    Updated my Grill. (Custom - POR-15 paint left over, cut my own grill, “TACOMA” tailgate letters from a 3rd generation

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  4. Oct 14, 2023 at 1:50 PM
    Neal4x4

    Neal4x4 Well-Known Member

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    Put some AVS in channel visors on the truck. Have had these on pretty much all my vehicles except the ones that only offered the exterior stick on visors.
    Will report back if there’s any issues but I don’t foresee any.

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  5. Oct 14, 2023 at 3:08 PM
    Bandido

    Bandido Engine...er

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    Neck is already sore, but the most difficult welds on the cage are done!received_338307138765461.jpg received_866469778176597.jpg received_290021433900343.jpg
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2023 at 3:51 PM
    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Mine are still going strong 4 years later
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2023 at 5:50 PM
    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Bled the brakes on my own for the first time the other day. Shit looked like simple green.
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM
    Svridge

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    I put the same ones on my truck a little while ago and I like them. They look sweet and actually work for driving in the rain with the windows cracked. Only downside I noticed is they make it a little harder to clean your windows and the bottom edge is kinda sharp and will cut your hand when using glass cleaner and a rag. Solution: roll window down some to clean the top and then roll it back up to do the rest
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2023 at 10:18 PM
    unstpible

    unstpible Well-Known Member

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    I've been meaning to sand that edge smooth, it's made me bleed at least once
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2023 at 2:56 AM
    Neal4x4

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    good tip. Yeah I had to cut the ones for my runner so at least these were a perfect fit. And pretty flush.
     
  11. Oct 15, 2023 at 3:33 PM
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    Tundra Front Calipers & Rotors, Bilstein Shocks, 2DIN Head Unit, JBL Front Speakers, Tweeters in 4Runner Dome Pods, Transmission Oil Cooler, 16” Tacoma OEM Alloy Wheels
    [​IMG] Installed ADDCO #656 rear sway bar which is listed as the proper kit for the 1995 Tacoma.

    https://www.jegs.com/i/ADDCO/020/656/10002/-1

    Some modification was required for the install. The load proportioning valve on the driver side was in the way of using the supplied U-Bolt to attach the bushing bracket to the frame.

    Creative thinking and a magnet allowed a bolt to be placed through a rear hole in the surrounding structure to allow the bolt to come out a perfectly positioned hole already existing in the frame, whereupon a washer and lock washer and nut were used to secure the rearmost side of the bushing bracket.

    After drilling an appropriate sized hole, the forward side of the driver side bushing bracket was easily secured with supplied bolt, washer and unlock nut.

    I find the bar ends are angled out pretty close to my 255/70R16 tires. ADDCO could have bent them in just a little more. My plan is on another session heat up the bar at the bends and bend the ends in just a wee bit more for added safety margin.

    Also installed a new rear SS flexible brake line and bled the rear brakes using MOTUL DOT 5.1 brake fluid as was used for the front Tundra brake upgrade bleed session.

    Update 12/30/2023: I resolved the tight clearance to the tire sidewalls with 1" wheel spacers all around. A $75 solution that did not require the R&R of the bar and shipping back to ADDZCO for a re-bend.

    Mike

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  12. Oct 15, 2023 at 6:27 PM
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    Changed the Front diff, transfer case, and transmission fluid (75w-90). Interesting to find that the transmission and transfer case drain plug didnt have magnets, only the front diff and rear diff did.

    Was missing some of the washers and the auto parts store didn't have proper size for the drain plug gasket so I got these nylon ones that were a little too big, and they kind of deformed when torquing the bolt, hopefully it doesn't cause any issues (last two pics)IMG_5487.jpg

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  13. Oct 15, 2023 at 11:20 PM
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    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    OME 880 coils are stock. I have them on my single cab and it's stock height.
     
  14. Oct 16, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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    Well, didn’t really do anything to the Tacos as far as wrenching goes but I did make it to run doubles at a local auto cross event with my brother and his Taco. Such a beautiful day, especially being able to pause the event and appreciate the eclipse. Nothing like 2 bros and their Tacos enjoying a righteous day together. Life’s too short not to soak up the good times.

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  15. Oct 16, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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    21' TRD OffRoad 2" 887 OME on Bilstein 5100's. 285/70R17 General Grabbers G3 17x8.5" Icon TRD wheels (Gun metal gray) 4.75" BS
    Nice job!
    But unfortunately the plastic is not going to last much longer.

    https://amzn.to/3rSwraI

    Here's a link to a replacement bottle. I think you can get the same bottle from 1aauto for a bit cheaper.
     
  16. Oct 16, 2023 at 12:17 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    I modified a harbor freight special truck bed dump mat to fit my truck and hauled like 12-14 loads of dirt. Worked actually really nice. I was surprised. 35 bucks well spent.

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  17. Oct 16, 2023 at 2:12 PM
    CoWj

    CoWj Lost and Found at the same time.

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    Does anyone happen to know if the Axle side U joint is shared between the single piece and two piece driveshafts? Mines got a bit of play and I am not quite sure how interchangeable that joint is.

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  18. Oct 16, 2023 at 2:52 PM
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    Not racetruck
    LBJs finally did their thing lol

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  19. Oct 16, 2023 at 2:56 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Nice. That looks like how mine went. Full fuckin send.
     
  20. Oct 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    How does that contraption work?
     

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