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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. Dec 17, 2012 at 4:47 PM
    ronman737

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    I would agree. Definitely saved the whole front end. However, according to the other guy, the tube bumper can take a decent hit also. Either way, at high speed I would expect damage no matter what I have/hit.
     
  3. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    $30 fix if you want to correct your speedo.
    I did this to my truck after I regeared and the speedo is less than 2% off now.
     
  4. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:12 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Good to know, thanks. :thumbsup:

    I've been using my GPS
     
  5. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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    Indeed. If i hit a deer at 55 my hood would be folded up! I have no aftermarket stuff. If i wind up getting a bumper I would definately get an arb. I just think they are the best looking bumpers for first gens.
     
  6. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    The new all-pro front bumper looks sexy. The arb is too square for my taste.
     
  7. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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    To each his own:cheers:
     
  8. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    can't wait to install these bad boys.
     
  9. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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  10. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear
    few better pic of the roof basket Meatman and I made
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  11. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    ^looks great!
     
  12. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    Thanks Tyler
     
  13. Dec 17, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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  14. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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    Thanks man. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. It's only about 30-35 lbs too
     
  15. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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    not bad. How is your rear suspension holding up with the camper and such? Im going to pull the trigger on a lift in the summer hopefully. Im thinking just an aal because my leaf springs are basically new because I got the frame replacement. Im more than likely going with OME up front and looking at toytec aal in the back.
     
  16. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:19 PM
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    That's what I'm running. 882's and 2.5 aal with a block but I'm changing out the block for shackles next month after I get my 33's. You'll love the ride if you go with OME's up front and the toytec AAl in the rear, it ride smooth. I didn't loose anything after I put the basket on.
     
  17. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    Awesome. I HATE the feel of my rear end with my camper top on there. IT wobbles like a mo fo. If the aal didnt add so much lift id just go ahead and get it.
     
  18. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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    Was gonna get an appointment for tommorow but I had to work OT at the plant saturday and didnt get a chance to set it up. It will be sometime in the VERY near future. Ill make sure to throw up a pic on your build thread. Im super excited.
     
  19. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    I think u can get a 1" up to 3" aal's you might an use a 1.5 aal
     
  20. Dec 17, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    I get about 21 mpg highway.:eek: And yes im going with the skinny BFG AT. Like I said they are 166 here and the cheapest 265/70 is some off brand highway tire thats 147. No brainer imo
     

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