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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. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:51 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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  2. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    I thought of that... but with just glancing at the front, the radiator comes down very low on my truck.

    I'll think of something to mount a receiver hitch up front.
     
  3. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:58 PM
    kgw

    kgw Well-Known Member

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    Here's left and right side views of the drivers' side hitch mount:

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    Extreme angle madness would be hindered, no doubt. . .Non-extreme angle stuff, on the other hand. . .Plus, if you welded together an angled-up support for a platform, etc. Just likely to get used for hooks and eyes in my case. :)

     
  4. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:00 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Doing that now :cool: will be much easier and simpler haha

    Should get some crap night shots tonight of the Hellas and 21s'
     
  5. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:03 PM
    Devout

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    Printed the proof of insurance to go in the glove box.

    Yep, bought her last night. :D
     
  6. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:28 PM
    01Tac0ma

    01Tac0ma Bash Fabriction & Off-Road

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    Look at build!
    You'll love it!!
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  7. Jan 4, 2013 at 5:47 PM
    Trowbocop

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    :woot:
     
  8. Jan 4, 2013 at 7:04 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    Got this in the mail today

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  9. Jan 4, 2013 at 7:08 PM
    01Tac0ma

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    Look at build!
  10. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:05 PM
    Rucas

    Rucas 1st gen

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    damn dude. I could have sold you one... im in CO too
     
  11. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:15 PM
    95 taco

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    it sounds like 4wd was almost frozen up from lack of use, how often do you use it?
     
  12. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:31 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Lights are turning out great
     
  13. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:34 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
    Nice. Those look good
     
  14. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:35 PM
    MapleMoose

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    So you have the push button 4WD?

    Sometimes even with my manual tcase 4WD it takes some time to engage. It helps if your in neutral when you engage it. Then shift into 1st, drive forward, drive into reverse and it should engage.
     
  15. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:52 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    Where were you when I posted my thread? :(

    I honestly don't think I could have gotten a better deal for one in this shape.

    And if you say I could have, I don't wanna hear it :mad:
     
  16. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:53 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    Good lord man. At this point I hope you exclusively drive at night.
     
  17. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:54 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Still have 8 more to go..then 20+ rock lights..

    I for sure wont be worried about rolling into camp late now haha
     
  18. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:57 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    The EPA in Boulder would probably give you a ticket for light pollution :eek:

    Hell, if you get to camp before others, you could be a beacon.
     
  19. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM
    MapleMoose

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    The auto tcase actuators arent 100% reliable IMO. Unless you want to pay the dealership to look at it i would just try using it more frequently. Try turning it on everyday and see if it improves. Other than than its hard to say because its all electronic.
     
  20. Jan 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM
    Prerunner2511

    Prerunner2511 washed in the blood and wrapped in camoflauge!

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    nope and actually the way we ran the wire i didnt need the 90 degree bend either, but it wired up nicely now i just need to get a wilson or a fire stick because this century antenna blows
     

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