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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. Apr 5, 2013 at 10:53 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    No more then mine..

    Probably 1.5"

    Could be 2" tho..
     
  2. Apr 5, 2013 at 10:57 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    I agree... if the truck is lifted, no flares looks really good.

    But if you're going for some protection, obviously leave'em on.
     
  3. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM
    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Exactly, I think it looks a lot better without flares. But I like the protection too much... Haha
     
  4. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Yea blackdawg was right. I'mbuilding alot from what has done. They are 1.5" spacers and yes im using them for protection but I like it both ways. Should i take flares off?
     
  5. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Up to you.

    Personally I think your truck looks badass either way.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM
    LSC15

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    Without Flares:
    [​IMG]

    With Flares:
    [​IMG]

    Should I leave flares on or take them back off?
     
  7. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:20 AM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Thanks man. Still got quite a bit I wanna do to it
     
  8. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM
    Blackdawg

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    When I had stock front flares I loved the look of em off. Still do personally. But if you like the protection don't let us influence your truck build too much.
     
  9. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    How mine used to look.

    2012-04-07_17-19-01_77_dff9dd31e930edc92f0a60f3cf692f37f7a7cf45.jpg
    2012-04-07_17-18-23_54_c373fdf0dfb0edec007429fafe924b2cb4bb7158.jpg
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    2012-04-07_17-17-58_453_f82f6373dc1cb39b4d73d132006484140f387c29.jpg

    super clean looking IMO
     
  10. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM
    jkirkpatrick

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    Flares off looks too rice to me, sort of like a lowered civic with wheels poking out. The truck also looks a bit naked without them on. I'd leave the flares on.
     
  11. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    Had my battery terminals changed by a fellow tacoma owner
    [​IMG]
    and decided to get ready to go camping :)
    [​IMG]
     
  12. Apr 5, 2013 at 11:55 AM
    ponethousand

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    I like the stinger. Trying to get use to mine with no stinger.
     
  13. Apr 5, 2013 at 12:05 PM
    LSC15

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    Blackdawg i love your old body and it looks better without the flares. I like the protection and yours looks better cuz its not black. I wish my truck was the color of your old body and im tryin to get an elite bumper
     
  14. Apr 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM
    LSC15

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    I have Bilsteins on the front set to 2.5" and i need to get my ass lifted up some like yours
     
  15. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:30 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    Looked that truck at that phase.
     
  16. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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    English mother fucker?
     
  17. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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    2013-04-05070827_zpsef47e587_a43990324434e8f3fdef99a890e7cc6e85f9ba8d.jpg

    2013-04-05070845_zps399e5125_c7caa068a9518eb008c7aa5426a970c303612aa8.jpg
    2013-04-05070856_zps9563e4a4_14bdd8403bf764be4c80fe9eef312cf160f33df8.jpg

    Better pictures of the new elite bumper. Standard actually I'm the second owner. Had it powder coated and sand blasted. Next up icon suspension, box rocket rear bumper
     
  18. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:47 PM
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    :laugh:
     
  19. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:50 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    I figured I was talking to Monte so...

    Meant "liked that truck at that phase"

    Oh and btw...

    kiss my choata :eek:
     
  20. Apr 5, 2013 at 1:53 PM
    yote

    yote Washington State University

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    Leave em on with the wheels out so far like that IMO
    Looks awesome though!
     

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