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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 9, 2013 at 5:13 PM
    sander1036

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    I think the snorkel instructions tell you to use "blue rtv silicone" I can't think of it exactly off the top of my head
     
  2. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    In cab snorkel? Interesting.

    Does this mean if your windows are shut and the blower is set on recirc... you gonna die? :(
     
  3. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:20 PM
    sander1036

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    here it is thats off of expedition wests snorkel install instructions
     
  4. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:24 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Most likely :eek:

    Thanks! That's what I used for the deckplate.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:25 PM
    sander1036

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  6. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:27 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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  7. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    He thinks a traditional snorkel looks hideous but is fine with crapper plumbing running through the rear of his SUV? :confused:

    Plus wouldn't that get destroyed 4wheeling?
     
  8. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:29 PM
    sander1036

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    Im sure it had something to do with taxes and 12 million illegal immigrants
     
  9. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:30 PM
    TacoBran

    TacoBran You're Unique, Just Like Everyone Else

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    Been thinking of doing this too. Post up your results and if you like it. The supra TT way. Not this wacky PVC jeep thing way
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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  11. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    Got the winter rust off of my rims using aluminum foil!
     
  12. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    definitely good for a few laughs :laugh:
     
  13. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM
    Madjik_Man

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    I'm still proud of the fact I was born and raised in NJ till the age of 17.
     
  14. Apr 9, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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    I knew there was something off about you ;)
    jk
     
  15. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:13 PM
    BigOly

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    I ended up purchasing the same cheap seat covers you got and I'm actually impressed with how well they fit! They are kinda thin and kinda weird that the head covers were still stitched to the side body covers. :confused: but for $25 I can't complain. Gonna wait till the next Wet Okole group buy (missed the last one). These cheap covers will do for now. :p

    Before (ghetto):
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    After (less ghetto):
    IMG_4361_zpscd544567_43f13033ea1888a8fd52dada9fd1413b5d7f44a5.jpg
     
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  16. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM
    RMAN808

    RMAN808 S)(AKALO)(AWAII

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    Looks good man! Is there a lot of slack on the headrest covers like on mine?
     
  17. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM
    ponethousand

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    All good man! You cant rush perfection. It is going to be so much better than what i had.
     
  18. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM
    BigOly

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    Yup slack is there, I know this sounds cheezy but was thinking of purchasing this gizmo:

    ScreenShot2013-04-09at62931PM_zps68f506d_bcf0289459de3158ddd84a50265bc686756fb3e6.jpg

    but it cost more than the covers :p, so I'll let it be. :D
     
  19. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:34 PM
    RMAN808

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    Haha you Nancy! :p

    I was thinking just taking a needle and some thread and sewing the slack toward the back of the headrest to make it look more fitting. :notsure:
     
  20. Apr 9, 2013 at 6:43 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    yea cant hurt i guess :p haha

    btw. I just put my 2000lb latch on. SOOOOO much better. So thanks for that too.

    really??? wow..haha

    I'd put a flex joint through the body too and a gromit around it as well. Then silcon the piss outa it.
     

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