What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

You did all that today? Or just bought that today? Looks good but I'd get rid of the tube steps if you ever want to actually wheel it.

I think I'm gonna do both. I don't want to cut it totally and break it's seal where i would need to re-seal it but I do want to cut whatever I know I can. I do hopefully plan on tubbing for 34"s eventually. This is what I get for still being stock height.

 

does anyone know of a place i could get the stock air intake elbow that goes into the fenderwell and attatches to the stock air box?

 

yeah thats not a bad idea..

 

While those tires are bad-ass and look awesome next to your car, everyone has missed the obvious. Your SAS swap which has led to everything else done to your Tacoma have sucked up so much time, money and effort that you admit to driving a HONDA FIT!!!

Once this project is done, I suggest that you park the truck on top of the car to reclaim your dominance.

 

But I don't race LOL

Hmmm, I just may PM you! You sir have burned a hole in my wallet

 

id be lying if i said my truck doesn't make..noises though..haha but the swingout doesn't for sure. Its an orchestra of other noises though..

 

HAHA! Thanks Monte!

 

Shackle, or front hanger?

Did you get the OME greasable shackles?

 

MOAR ZIP TIES

 

Front hanger. I had the OME greasable shackles and they were fine, no noise from them. Then I switched to toytec adjustable shackles and they don't make any noise either. Non greasable though. Eventually I'll buy a greasable front bolt but really don't want to deal with that right now lol.

 

My leaves squeak like a mother fucker. I am also getting a noticeable squeak from my UCA's now I think.

 

Was in the left lane and there's a tundra next to me we're driving about the same speed and here comes mr 370z in a 35 zone coming up about 50. I said fuck it so I boxed him in and the guy next to me gets it and this guys boxed in for a couple of miles.
Win

 

Ahhh, the ol' mexican roadblock. I love it.

 

LMAO! never heard of that saying...Although, this Mexican has tried it! LOL

 

bfh isnt nearly as scary as everyone makes it out to be lol... its when u start cutting things out or off is when it gets serious

 

I think you will enjoy it trust me.

I have no problem cutting/slamming shit haha I want to tub even but can't weld and I feel bad always going to my buddies for help.

 

My truck is to zip ties as Monte's is to lights.

 

Have you seen one other than Wheeler's? I'm not sure their's is even grade 8, and drilled holes through that...uh... I opted not to get it. Are you aware of any others vendors with a high grade (at least grade 8) greasable pin?

Also, there are a couple other things to consider.

I've read elsewhere that if the main eye bolt is torqued before lowering the truck to the ground into typical load/stance, it can cause that to squeak.

Others have found it to be the tip of the second leaf, and wrapped EPDM pond liner patch there to resolve it successfully.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/156353-squeaky-dakars-any-advice-others-dakars.html