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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 16, 2016 at 5:05 PM
    TacoVio

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  2. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:21 PM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

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    Finished and mocked up the sliders. Probably gonna cut a few inches off the legs to tuck them in closer to the body

     
  3. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    Was wanting to change color of my halos from red to white. Since i gota open headlights up again i might upgrade to the new mini h1 v7.0s
    Arent you 2wd?
     
  4. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:32 PM
    Fernando

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    Masterpro tie rods , inner and outers, and upper bj's...anybody have experience? Going oem on the lbj's
     
  5. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:37 PM
    LSC15

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    Cool and yes but gathering parts now for the swap
     
  6. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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  7. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    Are the v.7 much of an upgrade over v.4?
     
  8. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:54 PM
    LSC15

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    What are you talking about?
     
  9. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    where did u get the switch mounting/housing kit
     
  10. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:59 PM
    cynicalrider

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  11. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:06 PM
    devinzz1

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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    Morimoto mini h1s. Version 4.0 vs 7.0
     
  12. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:07 PM
    LSC15

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    You mean 6.0 vs 7.0
     
  13. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:12 PM
    devinzz1

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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    No mine are older ones. I believe their the 4.0 verson or "classic mini h1)
     
  14. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    Wow I would definitely upgrade haha
     
  15. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM
    devinzz1

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    Yea. I bought them for a good deal experimenting with my first retrofit but seen that version 6.0 up has a whole lot better design and output.
     
  16. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    The 7.0 is even better
     
  17. Jan 16, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    Just picked it up. Just the build quality alone is much better. Peace of mind, having a working jack in the truck.

    I also picked up their 16 foot, 6 gauge jumper cables. The ones I had were severely crappy. They are short (10 feet, max) and no more than 8 gauge, but I have my doubts at even that. And the handle covers literally slide off, exposing bare copper. When using them, the cables get so damn hot. Not sure why I still have them. I accidentally stole them out of the clearance bin at Advance Auto a few years ago.
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2016 at 7:12 PM
    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Hey! I have the light too! I am sitting in my truck right now and I couldn't figure out how to open it, was about to look at the photo you posted. Haha, you must be a mind reader.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Like all mind reading, it's experience speaking to me. I hadn't a clue how to open it. I thought it opened from the front and the tab in the back was the hinge. I thought you might have the same confusion.
     
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    Trd S\C with nosecone hybrid bearing upgrade kit. 2.0 urd pulley, 7th injector kit-urd "6 fabtech lift with 3" body lift. 20" XD spy wheels with toyo open country r\t's in 37"x 12.50x20. Front and rear diffs re-geared to 4.88 dirty 30 drive axles. and a rhino pack clutch. Custom exhaust and huge mudflaps!
    I did tons of maintenance on the old beast. Timing belt water pump component kit. Both knock sensors and harness. Thermostat and gasket. Supercharger dynamic tension-er w\new belt. And 2 new rear pro-comp nitrogen filled shocks. This truck is Awesome!! I love the 1st gens so much i will never sell it.
     
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