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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. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:09 AM
    ronoc

    ronoc WisTaco Guy

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    Line-X coated Leer 180 topper Prinsu cab rack Ebay Pro Grill
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  2. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:34 AM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Dog, camper.
    Well, I figured at the age they are they can go at any moment, prolly miles from home.
    So I ordered plugs, wires, coil packs, and new oem lower ball joints as I don't trust those either.
    $678.58 :anonymous:
     
  3. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:44 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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  4. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:48 AM
    koditten

    koditten Well-Known Member

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    Reserected from the dead.
    Go to any hardware store. Epoxy appliance enamel is a very close match. I've used it on my truck and can not notice any difference in tone. Its a tough paint as well, so no clear coat is needed.
     
  5. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:59 AM
    LogCabins

    LogCabins Well-Known Member

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    Peace of mind.......PRICELESS.......wait NO.........NEVERMIND......$678.58 :annoyed:
     
  6. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:05 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Can anyone confirm.
     
  7. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:06 PM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Dog, camper.
    Of all those items..the plugs ($2.95 each) and ball joints ($125.89 each) were what I need the most. The coil packs ($99.65 each) and wires ($63.39 set) are just piece of mind.
    Truck is 20 years old, 246,000 miles and has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, so I don't feel too bad about giving her new oem parts. :D
     
  8. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:19 PM
    LogCabins

    LogCabins Well-Known Member

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    Believe me...I am right there with you...I just hit 210k on mine and have changed numerous OEM parts, and Im in the same :anonymous: boat, was more a kick in Toyotas direction as the price for replacement parts is ridiculous to say the least, but yes cant beat the reliability!!!
     
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  9. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:43 PM
    jubei

    jubei would rather be doing something else

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    Stuff. Also things.
    Good catch, Zane. I meant 5125s; 9.25" travel.

    Speaking of the shocks, can someone explain the bushing scheme for me? I'm assuming I'll need new bushings and maybe sleeves, if they're required, and then reuse the mounting bolts. Is that correct?

    Again, please be patient with my rookie questions. I'm doing all of this work myself, and I want to do it right!
     
  10. Jun 3, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    5100's, ome dakar leafs and ome coils, problem solver tie rods, eazycompany ditch light brackets and auxbeam osram 4" led pods, 2014 4runner wheels, 265/70/17 goodyear authority tires, soon to have 50" led bar on roof
    Got my tires 265/70/17

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  11. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:02 PM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    I've done a mod or two
    I ordered my 5125s from Wheeler's OffRoad and asked them to put the correct 18mm inner diameter bushings in for me. Cost an extra $4
     
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  12. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:03 PM
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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    Ouch

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  13. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:04 PM
    j0shu4

    j0shu4 98 TRD 4x4, 3.4 Turbo, Full LT, Fully Locked

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    That's clean af
     
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  14. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    cxr turbo, fic6, methanol injection, king coilovers, jba uca, skyjacker leafs, rear 12" 5125s, no-slip rear locker, 35" grabber x3, magnaflow muffler, retrofit headlights, trans cooler, bed lined exterior, etc...
    God damn that was hard to weld. The other 5 mounts are mint so idk what happened there.

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  15. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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  16. Jun 3, 2016 at 2:23 PM
    Digiratus

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    Looks great. How is the rub?
     
  17. Jun 3, 2016 at 2:42 PM
    Chipskip

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    Got a Koozie in the mail today. Waiting on a few more parts before install.

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  18. Jun 3, 2016 at 3:06 PM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Changed the plugs, they weren't all that bad after 40,000 miles.
    Intake was blacker than the ace of spades, so Sea Foamed the shit out of it as well as some regular carb cleaner. Smoked out the neighbor hood, but it runs smoother now. Idle is a bit high, hoping a few drives will reset whatever I changed.
    The rest of the stuff won't be here until Tuesday.
     
  19. Jun 3, 2016 at 3:34 PM
    JKO1998

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    image.jpg About 50% fixed.
     
  20. Jun 3, 2016 at 3:37 PM
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    Installed some new cab mount bushings to stop my cab from sinking
    before and after
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