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

I had this place in Morgan Hill do it Advanced Trucks Inc.
Shop hourly work for fab stuff is rough, 120/hr. took them a little over two hours, but parts cost was only 12 dollars though. they were super friendly guys so i didn't mind giving them my money. plus they had some awesome trucks for me to drool over.
There was an old 70's dodge double cab linked front and rear sitting of 42s or bigger. ill have to get some pics next time I cruise by there.

 

my boots spewed all over after a measly 2 1/2" lift but some get lucky, But if the fins of the boot rub excessively its only a matter of time.

 

Can you guys learn me on the issue withe the skid plate mounting points? Is it because of the TG bumper?

@Robmonster117 @Fernando

 

The problem I had was the rear point where the stock skid plates mount, (the spot under the rack crossmember) was cut out when the previous owner put the drop bracket in. when I took the db off, I didnt have anywhere to mount skids. as long as your have those points this shouldn't be a problem for you.

 

Oh oh ok thanks. Just wondering since I have a TG that I have not installed yet.

 

alright guess Ill throw it on this weekend, was just wondering if i could get away with not having it

 

Found this. Door sticker says its a 96. The entire frame has been plated over but it wasn't enough... This is why 1st gens are so rare here

 

Small update for the sake of documentation. The misfire came back this morning, not as bad as before, but back none the less. A little research revealed that I used the wrong plugs last time. Apparently this motor MUST have dual electrode plugs. I should have known since it's what I pulled out of it and there's even a sticker on the motor with the same info...I'm sure it's old news for a lot of you guys but I'm still learning about these motors.

Today I swapped in the exact part# plugs that the owners manual mentions, kind of annoyed but hopefully that's a wrap on this issue

 

That's a 98-00 front end though

 

Some 97s got that front end. The 96 on the door sticker will be the date of manufacture. My 99 says 08/98 on the door sticker. I think it is a 97. The op can post the vin and we can run it to be sure. 10th digit indicates model year.

 

I kinda agree. If the date of manufacturer is in 96' it would still possibly be a 97. And would have a 95.5- 97 front end. Interesting though. That early of manufacturer I don't see how it would be a 98?

 

Headliner - glued over stock vinyl material.

 

Front clip swap?

 

Figured it out. It is a 2wd. In 97 the 2wd got the 98-00 headlights.

 

It has the 98-00 bumber valence, grill, and lights. Hmmmm.

 

Sorry, by headlight i meant front end. I just found that rockauto lists the 98-00 style headlight for the 97 2wd and the sealed beam for the 4x4. I also just google imaged 97 tacoma and found the same story.

 

Hi lift mounted and quick fisted new shovel
Thanks for custom mounts @Shmellmopwho !

 

Heck yeah bro!! They work good for you?

 

Yup!! welded bolt coulda been a tad longer but its all good and looks good

 

Any other pics and details about the hi lift mount?