1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

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. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:57 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Member:
    #156578
    Messages:
    52,884
    Gender:
    Male
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    Silver 07 4.0 V6 4X4 Cement 18 3.5 V6 4x4
    You don't shovel your pan?
     
  2. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:59 PM
    devinzz1

    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132892
    Messages:
    6,966
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    devin
    lewisporte Newfoundland
    Vehicle:
    2023 aclb trd or mt
    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    snow=weight.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:03 PM
    retroboy1989

    retroboy1989 Single Cab 4x4

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2016
    Member:
    #183693
    Messages:
    738
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    99 2.7L 5spd 4x4
    What is a "pan"
     
  4. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:14 PM
    WildLand

    WildLand Does Ursus arctos defecate in deciduous forest?

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2012
    Member:
    #93212
    Messages:
    10,487
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    NM
    Vehicle:
    16T4RSR54WD
    Truck bed. Doesn't shovel snow out of the truck bed as the snow adds weight
     
  5. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:30 PM
    UssMoGn

    UssMoGn That Vegas dude

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2013
    Member:
    #115139
    Messages:
    836
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    James
    Las Vegas NV
    Vehicle:
    05&04 Tacoma SR5
    Home Built Front Bumper HID Headlights LED Cab lights 2013 Radio swap MOLLE DC Insert Traffic Cam F&R 6'' Procomp lift Custom Grillie
    Put a new battery in my remote. Super bright red LED now :cool:
     
  6. Dec 12, 2016 at 3:53 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2015
    Member:
    #157552
    Messages:
    50,209
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 aka "Penelope"
    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Why is your avatar and sig pic your second gen? where's your first gen? are you ashamed of it?
     
  7. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:46 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85507
    Messages:
    23,448
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fernando
    Sacramento
    Vehicle:
    04 Tacoma DC 4x4
    Too many, See Build
    where is the retro fit guy? Got a question bud
     
  8. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:54 PM
    sente3

    sente3 -

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2015
    Member:
    #153944
    Messages:
    1,978
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    North Jersey
    Vehicle:
    '04 Xtracab 4x4 V6 5-Speed TRD SR5
    Sliders, rear bumper, front skid, lifted
    Fernando[QUOTED] likes this.
  9. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:13 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2015
    Member:
    #157552
    Messages:
    50,209
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 aka "Penelope"
    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Today I cleaned my headlights of the cloudy crap on the surface using an insect repellent with 25% deet. It worked pretty damn good and only took about 1 minute to do. never again will I just deal with my cloudy headlights until I can't stand em.

    https://www.prescottimportcar.com/how-to-clean-cloudy-headlight-lenses/
    Scroll about halfway down for the easy directions. This shit is amazing. I used to spend 30 minutes or so buffing and sanding every year or so with a $20+ kit. This deet process used shit I already had around to the house. Paper towel, insect repellant with deet and water.
     
    2002Tacoma4x4, JPinFL and FLBAdrian like this.
  10. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:22 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2012
    Member:
    #85507
    Messages:
    23,448
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fernando
    Sacramento
    Vehicle:
    04 Tacoma DC 4x4
    Too many, See Build
  11. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:42 PM
    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2014
    Member:
    #127853
    Messages:
    10,346
    Vehicle:
    2003 TRD DC Supracharged
    I'll pray for your lights man, those methods never work in the long run. Next thing you know it's cloudy city again.

    This is the only guy's methods that I trust
    https://youtu.be/uqOKmZ9mMfc
     
    Jaysjammin, schultzboy and FLBAdrian like this.
  12. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:45 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2015
    Member:
    #157552
    Messages:
    50,209
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 aka "Penelope"
    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Even if it lasts me a month it literally took 1 minute and was practically free since I already had the stuff needed and will always have those things as I live near the coast and mosquitos are everywhere here most of the year
     
  13. Dec 12, 2016 at 6:27 PM
    LSC15

    LSC15 Southern Retrofits

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2013
    Member:
    #97458
    Messages:
    7,044
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Logan
    Vehicle:
    2008 TRD D-Cab
    2008 Double Cab - Current 2002 4runner - Sold 2001 Double Cab - Sold 1995 Xtra Cab - Sold
    Fernando likes this.
  14. Dec 12, 2016 at 6:58 PM
    sente3

    sente3 -

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2015
    Member:
    #153944
    Messages:
    1,978
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    North Jersey
    Vehicle:
    '04 Xtracab 4x4 V6 5-Speed TRD SR5
    Sliders, rear bumper, front skid, lifted

    If you wanna spend more time and money, the thorough method explained in this video is the right way to go. If you wanna do a slightly easier and cheaper method that also works very well, try out Chris Fix's method in this video here. Done this on my truck and my buddy's X5 and it does quite a good job. Just be careful and smooth with applying the clearcoat because if you spray too much in one spot, you will notice it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM
     
  15. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:38 PM
    rngr

    rngr Aix sponsa

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2015
    Member:
    #146258
    Messages:
    9,244
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    01 SR5 4x4 2.7L
    Pan = truck bed. Got it. New one on me.

    So, what's a pot's automotive equivalent?
     
    DustStorm4x4 likes this.
  16. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:43 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Member:
    #156578
    Messages:
    52,884
    Gender:
    Male
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    Silver 07 4.0 V6 4X4 Cement 18 3.5 V6 4x4
    Engine bay
     
  17. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:44 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Member:
    #156578
    Messages:
    52,884
    Gender:
    Male
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    Silver 07 4.0 V6 4X4 Cement 18 3.5 V6 4x4
    I park in the garage :), no snow for me
     
    because_wumbo-truck likes this.
  18. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:53 PM
    rngr

    rngr Aix sponsa

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2015
    Member:
    #146258
    Messages:
    9,244
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    01 SR5 4x4 2.7L
    Tell me you're kidding...
     
    DustStorm4x4 likes this.
  19. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:55 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Member:
    #156578
    Messages:
    52,884
    Gender:
    Male
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    Silver 07 4.0 V6 4X4 Cement 18 3.5 V6 4x4
    Is this a joking matter?
     
    DustStorm4x4 and rngr[QUOTED] like this.
  20. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:57 PM
    Digiratus

    Digiratus Adventurer

    Joined:
    Mar 26, 2010
    Member:
    #34006
    Messages:
    23,769
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Roaming the PNW
    Vehicle:
    The RedHead
    2002 XtraCab TRD 4x4 SCv6 AutoTrans With Lots of Mods ADS COs w/Compression Adjusters Camburg Uniball UCAs Whiteline Lower Control Arm Bushings Kartek 7" Limit Straps Plastics Guy Front Bumpstops Total Chaos Sprindle Gussets Custom Alcan Springs +800 lbs +3" ADS 10" Stroke Triple Bypass w/Resi Rear Shocks Custom Rear Shock Relocate All-Pro U-bolt Flip w/Timbren Bumpstops 4.88 Nitro Gears ARB Front Locker ARB Twin Compressor Black 17x8 Konig Countersteer Type X 285/70r17 Falken A/T3w Gunmetal 16x8 SCS Ray10s 255/85r16 Maxxis Bighorns Limited Edition (Relentless) Elite Front Bumper Smittybilt X2O 10K Winch Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport Selective Yellow Fog Lights in the Bumper Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro 4,000 Kelvin SAE Driving Lights with Clear Lenses on the Bumper Morimoto D2S Projectors XB35 Ballasts + 4300K Bulbs Badland Sliders FrankenFab Tire Carrier Swingout bumper w/kitchen BudBuilt Front & Bellypan Skids BAMF Rear Diff Skid Dometic CFX 55im Fridge/Freezer Alpha II Hardshell RTT Badland Custom Bed Rack Denso 210-0461 105 amp alternator Dual Northstar 24F AGM batteries BlueSea 7622 ML-ACR Battery controller Peak DBI Dual Battery Voltage Monitor Haltech IC-7 Display with Mako Dash Insert Haltech Elite 2500 Standalone ECU Magnuson MP62 Supercharger w/URD 2.2" Pulley Denso 650cc Fuel Injectors Aeromotive Stealth 340 Fuel Pump TransGo A340F Reprogramming Shift Kit Doug Thorley Headers 2.5" Magnaflow Hi-Flow CAT Magnaflow 18" Muffler w/Vibrant Resonator 13WL Brake Calipers Braided Steel Brake Lines Kenwood TM-71A Dual Band Ham Radio Larson 70CM/2M Antenna Midland MTX275 GMRS Radio w/Roof Mount Antenna Uniden 520xl CB radio 3' Firestik Adjustable tip antenna Pioneer DEH-P9400BH HU Alpine Amps & Type R components (F) and coaxials (R) Wet Okole Seat Covers Weathertech Digital Liners Deck Plate Mod 1" Diff Drop Carrier Bearing Drop
    A couple of wheeling seasons ago,the group had stopped on the trail for whatever reason and were just jawing, standing in front of my truck. Somebody broke out the deet spray cause the mosquitos had found them so they were spraying themselves then passing the can to the next guy and the next and so on. Fast forward to the next day and I'm washing my truck and notice one of the headlights (the one they were all standing by) was streaked and had spray marks. on it. This was textured, like it had partially melted the surface. I'm sure it was from the overspray from the deet.

    That shit literally ruined the clear plastic of the headlight. Be careful with that technique. I'm convinced it will work but if its unevenly applied it will be crap.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top