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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. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:23 AM
    Prayn4surf

    Prayn4surf 20 minutes late

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    Are you running stock leafs? I have dakars and they are loud as shit...just bought greasable shackles, totally spaced on the front bushing...
     
  2. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:35 AM
    Supercharged 3.4 TRD

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    IMG_0692.jpg Just installed my delta 40 Flowmaster
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:53 AM
    tony2018

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    Oh wow, front tire about to hit that fender.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2017 at 9:54 AM
    tony2018

    tony2018 Well-Known Member

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    Passed inspection, HID D2S bulbs going back in.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:16 AM
    99SuperTaco4x4

    99SuperTaco4x4 Well-Known Member

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    In the same boat, and tried the same method. Let me know what you end up doing!
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:20 AM
    tony2018

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    I believe the dremel tools have an adapter that make extends and is flexible, smaller too, to hold in your hand. Yeah the brushes suck bawls cuz they wear out quick. I was able to clear away the old gaskets material w/o removing the oil pans paint but I had to use multiple brushes.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:20 AM
    Dan8906

    Dan8906 Well-Known Member

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    CBI sliders, ADS extend travel with compression adjuster coil overs, 9” Bilstein 5125 rear shocks, Icon Tubular UCA, Alcan custom leafs, All Pro Apex bumper and skids, NWTI rear diy bumper, 295/70/17 Cooper St Maxxs and nitro 4.88s.
    Is it a bad idea to break it apart and clean it and paint. Might make the rebuild easier?

    I got it as close I could with the drill, will finish up with the dremel to get it better. As far as im concerned it doesnt need to be perfect since I will be painting them.
     
  8. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:24 AM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Quarter Million
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    BAMAFAN67 Well-Known Member

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    upload_2017-12-4_12-20-42.jpg Not today, over the Thanksgiving weekend I replaced the heater core, i hope to God i never have to do that again. Local dealer wanted $492.00 for just the heater core, i got the heater core, valve and hoses for just under $250 and saved probably $850 to $1000 on labor.
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:41 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    That picture gives me agita.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:42 AM
    Dan8906

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    Got everything else ordered for my brakes. Heres a my parts list for my TUNDRA brake upgrade:
    OEM toyota rotors(Part#43512-0C011)for $74.76 EA
    OEM Toyota Calipers Used for $25 EA
    OEM Toyota brake pads (Part # 04465-35290) For $71
    OEM Toyota brake shims (Part#04945-35120) for $27
    OEM Toyota caliper rebuild kit (Part#04479-60081) for $26
    Wheelers Offroad SS braided lines for $42

    grand total=$366

    Not to shabby.
     
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  12. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:44 AM
    BartMaster1234

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    Does anyone know if the front differential and transfer case drain & fill plugs have crush gaskets I need to replace? Same for the transmission drain plug.
     
  13. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:45 AM
    synergy10

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    Who did you order from? I just placed an order for the front rotors, pads and shims as well.
     
  14. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:50 AM
    synergy10

    synergy10 @synergy10.sd

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    Everything you mentioned should need new gaskets/washers. Here's what I order for mine when I need to do the drain and fill maintenance (2002 V6 4WD):

    12157-10010 - 2 for rear diff drain/fill, 1 for front diff fill

    90430-24003 - 1 for front diff drain

    90430-A0003 - 2 for transfer case drain/fill

    35178-30010 - Auto trans drain plug
     
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  15. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:51 AM
    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 Well-Known Member

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    Great thank you sir. What fluids did you use?
     
  16. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:55 AM
    synergy10

    synergy10 @synergy10.sd

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    No problem. Just make sure you get the gaskets for your application (I have no clue if they are the same part numbers or not).

    I used Amsoil's Severe Gear 75w-90 for the f/r diffs and the transfer case. Then Amsoil's ATF for the transmission.
     
  17. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:58 AM
    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    How does it sound? Thinking about having one installed on mine.
     
  18. Dec 4, 2017 at 10:59 AM
    Dan8906

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    I ordered off of Amazon, I think it was toyota of springfield. My local toyota wanted like 10-20% more for everything.
     
  19. Dec 4, 2017 at 11:01 AM
    BartMaster1234

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    Replacing all the seals on my front diff. Do I need to replace the companion flange oil seal or am I fine without doing so?

    So far I'm replacing the oil seals on the FR axle tube and the FL axle input.

    Screen Shot 2017-12-01 at 8.19.42 AM.jpg
     
  20. Dec 4, 2017 at 11:31 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    No. All that is is basically a dirt shield to keep big stuff away from the pinion seal.
     

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