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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. May 12, 2012 at 4:48 PM
    darcfenix

    darcfenix Well-Known Member

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    Changed the oil in my truck and replaced the rotor and anti-rattle clips on my father-in-law's Ford F-150. Man, talk about rusted up!
     
  2. May 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM
    STravis

    STravis Well-Known Member

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    I recently finished my tire carrier on the bumper and put some 35" mtr's with raceline renegade wheels.
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    A little trimming has been done thanks to n0rth. Still a lot more trimming to be done, but It drives nice with the 5.29's.
     
  3. May 12, 2012 at 5:55 PM
    Slodgetto

    Slodgetto Über Posre

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    NICE! :cool: Tire carrier looks good, tires look awesome. You planning on tubbing the firewall?

    And agreed... 5.29s with 35s is sweet!!!
     
  4. May 12, 2012 at 6:02 PM
    STravis

    STravis Well-Known Member

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    Thank you.

    Yeah, I'm probably going to end up tubbing it eventually. I'm hopefully getting new coilovers for the front soon. It sits about 2 inches lower than it used to.
     
  5. May 12, 2012 at 7:37 PM
    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    245k+ miles, rust, working AC, bald eagles
    Taught myself how to use the oxy acetylene torch and cut out some scab plates for the sliders. They look like giant ball sacks but they'll work :laugh:
     
  6. May 12, 2012 at 7:44 PM
    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    haha ill get some pics tomorrow, they seriously suck, good thing they'll be hidden sort of.
     
  7. May 12, 2012 at 7:51 PM
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    did the missing Toyota emblem mod:mad:
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  8. May 12, 2012 at 7:57 PM
    04tacomaSR5

    04tacomaSR5 Proud Canadian

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    Toyota hard tonneau cover, custom seat covers, nerf bars, more to come...
    looking to lift the rear of my truck... have bilsteins on the front already but PO used airbags to level it out...too firm of a ride.
    which will give me the best results....? AAL or OME rear springs?
    also, how much will each option give me?

    Come on TW don't let me down
     
  9. May 12, 2012 at 8:04 PM
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    I have an AAL in the back and spacers in the front and my truck rides ruff as fck!
     
  10. May 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM
    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    wut
     
  11. May 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM
    Jnizzle

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    Installed my amp! I always forget what a pain in the ass this is until I do it again... happy with how it came out.

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  12. May 12, 2012 at 8:05 PM
    04tacomaSR5

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    Toyota hard tonneau cover, custom seat covers, nerf bars, more to come...
    sooo... don't AAL? lol
     
  13. May 12, 2012 at 8:06 PM
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    haha I meant truck:eek:
     
  14. May 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    I just took my procomp AAL and blocks off today. Also had some shackles that were 2" over stock. Put some OME dakars and OME shackles, truck rides a million times better. Do it right the first time.
     
  15. May 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM
    steve o 77

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    lol

    I have the wheeler's 5 leaf pack made by Alcan, they ride nice. A little stiffer than stock but no more bottoming out.
     
  16. May 12, 2012 at 8:10 PM
    04tacomaSR5

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    Toyota hard tonneau cover, custom seat covers, nerf bars, more to come...
    sooo... don't AAL? lol
     
  17. May 12, 2012 at 8:16 PM
    Trigo

    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    IMO no :D
     
  18. May 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM
    04tacomaSR5

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    Toyota hard tonneau cover, custom seat covers, nerf bars, more to come...
    does anyone know where I can buy the EMU dakar leaf springs and shocks in BC, Canada?
     
  19. May 12, 2012 at 8:24 PM
    Slodgetto

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    COMPLETED the 4x4 swap. :yay: Just took the truck to a dirt lot to test everything out and success was met. I have never felt what it's like to drive in 4lo before!!! :eek: Can't imagine what it'd be like with a crawlbox!
     
  20. May 12, 2012 at 8:26 PM
    tacomakid96

    tacomakid96 Lions Not Sheep

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    WHHOOOOO!!!! :bananadance:

    Welcome to the 4x4 club brotha!
     

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