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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 16, 2018 at 5:59 PM
    JKO1998

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    I don’t have a compressor either, so nothings gonna change.
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:01 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Just hit up the gas station on your way home...although it takes forever having to ask the attendant to turn the pump on every couple minutes.

    Can get a decent compressor for under $60.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:02 PM
    JKO1998

    JKO1998 Well-Known Member

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    Maybe I’ll mess with it one day. I honestly need to mess with my tire pressure anyway and see where it’s at.
     
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    Itchyfeet

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    Changed out my stock rear speakers for some JBL and installed dynamat on the rear panel under the back window.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Reserected from the dead.
    That must have made a huge difference.

    It's the main reason I don't change head units. It would be a waste of time until I did that.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:35 PM
    Jon64l

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    My front end was making terrible noises going up a semi articulated obstacle Thursday evening. I looked all over for the culprit, but none was to be found. We decided to call it since the way only became longer and worse from here. Going back in the wash seemed fine, no noises or unpleasant symptoms dispite many bumps.
    After a few miles of smooth paved road, it suddenly shook so bad I thought the wheels were coming off! Death wobble? Wtf!
    So I pulled over and did another bolt check. Everything was there, just as it should be. Well obviously there is a problem, so I used the Hi-lift and jacked up the driver side. Hub bearing was my first thought, was tight. Axle bind was next, I couldn't cycle suspension so just spun the wheel. Slight hang up but spun well after. Repeated on passenger side, seemed fine. Decided to continue slowly.
    Made it home 25 miles going 35mph. On the last turn in, it happened again! Terrible sounds and bouncing. Now my mind went to the diff, since the hard turn seemed to initiate the issue. I kept it pointed down the road and parked it in the drive for the night.
    Had it towed to the workshop in the morning and let it sit for a day since I had work and other issues to deal with.
    Today I drained the front diff. Magnetic plug was stoked on how much material it could hold, I was not. Fair enough, now I know the problem.
    Once the diff was out I saw some more spider cracks on the frame, so I gouged and welded those too.
    Thankfully I had a spare pumpkin with the same ratio from another project, so that went in. Also took pics of the cool diff drop the previous owner made. Diff drop plus clearance, very nice.
    Put everything back together and on the ground. 4x4 works and no noises turning or driving so far.
    To be clear, I did hit the front end fairly hard the previous evening on a dug out rock. No symtoms at the time. There was a mark on the diff today even with the All-pro skid plate, although they were very close together to begin with.

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  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:36 PM
    Itchyfeet

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    So far it sounds a lot better. I can't wait to change the door speakers. I have new ones waiting.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    Completed Moab's Hells Revenge Trail with my stock 1998.IMG_1452.jpg
     
  9. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:10 PM
    SwampYota

    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    I’d shit if I saw that on my drain plug.
    :eek:
     
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    It'll be interesting to see how it rides but TBH, I'm more curious to see what it does to the MPGs

    Seems like 12 psi is worth trying, depending on conditions.

    And I suppose I should do a chalk test just to see what is happening.

    Do you stress over highway MPGs? I'm guessing not.

    Airing down does more than improve traction and ride. It also helps to prevent damage to the tire. I agree with a previous post. Once you try it, you'll be so amazed, you'll figure out a way to do it all the time.
     
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  11. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:27 PM
    JKO1998

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    I’m sure between not airing down, over kill leaf springs, and my cheap stock replacement struts with a spacer on top the way my truck rides is comparable to an old wagon.
     
  12. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:30 PM
    Blackdawg

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    I referee to it as moronic as you're one 32s with 17s. Not because of the pressure itself. Remember I run 10psi all day on frank. Even did with 33s.

    I've had my Es down to 18 and after seeing how close the wheel gets to hitting the rocks. I run only 20.

    Went to 16 on accident this last trip up front.

    Conditions also effect this. If you're not crawling through lots of rocks with lots of drops. You can go lower.
     
  13. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    Welp.. Not again! Watched that movie when I was a kid. This is not a move you let kids watch lol
     
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    Nope. Definitely not the warm fuzzies you get with spielberg's ET.
     
  15. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:51 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    Gotta make up for those stiff ome shocks somehow...:stirthepot:

    Bfgs are also just squishy tires compared to others...which has caused problems as we all know.

    It's not a problem until it is. Hopefully never is. Alloys Crack not bend, wouldn't be fun to ruin a wheel.
     
  16. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    asking the experts in the internerd as I am attempting to install an ARB breather:

    Where are the breathers located for the front diff? transfer case? transmission?
    The rear is obvious.

    Prior owner had two breathers in the engine compartment by the master cylinder and I assumed they were front/rear diff.
    Tonight, I follow the rear line up to where I thought it should go (engine compartment) but the factory silver hat thing ends up on the backside of the rear fender well just under the filler line but not in the filler cap area.

    I "think" I found the transfer case connection:
    Passenger side above the cat near the top of the trans tunnel (looks like under the shifter) - need someone to confirm that is where it's at.

    Unable to locate:
    Front Diff breather connection (I have an ARB air line)
    Transmission breather connection

    Thanks in advance
     
  17. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    Views/country like that, wouldn't want to come home either... nice pics!
     
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    Played a bit today. Good times

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    Front diff is right inside the driver fender well in the engine bay. Below the fuse box
     
  20. Jun 16, 2018 at 11:08 PM
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