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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.

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  1. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    Empty_Lord

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    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Fair warning. Replace the seals on the new engine. Those low mile ones leak like no other once they start getting driven
     
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  2. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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    Get some ATP 205 and dump it in on your next oil change. That will slow down, if not completely stop, the rear main leak.
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    Oh yea definitely I will. I'm super picky with any used engine. If I cant find one worth taking and resealing then I can always opt for the money route and get a reman with a warranty also.
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Empty_Lord

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    my experience with reman has been.. eh pretty bad! lol oem used is best bet as long as its checked out and looks good.

    put a jasper reman in a customers camry... 3 engines later we finally got one that made it to 5k miles. first 2 popped headgaskets
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    yikes... that is not ideal. there are a couple Toyota specific engine rebuilders around me that have a pretty good reputation for quality work. It does pay to be a skeptic though. I haven't been satisfied with any shops I've had do work for me in a long time.
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    Kevins60 axle wrap tells me my rear brakes are working

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    Finally got around to replacing my 15 year old coilovers with Monroe Quick Struts.
    Speed bumps don’t knock my fillings loose now.

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    Too many horror stories. that stuff essentially "bloats" all your rubber seals and can cause more damage than it solves. Not a risk I want to take.
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    Added 255/75/17 on Sequoia wheels
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  9. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    I can attest to this.
     
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  10. Jan 1, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Fox 2.0 Coilovers in the front and Fox 2.0’s in the rear, Total Chaos UCA’s, Al-lpro expo leafs, K&N cold air intake, TRD headers,Magnaflow catback exhaust,URD short throw shifter, switched out my 60/40 bench seat for some Tacoma Limited seats, Replaced the vinyl shift boot for a leather one, completely soundproofed the cab w/ Frost King. Replaced stock radio with a Pioneer AVH series head unit. Focal component system w/a 10" sub powered by 2 Alpine amps. Weathertech floor mats. Line-X'd the bed. SCS Ray 10’s, Installed an A.R.E. MX series camper shell. All-Pro Apex front bumper w/ All-Pro skid plates all the way back to the Trans. Low Range fuel skid plate.
    Went out and bought some Red N' Tacky for the drive shaft and some Super Lube for my TC UCA's. It was my first time greasing the UCA's. Took me a little bit to figure out it was easier re-torquing them from the engine bay than from within the wheel well. :facepalm:
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    polished some chrome, total badassery :cool: it is
    no pics. overcast, hazy, gettin dark and cold out


    #hardcoretacolife
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    Yep
     
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  13. Jan 1, 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    Installed some gear tie downs towards the end of the bed. Getting ready for the next upgrade

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  14. Jan 1, 2020 at 10:49 PM
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    If you're running straight synthetic oil it will cause weak seals leak.
    Ask me how i know.
     
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  15. Jan 1, 2020 at 10:50 PM
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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    i wonder if it has something to do with being a mechanic.
     
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  16. Jan 2, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    4th gen T4R with a few mods
    Got the Taco a slightly younger sibling. 2003 4Runner V8 Limited.

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Jan 2, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    That bolt like @nagorb said looks tapered in the center where it sheared. Also that bolt is different than the ones I received from Toyota.
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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    I have been told this as well. Should i switch to a semi synthetic high mileage oil? Or just regular high mileage oil?
     
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  19. Jan 2, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Too many, See Build
    Also. Those honda windshield nozzles are tits! Highly recommend
     
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    at what mileage approx. is needed the switch to 'high mileage oil'
     
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