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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Nov 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM
    BostonBilly

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    I changed my carrier bearing for the ECGS bushing and now no more vibration.
     
  2. Nov 2, 2013 at 11:28 AM
    Spoonman

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    Not a locker that's for DAMN sure. You want to able to make that turn? For that you want 4lo.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM
    Sandman614

    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

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  4. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:30 PM
    ian408

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    Locked rear. The turns are easy. Of course, you're not gonna make a lock-to-lock turn in 4xanything. To make the turn, you'll have to turn, back and turn until you're around the corner. Yes, I know there are situations when being locked isn't such a great idea. But this isn't one of them.
     
  5. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:32 PM
    Spoonman

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    Maybe you don't know how a locker works. Differential action helps you turn.
     
  6. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:37 PM
    ian408

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    I do know how a locker works.
     
  7. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM
    Grieby54

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    You can't know how a locker works and think it'll help you slow down...
     
  8. Nov 2, 2013 at 12:50 PM
    53flattie

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    I agree.

    For the downhill situation, with a sharp turn, I think 2 low is your best bet. (Of course, I have a shiny new "2WD Low" button and I'm looking for ANY reason to use it!)
     
  9. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:01 PM
    Spoonman

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    If its sharp, yeah 2lo would be good to prevent any binding on turns. However it's the gear reduction slowing you down.
     
  10. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    ordered my roof rack 2days ago at the local stealership. $230 after tax.

    picked it up this morning and installed them when i got home

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  11. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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  12. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    Feel like I'm just getting started. lol
     
  13. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    Shift knob

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  15. Nov 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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    Paid it off a few days ago :D

    Did the 70k oil change and fixed the squeaky leafs today
     
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    Painted my skid plate silver and plast-dipped my bumper! Looks pretty good!
     
  17. Nov 2, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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  18. Nov 2, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    Did this a few months ago, but forgot to report. Best mod EVER!
     
  19. Nov 2, 2013 at 2:48 PM
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    Good for you guys!!!!!!

    Congrats.
     
  20. Nov 2, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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