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What Lift Kit Should I Get?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by NurseJenny, Nov 10, 2021.

  1. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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    jbrandt

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    "Buy once, cry once"
     
  2. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:05 PM
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    jbrandt

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  3. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    Minny Taco

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    - Dobinsons shocks and leaf pack - Level 8 MK6 wheels - 265/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs load C - SPC UCA - Moog LCA - TRD Pro headlights - Bullet Proof Fab skid plate w/ Line-X - 3M Matte Black roof vinyl - Astrostart remote - Debadged - Black shifter bezel - Front window tint 50% - Color matched grill surround - MESO LED red/white map lights - Osram Super Bright H4 bulbs - Headlight Services upgraded wiring harness - Auxito LED reverse lights - Zulu Nylon Gear MOLLE visor cover - Truxedo Lo Pro QT tonneau - Weathertech floor mats - Weathertech vent visors - Redline Tuning Elite hood struts - OEM bed mat - AJT Design custom shift knob - AJT Design custom climate knobs - Center console organizer - Salex glove box organizer - 1" driver seat spacers - AntennaX 14" antenna - AVS door sill protectors - Trimmed OEM mud flaps - Candyapple red tow hook - Painted pinch weld and radiator frame - Custom radio knobs from Hondo Garage - Xtunes black tail lights - Black LED third brake light - Ruff Tuff Kryptek Typhon seat covers - ACEkraut license plate relocation bracket - Cali Raised Side Shooter ditch lights w/ lo-pro mounts - Subaru tweeters + Rockford Fosgate speakers - Thinkware F800 Pro dash cam - Stickers n shit
    :D I loved that truck but it was time. I often wonder if I should've spent the $30k on a 2015 or put $15k into the first gen.
     
  4. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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    Minny Taco

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    What I learned today is first gen ppl are fiercely loyal.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Minny Taco

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    Yeah, no poverty cab for me.
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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    First gen best gen. (probably wouldnt get away with that in other sections, but you are in the 1st gen section.)
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    Thanks for all the help everyone. Also for all the jokes about switching to anything but another 1st gen. I went ahead and stuck with the OME.
     
  8. Nov 15, 2021 at 8:56 AM
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    And 3rd genners are the ones who need the instructions on shampoo bottles...

    :devil:
     
  9. Nov 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    In no way is the 2nd gen Tacoma better looking than the 3rd gen. 1 > 3 > 2
     
  10. Nov 16, 2021 at 6:01 AM
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    Minny Taco

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    2nd gens have always been the best looking. Here's a picture of a rare 3rd gen captured in the wild:

    Blobfish-ugly-470.jpg

    I don't know how they can make the front end on those trucks stick out any further.
     
  11. Nov 16, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    se7enine

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    1>2>3. It's that simple. and 95.5-97 > 2001-2004 > 1998-2000
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2021 at 1:45 PM
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    Lots of blind people here.

    It's '01 1st gen > 3rd gen > '96 1st gen > 2nd gen > '99 1st gen.

    Any other order is 100% completely wrong no matter how you put it and no matter what anyone says ;)
     

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