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  1. hilux30

    2005 D4D Diesel Toyota Hilux in Houston

    2005? this is '95-'97 hilux .. The import VIN maybe issued in 2005 but this is much older truck ..
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    2nd gen Tacoma access cab white knuckle off road sliders -$500

    Hi, I'll be traveling through the area soon, might be interested in these. Any pics to send? I'll google the product too ..
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    Building out a 17 Taco, any Suggestions on Equipment?

    I have to agree with the regearing.. As the 4.0L with 285's (33"ish) was decent without regearing, the 3.5L I've been sampling feel much lighter in the torque department and swapping gears is important if adding weight, 4.10 or 4.56 ratios maybe with 33" tires....
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    2008 FJ Cruiser build thread

    see that's a good classy build, functional all the way with minimum flush.. I refuse to sell/install spacers here, glad you went OME I've had my springs/shocks for 5 rears and still ride great (they don't look as good but that's salt for ya...) What spring did you use upfront? 885s? ... cheers
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    About to sell a 1992 Toyota 4x4 Long Bed 22RE - 125k miles

    wow that is super rare.. reminds me of the 86 3/4 ton 2wd long-bed I had in phx
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    OME BP-51 Suspension coming 2015

    I wonder how the adjusters function after a winter or two?.. I run OME because they are great "standard" shock that no worries needed for aluminum seizing to itself..
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    Trade '99 Cummins for '96 T100?

    ok but not to a T100, I honestly think that's the worst attempt for a truck from Toyota, that chassis did not do well especially with a load, rear wheels were too far forward plus no power to do anything...
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    So...why can't I build a GX460?

    I'm not too keen on the AWD system, that means there is wet clutch pack in the transfer case. Even though full-time AWD is lockable (I'm not too sure if the GX is, we see mostly 4runners and seq.), I don't trust them on the heavy stuff because it's never as strong as part-time 4WD where things...
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    05+ Tacoma Newbie Question on mods to flat tow behind RV

    well you got me, you've done more setup to your rigs than most customers I've seen, I've always loved the cut-outs ( perfect size) but wished they had Diesel sixes... we are all annoyed by the way Toyota did their T-case set-up but You're right, stick to the American Bullet proof amazingly...
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    Tacoma Air Bag Rant! :(

    That sucks, there's a 91 LS400 parked outside with more than 300k miles and SRS still functional, Toyota used to brag about gold plating their sensors and connections for all things air-bag related, I guess times have changed...
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    05+ Tacoma Newbie Question on mods to flat tow behind RV

    I do understand what a 'full float axle with lockout hubs' whatever means, I was talking about both F/R but didn't come out well, it's crazy amount money to do so little, I would invest in FJ T-case conversion before that. That kit you seek is not for an 05+.. The way I see it after 15 years of...
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    05+ Tacoma Newbie Question on mods to flat tow behind RV

    Is the RV a Diesel pusher? if so it can handle the extra ton for a trailer and piece of mind (if gas then I wouldn't be towing a Tacoma anyways). Is the Tacoma going to be an auto or manual? There is no 'reliable' way to float the drive-shaft, I wouldn't trust any mentioned 'mechanisms'. If...
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    Overland All-terrain Build

    all looks great, except those spacers, what's the logic? expedition rigs need to be somewhat narrow and tucked in to clear things...
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    Assembling OME heavy kit coil and strut.

    Ok great, I've seen what happens when whose break, it's a very violent incident...
  15. hilux30

    2012 tacoma brakes feel strange

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/246554-new-truck-abs-brakes-dont-seem-work-right.html In the end, there's a TSB mentioned... I have seen this issue on another 2012, we offered a quick bleed and/or checking vacuum pressure at the booster, but owner wanted to see what the...
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    Assembling OME heavy kit coil and strut.

    you using the threaded claw 2pc home spring compressor? Stop and take it to a shop have them use a proper wall mounted spring compressor. Those are 600+ lbs springs, I use the home claw-type for my Camry only, be careful...
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    Upgrading Front Suspension

    right, OME is a 660lb spring (886), the 5100s would be way under-damped for that, I meant OME spring/shock combo... I went through few 5100s before giving up, but the roads here are unforgiving, both sets lost their contents hitting 'craters' ... you should be fine with that set up over there...
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    Upgrading Front Suspension

    Instead of Billies with the toytec springs, I would use OME combo set-up (spring/shock matched) that support the weight, which you would need to know before selecting springs. Bilsteins are not as aggressive in the shock valving, and not as strong in the shock construction. If the lower balls...
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