What was the very first thing you did?
02-05-2004, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by <96 Runner>
What does that mean?
What does that mean?
i did this, twice.
02-05-2004, 11:24 PM
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I actually found mine on Ebay and had it delivered to me from Texas. Within one hour of picking it up, the vehicle went straight to the tint shop. Two days later I had the stereo worked on. I had to basically fix the crappy job the installers did for the previous owner. The power antenna was hooked up wrong so I had the shop redo the wiring to have the power antenna go down when the stereo was off, not when the ignition was turned off as it had been wrongfully wired. Then the 4" speakers in the dash were disconnected and replaced with a set of 6.5" MB Quarts were custom fitted into the doors. The rear speakers (a pair of Pioneer 6x9s) had to be properly installed as they were poorly installed and were slightly rattling. On my last trip to Hawaii I had picked-up some killer seatcovers from my favorite surf shop on my island so I put those in after it was all cleaned up. And, finally, the major service was performed. For now, that's about it... it's only been a week since I've had it.
02-06-2004, 05:10 AM
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First service was either new plugs or lubing the driveshaft.
First Mod was Ranchos 'cause original shocks were done at 150k miles. Also installed a shift knob from an '02 Subaru WRX 'cause the knob was so worn out it was gross.
First toy? Oh, I guess a Yakima sliding-rail rack.
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First Mod was Ranchos 'cause original shocks were done at 150k miles. Also installed a shift knob from an '02 Subaru WRX 'cause the knob was so worn out it was gross.
First toy? Oh, I guess a Yakima sliding-rail rack.
C
02-06-2004, 05:56 AM
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I got my Taco in November. First thing I did was get all wether mats. Next thing I did was put in a K&N drop in. After that I got a 24" magnaflow muffler. My next mod is an over the rail Line-X bed liner.
02-06-2004, 07:12 AM
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Pretty bad when it takes ya a while to remember this stuff.... took me more than 10 mins to remember.
Service: Timing chain, water pump, guides, plugs, rotor, cap, wires, etc.
Mod: Removed cancer ridden rear bumper.
Toy: Replaced crap sony with my Kenwood Headunit out of my other car. 1st thing I think I bought was my huskyliners, can't really remember.
Service: Timing chain, water pump, guides, plugs, rotor, cap, wires, etc.
Mod: Removed cancer ridden rear bumper.
Toy: Replaced crap sony with my Kenwood Headunit out of my other car. 1st thing I think I bought was my huskyliners, can't really remember.
02-06-2004, 12:08 PM
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Gearbox stripped,
gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
refitted gearbox with new laygear and front bearing in.
Mod is out in a box in the shed still in parcel from RB
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gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
gave lots of money to Toyota
refitted gearbox with new laygear and front bearing in.
Mod is out in a box in the shed still in parcel from RB
Toyless
02-06-2004, 12:33 PM
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The second day I had my truck - Removed the factory running boards. Replaced the skid plate bolts that had fallen out because the previous owner had gotten the oil changed "to do me a favor" 2 days before I picked the truck up, and the flunky who did the work forgot to tighten them...
03-28-2004, 11:57 PM
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First things I did.... They seem to fit in most of the catagories.
1) Pulled Engine - Awaiting paycheck to rebuild.... 2 more days!
2) Pulled Nerf Bars
3) Gutted Catalytic Conv.
1) Pulled Engine - Awaiting paycheck to rebuild.... 2 more days!
2) Pulled Nerf Bars
3) Gutted Catalytic Conv.
03-29-2004, 05:48 AM
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1st mod: pulled running boards (did not put on Maniks untill later)
1st service: put on some billsteins in the front (blown shocks)
1st toy: haven't gotten that yet, but will be new sound system.
1st service: put on some billsteins in the front (blown shocks)
1st toy: haven't gotten that yet, but will be new sound system.
03-29-2004, 09:38 AM
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first mods
I bought it on a Friday and Saturday I dropped it off at the stealership for the VO6 recall. Ended up getting new heads AND a block. Took 3 weeks!
After that, I immediately removes the mud flaps and those cheezy plastic stock runnin' boards. Then I installed some OME rear coils, SAW Torsion BarsII, RS5's all the way around, and got some new 32 BFG M/T KM's mounted on some 9" Centerlines I had laying around.
In fact, the wife took it out last Saturday for it's first wheelin' trip. Not really wheelin'. More like muddin' and cruisin' around the sand at the river. Kinda lame but she had fun!
After that, I immediately removes the mud flaps and those cheezy plastic stock runnin' boards. Then I installed some OME rear coils, SAW Torsion BarsII, RS5's all the way around, and got some new 32 BFG M/T KM's mounted on some 9" Centerlines I had laying around.
In fact, the wife took it out last Saturday for it's first wheelin' trip. Not really wheelin'. More like muddin' and cruisin' around the sand at the river. Kinda lame but she had fun!
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03-29-2004, 10:09 AM
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In order of when they were done: sound system (toy), tinted front winders (mod), and new brake pads (service). Or if tinting front winders isn't considered a mod, then deck plate.
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03-29-2004, 10:15 AM
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OEM wind/bug deflector, b/c I got a rock chip in the front windshield two week after I bought it. Then a year later when I finally replaced the front windshield, two to three hours later I got another rock chip. SOB!!! 
03-29-2004, 10:38 AM
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Service: Oil Change, belt replacment, and tranny rebuild
Mod.: Hmmm .... it was kinda pre-modified when I got it, but I am not done
Toy: Stereo equipment, and lots of it!
Mod.: Hmmm .... it was kinda pre-modified when I got it, but I am not done
Toy: Stereo equipment, and lots of it!
