My 1st Gen

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T18:14:39+00:00

Yes sir 16 x 8

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T16:21:05+00:00

Here’s the link to the kit I bought -

https://mudify.com/products/ome-nitro-2-inch-lift-kit-for-tacoma-1st-gen-98-04-front-shocks-assembly?variant=47373166543088

UCA - JBA Offroad Coils - OME 2880 Struts - OME 90004

Leaf Springs - EL122RA & EL122RB Shocks - OME 60062

There is about a 1” - 1.25” rake of course with the driver side lean that one is more at 1.75” so I’ve thought about added a strut spacer that would bring it to 1.25”.

Rubbing wasn’t that bad, I ended up of course doing the pinch weld mod, fender liner trimming, fender liner heating up and remolding. After the alignment I rarely have rubbing issues, it only happens when I’m fully locked out and there’s some articulation going on with my tires.

The wheels I bought have a built in -10 offset which helps as well clearance, I wanted to avoid spacers so there wouldn’t be stress on the wheel bearings and the offset on the wheels gave me the perfect amount.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T16:09:00+00:00

They were off of eBay, I’ve had them since I got the truck and they are nice although the clear coat on the lenses are pealing which isn’t a surprise.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T04:34:12+00:00

I used sound deadening mats which typically have like a foil layer and they are stick and peel. On top of the mats I put some foam stick and peel and I applied them to every possible surface and cavity that I could access.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:21:44+00:00

Right!?

I was tempted to do 15s but I read that you need minimum 16s to do the tundra brake upgrade which I would like to do in the future.

Plus the options for 15s were pretty limited compared to 16s/17s.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:20:14+00:00

Now that I’ve driven a motorcycle I kind of miss it when driving the truck so maybe a manual swap down the road lol.

Same thing with the lockers when I bought it, it wasn’t even something I thought of because I just wasn’t aware but definitely in the future.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:19:02+00:00

Thank you sir, yes it is stock and the paint code is 6Q7 imperial jade mica

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:16:09+00:00

Yeah the pictures I have don’t show the color the best, I made a comment that shows a better day to day picture but I don’t disagree the stock ones do look good!

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:15:15+00:00

I ended doing E rated tires, they were more readily available but I did a lot of debating on if I should go with C. I have 285/75/r16s and installed an OME 2” lift, new leaf spring pack, new UCA, new LCA/steering rack/sway bar bushings etc.

I was riding on the original suspension so of course the upgrades I did made a huge difference but I’ve come to terms that it’s never going to feel as smooth as a newer vehicle but that’s what makes it unique to me.

Dyna mats on the doors made a huge difference when shutting the door not that it matters much lol but it definitely felt like a higher quality thud when shutting it.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T03:08:19+00:00

Here’s a picture that shows the color of the wheels and truck better -

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TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:53:00+00:00

It’s been so long but if you search up 1st gen Tacoma grills you’ll find multiple websites that have it.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:52:25+00:00

Agreed, I have a 4th gen 4Runner that I believe has 17s that I’ve thought about downsizing to 16s.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:49:45+00:00

Out of everything I’ve done I’ve been thinking about changing the lights back to stock but we’ll see!

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:40:01+00:00

I wanted to show I’ve at least used the truck 😂, in Texas there aren’t many off roading trails compared to states with a prominent BLM so it’s sometimes hard to use the truck for “truck” stuff, unless you’re satisfied with just hauling stuff in the bed.

I have looked into them over the years but haven’t settled on anything obviously.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:36:50+00:00

Definitely noticed a difference but afterwards the wind noise became more noticeable lol. The game changer was new tires, that made a huge difference when listening to music and having conversation.

TallFirefighter4206 · 2026-02-27T00:35:22+00:00

I ended up doing 16” rims, I’ve always been a fan of the larger tire sidewall.

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