Just Purchased... What Should I Do Next?

Just picked up this '04 and wanting to get your opinion on what I should do first for any mods or immediate engine work.

 

How many miles? Underbody condition? Last time the timing belt was replaced?

 

Miles: 169k
Underbody: Frame replaced 01/11
Timing Belt: Changed at 150k

 

You can check Toyota owners website if you don't have all the service records. Just enter your vin and you can view whatever has been recorded for your truck.
I would change plugs and wires along with all fluids and filters. She will run forever

 

Thanks. I just signed up for that. Frame swap was done at 111k miles, not 01/11. There's only a few records available, but there are no standing recalls and the other recalls have been completed. Thanks for recommending that. I'll get on the wire, plug, and fluid swap.

 

The only other recommendation would be to use OEM Toyota parts. It's worth the extra money.

 

Good to know. I've been trying to find OEM skid plates with no luck.

 

The rest of the dealer photos are uploaded.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/albums/dealer-photos.34775/

 

Nice! Clean truck! Now you just need to trade center consoles with me! Lol

 

Thanks! I tried taking a look for your center console. Just saw an image with part of it from the passenger seat.

 

Check the tread on the tires...you might need some new ones. Sharp truck!

 

The dealer replaced wheels/tires after these photos were taken. So, we are all set on tread. Thanks!

 

Mine looks like this, I just like the model you have better.
The only draw back to the one you have is the little rubber pieces that hold your drink wear out frequently

They are interchangeable

 

Get the valve clearances checked (easy to do). If any are off, have them adjusted (which is expensive)

 

Nice looking truck! Congrats!

 

Eastwood the inside of the frame. It will cost you around 100 to do it yourself but be great for piece of mind down the road.

 

Drain and re-fill on tranny fluid 4+ Qts and do it annually, some 04s use Type IV but most use DEX III still available at Wally or upgrade to Castol VI.

 

Ah. I do like mine better.

 

I'll look into this as well. Thanks.

 

Any and all fluids, check balljoints and tie rods, after all maintaince is done then start looking into lifts, tires, wheels, painting bumpers ect, speakers, radio, ect