I'm new to the group and to the tacoma world!

After what seemed like a life time of looking i finally found a 2004 4 door 4 wheel drive! it has 153xxx miles on it. What are some things i should replace/repair first? As well whats a great but not a break the bank strut replacement leveling kit (looking to gain about 2. or 3. inches)? Thank yall!

 

Welcome! Glad to see 1st Gen DCSB that’s not beaten to shit!

 

Nice man.
You have probably the best year Tacoma ever built.
I loved my 1st gen. Dependable and rugged.
Drive it and enjoy it.

 

thank yall, its got its little dings and scratches. i looked everyday since febuary for this truck.

 

Nice truck!

 

Private sale or dealer?

 

Welcome to TW! Nice truck man

 

153,000 miles is nothing. You will have it for a while. Welcome!

 

Welcome to TW.

 

Always good to see another 1st Gen on the board

 

What’s on your mod list?

 

first find a lift, i havent decided to stay with stock rims or go with the trd bleadlock style bronze rims with a hopefully 32 inch tires

 

You said you're looking for a wont break the bank leveling kit.

Not break the bank means a lot of different things to a lot of different people.

But, I think the best setup (especially with a double cab) (without going full coilover) is Bilstein 5100 front shocks with ToyTec 620# coils in the front. I've run 3 different setups in the front and that is where I'm at now. I'm happy with it, and will continue to run it till I decide to pony up for Reservoir Coilovers.

For the back, I run a Wheelers 1.5 add a leaf and a middle leaf from a 5 lug Tacoma packaged in to my stock leaf springs.

I have nearly 300,000 miles on my stock leafs and here's how my truck sits fully loaded with camping and recovery gear.(photo from last year)


Here's how it sits (now) daily.

 

Elaborate! ... yes, i know my year is the worst amongst overall sales, just want to know more why this is so

 

i have been looking at the bilstein 5100 the hardest and seem to be about the top rated for the simplicity and $ at less then 400 for the front and rear setup i think thats going to be my best bet. and i just went thru your photos with the b4 and afters. i want a plain and simple look

 

Welcome!

 

It was the last year of the 1st Gen.
I feel the interior on the 1st gen was better.
Plus you had a manual transfer case.

 

Welcome!

 

Surprised no one has said check yer ball joints!

 

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