Tons of Tacomas... New member!

Hello, fellow enthusiasts!

New member here (obviously). I have a couple Tacomas and thought I would join in order to share some of my experiences.

Ole' greenie has 337,000 miles on it, original trans, motor, TC, 3rd member, etc. Been a phenomenal truck. 4x4 manual 5vzfe. I bought it from the original owner with 300k on it. Needed a lot but I did all the work right away. New timing components, water pump, thermostat, cam and crank seals, valve cover gaskets, new front axles, re-did all the suspension, polly steering rack bushings, stainless brake lines and clutch line, radiator, all cooling hoses, new IACV, tires, ignition components (even new coils), valve adjust, PCV valve, fuel filter, air filter and way too much more to list! (currently for sale).
Everything works as it should from the factory, I fixed the AC when I bought it, all new fluids, re-seald the engine oil pan, re-sealed the front diff when it was out. Put a diff drop kit on it, Bilsteins up front (5100's) and OME in the rear with polly leaf bushings, etc. Been a fantastic truck with zero issues in the three years I have owned it, maybe because of my preventive maintenance? Even has working cruise !

I just picked up a 1996 2rzfe, automatic extra cab (white). I got it from the original owner with only 93,000 miles on it! It has some minor bumper damages (will be replaced shortly with black bumpers). Had a radiator put in it not too long ago from the looks of it. So far I did shocks all around (Sachs nitrogen shocks, very good), fixed a broken control arm bolt, added a sound system with a small 10" sub, made a tool box for the rear as well. Thermostat, radiator cap, transmission oil cooler I added in series with the stock one that is immersed in engine coolant, new PS fluid, brake fluid flushed, new full synthetic 75w90 GL5 in the rear end, trans oil filter changed, new fuel filter, air filter, new PCV valve and grommet, flushed the cooling system, new trans cooler lines/hose, sewed up the seat, engine oil and filter change, tire rotation, etc.

I love them both, wish I did not have to sell my 4x4 truck as that thing is a blast with the manual transmission, but, sadly I cannot keep both... Unless no one buys it hehehe.

Looking forward to learning as well as sharing some of my knowledge on these vehicles.

 

Welcome to the TW

 

Welcome to TW mate!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome

 

Welcome, now post pics of your JUNK. Lol.

 

Here are some image files of my old gals'!

 

Here is the newest addition, that is actually the oldest one I have had!

 

Not bad for almost 340,000 miles .

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Here is my 90 4Runner with 325K, and everything still works.

 

Welcome to TW !!!!!

 

That is impressive, especially if it has a 3.0 liter in it .

 

4cyl, 5sp.

 

Tons as in 2? I'm on number 6. Welcome!

 

This is my 4th Tacoma, these are just the current ones lol.( I would say that is a lot for a 23 year old?) Have had probably 12-13 vehicles since I was 16, only wrecked one, thankfully it was a beater and not a Taco!

I also have a 1996 Limited 4runner, 190k~ 3.4, 4x4 automatic. Picked it up for $1000 with only 168k on it. Haven't done a single thing to it except for front brakes and oil changes. I ended up giving it to my father because he loved it so much!

 

That's so cool! I'm pretty sure these trucks will outlast all of us. Welcome.

 

Welcome