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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Lima004, Jun 2, 2015.

  1. Apr 2, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    68dave

    68dave Well-Known Member

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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    Just bought this 1 owner 2004 today. 475k miles & still runs great. I had to drive it 2 hours today to get it home after buying it and had no issues rollin' home at 70mph. Gotta love Toyota's!

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  2. Apr 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM
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    JJ04TACO

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    Fox 2.5 RR front, 2.0 RR rear from AccuTune Offroad, OME Dakar Leafs, Camburg Uniball UCA's, CBI Offroad Bolt on Sliders w/kickout, Scangauge II Uniden Bearcat 880 w/ 3' Firestick on CBI antenna mount B&M Trans Cooler
    Truck looks great! Good to know I won't need a new vehicle for a LONG time.

    I don't even know what you offer for a truck with almost a half million miles on the odo. LOL.
     
  3. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    68dave

    68dave Well-Known Member

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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    I paid $600 for it. I figured the Elocker rear is worth that much.
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    68dave

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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    I bought it from a member here. It was his son's that passed last December.
     
  5. Apr 3, 2016 at 2:43 PM
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    ClevSix

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    Suspension, 33s, some armor... Rust, Gray wire and 2Low, and more. T4r is stock.
    IMHO any Tacoma that is still legally drivable is worth at least $2k.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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    68dave

    68dave Well-Known Member

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    Toytec Boss kit & OME leafs, 231mm tundra brakes SCS wheels...
    Not sure how "legally driveable" it is because of a rust hole in the frame. But it drove real nice during the 2 hour trip home yesterday.
     
  7. Apr 3, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    carbon_fiber

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    none yet...that's why I'm here
    New member here. Just joined. Will be perusing for answers to questions before I start asking a bunch of things y'all have probably answered a thousand times.
    1996 standard extended cab. 4 cylinder. 351K. I think. I've had it since 2004. Have put over 200K on it myself.
    Want to mod it a little, and keep it running past 500K
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    CStoy

    CStoy mountain-top maniac.

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    improved toyota goodness.
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    01 DC 4wd with 251,3xx as of now but I don't have a pic of that... the check engine light just came on for the cat's and I have done a fair amount of preventive repairs recently... all fuel, vac, coolant hoses, and the intake tube and muffler all in the last 15k. it is one of the best and most reliable vehicles I have ever driven. everything works like it should!
     
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  9. Apr 7, 2016 at 3:19 AM
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    BikerinBlak909

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    JD Fab LT kit 3" lift spindles Fox 2.5 x 10" dual rate Deaver F67 SUA, 9" shackles 8.4 prerunner rear end with 4.10 33 AT3 wildpeaks McNeil Fiberglass fenders PRP comp seats Doug Thorley long tube header K&N CAI
    1998 2rz automatic has just over 266k. I abused the crap out of it. Drove it with CEL on. When the CEL started flashing I registered it Non opt it in 2014. Just got the engine rebuilt. Had 3 burnt valves.
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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  11. Jul 26, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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    2002Tacoma4x4

    2002Tacoma4x4 TRD 4x4 double cab

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  12. Jul 26, 2017 at 6:50 AM
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    2002Tacoma4x4

    2002Tacoma4x4 TRD 4x4 double cab

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  13. Jul 28, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    tacoma_2002

    tacoma_2002 Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads...

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    91 FJ80 (family trail ride) - 199k
    97 FJZ80 - 298k
    99 Tacoma 5 Lug - 306k (daily driver)
    02 Tacoma (dedicated crawler) - 136k :oops:
     
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  14. Jul 29, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    cazinpa

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    A few tweaks
    Wow, I thought I was doing good at 276k! Cool thread!

    PA truck - somehow very rust free
    doesn't burn oil
    Keeps eating PS pumps

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  15. Aug 15, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    tacoma_2002

    tacoma_2002 Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads...

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    I ate 3 before I figured out why. The first couple was due to not properly flushing the system. If your rack and pinion has a leak go ahead and replace it before you flush.
    The third pump was killed by heat. Slow crawling in the hot summer and I would foam the fluid and overheat the pump when the viscosity to the fluid faded.

    I installed a small transmission cooler in the return line and have been on this pump for about 4 years. It has wheeled on 35's for the past two years. Currently in the middle of SAS... going to hydro assist and 40's using a mini truck gear box.

    Good luck.
     
  16. Aug 16, 2017 at 5:46 AM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger,Haltech,meth, 750k

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    97 reg cab, v6 5sp 300hp supercharged, Methonal Injection, 750,001 plus miles, Original Owner
    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    536,000, got to love these Tacoma trucks :)

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  17. Aug 16, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    ecotecin

    ecotecin Wait, whut........

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    Thts a clean looking tacoma right there!!!!
     
  18. Aug 17, 2017 at 4:00 AM
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    97tacoma4life

    97tacoma4life Deepsouthmudders

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    Wow guess my 97 has a long way to go its at 189,000 i have owned it for 11 years now looks like i will be in this thing for years to come 20170708_171905.jpg
     
  19. Aug 17, 2017 at 4:57 AM
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    RysiuM

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    DD Deck+backup camera, LED DRL, All LED except H4 Hella
    Not if you don't take care of it (it looks like it crawled out of swamp ;) ). What are those wires hanging from the back? :eek:
     
  20. Aug 18, 2017 at 5:47 AM
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    97tacoma4life

    97tacoma4life Deepsouthmudders

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    That is what you call living on a dirt road that's over a mile long
     

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