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1995.5 Tacomas only - how many are still out there

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RysiuM, Feb 12, 2019.

  1. Sep 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    Texun

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    I have a 1995.5 V6 auto 4x4. I bought it used in 1998, a few years later I decided to go full size and sold it to my dad. I just got it back in Dec when he passed away. 135k on the clock. I’m having issues decoding the Vin, it doesn’t seem to match up with what I’m finding on explanations. Looking at the title the vin is 4TAVN73F0SZ079101 . Can anyone decipher this for me?
     
  2. Sep 8, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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    RysiuM

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    DD Deck+backup camera, LED DRL, All LED except H4 Hella
    Running it via Toyota Owners I got the following:

    1995 Tacoma Standard
    • VIN4TAVN73F0SZ079101
    • Model: 1995 Tacoma
    • Grade: Standard
    • Exterior: Evergreen Pearl(751)
    • Interior: Fe44
    • Engine: 6-CYL
    • Body Type: Extra Cab
    • Drive Type: 4WD
    • Transmission: 4AT ECT
    • Selling Dealer:
    • Servicing Dealer: None Selected
    • Date of First Use: September 27, 1995
    ADDITIONAL VEHICLE DETAILS
    • Order Date: 07/1995
    • Plant of Manufacture:
    • Body Style: XTRACAB
    • Tire Make/Brand:
    • Tire Size:
    • Spare Tire Brand:

    PORT OR FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT
    • AW 31X10.5 TIRES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS & CHROME WHEEL ARCH MOLDING: Factory
    • LX VALUE PACKAGE: Factory
    • PX METALLIC PAINT: Factory
    • RE 48 STATE EMISSIONS REQUIREMENT: Factory
    • TW TILT STEERING WHEEL: Factory

    STANDARD INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
    • Safety
      DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG (SRS) SIDE-DOOR IMPACT BEAMS CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP REAR CRS FOLD OUT TABLE

    • Comfort & Convenience
      60/40 CLOTH SPLIT BENCH SEAT REAR CLOTH JUMP SEATS FULL-DOOR TRIM W/CLOTH INSERT DUAL ARMRESTS/DOOR POCKETS ADJ FRT SHOULDER BELT ANCHORS MIST CYCLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DUAL SUNVISORS DAY/NIGHT REARVIEW MIRROR ENTRY/EXIT ASSIST GRIP COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE DUAL CUPHOLDER DRIVER SIDE FOOTREST
    • Mechanical & Performance
      3.4L V6 DOHC EFI ENGINE 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANS 2-SPEED MANUAL TRANSFER CASE COIL SPRING DOUBLE WISHBONE FRONT SUSPENSION POWER-ASSISTED RACK AND PINION STEERING PWR-ASSIST VENTED FRT DISC DISC BRAKES P225/75R15 RADIAL TIRES (5) GAS SHOCK ABSORBERS
    • Exterior
      DOUBLE WALL CARGO BED CARGO BED TIE-DOWN HOOKS GRAY METALLIC GRILLE DUAL OUTSIDE MIRRORS STYLED STEEL WHEELS LOCKING FUEL DOOR BLACK RR BUMPER/LOCKING FUEL FRONT & REAR MUDGUARDS TILT-OUT REAR QUARTER WINDOWS HALOGEN HEADLAMPS/TINTED GLASS
    Original report attached.

    Post all details and pictures, so I can add it to the list.
     

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  3. Sep 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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    Just got mine a week ago.

    260k miles, 3.4L, 5MT, 4x4 auto hubs, manufactured July 1995. It's a little dinged up inside and out, but seems to still be running strong. The clutch was replaced about 1 year and 10,000 miles ago, and the engine was allegedly rebuilt around 180k miles. I think it's got a small lift and aftermarket suspension, but I really don't know.

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  4. Sep 8, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Thank you! I’ll post pics as soon as I get it home. It’s still at my father’s house.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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  6. Sep 9, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    1996-JBA upper control arms, replaceable Cardan joint drive shaft, leveling kit, camper shell, trailer hitch... 2001- TRD Supercharged, TRD headers...
    fullsizeoutput_4c7.jpg edit: i have been informed and corrected. My truck was manufactured in October 95. But the emissions comply to 1996, so I have a 1996, not a 95.5
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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    Mine was 12/95 manufactured does that count :rofl:
     
  8. Sep 10, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    1996-JBA upper control arms, replaceable Cardan joint drive shaft, leveling kit, camper shell, trailer hitch... 2001- TRD Supercharged, TRD headers...
    Looks like it’s probably a leveling kit like I have on mine.
     
  9. Oct 3, 2020 at 3:25 AM
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  10. Oct 3, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    Stock for now.. maybe
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    1996-JBA upper control arms, replaceable Cardan joint drive shaft, leveling kit, camper shell, trailer hitch... 2001- TRD Supercharged, TRD headers...
    edit
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2020 at 10:20 AM
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    Not surprised it’s gone already. They were asking $7500 69k miles. It was a 2.7 with an automatic.
     
  13. Oct 3, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    ome 2.5lift leer cap
    BTW i recently took a trip to Tennessee. All back roads. That is where All the early first gens are.
     
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  14. Oct 4, 2020 at 8:56 AM
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    I think not the built date counts as much as model year as on the title (the way it was counted by Toyota). I guess the smog sticker compliance year might be the clue if you don't have original paperwork from Toyota.

    My truck shows 1995 compliance on the smog sticker

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    The way strange thing is that this label shows TWC + TWC suggesting it should have two catalytic converters, but it never had two converters. I bought is used in 1998 from Toyota dealer, and besides having different tires (235 instead of stock 225) and added camper shell it had zero modifications - for sure it did not have cat delete. I only had once Cali smog inspector questioning where is my second converter, but he gave up looking for it and signed smog passed.
     
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  15. Oct 28, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    [​IMG] I have a Toyota Tacoma 95.5. It unfortunately was in an accident and am needing some more info about it as I am arguing with insurance about it. It was in great shape and only had 173K miles. Original engine and really no rust as it has been in Texas its entire life. It is the v6 xcab 4x4 model. They are trying to use 1996 models for comps but they just not the same. Anyone give me some insight?
     
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  16. Oct 29, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    Is it totaled? Are you looking to get accurate value or prices on replacement parts?
     
  17. Nov 10, 2020 at 12:46 AM
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  18. Nov 10, 2020 at 1:01 AM
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    I have a 1995.5 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 extended cab 5sp manual LX V6 3.4L has auto locking hubs build date says 04/1995 with 325,200 original motor no rebuild most everything original few parts thats still original goes as follows. Alternator, power steering pump and fluid, coils, maf sensor, fuel injectors and fuel pump, rear drums and brake shoes, u-joints. I changed out original clutch at 172,000 miles, water pump and timing belt kit at 235,791 miles, replaced radiator and new one ended up being 2 inches longer but made my own brackets to bolt lower part of radiator. My dad and I have owned it since new off show room floor

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  19. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:49 AM
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    Interesting, I was under the impression only 5 lugs got that shorter rad
     
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  20. Nov 10, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    This is what I call a great looking Tacoma. If not messed up with "off road modifications" it can run forever on factory original parts:). If not for ADD this would be the best combinations of options. Manual hubs gives additional use of transfer case that it beats the inconvenience of jumping out into deep mud to lock them up for getting out of the trouble (been there, done that :thumbsup:).
     

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