1999

I’m 24 this is my first truck. 280,000mi. If you remember this Truck, please let me know anything I need to look out for. And tips or any feedback at all.

 

Ahh i member ol' Ruth

She's a good one i tell u

Reminds me when i used to go down to george feller, he had dat dang bar sum 20 years

Ruth made sure i got there in 1 piece, evry time

Even pulled a stump from uncle jo's, stubborn boy i tell u wut

She'll treat u rite

 

Wow. Thats a good one. Be careful they dont stop well. Its not a car, and will slide. Especially in the rain.

 

Ah, so THAT's the red my 99 would be if it weren't so faded

And yes, I concur with @Potomus Pete, they're not the best stoppers.

 

I had a 1998 that was very similar to this truck. Exhaust manifold ended up cracking and having to be replaced. Eventually Toyota bought it back from me. Enjoy it.

 

Check the frame with a hammer, they rust rot from the inside out.

How mechanically inclined are you?

Number one most important piece of maintenance on these 3rz 2.7L motors is having the valves adjusted. Exhaust valves tighten over time and then burn. Cheaper and easier to adjust valves then rebuild a head if one burns through.

Otherwise just basic maintenance, they're great trucks but it's over 20 years old. They're not invincible

 

Don't neglect your ball joints. Make sure they are in good shape. Especially the lowers.

 

Second this. Very important if you're not already familiar

 

Dude your truck is f*ng gorgeous. Check out this link, especially posts 6 and 7

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-tacoma-buyers-guide.156943/#post-3173375

 

You don't see Prerunners any more. Even here in Florida where they dont rust they are few and far between. People always get exited at mine. Even more than my Foxbody or my 99 Jeep TJ

 

OP said it was 4x4. No step or fender flares and that black lateral line makes for a great look and makes me want to do that on my extra cab.