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Prioritized Build order?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DrBobbySaget, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    DrBobbySaget

    DrBobbySaget [OP] Member

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    ARB Front Bumper. BFG All-Terrains.
    Howdy y’all,

    I am sure there will be lots of opinions, but I am thinking about the order of upgrades for my 95 1st Gen. The purpose is a daily for now/ general adventure/ hunting/ camping/ mild to moderate off-roading.

    Here is my list in order. Would love some thoughts:
    • Headlights - Done
    • Timing belt/water pump -Done
    • Carplay & Back up camera - Done
    • Tires - Done
    • Arb bumper - Done
    • Topper/camper - Done
    • Rack (sort of cheap one that came with topper) - Done
    • Fix steering shaft (weld fix)
    • Bed divider net
    • Build Folding Sleeping platform
    • Side mirrors from 2000-2004 Tacoma
    • Raise breathers: diffs, tcase, trans
    • Armor (sliders&skids) 4x innovations
    • OME/Bilstien lift
    • Warn or Badlands Winch
    • Bus bar
    • Switch panel
    • Lights
    • ARB Air compressor
    • ARB Air lockers
    • Bed rug
    • Bed slide
    • Rear bumper
    • Mobile Ham Radio - Yaesu FTM400-XD
    • GMRS radio - Midland
    • Cruise control
     
  2. Sep 18, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    old grouch

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    95 4x4 V6 Extra Cab
    E-Locker SS Skid 2" Lift
    If you don't know the maintenance history I would recommend the following in order: replace lower ball joints, all drive line fluids, power steering fluid, coolant. Grease the u-joint in the drive shafts. There are 9 of them. Hopefully you inspected the frame for rust before you bought it but if not do that. Inspect the brakes for wear. Good luck.
     
  3. Sep 18, 2023 at 1:17 PM
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    DrBobbySaget

    DrBobbySaget [OP] Member

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    Matt
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    1995 Tacoma Xtracab LX 4WD 3.4L 5 Speed
    ARB Front Bumper. BFG All-Terrains.
    It’s been the the “family” since new and has been meticulously maintained. Everything mentioned above is all good!
     

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