9yr Ownership report

Picked up one of the first Gen 2's in the area (2005 Model) 9 yrs ago yesterday. 81,500 miles, only been to dealer once (leaf springs TSB).

Updates/changes:
-Running Pennzoil Platinum in the motor, Full syn oil for 6-spd tranny, transfer and front diff.
-Use 80w-90 Syn blend w/ no fiction modifier in LSD rear diff. Spins both wheels, no chatter.
-TRD exhaust, sounds good, 8 y/o now, still looks and sounds good.
-10th winter on Blizzaks tires on 16x7 steelies for Dec to late Mar. almost 30K, time for replace next winter.
-Stock H/T's were awful in winter, ok for summer. They lasted 30K, replaced w/ Kumho APT KPL51's for 3 season use, shit in winter too.
-Cut a heavy 5/8" thick horse stall mat for the bed
-Homemade bed extender, makes 5ft to 6.6ft
-Added a spacer to shorten clutch pedal travel
-Added front lower bed D-rings
-Replaced org battery Feb 2013 (made it 8+ yrs, no complaints). Same Toyota battery for under $100.
-Undercoat the frame with chainsaw bar oil or Hot oil before winter to minimize frame rust. Messy, but cheap and necessary for a Toyota in snow country.
-Replaced front discs and pads at 60K. 1 of 4 pistons on both sides was frozen open. One 2 yr'old remanufactered caliper froze partially clamped on wheel this summer, had to replace.

4x4 system: Several thousand miles in 4hi and use 4lo a couple times a month. No issues.
Transmission & motor: Motor great. Old tyme copper plugs every 30K. 6spd has been fine. Slight squeak on first couple clutch engagements when cold out.
Body: Paint is doing well, wax every 4 months. No rust, pleasantly surprised.
Interior: Only electronic issue is overhead temp/compass went out, I resoldered, but went again. Othewise no electronic issues. Seats, slight wear on the lumbar dial on drivers seats where you slide in. Interior bits holding up well overall.
Composite bed: holding up great, The tailgate handle tends to get sticky once a year. So un-do the Torx bolts on tailgate and got to lube em'.
Steering: Have to grease the steering kunckle (above front driver drive shaft) once a year. No grease Zerk, just douse the hell out it. Damn salt.

MPG: Mostly Rural driving, light city
-Avg 19 non-winter
-drops to 16-17 in winter
-Octane: I use 89. Towing 93. It pings on regular. I'll spend the extra .10 a gallon.

Issues:
-Bottoming out with a load and leaf spring squeak, but fixed w/ TSB.
-Frame rust, got to keep it coated for winter.
-Weak tailgate, so a plywood plank for weight dist when hauling my enduro moto.
-The TRD sport 17 rims still bubbled on the edges. But really havent worsened over the years.
-Very sensitive ABS, not setup well for winter.

OVerall its a great truck, still looks relatively new. Just got to keep up with treating the frame.

 

very nice.

 

Well put together thread, good job op.

 

Demon I am impressed!
You are still driving that rig & giving great reports!
Now how about snowmobiling? You still riding??

 

Does the AAL TSB have to be done while under warranty?