Big Red's build thread

So I'm getting started on my '04 prerunner. I talked a buddy into helping me out and I'm going to start out with some maintenance and a few upgrades.
So far I'm at 933xx miles. On my list as of now is to change the plugs, timing belt, and water pump. The washer rescuer is cracked also so I'm replacing that. Checked my drive train, rear diff, and grease points. All of it looked fine.

I'm getting her detailed in the next week with a solid engine cleaning and beefing up her armor a bit.

I've been in the market for a new front bumper. I'm keeping an ear to the ground for a solid used front end that could use some tender love to get that sparkle back.

I'm rolling on stock rims, I think, 16X8 with 245/70r. I'm going to take the plastic off and see how I feel about the plain rims, might paint them or get some inexpensive new rims/tires that are a bit bigger.

Pictures to come. Suggestions and ideas are welcome. Working on a smaller budget but I'm looking to make the truck look and run well.
Cheers

 

For your timing belt buy the kit off ebay...it has all the OEM parts for a fraction of the price, if your gonna do ur timing belt you mine as well do everything while you are in there, and get some HPS silicone radiator hoses off Amazon.

 

This is actually 1st gen discussion thread. Here is a link to 1st gen build threads. GL

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/