200,000 Mile Club (1st Gen Tacomas)

99 bought it with 287k+ now going on 316 and still running like a champ

 

Hit a milestone driving back home from college this weekend. Purchased the truck last July with 187K on the clock.

 

Mine is an 2002 DCSB TRD 4x4 w/ 248,000 and climbing since it’s my daily. Keep up on your maintenance and don’t buy cheap parts. Found out the hard way with lower ball joints what a headache. Lesson learned. Only the best for it. The truck has treated me well and I sing it’s praises to anyone who will listen.

 

Did you have aftermarket LBJs that failed? Getting ready to replace mine in the coming weeks.

 

Yeah, went with some from online. The threads stripped on the driver’s side and the castle but broke the cotter pin as it slid off. I was fortunate that it was low speed in a round-about. But it broke the UBJ and pulled off the brake line. No body, wheel, or tire damage though. I replaced the UCAs w/ Camburg uni-balls and went with Toyota LBJs.

 

My dads got an old first gen in his garage that has 380,xxx miles. Those things are built to last for sure.

 

Yup, just like mine as well. I’d be surprised for him to tell me he did NOT have a specific tool in there. Ya know? It’s funny the stuff we remember...

 

Just discovered this thread...

GOD BLESS YALL!!

Keep em on the road and keep posting!!

 

hi I have a 2001 that has rust crashes off road adventures with 363000 miles running strong yet and all original needs a rear wheel bearing now looks rough but has character and lots of luv from my family keep it going

 

in about 363000 its had 1 front wheel bearing 1 alternator 6 sets of tires 4 sets of front brakes rears original yet original shocks mobil 1 every 5000 miles 1 belt and hose change now needs rear wheel bearing runs good 2.7 litre 4 cyl 4x4 original auto tras untouched, fluid changed every 15000 mi dealer maple wood Toyota is amazed

 

2.7 SR-5 with 261K still going strong.

 

I have well over 500k now. Original motor, original owner, original trans. No rebuilds on anything yet. I did the timing belt once at 180k, 2 sets of spark plugs, 2 clutches, and still go wheeling all the time!

 

5 speed? Nice truck!

 

My 02 when I sold it kind of regret it but moved on to the 3rd gen

 

My 03 has almost 263,000 and is still runnin good. My dad hauled a lot of fire wood and deer with it when it was his.

 

Hey all, I picked up a used 96 3.4L with 256k miles on it that I've been working on bringing back to life. It was from Texas so it's thankfully totally rust free, and I got it for a great deal. It just wasn't shown the love it deserves, and there are a lot of general maintenance things that need to be done to her. Right now it's going slow for the winter, but once spring rolls around hopefully I'll get some more done.

 

2.4 5 speed 333k miles. Base model no ac or power steering

 

My daily commuter.....2001 TRD Prerunner with 291k..........only thing under the hood replaced was a power steering pump. I found almost new OEM rims on craigslist this past fall. Rusty frame......oh yeah, patch work done with Autorust/Safe T Cap kit...... thankfully that info was found on this website.

I am projecting to hit 300k this summer.

 

Mine's a '98 I bought with 280k. Up to about 324k(ish) and still going strong. Haven't changed the motor or trans yet (though I want to eventually swap to a manual and put in a supercharger, too broke to do that yet)

 

02 bought new. 275k on 2.7 motor trans and factory installed supercharger. Runs like a top!