Got myself a 1st gen!!! 2004 trd access cab with 117k miles!! very clean condition

What should i do first?

 

Welcome to the show.

 

Nice.
Are those factory alloys polished?

 

It's an xtracab, access cab means rear doors It's mint!

I'd remove what looks like pinstripes first!

 

Sell it , I know a guy that would appreciate it.

 

hahaha good one, gonna pass this down to my son.

 

not pinstripes, just reflection of the rail that was behind me!

 

Thanks dad

 

i believe so, although i did not inquire

 

So where's this fj80?

 

sold that to a personal friend of mine! going to import one from japan when i find the right one, and after I've had my fun with the Taco!

 

Nice

 

Just make sure it looks like this

 

Change trans fluid, rear end fluid, P/S fluid, coolant and thermostat, brake fluid, oil & filter. Check battery level and how many volts it puts out. (Computer systems like 12+ volts.

 

Get rid of chrome

New fluids
Check brakes
Enjoy and drive

Were the mirrors changed ? Looks like the previous small mirrors

 

Remember to check the frame for rust. Is it the V6 or I4?

 

Yes,,,,first thing is change "All" the fluids just to be safe. This will give you a good idea on how great of a deal you got. You are then rolling around underneath see what you have.

 

Trans fluid, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, differential fluid, Lowe ball joints, timing belt, water pump, spark plugs.

 

Do all maintaince to start. Next id remove all badging and paint 90% of the chrome black. Then depending on your budget and wants go from there.

 

Hey Shaun,

How is it going? This is the maintenance schedule I follow for our Tacoma.

1. Change Oil and Oil Filter every 6,000 miles if you chose to run synthetics. If you run Dinosaur blood, then change oil and oil filter every 4,000 miles.
2. Change Fuel Filter every other year
3. Change out lubricant in differentials, transfer case and manual transmission every three or four years. If you do a lot of towing, then do this step every other year.
4. Drain and Flush coolant every other year and change both the lower and upper coolant hose while you are doing this step
5. Change Spark Plugs every 30,000 miles or every other year.
6. Change out Spark Plug Wires every other time you do the spark plugs.
7. If it is Automatic transmission, then flush and change fluid every other year

Good Luck,
Paul