Just hit 50k

Hit 50k about 115 miles back. I've only had the truck since May, 2009 so It's only been through the 45k tune up which I had Toyota of Seattle do.
I recently moved out of the city and into a duplex style house with a (uneven) driveway so I have the option to do simple tune ups at home e.g. oil and filter changes.

The short end of the long is this: What can I do at home with no jacks/jack stands, or socket sets?

You guys are awesome and thanks in advance for any help

Eric

 

umm 5 k change the oil? check the air filter? lube job if you got the driveshaft? rotate some tires?

 

you would be surprise at what you can do with a simple starter tool kit from sears.

 

yeah i got a walmart socket set... and some random tools ive grabbed to do jobs... i got maybe 50 dollars in tools, and ive done random house repairs and whatnot as well

 

Yea, the majority of any of the bolts you'd ever want to loosen or tighten on the truck are 10, 12 or 14mm.

 

Also, there's random Torx heads throughout the truck too. God I hate torx.

 

cant forget the 23m or whatever it is for the difs... that thing is a monster

 

Yep, you can do a whole lot is just with basic tools.

 

You can do a ton in your driveway with basic tools. Oil change, diff fluids, transfer case oil, ATF drain/refill, spark plugs, serpentine belt, brakes, full 3" OME lift and on and on.

Look through the DIY's, they usually tell you what tools you need. Take a trip to Sears and buy the basics.

You're local, buy me some beer and I'll come over and give you a hand.

 

hey thanks man. I'll look you up when i end up doing some work. I got big plans..