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New Tacoma owner (95.5 taco)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacoCar95, Apr 5, 2023.

  1. Apr 5, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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    TacoCar95

    TacoCar95 [OP] Member

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    Carson
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    white 95 taco V6, 5speed
    Used to be a line-x salesman truck. 5 speed, 3.4L, extra cab. they messed up the wiring in the whole thing though. it's bday is March 2nd, 1995!
    anything and everything i should know about tacomas. currently at 234xxx miles, the truck is completely stock, previously owned by LINE-X as a salesman's vehicle, was ordered from factory with 3.4L, 5 speed, 4x4, 4.10 gears, is currently sitting on stock 2018 taco wheels and bald tires. currently looking into timing belt/water pump, clutch, starter, and new rubber.
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2023 at 8:59 PM
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    GyvesHD

    GyvesHD Well-Known Member

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    2000 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4X4
    Check the Lower ball joints
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2023 at 9:20 PM
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    aldoraine

    aldoraine Well-Known Member

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    vallecito ca
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    99 Tacoma 4WD TRD
    Start replacing all the front end suspension components, and only use Toyota OEM, ever. It'll treat you well.
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2023 at 9:20 PM
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    TacoCar95

    TacoCar95 [OP] Member

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    Carson
    Vehicle:
    white 95 taco V6, 5speed
    Used to be a line-x salesman truck. 5 speed, 3.4L, extra cab. they messed up the wiring in the whole thing though. it's bday is March 2nd, 1995!
    Thank you, checking out lower ball joints and bushings and spindles soon!
     
  5. Apr 7, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    Toyoda213

    Toyoda213 Well-Known Member

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    Jimmy
    SoCal
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    2003 V6 dlbc Prerunner 4x4 converted
    lube all the u joints and replace all the fluids.
     
  6. Apr 7, 2023 at 6:14 PM
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    TacoCar95

    TacoCar95 [OP] Member

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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Carson
    Vehicle:
    white 95 taco V6, 5speed
    Used to be a line-x salesman truck. 5 speed, 3.4L, extra cab. they messed up the wiring in the whole thing though. it's bday is March 2nd, 1995!
    fluids are changed, never thought of the u-joints, however LCA's were replaced at 120k miles and timing belt was change twice, first at 92k, second at about 180k
     

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