Outer Shell Intro - 2nd Gen in SF, CA

Just got a 06' TRD OR 4x4 in Silver Streak Metallic
120k mi for $14k. Thats the most expensive thing I've ever bought! haha

I used to work on cars a lot but fell out of it for a decade. Now I got the fire again.
These are all the cars I've owned: E30 325i, E36 M3, '93 Toyota Pickup 22RE 2wd, '87 4runner 22RE, '03 Impreza, '06 Tacoma!

I mostly got this truck to sleep and camp in so I have some build out plans for it, including sewing up a mattress that doubles as a bouldering crashing pad. I like climbing and also biking a lot.

About me: I own and founded a small business called Outer Shell Adventure that manufactures bicycle bags and other outdoor accessories. Everything is made in our shop in San Francisco so I'm pretty handy with industrial sewing machines.



About the truck: Seems to be really well taken care of but it did not come with any service records. Lived in SoCal its whole life. Barely driven off road.
Came with: Bilstein 5100 fronts at max setting, TSB leaf springs, SnugTop camper shell, BedRug, Method NVs, BFG KO2s 285/75/16, and a light bar hidden in the bumper. Otherwise stock.

I'm looking for some advice on maintenance items to keep this truck lasting a really long time.
Previous owner changed the diff, tranny, and transfer case fluid 20k mi ago.

Things I've checked that were good:
- Air filters
- Front pads (about 1/4" left)
- Serpentine belt (no cracks, looks like its been changed at some point)
- Rust (very little anywhere!)
- Engine oil

Things that need maintenance or need to be checked:
- Brake fluid flush (looks dirty, brakes don't stop well)
- Steering fluid flush? (feels fine, but maybe preemptively change)
- Coolant flush?
- Control arm bushings? (has small cracks on them)
- Ball joints? (has grease squeezing out the bottom)
- MAF, TB cleaning, replace PCV
- Spark plugs?
- Driveline zerk greasing
- Wheel/tire balance/rotate, check alignment (drives straight but there is a minor high speed vibration)

Anything else??

Pics soon!!

 

I think you've got it covered other than no mention of bike rack.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome aboard

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

So I got temporarily banned with this first post because it included my instagram link.... whoops!
Did most of those maintenance items listed above and added a custom rear bumper.
Still lovin my truck and finally took some pics!