Tasha - The 2012 2TRFE 4X2 SR5 Prerunner Build

Hello TW!

Little backstory; My father-in-law bought this truck new back in 2012. Since then, the truck has racked up about 380,000 highway miles, been sideswiped, and has been left sitting for months in need of repairs. I bought it for a couple grand. She has quite a few problems I need to solve before I can start having fun with the build.

Keep in mind, its a 4-Banger RWD so I know this wont be taking on any crazy trails. But will be perfect for camping, fishing and getting away!

Some issues I've found so far include:

Evap Leak (P0456)
Possible new Cat needed (P0420)
Small oil leak that may be coming from the Crank Shaft Position Sensor.
Broken Tail Light
It was sitting unused so a new/charged battery along with any other issues that come from a truck sitting.

If engine/trans fail, I may be looking at a direct swap.

Decided to name her Tasha. Any helpful tips along the way would be great!

 

I'll be going back in time as some of the cheaper things were taken care of before this build log was made.

 

Wasn't a fan of the long antenna so I removed it and placed a screw in the treaded hole. I kept the antenna just in case. But I never listen to the radio.

 

Broken Taillight replaced. Amazon special.

 

Wasn't high on the list but I couldn't pass up the deal I got on these wheels from a great guy here on TW!

 

Removed front license plate, dipped grill surround and updated headlights. Again, Amazon Special.

 

Looking good!

 

Thanks!

 

Wow that’s a great looking truck! I’d never guess it had that many miles just from looking at it.

 

Thanks! Slowly but surely!

 

Would you be willing to give away your old tail light? my drivers side got busted in parking lot... Im trying to get a free 99 deal if its not busted I will pay for shipping

 

Oh man! I'm so sorry. I donated the taillight shortly after removing it. I'll keep in mind for future part pull offs that there is a community here that may need the parts.

On that note, I still have the 4 stock rims if anyone is interested. As well as the stock tailgate insert (the plastic part).

 

Are the rims black?

 

They make shorties for less than $20

 

No, stock silver rims seen in first photo.

 

Hey Andrew, my next move on the antenna will either be a shorty or complete removal.

 

Thank you I have the silver ones as well..

 

I deleted mine, I bought a pair of 1979-1993 Mustang Taillight Panel rubber plugs on Amazon and used one for it. It was recommended by someone on here. They do the job, but I'm not super impressed, they are not tall enough.