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What do you guys think of my 97 tacoma 4x4 v6 lx?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by J.A.92, May 10, 2018.

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  1. May 10, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    J.A.92

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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    Okay thanks old school! No off road.Just Drive to work 30 miles a day.And light weekends.I would like to check those fluids.Seem to Drive like it’s barely broken in.
     
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  2. May 10, 2018 at 10:03 PM
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    I love that front end. Good looking truck!
     
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  3. May 10, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    I still think that front end is cool to look at.
     
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  4. May 10, 2018 at 10:07 PM
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    Dodging tumbleweeds
    Sliders also provide protection from door dings and also help you get to your truck bed to hook up a tow rope to the bumper when you’re stuck on slick rocks in a creek. :rofl:
     
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  5. May 10, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    J.A.92

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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    Sliders? I
     
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  6. May 10, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    The things that go on the side your truck to protect your rocker panel. They stick out so when people throw your the door open it hits that instead of your truck. You can just get ste on the side. Sliders are only useful if you plan on playing in the rocks
     
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  7. May 10, 2018 at 10:15 PM
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    J.A.92

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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    Like a steel bar to stand on? I had an aluminum 20” step on it but that was the first thing I took off.
     
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  8. May 10, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    Its the company truck
    Sliders are like this, vs nerf bars which are just to give you someplace to step and hang low

    AD751447-F98F-4D6D-A11A-86653075598B.jpg
     
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  9. May 11, 2018 at 12:33 AM
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    Ball joints, tie rods, u joints anything that would ruin your day if it failed
     
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  10. May 11, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Great looking truck that will last a LONG time!!!
     
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  11. May 11, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    I think so! Shawnster88 your truck is badass
     
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  12. May 11, 2018 at 10:18 AM
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    Nice find. Other than bigger tires, I'd suggest you keep it OEM. Resale value will keep climbing.....
     
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  13. May 11, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    J.A.92 [OP] 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    Yeah I’m gonna put 265s on it and consider a leveling kit.Anyone have a leveling kit?
     
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  14. May 11, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    I love it! I have a 96 just like yours and I'm California and I don't have all the Ca. emissions on the engine like the EGR valve and dual cats. It is a 48 State vehicle. I bought it that way from my work. My buddies that have Taco's have all the Ca. emissions on them and they are kind of jealous. Do I have a unicorn of some sort?
    Anyhow I love the 1st gen Tacoma's!
     
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  15. May 11, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    Very nice truck.How many miles?
     
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  16. May 11, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    Nice Truck OP! :thumbsup: for real headlights.:cheers:
     
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  17. May 11, 2018 at 12:12 PM
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    I love all the Tacoma trucks.This gen is pretty sweet!
     
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  18. May 11, 2018 at 12:15 PM
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    ball joints, tie rod ends, steering bushings, maybe some poly control arm bushings, and the regular engine cleaning stuff like the MAF, throttle body, plugs/wires, etc...

    Check all the fluids too, trany, diff, etc..
     
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  19. May 11, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    Anybody every replaced a front valance?
     
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  20. May 11, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Oh yeah
     
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