What would you do? - Best/Necessary To-Dos

Finally trying to work my way up the ladder to the 2nd gen after having a '92 Pickup and losing my beloved 2002 last month to an angry forklift driver... long story that I'll post after the lawsuit...

Anyways, taking a look at a 2006 4x4/5spd/2.7L/access cab tomorrow and after all these years of getting to know the 1st gen, I'm a newbie to the newer models.

Here's what I know:
- ~188K on the clock
- Whole frame was replaced less than 5k miles ago along with lower control arms/u-bolts/leaf springs and the rear shocks/struts, fuel/brake/hydro/etc lines all replaced
- Valve cover gaskets done at less than 5k mi ago as well

In general, it seems to be in really good shape but 188k is a grip of miles.

If you was me, what are the first/most important things you'd do if this was your truck?

 

Check the battery and carry a good assortment of tools.

 

I'm curious why you'd suggest carrying tools?

 

Just In case

 

What about all the fluids? Brake, transmission, diff, transfer case, steering, coolant, when were these changed. Serpentine belt?

 

This ^^ I’d baseline all the maintenance items first, and go from there.

 

All this....but wait, I want to hear about the angry forklift driver.

 

I would sell it for a lower mileage tacoma with a 4.0.

 

Where is the 92 Yota. I want it !

 

92 went to Francesco in Queens in 2012. Great little whip. Absolutely woulda kept that if it was 4x4.

Forklift tales will have to wait but the video is worth it...

Truck checked out well for what she is and I pulled the trigger. Price was nice in the end and I’m happy to be back in a Taco. Although you’re right, the 2nd gen 4cyl feels anemic compared to my gen1 and 22re

 

I would look for a model with a 4.0 v6 both engines are great but you’ll be happier with the 6 cylinder

 

Yep, accomplish all of this to start your baseline records, plugs etc. not a bad idea as well.

 

How much you pay ?

 

@hemitruk has $7700

 

Score

 

Just got the word from the stealership that it's gonna be $1700 to knock out the steering column weirdness but that still puts me under $10k for what the guys at the dealership say is a whip in fantastic shape.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Now to start saving for the fun stuff...

 

I’d change every fluid and belt on the truck, inspect the hoses, and drive it. You have a brand new frame most suspension parts. Check the torque on the bolts.

 

Sub'd for forklift video, lol.

 

Well, courts over! Should hear back in a week or two about the judgement. Not optimistic but what can you do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

Wtf!!! Why was that guy using the fork lift to throw your truck out of that shop.... you must have pissed in somebody's cheerios that day.