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When is enough maintenance to warrant keeping your Taco

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by vettehigh, May 28, 2019.

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  1. Jun 21, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    I bought mine and it was pretty much bone stock other than rear shocks and a body lift. I could of paid for a brand new truck by now but my truck is 15 years old and other than the alternator/battery, I’ve replaced everything hence why I don’t think twice about driving 14 hrs to get to work. I probably couldn’t do that in a 3rd gen. :rolleyes:
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    @vettehigh
    have you had any non-scheduled maintenance issues over the past month?

    i am still trying to figure out what to do with this annoying flapping sound in my vent system, cruising the highway its getting quite cumbersome listening to it for the nearly 15hrs drive back from Lake Superior last week, when I just wanted to relax peacefully on the road with some fresh air flow coming in, nothing but flap flap flap, gets worse with wind gusts!
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    Possible carrier bearing. I have a new Spicer. Just waiting to have it installed
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    not sure I can live with out what is becoming a 'safety issue' at times
    this is one of those things that makes me almost seriously consider trading in and get into a new Tacoma like the sales people keep pressuring me to do o_O

    i called 1-800 customer care number and they keep sending me to the dealer parts dept. which are no help because their database shows unavailable
    ... looked into the custom route but can just see this costing well above $1000 to remedy,
    but would like to keep my Toyota a Toyota
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TRD Supercharger, 1.9” pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC TRD supercharger,(MUST DO) TRD supercharger ported, every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 2” pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks nerf bars, add a leaf for rear springs trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel,
    It’s been every where in Colorado and to Texas.
     
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  6. Aug 15, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Replacing everything worn, broken, and rusted.
    I think about this time to time too, but remember, a truck payment adds up as well. Then, of course the repair cycle begins to repeat. Oil changes, belts, brakes, etc. $12k is a fair chunk, but its not $30000 for a new truck.

    Doing your own work also keeps cost down.
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    thought about this...I guess after spending 80% of what you paid for the truck.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    thanks for bringing this topic back up :(
    :frusty:
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Holy oem parts. Good lord I thought I was anal about using oem shit. Do you buy Toyota gas too? And royal purple oil? Is this a drag Tacoma? Put some supertech 5-30 in that shit and drive the wheels off it!
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    @vettehigh I only read the first post and that's it.

    Bought my truck at 234k miles 6 months ago for 5500 and so far I've spent over 7000 in mods/maintenance so if it helps you feel better, you're not the only one!

    Should ask the guys with flatbeds, custom built long travel setups, etc. what they've spent so far...

    As long as you enjoy the truck and take care of it, it'll take care of you and get you wherever you need it to.
     
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  11. Sep 16, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Well said.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    Just saying, I Bought mine for 9k. I now have 17k into it.
     
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    When u just keep think of mods day after day, you just gotta put them in. It’s kinda up to you if you like modifying vehicles this is a good one to do it, motor and trans is where I draw the line but it’s an excuse for a v8 swap
     
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  14. Sep 18, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    Toytec coilovers. Height adjustable Bilstein's. 265/75/16 MT. TRD wheels. Rebuilt r150f. Marlin clutch kit. All kinds of new parts...
    That's where you have been tricked. You THINK you need all that because the advertisement said so ;) all kidding aside a new pickup/car would be nice but never IMO worth the $ they ask. Plenty of transportation out there that gets it done. If I wanted to be more safe a used Volvo would be quite a bit ahead of the Tacoma. If I have a GF that gets tired of my pickup - she can kick rocks. I tell my kids that if they don't like riding in the pickup to get a job and buy their own. They could be walking.
     
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    The way I look at this truck is a new one would lose that entire amount in about 3 years of depreciation.
     
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  16. Jun 19, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    '97 black SR5 0g ~ MT @ 176k ...
    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    @vettehigh, anything else you are looking at needing replaced over the rest of this year?

    at least you do not have to replace most crappy peeling frame coating!
    i fear this is going to physically break me to the point of exhaustion and total collapse :(, i could only get a small half section (3' -4') redone underneath and it took me 4 days, including cure time, with a seriously strained stiff neck & shoulders
     
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  17. Jun 19, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    So funny, I was just thinking about this thread....I'm over $15k easy

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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    i am about 1.5 years behind your truck's age and roughly 70k or so miles
    some of this stuff is likely looming on the horizon on my truck!, I already have the exhaust take care of but not really much of anything else on your list yet lol

    i may need to do these next...
    BILSTEIN 4600 REAR SHOCKS (RIGHT 24-184977 / LEFT 24-184960) (BOLTS/WASHERS) *01/2018
     
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