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Ahhhh really diggin the look

 

All greased up

 

Performed oil change (Mobil 1 5W30 extended performance) and filter (Mobil 1 extended performance filter),rotated tires, and also changed air filter @ 121,000

 

She’s a looker that’s forsure

 

Shaggin Wagon

 

I picked up some Spiker hood struts that I’ll be mounting soon as well

 

Spiker hood struts installed 06/30/23

 

I’m going the hidden winch route also.

How easy/nerve racking was cutting the lower valence?

 

Make sure you have an oscillating tool of some kind and take it slow. Remove little by little and it’s a piece of cake.

 

Air filter, mobil 1 oil and mobil 1 filter changed at 128,000

 

New body mounts going in.

 

New Rad Rubber Splash guards

 

where did you get these?

 

https://yotamafia.com/product/tacoma-1st-gen-1995-2004/

Not the best experience but they did show up

 

Performed oil change & filter (Mobil 1), air filter, and greased entire driveline at 138,000 miles

 

already falling apart. Would not recommend.

 

Performed transmission drain and fill. At 143,000 miles. They had valvoline on sale and while I typically run Mobil 1 went ahead and went with valvoline max life multi-vehicle synthetic. Took 4.5 quarts

 

I made some for my 2nd gen from this 9 years ago and it's holding up fine. You can trace your current ones and use scissors and a heavy duty hole punch to make your own. Can be spray painted if you don't like the gray.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-5-ft-x-6-ft-Gray-PVC-Shower-Pan-Liner-Roll-41631/202078083

 

Finally got around to installing energy suspension polyurethane body mount bushing kit and it was a doozy.

big shoutout to @MoreMonkey and his thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/body-frame-mount-bushings-diy.407123/

I ended up having to cut away bolt heads and dremel the welded nuts off but got her done! Definitely noticeable difference in ride.