r/1stGenTacomas

Going to drop this thing in. I’ll have 300k shortly. Going to do all the normal 100k service and put this on my manual 4x4. I have wanted to do this for 10 years and finally can afford some fuck it items

Getting this first gen v6 that super clean and untouched. Has 98k miles on it. I would like to do the tundra big brake kit on it, and a new radio so I have a back up camera. I've read up about the lower ball joints. As well as some sensors go on the fritz from sitting; MAF, O2. Anything else I should know, be aware about? Thank you all.

I inherited a truck a while ago and I have made several repairs making it a comfortable ride.

I noticed that only one of the three power (cig) outlets worked. I pulled them out and they were blown. I ordered some replacements but they seemed super flimsy compared to what came on the truck.

Since I mainly use these outlets to charge my phone, I replaced them directly with these usb hubs. They work great, and a bonus they give me a battery power display as well.

I had to do some reaming and trimming so the lock rings could fit. But the amount of effort was a 4 out of 10 neck-beards of difficulty.

If anyone knows which fuse to pull and check.?. Or maybe the whole outlet is shot from having something going in/out over time. I have one cigarette lighter working but these two are not powering devices. Thanks in advance

One of my long term customers at my shop is moving out of state and couldn’t take the truck. I’ve been nursing this thing along for a few years. Not much else’s other than basic oil changes for at least three years, and some basic electrical repairs. It’s got 300k on the clock. And now that it’s mine I finally get to do the services I’ve been recommending and fix the clutch that’s been shot since last year. it’s been living near the beach and has some problems with corrosion in the electrical connectors but nothing worse than surface rust.

Happy Friday lads n lassies. Here’s some pics of my daily.

Posting again but with pictures (new to Reddit). How much frame rust is too much on a gen 1? Also is this a fair asking price. It’s a 2004 Tacoma 3RZ 4x4 manual with 115,000 miles. Posted for $18,500. Rust looks minimal but these are the musings of a novice. New to the old car game. Thanks!

I swapped in a newer motor into my 1998 tacoma about 6 months ago and also installed a new clutch. Everything is new for the clutch components including the whole hydraulic system. I do drive my truck prey aggressively and shifting into 1st gear while stopped has gotten very difficult and I have zeroed in on it being the clutch is dragging on the flywheel. I have bled they hydraulics way to many times and also reverse bled it like 10 times. The pedal is adjusted properly and shifts and drives perfectly while moving. I’m thinking my issue is the clutch disk is not moving on the splines properly and dragging a little bit. I did clean and grease the inout shaft splines but I might have used the wrong grease and maybe a bit more than I am supposed to. All signs are pointing to me pulling the transmission and cleaning the splines I think. Sometimes it shifts into 1st perfectly fine while stationary but is often very difficult. I did notice at the boat ramp on the steep incline it was working perfectly so I feel like it is the splines. I would love to hear y’alls opinions and what else could be wrong (sticky clutch)? The clutch engages smoothly and seems to be fine imo. I have pulled the transmission before for a clutch job so I am not too worried about doing it again just high on copium to find a different solution but I know where this is probably leading to. If you watch the video I jacked up the rear end and put it into 1st with the clutch pedal to the floor. Also I can hear the input shaft slow down but not completely stop spinning. So the clutch is definitely dragging when it shouldn’t.

Would love to hear some more professional opinions on this. I think it’s the splines or the bearing that sits in the center of the flywheel.

First time taking my truck out since putting on 35x10.50r15. Basically bone stock 400k 4cyl 4x4 with a high boost supercharger setup and a 2" Bilstein lift. The truck does surprisingly well even without gears. I think the lightweight skinny 35s and supercharger are what makes it bearable, I bet an actual 12.5" wide tire would be awful. Future plans are gears/rear locker and to get more flex out of the rear, I'm thinking Chevy 63s and a shock relocation.

Hello everyone, I was adding a dashcam hardwire kit to my truck, and when I tried to unscrew a ground screw it completely sheared off. It's the one where the battery cable grounds too. I don't have a welder, and don't know what else I could use. Anyone have any clue what I could try? Thanks.

Swooped out my stock pack that had an add a leaf. One was starting to crack. Anyways new spring are on and I noticed a couple things.

E break cable now rests on top of the pack in both sides

And

Driver side fender rubs now?

I got the guid buckle/pin of the bottom of the pack in the right hole. I have the correct springs on the right sides. The axle seems to lean a little more forward now. I’m sure 1/4-1/2” change could happen with new springs but justwanted to hear your thoughts

Got a 2003 double cab. What rain window guards are y’all running?

Found this 2003 with less than 83,000 miles and only one owner. It’s paint has faded a lot from the sun, but it’s clean and was well taken care of. I love it!