96 Tacoma 4cyl 4x4...what to look for

[Taco_Maverick]

So I think I may have found my truck I would like to buy. Its a 96 Tacoma Reg cab 4x4 4cyl 5spd manual. Its located in Manheim PA (Anyone wanna go take a look at it for me .

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Now I have a question for the group. What should I be looking for/asking about/pictures of, on this truck? From online pics it looks pretty clean. I have asked for rocker, under door, bed/tailgate, frame and engine pics. I have also asked about maintenance (tune up, clutch, brakes, etc.). Is there anything 96 Tacoma specific I should be on the look out for. The truck is 9 hours away so I dont want to drive all the way out there just to get burned.

Any tips and advice would be appreciated.

 

[Lichen]

The main problem with early Tacomas is frame rust. Mine is a '97 with no frame rust (but I live in the dry desert).