new to me 2005 Taco

jeep4x4greg

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new to me today....I've been eyeballing Toyotas for a while but never quite found what I wanted or within a price I liked. took advantage of the wife's (married a month ago) car being a POS to give her my 2009 Subaru and got this as my DD/hunting/camping vehicle. win-win :)

it has 100K miles but should last an other 200K... at least thats how long I plan to make it last minimum.

I didn't realize it before I bought it but it has the locking rear dif option....which was a nice pleasant surprise :) (I think that its part of the TRD package right? or was it a separate option?)

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Black wasn't my first pick of color, but the aftermarket fake beadlock rims make it look pretty sexy so I'm very happy with it :) Not much else noteworthy about it right now.....it's pretty basic.


I do plan to add a camper/topper and one of those tents that fit over the rear of the bed/topper

not sure what I should add after that to be honest.... I've always had jeeps but now with the future prospect of children I needed something with more room.

feel free to post suggestions on "must haves" :)
 

Shadow

New member
Nice! Yeah the locker is/was a part of the offroad package. I'm planning on adding a topper and tent that fits over it with the tailgate on my short bed as well. I'm looking at the Ranch Supreme because it's the only high rise out there for a short bed. Enjoy your truck!
 

Flagster

Expedition Leader
I vote topper!!!!...my snug top has been invaluable...especially when living for two years in the rain (seattle)...
check your rear springs...mine by 50k were shot and riding on the bumpstops with any load...search TSB tacoma leaf springs if you want some light reading...OME springs fixed mine...:ylsmoke:
Oh...and nice truck...I like the color...
 

jeep4x4greg

Observer
thanks for the heads up with the leaf springs! I checked and it looks like I have the older 3 leaf set up, I'll give it a bounce test to see if it bottoms out. seemed fine driving home from the dealer with the 4 factory wheels and tires in the back.

I am the 3rd owner and 100k miles...so I'm not sure if i'm elligible for any replacement though
 

Flagster

Expedition Leader
The TSB replacement only went for 3yrs/36k...toyota denied mine as it didn't get bad until around 50K...oh well...
 

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