This will not be a over the top rock crawling beast. More of a reliable daily that can hit some trails on weekends type of build. (So much for a build thread right!?
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Here’s the back story.
My first ever Toyota was a ‘99 Limited 2WD. Picked it up with 190k on the clock. Needed some tlc, did the valve cover gaskets along with timing belt/water pump job. Runs like new!
Then I got a 2nd Gen Tacoma 4x4, started to get into wheeling, at the same time my daughter was just staring to learn to drive. We try go out about once or twice a month to hit some trails, she loves it!
She’s now a licensed driver and behind the wheel of the “2Runner”. When we had a family member who lost their job and got their car repo’d, my daughter willingly gave up her truck to said family member, without hesitation.
Knowing she likes to get outdoors, how much she loved her T4R, I searched and searched until I found a potential candidate. Now I’m not rolling in money so my choices were very limited. But I found a ‘97 SR5 4WD for cheap and bought it.
Trying to kill multiple birds with one stone here; helping loved ones in need, getting to spend time with my daughter as we work on her truck, teach her some things about cars, and ultimately go on adventures together
So far, here’s the issues with the new truck:
Valve Cover Leak (Currently working on that now)
Driver Seat Bolt (both front bolts)
Sunroof Motor Bad
Bald Tires (Got new Wildpeaks on now)
Needs Paint
Future Plans:
Mild Lift probably Bilstein 6112/5160 (Don't know which rear springs yet)
Skids
Sliders
Misc Cosmetic stuff, LED Dash, Seat Covers, Center Console Swap, Stereo, Alarm/Keyless entry
As the truck sits now:
Thanks for reading
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