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It’s likely a problem with the alarm system or the horn relay. The factory alarm can trigger randomly from a weak battery, bad hood switch, or loose door switch. Try checking battery voltage, hood latch sensor, and alarm connections first.

thanks for info! really helpful

You’ve got most of it covered. Also replace intake and plenum gaskets, PCV valve, thermostat, vacuum lines, spark plugs, wires, and distributor o-ring. For injectors, try Denso, RC Engineering, FiveO Motorsport, or have your originals cleaned and tested.

Sounds like classic alternator trouble. The corroded terminal or loose/old belt could easily cause intermittent charging and trigger the warning lights. Since it’s now showing good voltage and no battery light with a clean connection and new belt, your alternator might still be fine. I’d monitor...

newer platform, more modern safety/comfort, less likely to have the old 3rd-gen ball-joint/wear quirks you worry about, and a desert-owned 2000 with unknown maintenance is riskier despite being rust-free. Quick must-checks before buying the 2010: frame and rocker rust (salt-belt risk), service...

Based on the receipt, those rims might be TRD OEM style (IBM# 02253 / PKG 168) even if repainted. The PTR20-35111-BK cap is a known TRD center cap option. Longo Toyota Parts +2 parts.frontiertoyota.com +2 The “smaller flat black TRD” you mention may be an alternate style, more subtle, used on...