Gift for my son

Majkmichael said:
2wd 3rd gens are still super capable offroad, especially if you air down. How well does the stock 2wd gearing handle those 285s?
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It's slow but for a first vehicle I'm fine with that. He takes it surfing almost every day, boards in the back, it's great!
 
I bought two of these, both 2000s for two of my kids first vehicles. Both going strong to date. Both have 230K plus miles and have been thru the maintenance update with buying used per guidance on this forum. I find working on them therapeutic.
Have need for a third and looking.
You did good!!
 
Kbuch1 said:
I bought two of these, both 2000s for two of my kids first vehicles. Both going strong to date. Both have 230K plus miles and have been thru the maintenance update with buying used per guidance on this forum. I find working on them therapeutic.

Have need for a third and looking.

You did good!!
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Now your sounding like me. I currently have 5 3rd gens. My hobby rigs :)

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Awesome! I was lucky to have my sister's hand-me-down 3rd gen when I got my license in 2007. I was less appreciative than I should have been at the time because I wanted something sportier. Once I got something sportier and needed a winter driver, I fell back into a 3rd gen. Awesome trucks, great first car.
 
Best thing about it is that he lets me drive it HAHAHA

He really loves his T4R, it's perfect for loading the surfboards in the back.
 

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My Dad Took off when i was 5..(true story) Might you be him? I could use a nice Runner.. 2wd or 4wd.. It'll make a great "I'm sorry i was such an jerk " Gift.
 
ej86923 said:
soon to be referred to by his friends as the poon wagon.
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Let's Hope so....
The women out here in the East side of the country(some not all)still judge a Guy by what kind of car he has or money in the bank...
 
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PBR1 said:
With my son turning 16 this year I've been feverishly looking for a vehicle for him and I narrowed it down to a 3rd Gen about 8 months ago. I looked at more than a dozen before I found a 2000 SR5 2wd (yes 2wd) with 170k miles. It's not perfect but it's pretty clean in and out.

He turned 16 yesterday and my wife and I totally surprised him and he was beside himself. He's a great kid who works really hard and deserves it.

After MANY hours of research I figured out what lift I wanted and which tire/wheel combo to run. I called Wheelers and the outstanding people there really helped me get exactly what I needed. Also a huge thanks to T4R and it's members, what a wealth of knowledge.

Here's what I ended up with:
Bilstein front and rear
OME 881/890
SPC Upper
Pro Comp AT 285/70r17
Pro Comp Rockwell wheels 17x8.5 0 offset
Replaced LBJ with factory parts
New rack bushings

Here are a few before and after pics:
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nice looking truck for a first vehicle. Fun to drive in for his age
 
Wow, I think this is a great gift for a young 16-year-old guy. I am sure he received incredible emotions and will remember them for the rest of his life because this is his first car! I would also like a beautiful Toyota at 16, any model of any year. But unfortunately, my parents could not provide for me in my teenage years, and I tried to work elsewhere besides studying. But now I'm doing well, and I'm giving my children everything they need. Recently I gave my daughter an unusual gift basket. And I will also buy a beautiful Toyota for my son at 16, but it will only be in 10 years.
 
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