yota-runner
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I second the cai.
If you had an unmodded T4R and $500, what would you do first?
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I second the cai.
Desert Fox
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The first thing I do to any new vehicle I buy is get it in excellent mechanical condition.
Total Fluid change, repair and replace any mechanical device that is suspect. Clean it inside, outside, underneath and under the hood. I hate leaking vehicles and I hate wrenching on vehicles covered with grease. I eliminate those situations.
Next I would form a plan. How do I want to use the vehicle. If highway I mod it for gas mileage and comfort. If a daily driver I mod it for comfort. If I am going to use it off-road, I start with protection then capability.
My priority is dependability, capability and comfort while keeping it clean and shiny.
Just like the Marines, dependable, capable and shiny (comfortable just does not fit here)
Total Fluid change, repair and replace any mechanical device that is suspect. Clean it inside, outside, underneath and under the hood. I hate leaking vehicles and I hate wrenching on vehicles covered with grease. I eliminate those situations.
Next I would form a plan. How do I want to use the vehicle. If highway I mod it for gas mileage and comfort. If a daily driver I mod it for comfort. If I am going to use it off-road, I start with protection then capability.
My priority is dependability, capability and comfort while keeping it clean and shiny.
Just like the Marines, dependable, capable and shiny (comfortable just does not fit here)
justwoody1
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projector retrofit and Tint the windows.
downpour11
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No one responded with "hookers and blow" on this one?! lol
Tundra brake upgrade, projector retrofit, new shocks/springs if you need them, or put it towards some good tires.
Tundra brake upgrade, projector retrofit, new shocks/springs if you need them, or put it towards some good tires.
twalk
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funny you should say that. I Just got home from the hardware store. There are two cans of black plasti-dip in the truck right now
(along with some steel wool and some rust restorer spray).
twalk
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We can do a separate thread for what to do with $500 IN YOUR T4R and you can take the top spot with that suggestion ;-)
GentryGoon
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Oil Change, diff fluids, coolant flush, power steering fluid flush, O2 sensor, aux tranny cooler, LBJs, fuel filter..then I would consider paint matching the chrome areas (unless you just love chrome lol) and window tint. probably way over 500 dollars though...
War Sprout
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Step 1: Drive 500 miles "as-is"
Step 2: Replace all the shit that you now notice is broken, missing, or rusted through.
If you have money left over, then I'm with downpour11. Hookers and blow.
:banana:
Step 2: Replace all the shit that you now notice is broken, missing, or rusted through.
If you have money left over, then I'm with downpour11. Hookers and blow.
:banana:
Kraze
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This.
This.
And this.
Especially the tranny cooler as mentioned by GG, and probably even others before his post that I overlooked.
Hacker
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Depending on what's been done to it by the previous owner....
Maintenance:
- Timing belt/water pump
- Radiator replace or tranny cooler
- Transmission fluid/PS fluid/Brake fluid/coolant
- Air Filter
- Fuel Filter
Interior Stuff:
- New double-DIN radio/nav/etc
- WeatherTech or Husky Liners for all four seats and cargo compartment
- LED dome light and map light replace
Exterior:
- Add rear spoiler
- Factory or aftermarket roof rack
- Body-color paint chrome grille & bumper inserts
- Re-paint black wipers/vent area under wipers
- De-badge
- LED license plate lights
Maintenance:
- Timing belt/water pump
- Radiator replace or tranny cooler
- Transmission fluid/PS fluid/Brake fluid/coolant
- Air Filter
- Fuel Filter
Interior Stuff:
- New double-DIN radio/nav/etc
- WeatherTech or Husky Liners for all four seats and cargo compartment
- LED dome light and map light replace
Exterior:
- Add rear spoiler
- Factory or aftermarket roof rack
- Body-color paint chrome grille & bumper inserts
- Re-paint black wipers/vent area under wipers
- De-badge
- LED license plate lights
twalk
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Yep. I emailed all of the mechanically-minded comments to myself.
I've got a shop date for the truck in two weeks to get it up on a lift for a thorough review.
I think I'll do a few cheap DIYs now (like plasti dip the chrome, tint the fronts, swap some bulbs for leds etc.) Then focus on getting everything mechanically straight.
I've got a shop date for the truck in two weeks to get it up on a lift for a thorough review.
I think I'll do a few cheap DIYs now (like plasti dip the chrome, tint the fronts, swap some bulbs for leds etc.) Then focus on getting everything mechanically straight.
mikebontoft
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Buy a first gen and beat the living shit out of it.
twalk
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This made me laugh.
shootmymime
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Exact same thing saved my 96 from being totaled.
But I too would agree with tint. Prob the best thing I've done to my ride. Ps have someone do it. The Walmart stuff lasts only about a year.
Also check out my build thread. I have a few links of mods and write ups I've done myself there to make your life easier. Good luck!!!
500 dollars buys a lot of recovery gear.
you live in PA most part of the state see a bunch of snow, spend a bit of change and go get your self a decent set of chains, get several high quality tow straps
take what ever money you have left over and put it on a pre paid gas card and stick in in your glove box with a twenty that way your always gonna be covered for gas and tolls no matter what
if your looking for one big ticket item
look at a sweet Thule or yakamia sky/rocket box worth ever cent and really make a diffenerce on those big trips, even more so since this is supposed to be a family hauler
or another vote for a solid front bumper. check out online and try and find a decent ARB or something of the like
good luck
you live in PA most part of the state see a bunch of snow, spend a bit of change and go get your self a decent set of chains, get several high quality tow straps
take what ever money you have left over and put it on a pre paid gas card and stick in in your glove box with a twenty that way your always gonna be covered for gas and tolls no matter what
if your looking for one big ticket item
look at a sweet Thule or yakamia sky/rocket box worth ever cent and really make a diffenerce on those big trips, even more so since this is supposed to be a family hauler
or another vote for a solid front bumper. check out online and try and find a decent ARB or something of the like
good luck
PitbullRescuer
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Where in PA are you?
As for the Tundra brake mod not bring practical, IMO nothing could be further from the truth. The stock 4R brakes are grossly undersized. Rotor warpage is super common. I've done both the Tundra 199 and the Tundra 231 upgrades. The 199 on was on my stock height, stock tire sized '97 Limited. It was night and day difference.
You mentioned you had allocated money for repairs and maintenance. What have you done so far?
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As for the Tundra brake mod not bring practical, IMO nothing could be further from the truth. The stock 4R brakes are grossly undersized. Rotor warpage is super common. I've done both the Tundra 199 and the Tundra 231 upgrades. The 199 on was on my stock height, stock tire sized '97 Limited. It was night and day difference.
You mentioned you had allocated money for repairs and maintenance. What have you done so far?
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twalk
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I live just outside Lancaster.
I've done coolant, oil, oil & air filters, plugs & cables, new muffler.
I'm interested in a brake upgrade. What's a ballpark cost on the tundra brake setup for a 2000 sr5?
I also need to figure out why my brake pedal has so much travel. I bled the lines out and there's no air, but it's still a lot of pedal movement to get the brakes fully engaged.
