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Just bought 2004 Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Itsataco, Jan 1, 2021.

  1. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:27 AM
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    Itsataco

    Itsataco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    F0FE89B0-9B34-4257-A711-4E429E49214C.jpg Hi all,

    I just bought this 2004 Tacoma PreRunner Regular Cab with SR5 package earlier this week! This is my second Tacoma, but my first first gen. I love this truck so much, I looked for years to find it to be honest, and traveled almost 375 miles away to get this!

    Yesterday, I went to the Toyota dealership and bought the following parts to service the car:
    1. Upper and lower radiator hoses
    2. 3 new belts
    3. Thermostat and gasket
    4. Fuel filter
    5. Spark plugs
    6. Toyota Red coolant
    7. Rear Diff oil
    8. Engine air filter
    9. Wiper blades
    10. Fuel cap

    Excited to make sure all of its maintenance is up to date and with factory parts. I love how you can get almost any part for first gens at the Toyota dealership still!

    Please let me know if I’m forgetting about anything!
     
  2. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:30 AM
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    WillieGS3

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    Congratulations! Nice!
     
  3. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Itsataco

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    Thank you Willie! I love this truck so much already!
     
  4. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:36 AM
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    ... sharp-a-roonie ! Drive safe my friend.
     
  5. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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    Beautiful truck. Congrats
     
  6. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    1997tacomav6

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Very nice,
    1) rear differential breather valve, make sure it 100 percent working, if not you will loss a rear axle seal
    =1000.00 for repairs
    2) transmission oil change
    3) radiator flush
    4) brake fluid flush if the oil is dark
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:49 AM
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    Itsataco

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    5 star V6 factory wheels with Kumho Mud Tires. All original truck.
    Thank you friend! Definitely enjoying this truck so far, there is nothing like a clean first gen Tacoma!
     
  8. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    Itsataco

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    Thank you so much! It is so fun owning one of these trucks and working on them!
     
  9. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:52 AM
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    96BlueTacos

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    1996-JBA upper control arms, replaceable Cardan joint drive shaft, leveling kit, camper shell, trailer hitch... 2001- TRD Supercharged, TRD headers...
    Nice how many miles she got?
     
  10. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:54 AM
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    Itsataco

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    Thank you for these recommendations! I'll definitely swap the trans fluid (this truck is a 2.7 auto) and check that breather valve on the rear diff. Already planning to flush the radiator, replace the original upper and lower radiator hoses, replace the thermostat and gasket, and then refill the system with Toyota Red
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:56 AM
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    Itsataco

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    41B82517-37C1-45F5-B468-A5C51A9FEBC2.jpg
     
  12. Jan 1, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Nice,
    Take care of it doing all the maintenance and it might out live you, lol

    755B9615-2297-49D3-9D4D-85B7FBC0EF74.jpg
     
  13. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:02 AM
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    Itsataco

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    Oh man! 643k! I love that these trucks are so bulletproof! I want to get my new to me baby to at least 500,000
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    Probably should change out the lower ball joints as well if they haven't been changed at all. Before you do though, plug your vin into toyotaowners.com and see if you're eligible for the recall to have them changed for free. It'll be noted as ssc 50j
     
  15. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:25 AM
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    1997tacomav6

    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    Do the 2 wheel drive have the same bad design lower ball joints?

    If so DEFINITELY replace then with OEM ones
     
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  16. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:28 AM
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    Captain Magma

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    Yup, my old prerunner was the same as my 4wd, it's the 5 lugs that are different. Definitely agree with OEM, you'll easily get another 100k out of them with normal road driving
     
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  17. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    don’t want this to happen now...
     
  18. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:39 AM
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    1996-JBA upper control arms, replaceable Cardan joint drive shaft, leveling kit, camper shell, trailer hitch... 2001- TRD Supercharged, TRD headers...
    However that did happen at like...320,000 or something. I was unaware of the potential failure issues prior to that happening.
     
  19. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:41 AM
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    Itsataco

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    Thanks so much for raising my awareness about this issue! I just registered my truck at Toyota's website. The lower ball joint recall was performed in 2006 by toyota (about 75,000 miles ago). Would you recommend changing them again at this point?
     
  20. Jan 1, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    1997tacomav6

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    Your probably ok, but

    I change mine every 100,000 because I’m NEVER going to be that guy with my wheel rolling down the road Or my truck flipped over at 65 mph
     

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