New Guy, Bumped up to an 06 Tundra from the 02 Taco

Just picked up an 06 DC Limited, 4x4, Moon roof etc, 103k miles.

Been advised to replace
- Water Pump
- Timing Belt
- LBJ

In Progress
- Lexus GX460 Brake upgrade


Interested in
- at least leveling kit
- Ipad radio
- subs in the back storage area (under seats) or behind seats... ideas?
- Tint
- TPMS (17' 4runner rims) did not come on these
- DD injectors
- exhaust?
- CAI any ideas?

 

Input your vin # on the toyota owners site to see when or if the LBJs were replaced under the recall

https://www.toyota.com/owners

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome! What fate did the '02 Taco find? I've been passively poking around for a '94-'04 2WD Taco ext or crew cab with some power options lately.

You've got lots of options on subs. Plenty of room to drop an 8-10" sub in the pocket under each of the rear seats. If you can't find links to example using search, ping me, I've dug it up for others w/double cabs in the past. Lots more room and options for DC than AC trucks, I feel real bad for the RC guys though

 

Dang that truck looks good!!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from AZ -- truck looks good

 

Welcome! Great looking truck.

 

Welcome! Great truck and great decision to move up to V8 powah!

 

Welcome!
I took had tacomas.

but I still have them. Lol

 

Great ride welcome

 

(extra "K" in there?)

 

I approve the color choice

 

OP, welcome, congrats on the truck, looks to be in great condition.

Love that movie, it's one of those flicks that if I'm channel surfing and happen upon it, I'll always watch it again.

 

Welcome from Nevada

 

Just posted it for sale. Sounds like 8s are the way to go. I’m waiting on the Taco to sell for funds.

 

What state is the taco for sale? Details?

 

Welcome from TX.

 

Official welcome... Very clean stock 1st Gen....congrats

 

@abmayes same as ^^

Curious, I've been casually peeking around for something as well.

 

St Mary’s Ga.

 

Nice! I'm hunting 2WD and 2.4 or 2.7 ideally or I'd be kicking an offer on yours.

 

You won't find a 2wd 2.7.
Why not a 3.4? Looks like his is a the most sought after combo too. 5vz manual 4x4 TRD ext cab. And low miles too. The 5vz is a hell of an engine. If he was in Texas I'd consider selling my T100 to buy it instead.

 

Found one locally, actually, not too rare, maybe? Or maybe it's a 2.4, thought it said 2.7. Haven't pulled the trigger, just noticed it last night. Intending to reach out to seller today.

Why on the drivetrain choices? Looking for a small task runner with a bed I can sport-truck. MPG is important, ideally I'd like it to be at least in the low-mid 20mpg hwy. Future intent may involve ditching NA for FI, 2.7 long would be nice, but I think I could make 2.4 work. Looking for 2WD because it'll be purely street and the lack of extra drivetrain, clutter, and weight leaves all kinds of options open for sport suspension without worrying about collateral hassle or impact. Don't really care on year, but I've been keeping eyes peeled towards the latter 1st gen taco, '01-'04. Pretty specific, I know. But I'm not in a rush.

 

If my first gen taco knowledge serves me correctly, the 2.7L was only available in 4x4 models. The 2.4L was the 2wd option. The 3.4 was available in any body or drive until 98 when they ditched the v6 single cab option. The 2.7 I believe was available in the DC but it's super rare. The unicorn being a 95-97 single cab 3.4 manual 4x4 and the 97 being particularly sought after for its ability to take a supercharger without swapping the ECU. However LCE does make superchargers for the 4 bangers. Iirc the 2.7 is basically a bored over 2.4, much like the 3.4 is a kin to the 3.0

 

2.7L was available 2wd... in the prerunner package (standard, extended & double cab).

2.7L was stroked not bored iirc.

 

Yeah I forgot about prerunners and was equating 5 luggers to 2wd

 

Nice truck! Mind telling us what you paid for it? Such low miles!

For what its worth, I have the same wheels, I painted them black but kept the hub caps stock. If you want to see pictures, you can see in my build thread below.

 

17,500. I was thinking bronze with bronze emblems.