Just showing off

Love my 2005 in excellent condition
Only 106k miles and looks like new

 

Nice truck but that radiator looks like it's 20 years old. It should be black instead of brown.

 

You’re right, the radiator is original and I just ordered a new one from parts geek

 

Welcome to the forum!

You should be going on your 2nd timing belt/water pump install at this point, hopefully it’s been done within the last 9-10yrs or 90-100k miles?

There are very few things that will kill these trucks (sometimes killing you with it). Using aftermarket lower ball joints, not doing the timing belt/water pump/tensioner/pulleys every 90-100k/9-10yr, not changing the radiator every 10-12 years, and frame rust are the big ones.

Curious to hear more about those hose treatments.

 

That bug shield in front of the condenser is pretty unique. I haven't seen that before.

Clean truck though

 

Thats because it IS 20 years old

 

Are those tie downs on the bedsides for tying something down on the topper roof rails?

 

Could just be the lighting in your photo, but your brake fluid looks pretty dark. If that hasn't been changed out in a couple of years, you might want to consider it.

 

Neat truck. Is the supercharger hidden in there somewhere?

 

Nice, but that PS fluid is...

 

Very nice! Congrats on ownership!

 

Nice! Worth showing off!

 

Yes tie downs on bed because I’m a woodworker
All fluids changed on schedule, no supercharger
New radiator arrives tomorrow

 

Some fluids should be changed due to age and hygroscopic characteristics vs mileage in special cases like your own. Especially your engine oil, twice a year would be fair.

 

Swap over the radiator brackets from your OEM to the new one. Hope you got Denso.

 

Beautiful truck! These guys are giving you great advice from the collective wisdom here.

I don't know about anyone else... but I WANT a fucking Millennium Falcon rad cap too!!