New to me 2001 4x4 5spd V6

Would that have the A-pillar grab handle? That's what I am looking for in case I was not too clear in the last post.
And don't make a trip just for it, just take a look when you go next time to pull something.

 

Here's the plastic line the squirrel got.

recommendation I put foil tape on the outside of the new piece to deter the squirrels in the future

 

Here's how it's going so far
Removed all these lines:

Reinstalled these new lines and I could not be happier it looks like factory original.




After using a pipe wrench and everything I had to separate the old rotten line, it looks like there's threads but they don't catch right. That line goes back to the FPR which I didnt have room to access.


Grabbed this good line from the doner truck... going to use a heat gun and try to cut the old plastic line and get it on the new barb

 

Okay finally got the fuel lines and filter replaced...




Afterwards....
....And the last part of the Hydraulic clutch lines. Toyota discontinued the last hard line I needed. The original hard line rusted so before it blew out, i put a stainless braided flex line to replace it

 

Removed the back seat.

There's a lot of space now

At the river

Drove 160 miles to this location
Consumed 8.9 gallons of ethanol-free
17.97mpg

 

If you have plastic fuel line problems again, Dorman sells a high pressure plastic repair fuel line connector kit.

 

Here's the working setup loaded up and still organized.
Inside the cab I have a tool tray , cooler, gas generator, extension cord, solar generator with battery power, clothes tote, cooking drawer, and basic welding tools.
In the bed of the truck I have a foam 3" memory foam pad on top of a carpet that covers the bed.
The box fan is crucial for keeping cool and flying bugs away.

 

If you swing through Oregon and want to trade that bad boi for a 2005 DC give me a PM

 

Nice topper clamps.

I used those to get my topper home from the junkyard where I found it, since I hadn't thought ahead and bought the clamps first.

 

We will be going thru Oregon. What part are you in? Do you know any great spots to camp?

 

Dolores, Colorado

 

I'm jelly, outstanding work

 

Shoot me PM

 

The V8 is pretty awesome and adds great enjoyment when I’m driving my FGT. That being said, I’m pretty sure this V6 5spd 4WD AC is the best version of the FGT. Love it. Shame the V8 was never offered with a 5spd. A supercharger on that V6 would make it even more amazing.

 

YES. I just sold a 3.4L V6 Tacoma. I remember that the T100s came with the same engine. I always thought the T100 was the perfect size truck, but I don't know...while the 3.4 was great power for a Tacoma, I didn't love the idea of it powering a bigger truck like the T100. Then when I saw that the early Tundras also came with it...I thought 'no way'.

No idea what a Tundra feels like with the 3.4, but I guess it would probably remind me of my pre-Tacoma Toyota pickups with 4 cylinder engines. Underpowered, but as long as you aren't towing or anything, they get the job the done.

I do miss my 5 speed. I've never owned a truck with an auto tranny till this spring, with the Tundra. Nice in some ways, but if the V8 had been available with a 5 speed I would have sought that out.

 

Magnuson has a nice kit I considered it several times but the 3.4 is fine for what I do and I don't want to put any more money in the truck that is not totally needed due to the rust on the bottom of the original cab I just can't get my money out if I were to ever sell

 

Telluride, CO.

 

A bit windy and cold but there's a fire pit here and a waterfall nearby

 

Hit 300k on my way back to Florida.
The total trip distance was 6,524 miles

I spent $3,000 total expenses by camping in the truck.



Was able to save the best FREE truck-camp locations all along the way to Cali


I do have to admit the truck needs a more heavy rear leaf pack to carry the weight of the topper and supplies but did great anyways. The tundra has a large capacity fuel tank and can run for a good distance. Was nice when crossing the desert.
The manual transmission worked nice when in the mountains. The 3.4 also did excellent. I kept the RPMs at 3k and it could do most any incline. The upgrade WL cast brake calipers did excellent. I am extremely pleased with the comfort, reliability and performance of this truck.

 

There sure was some cool spots. We live in a beautiful country.

 

Well at about 30k miles a u-joint is having an issue... I disconnected the driveshaft and spun the axle , it still makes a clunking clacking sound like a bad bearing race...Been hearing a roar at 70mph so I think there's a couple problems but going to tackle the u-joint first

 

You're not saying a U joint failed with only 30k on it right? oem part?

 

Doorman u-joint.
Still have a sound coming from spinning the axle with the driveshaft unbolted. Going to see if I also need an axle bearing...

A replacement...


Final product fit excellent. The truck is driving much smoother now


I ordered the axle bearing puller tool in case I have to replace the axle bearing.. man these bearing are expensive

 

Checking in with you @Bmktw2
How's the truck and how are you doing?
I kinda fell off the track on your progress when life got in the way, but looks like you haven't had an update since late Sept.

 

311k miles
Still making money

 

Damn, haven't seen your truck in a while and it looks just as nice.
Granted, some paint peel, but that's an old truck, it is worth the age....

 

Thanks Ghost rider.
I need to put a not for sale sign on it.
People asking to buy it all the time...
Most of them think I don't know what I have and assume ill sell it cheap. I don't even waste my breath telling them how much time and money I have in the truck. I just say no.

 

That would bring more questions TBH....
But hell, that's one hella truck you got back together until it burns down (knock on wood) enjoy it until end of the world

 

Well the hose spring clamp rubbed a hole in the power steering line and caused a leak on my truck...
Here I found a nice replacement:


Decided to post the other trucks I found in the yard while I was there for your viewing pleasure

 

Pressure hose is not that expensive. Why not new?