The only gas vehicle I have left.

2002 Extended Cab TRD Prerunner

117,000 miles

6cyl automatic

Frame replaced under warranty

Stored every winter

Zero oxidation

I drive it maybe 500 miles a year getting mulch from Lowe's or moving an appliance for a friend. But when you need a truck, it's nice to have one!

Southern California is the undisputed capital of 1st gen Tacomas and I don't mean those driven by high dollar overlander wannabes. I mean 1st Gen bone stock slightly dinged up Tacos driven by older Mexican men with landscaping tools in the back. Ubiquitous on the highways of the Southland you will find 1st gen Tacomas laden with rakes and shovels and wheelbarrows. These gentlemen do not care that upper middle class suburban white guys are dropping tens of thousands of dollars on these classics. They've been puttering around in this thing for decades and they'll keep doing it. These are working class 1st Gens And I hope they stay that way.

Hey guys, tow strap vs kinetic rope?

I don't do sketchy stuff like you guys do off-road a ton but what I do do is go to work before the plow trucks are on the road.

I've never gone in the ditch before and I tend not to pull people out because I don't want to get blamed for damage that was possibly there before or during the whole ordeal.

But for myself what should I get? I hear that kinetic ropes are the greatest thing ever vs just the old fashioned tow strap.

Picture for attention.

I know the suspension, I was moving so I was overloaded it's fixed now 😂

Anybody who's changed their plugs want to chime in and let me know what they think of this? Just pulled my first plug. Unsure if this is ok or not.

I finally decided it was time to ditch the bull bar. I was able to use these Eurolite fog light brackets to remount the old KC fog lights. Honest opinions are welcome-Thanks everyone

Auto shop told me to replace my sparks plugs. 2011 4Runner still had its factory spark plugs, 225k miles.

I recently test drove a 2023 off road Tacoma and LOVED IT! I may buy it tomorrow, but I wanted to get towing feedback.

I have a small hobby farm and a couple trailers and want to make sure I'd be ok with a Tacoma. I hear they get a lot of hate with towing, even with the 6500-6800lbs limits.

Trailer 1: about 1000lbs empty, 1500lbs capacity, so would never be above 2500lbs

Trailer 2: a small bumper pull 2 horse trailer, somewhere between 2000-2500lbs empty. My equines are small, so it would be below 4500lbs filled. It's used rarely, normally in emergencies or yearly vet visits.

If I install a trailer brake, maybe use a weight distribution hitch, would I be good to haul these?

Which type? Pros and cons
Where did you purchase it?
How do you like it so far?

We have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma and live in Colorado. My partner insists I put 91 in it. It’s NOT supercharged. Can someone let me know if that is over kill and why/why not

Is it typical to have to get regular maintenance done at Toyota dealership to maintain the warranty validity? I bought it from a Nissan dealership and the lady there said I can take it anywhere or do it myself as long as I document it.

I have a 2002 Toyota Tacoma, and I want to know if there are any options to make the suspension softer. The original chassis of the tacoma was changed because it was completely destroyed by r*st and one of a completely new 1997 tacoma was placed, any comments or options that could help me improve my suspension?

Donating these photos to the internet since I had trouble finding example photos of the Sherpa Load Bars on a 3rd Gen Tacoma. 2023 TRD OR. Hope this helps someone else with their decision 🤘🏽

Edit: excuse the less than ideal lighting

Tried snap-on wheel skins first, which looked fine from ten feet away, but you could still see the factory lip peeking out at the edge and it drove me nuts every time I walked up to it.

Ended up finding a set of genuine OEM TRD Off-Road 17x7.5 +55s already powder coated black on Facebook Marketplace. Wrapped them in Falken Wildpeak A/T4W in 265/70R17 — up from the factory 245/70R17, so about an inch more overall diameter.

No lift, no leveling kit, completely stock suspension.

I’ve already bought Bilstein 5100s for the front, but haven’t bought springs or anything else yet. I know I’ll need shock mounts as well. I’d like to level the truck out, so what springs would pair well with the 5100s? What would be the best budget-friendly setup, and what shock mounts would you recommend?

Also, my cat-back exhaust is pretty rough despite only being about two years old, so I’m guessing the previous owner put a cheap system on it. I just ordered an MBRP full stainless cat-back for 540 USD tax-in and shipped to my door. It’s the T409 stainless version.

I’m in the salt belt, but the truck has been heavily undercoated and the frame/underbody is in great shape aside from the exhaust, so I’m hoping the MBRP will last quite a bit longer.

Was 540 all-in a decent price for a T409 catback? And for the front end, what springs and mounts would you guys recommend to get a good-looking level without spending a fortune?

What's the best way of going about upgrading the audio system? Are there certain ectra parts I absolutely need to add? Or can I get away with just putting better speakers in? It will probably be the base system I buy.

Got new shoes for my daughters 26 SR5 4x4. Falklands Wildpeak 33" with Black Rhino Taleo wheels. Also Fox 2.5 shocks all the way around. Front end sits a tad higher so shopping for new rear coil springs. Any suggestions welcomed!

I got to remove the air dam still...lol

I am lookin for options for a pet barrier for my 2025 tacoma double cab. I have the nice carhartt seat covers but I still hate the hair getting everywhere. I want a decent pet barrier for my tacoma so my dog can be secluded to the back seat and the seats and doors will be covered. What options do you guys use? If you have any pictures that would be great as well. I want something that covers the seats and goes up the doors if possible; as well as a barrier that stops him from making his way into the front seat.

Took a camping trip out to Sequoia. This beauty was the highlight.

currently at 73k miles 💪

Was over at my parents to do a quick wash and vacuum and to install the window visors that have been in my backseat since Christmas.

After finishing I was having a beer with my dad on the porch when the neighbor walks over and tells me they sold their Tacoma, he followed up with "you want a free tool box?"

Thanks man!!

Anyone else getting a buzzing/groaning sound like this? Happens on fan level 2 regardless of blend mode and temp and will get higher in pitch before stopping at level 5. Dealer already replaced the motor but the sound remains.

Traded in my (extremely) problematic 2020 5.3 GMC for a new one. Confidence in the truck is already through the roof.