More detailed description:
Replaced parts and service performed:
- O2 sensors – 2 years ago
- front end rebuilt: seals, bearings, birfields (work done by Prestige Toyota, Billings MT, In 2009) - about 65k miles ago
- starter – 2 years ago
- tie rods
- AC condenser (unit in front of the radiator)
- brakes and some lines – 1 year ago
- exhaust down tubes, weld on flanges, gaskets, muffler (Basal) – 1 year ago
- emergency brake assembly (OEM Toyota) – 6 months ago
- wires between transmission solenoids and computer (3 wires) were jumped, original were failing
- new Old Man Emu Nitrocharger shocks installed – 1 year ago
- new synthetic oil replaced in transmission, transfer case and differentials – 6 months ago
- tune-up done using all Toyota parts – 6 months ago
- tires reseated on rims and balanced – 1 year ago
Work Needed:
- AC high pressure line is leaking, rest of system is very good
- oil pressure sending unit electrical contacts broke off, new unit needed
- idle control module needs replacing or cleaning
- front and rear lockers stopped working, for a while they would only engage in rain, now not at all
- my mechanic claims that the rear axle housing will have to be replaced due to rusty bracket attached to it
- small bracket attaching front sway bar on the passenger side of the frame rusted out, that is why I took the bar off
- speedometer stops working after warming up, probably another failing wire in the harness, I have the wire identified and will try to bypass it
Exterior issues:
- rust spot under rear window
- rusty gash across both driver side doors (accidentally hit with snow plow, did it myself)
- dent on top of roof (I do not know how it got there)
- paint faded on hood, front of roof and passenger door, under window
- tires have about 65k on them, Firestone Destination MT’s 285-75-16, but should last another 10k
Interior issues:
- steering column cowl fell apart, have new cowl but not installed
- seams broken on driver’s chair seat, currently chairs have sheepskin covers
- some dashboard buttons lights stopped working after installation of CDF
- rear heater disconnected due to rusted out pipes above transmission
Spare parts included:
- tie rods assembly, used
- starter, used
- alternator, new
- front sway bar
Additional information:
- very reliable
- drives perfectly straight, doesn’t wallow
- Old Man Emu 3" lift
- driven in the Rockies, desert, and used as a recovery vehicle for my son’s Tacoma
- used as daily driver
- solid 11 MPG
- chassis and body rust as shown on pictures
- I am the 4th owner, first owner was Roger Clemens (MLB)
- sheepskin seat covers help when it is 120 degrees in the desert
- have third row seats
- engine is very good
- transmission is very good
- roof rack not included in sale