Current mileage - 312,876 (this is an estimate as the truck has had larger tires and stock gearing since the mid-2000s) This truck is 26 years old and it is not perfect. Its main problems are:
- TrailGear alternator mount - this was to accommodate a larger GM-style alternator. It has broken a few times already and I don't have a good solution. It was recently replacedMarch of 2020.
- Battery drain, likely alternator diode
- Dents - see pics
- Holes in roof - initial attempt at mounting LED light bar was not successful. Note, these DO NOT LEAK.
- Radiator leak at lower radiator hose union - tried replacing the hoses (always OE) without success. The loss is super slow.
- Driver side window was broken into; replaced but not yet re-tinted
These shortcomings are annoying, but do not affect the reliability of the vehicle overall. I have dozens more photos if anyone is interested.
Modifications and maintenance done over the course of my ownership:
- Hella H4 conversion
- Addicted Offroad front bumper
- Air conditioning (!)
- Upgraded 3 row radiator
- Upgraded PowerMaster alternator
- Rebuilt 22RE performance motor (approx 57,000 miles since install)
- Upgraded cams
- Modest head work
- New timing chain
- New motor/transmission mounts
- New fuel filter
- All new hoses from the motor to other components
- New Exedy clutch
Killer B Racing shift and transfer case knobsHubs rebuilt yearlyFluids replaced yearlyReverse cameraRAM mount for iPad miniOME HD lift - spring and shocks American Racing wheelsBFG KO2 ATs 33x10.5-16 x5 (approx 35,500 miles)Standard cab camper shellThule roof rack on shellARB rear locker w/ pneumatic switches4.88 gears- Front Toyota OE 4.88s
- Rear Nitro 4.88 by East Coast Gear Supply
All-Pro weld on slidersTrailGear rear bumperincludes misc recovery gear, snow chains, low-key CO2 tank w/ kegerator regulator and 3 chuck manifold
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