Time to brag...
05-17-2006, 02:05 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, NC
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Time to brag...
Hi Guys and Gals,
Long time reader, haven't posted much. My T4R hit a milestone the other day and I wanted to show her off a little. 300,000 miles!!! I've owned this truck since 1992 and have been driving the hell out of it ever since. It's never let me down, NOT ONCE!!! I've had to put some money into major repairs like new tranny, rebuild the rear axle, new A/C conversion, ditched the original auto-locking front hubs for WARNs, gone through a couple of windshields, a little paint here and there, but the original 22RE still gets me where I need to go. The exhaust header is cracked, front main seal leaks, might have a rod knock, burns some oil, but she's still gettin' down the highway at 80mph. If I've ever loved a vehicle, it's this one.
Don't even ask, she ain't for sale!
Long time reader, haven't posted much. My T4R hit a milestone the other day and I wanted to show her off a little. 300,000 miles!!! I've owned this truck since 1992 and have been driving the hell out of it ever since. It's never let me down, NOT ONCE!!! I've had to put some money into major repairs like new tranny, rebuild the rear axle, new A/C conversion, ditched the original auto-locking front hubs for WARNs, gone through a couple of windshields, a little paint here and there, but the original 22RE still gets me where I need to go. The exhaust header is cracked, front main seal leaks, might have a rod knock, burns some oil, but she's still gettin' down the highway at 80mph. If I've ever loved a vehicle, it's this one.
Don't even ask, she ain't for sale!
05-17-2006, 02:10 PM
#5
Contributing Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work)
Posts: 2,226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Wow, that is simply amazing and here I am trying to sell my original 92 Rodeo at 90k miles because it has too many problems! Beautiful looking rig by the way
Trending Topics
05-17-2006, 03:14 PM
#11
Registered User
I love Japanese people. ^_^ 
Hahaha, nice runner. If you ever want to re-do the decals on it, go here:
http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/toyota.htm
wow, your in Charlotte too! I can get a discount at some NAPA auto parts stores, let me know if you need a favor or a hand with some wrenching!
2nd edit - I always wondered what toyota's those wheels came off of. I got a set of those for $50.
for some reason these pics are loading on my screen....can anyone see them?
Hahaha, nice runner. If you ever want to re-do the decals on it, go here:
http://www.jamesdeancreations.com/toyota.htm
wow, your in Charlotte too! I can get a discount at some NAPA auto parts stores, let me know if you need a favor or a hand with some wrenching!
2nd edit - I always wondered what toyota's those wheels came off of. I got a set of those for $50.
for some reason these pics are loading on my screen....can anyone see them?
Last edited by 4RocRunner92; 05-17-2006 at 03:19 PM.
05-17-2006, 03:28 PM
#12
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Socal
Posts: 1,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Man, after reading your post I was expecting a "beater" lookin' truck. That thing looks awesome.
I've been seeing more and more lifted 1st gens in Socal and I'm fallin' in love w/ them. I think they look great stock but way better, lifted. I think we have a lot b/c we don't have any issues w/ salt or rust. Maybe I could pick one up one day for a project...
I've been seeing more and more lifted 1st gens in Socal and I'm fallin' in love w/ them. I think they look great stock but way better, lifted. I think we have a lot b/c we don't have any issues w/ salt or rust. Maybe I could pick one up one day for a project...
05-17-2006, 03:57 PM
#14
Contributing Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Smoky San Diego
Posts: 2,346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ebelen1
Man, after reading your post I was expecting a "beater" lookin' truck. That thing looks awesome.
I've been seeing more and more lifted 1st gens in Socal and I'm fallin' in love w/ them. I think they look great stock but way better, lifted. I think we have a lot b/c we don't have any issues w/ salt or rust. Maybe I could pick one up one day for a project...
I've been seeing more and more lifted 1st gens in Socal and I'm fallin' in love w/ them. I think they look great stock but way better, lifted. I think we have a lot b/c we don't have any issues w/ salt or rust. Maybe I could pick one up one day for a project...
Your truck looks darn-near brand spankin' new to me! Did you pull off the road just to take a picture of your odometer at exactly 300,000 miles??
05-17-2006, 04:20 PM
#15
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, NC
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yep, I sure did stop to take the pic right at 300K. Nearly had to pull over in a ditch to get it right with all the zero's, got some funny looks, but wtf, I doubt I'll ever see it again! I'd been anticipating it for some time and was ready when it rolled over. Took the back roads that trip just for that reason.
And yes, I do still get around 22 mpg on the highway. My in town mpg's aren't that great, maybe 12-15 mpg. Lots of stop and go here in Charlotte. It runs rich due to the header problem and the confused O2 sensor. I intend to put a reman. 22RE and header in soon which will tighten all that up. She'll be good to go another 100K then.
And yes, I do still get around 22 mpg on the highway. My in town mpg's aren't that great, maybe 12-15 mpg. Lots of stop and go here in Charlotte. It runs rich due to the header problem and the confused O2 sensor. I intend to put a reman. 22RE and header in soon which will tighten all that up. She'll be good to go another 100K then.
05-17-2006, 04:39 PM
#16
Registered User
good looking rig,ive got a 91 wit 302,000,its been put in the garage for my son to drive in a couple yrs,bought about a yr ago,was driving but inurance on 3 cars was a bit mutch,especially when i drive a company car from the dealer i work at,got a new yaris right now,had a matrix,yaris is a pretty cool ride
05-17-2006, 04:55 PM
#18
Contributing Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Now you should do a calculation to find out about how much money you've spent on gas over the years. :-) I'm sure previous years gas price averages are on government websites somewhere.
