My whole life hearing rants and raves i decided to find my own toyota pickup. i did research and decided that the 95 before the tacoma was the best truck ever made. whats your thoughts on the best year pickup? Anyway so i found a 95 with little to no rust which is odd for newengland. Painted the underbody with POR15 magical stuff i might add. Now im looking for mufflers need to know what the best muffler choice is for general performance. then next on my list is front and rear suspension? my last question is do i just buy my own springs and weld eveything up and call it a ZUK mod or is their a kit? i tried to find a thread but no one really mentioned where to go. Thanks for any help in advance.

 

nice on gettin you a yota. i got a 95 model p/u to. specs are in my signature. lets see some pics!!

 

i like the pre 85 trucks and the post 95 trucks for suspension wise.
http://www.gearinstalls.com/

 

Everyone knows 86' is the best! lol

 

ill have to add, i like 79-83s the best

 

There is only one stock year 1985 end...

 

my truck is a 1990.. and i only paid 600 bucks no more car payment... how could i've went wrong..

 

Way to go on the POR-15, I bought my truck in Rhode Island so I know how it goes with rust. I like my dynomax super turbo muffler I bought from Jegs. It was only around $50 shipped and it's not loud at all. It just has a nice overall sound, much better than stock.

Don't know where you are in New England but I had my whole exhaust bent up by Lou's Custom Exhaust in Westport Mass, they did a great job.

 

Im in love just took it out last night with my buddy in his tricked out jeep. once i popped that thing in 4 low it was a menace. its all stock decent tires and it seemed like it pulled up all the rocky hills and mud bogs better then his jeep.

Ya Pruney i live in ct thanks for the advice.I will defiently look into it.

One concern i have is with my tranny or transfer case. i hear a faint whining when in 2nd once i shift it disapears. might have to get it looked at. it hasnt gotten worse just worrys me. i dont know if its because its geared low or something is loose. I'm somewhat mechanicly inclined but not enough to diagnose transmission issues.
ill try to get some pics up for all you yota fanatics.

 

Congratulations

 

I think the japanese made toyotas are slightly better quality wise but that's just me. You can tell by the VIN, if it starts with a J then it's Japan. If it's a number then it's USA. I like my 1st generation trucks better than my 3rd gen because of the simplicity and ease of fixing anything plus they have the solid front axle

 

1985. First year of the fuel injected 22-RE, last year of the straight axle..

 

These trannies do tend to have a bit of a whine to them. I like to use Redline MT-90 full synthetic in my transmission.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=46&pcid=7

 

Congrtaulations! I've had my '90 4Runner for almost 5 years and I love it. For your exhaust I reccomend Flowmaster. Mine sounds great. Enjoy your Yota!

 

I got a '95 taco and it does wonders in the mud

 

i love almost all years, but i pesonally think 89-95 looks the best but def 85 or 84 is best for suspension. and i do love 85 body style too lol

 

iam not picky i like them all from 78 till 94

 

Its all about the 87!!!!!!!!

 

I agree thats gotta be the best year.

 

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