I got my 1995 Tacoma 5 lug a little over a year ago. Got it with 90K on it for a great deal, and fell in love with the tacoma. I've definitely become a toyota guy, I've had two Chevy Silverados and a Yukon, all 4WD, and liked them, but can't beat the gas mileage of a little 4 banger. Going back to school, kids, etc, had to "downgrade" to a smaller truck, and it's been awesome. Maybe someday I'll have a 4x4 again, but for now I'll enjoy my 5 lugger.
So far, mods/improvements made:
- Newly rebuilt Transmission from Mantrans in FL. Shifts awesome now, and I've got all 5 gears.
- New CD Player
-Wrinkled fender mod (backed into a parking space with an oddly placed light pole)
- Stickers ( I got 2 inches of lift from the Black Magic Stickers alone )
- 1" coil spacer lift in front and KYB Gas Adjusts
- Zuk Mod for 2" of lift and KYB Gas Adjusts in the back
In the future:
- Rear elocker (looking at Aussies, etc.)
- 15x8 wheels and tires. Got to wait on these to wear out though.
- New grill. I've got the mesh to do a satoshi, just have to find time.
- 3" Spindle lift in the front and 14" coil springs in the Zuk mod in the back.

I had to replace the tranny last fall, that was an experience. Replaced it again this fall under warranty, the company that rebuilt it was great, just sent me a new one. So all in all, a pain in the butt to drop and replace 2x, but lots of good experience, and I learned something every time.
I drive 100+ miles a day for work/school, and the suspension was getting worse. Turns out the original shocks and springs were on it, so ordered KYB gas adjusts, (couldn't afford the Bilsteins), and looked at options for the springs. The rear leafs were frowning instead of smiling, ride was horrible. New leaf packs 400$+, and I didn't want to do the AAL, so I went with a ZUK mod. Zuk is an awesome dude, helped me out over email figure out what size spring etc. I've got pictures below, but a step by step write up is in a separate thread.

 

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Now I've got to get some new tires!

 

Here's my write up, hope it helps someone.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f212...-heavy-260309/

 

Bought some new (to me) wheels and tires on craigslist for 200$.
Jeep Liberty wheels, 5x4.5 lug pattern, 16 inch rims, 50% tread wear left! Fit great, and give it exactly the right lift. Perfect ride now!

 

What ever came of little green? I like the look of this truck. Plus, I admire the ingenuity with the 2wd ZUK mod.

 

It's still running strong! It's my daily driver for 60 miles a day. I've taken it camping on several trips and will probably keep it for my son.