My search is over! New Tacoma Owner

[xman]

I am a new owner of a used 2002 Toy Tacoma Double Cab 4x4:smiley_drive: and it took me months to find the right one at the right price. Actually, my wife found it while checking the local paper. I could not believe no one had jumped on it. I spoke to the elderly man (original owner) on the phone and he said that his wife was was tired of driving it and wanted a 4Runner. He told me that it was in excellent condition and he always had it serviced at his local Toyota dealer. I immediately drove to his home which was about 20 mins from my house. I saw the Taco and it was love at first sight. He handed me the keys and I took it out for a spin. It drove great, everying looked new and I had to stop several times to wipe the drool from my face.:drool: We agreed on a price and I wrote him a check. She now sits on my driveway.:luxhello: She will be my hunting, fishing and expedition rig. Let the mods or sickness begin!

[TACODOC]

And the mod madness begins! :lurk:

... Pics! What color did you get?

And, welcome to the family!

[flyingwil]

... Pics! What color did you get?

Expo White?

Congrats on the purchase!

[xman]

She is an emerald green or metallic green. http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h148/bejaar/DSCF0411.jpg

[Scott Brady]

Great looking truck, and already has a shell! Awesome :elkgrin:

[xman]

plus a Thule rack and a Viper alarm with remote vehicle start for those cold mornings or nights.

[Willman]

Good looking rig my friend!!! Look like shes :av-7: to wheel!!!

Welcome to the ExPo!!! Look forward to hear the plans for your rig!

[xman]

This truck is almost perfect except it did not have the Toy rear diff lock. I could not complain because it was a sweet deal on the truck and the previous owner took excellent care of it. I will be doing my homework on lockers so any advice will be appreciated.

[flyingwil]

If you can not source a TRD rear, the ARB rear (RD89) is your best option IMO. I know a lot of people who have had great luck using the RD89.

[Desertdude]

Congratulations! ... born to wheel :victory:

[xman]

I will likely get the ARB rear for my 02 Taco. Who has the best prices for ARB lockers?

[Mlachica]

First off, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase :ylsmoke:

PM flyingwil about the lockers...What else do you have planned for your mod frenzy?

Where about socal are you from?

[xman]

First off, welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase :ylsmoke:

PM flyingwil about the lockers...What else do you have planned for your mod frenzy?

Where about socal are you from?

I will send a PM to flyingwill reference the lockers. In regards to the mod frenzy, I am still studying that but the basics would be new tires, suspension upgrade/lift, and a rear locker. I live in the Inland Empire/San Bernardino County.

[p1michaud]

She is an emerald green or metallic green.

Welcome to the forum! :clapsmile:
Very nice truck. It already has a few options that you will find useful.
Great advice on this forum. Read, learn and spend wisely!
Cheer :beer:,
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