So thats the new animal. I have to start off by thanking you all for all the feedback. Many hours i spent on these forums doing research before i made a final decision. Hats off to what you all have built here. So what i have to start with...
-04 Rubi w/118k mls 4.0 5spd
-new clutch and master cylinder @ 108k w/receipt ( but didn't change the throwout bearing...ass)
-2" BDS lift (coils and shocks)
-quick disconnects
-new tie rod & ends (zj conversion)
-adjustable track bar and stabilizer
Other then that shes pretty stock. ALL the fluids have been changed in the last 20k mls, he even changed the plugs every 30k mls,... with receipts. He inspected it the day before i picked it up, nice guy. New calipers, pads, rotors up front and new pads/rotors in back. U guys never told me these things have discs in the rear!!! Noob surprise!!! But yea 2017 Tacoma, rear drums are best for off-road . Bla Bla he maintained it.
So first todos:
-I wanna take the grinder with a wire head and make sure that frame stays tip top. Ill take any suggestions on what to coat it with once i clear some of that surface rust.
-that damn RMS, the pans got some rust as well so i figure i might as well change that out as well.Saw your wright up on that Chris. Thanks for that.
-deal with that rear bumper( thanks who ever powdered that one)
-rusted handles for new ones
-headlights, oooooooo those factory headlights
-i don't need a 3rd brake light right?
-reverse lights just stopped working, not sure bout that one yet
-fan only works on high
-dif cover?
- And a new stereo w/speakers and sub, because as we all know, like a giant wing on a civic makes it go faster, a solid stereo on a jeep makes it way more off road capable. Hay, i love my tunes.
Its going to be a daily driver with Rubi capable off road fun on the reg. i know what shes made for, if i wanted more, i would have gone non-Rubi and really built her up. This will scratch the itch i'm looking for....for now.
Please chime in with anything, i'm all ears...one eye, but all ears.
Thanks again all...