2001 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab 2WD Prerunner

2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Description

The truck was purchased as a secondary vehicle, just over one year ago (04/13/16) with 87k original miles. I needed a source of transportation that would allow me to take my mountain bike to the trails and the occasional Home Depot run on weekends. Not requiring anything new and always being a fan of the 01-04 body style and front-end, I bought one in great condition and used it as a base for some light, cosmetic restoration and customization along the way. I'm very particular and wanted this truck to look like new when complete.

Due to workload, I didn’t actually get to the restoration until the fall and upon completion, my vehicle needs changed all together. Specifically, I’m needing a full-size truck for both, capacity and ongoing towing duties. I have to sell the Tacoma. I’m 41, it’s adult owned, garage kept and always maintains a near show quality detail. The truck is immaculately clean inside, outside and underneath. Everything works as it should and runs flawlessly.

The odometer currently reads 92k which in Tacoma terms… that means it’s barely broken in. This is also the preferred body style and engine for Tacoma enthusiast and there aren't many left with this kind of milage – great collector truck.

From a maintenance standpoint, the only item(s) I’ve actually had to address were some worn steering/suspension components and new tires. Within the last week the spark plugs, plug wires and oil have been changed. Texas inspection and registration completed on 5/12.

Over $5000 and countless hours have been spent on making this truck look the way it does. I’ve set up a webpage to act as a build sheet for work that’s gone into it from a customization and restoration standpoint. You can view the details here >

Additionally, I’ve added 150 photos below. The photos were taken on the morning of 5/7 and the truck has been in the garage since the shoot.

Work I’ve done includes but not limited to:
Upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie-rod ends, SPC Light Racing upper control arms, Old Man Emu (OME) struts, shocks and coil springs, .25 top plate coil spring spacer, Deaver add-a-leaf, ToyTec heavy duty adjustable shackles, Method NV 16x8 wheels, Atturo Trail Blade MT LT285/75R16 (33x11.50r16) tires, Trail Gear prerunner bumper with winch capabilities, Kenwood head unit with Bluetooth/hands free operation, JBL door and rear speakers, custom Wet Okole seating surfaces, new grille, headlights, bulbs, corner lights, rear bumper, window weather stripping and a few other odds and ends.

Cosmetic details:
In addition to the above, anything that was removed was properly cleaned and/or painted accordingly. As the new suspension parts went in, the frame and axles were repainted before the new hardware went on. The fender-wells were recoated with fresh undercoat. Items such as the front bumper and fender flares were treated with a very fine, lightweight bedliner texture. Upon completing the build the body was claybarred and waxed thoroughly– it feels smooth as glass.

Overall, the vehicle only has 1200-1500mi on all the new parts (and total restoration). The ride height was increased around 3.5 inches in the front and 2.5 in the rear, making it sit level. The interior is like new and you can eat off the frame and engine. Clean does not even begin to explain the condition of this vehicle.

The only item that I didn’t address during my build was the actual body paint. It still maintains a very high shine and feels incredibly smooth. That being said, there are some chips, scratches and dings as you might expect from a 16 year old truck. Most notably, there’s a chip in the paint on the tailgate and the gas filler door has some chipping along the top. There are a few small dings on the driver-side bed and a chip on the windshield. The truck is not perfect but looks absolutely amazing.

View the build details here >

View build details here >