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Step by Step Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Replacement for 3.4L V6 5VZFE (also 4runner, Tundra, and T100)

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Rear Diff Breather Mod - Why didn't I do this sooner?

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Big Adventures
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Timing Belt Replacement
Everything you need to change the timing belt on your 3.4L V6 5VZFE, whether it's a Tacoma, 4Runner, or Tundra.

Route Planning
Get out there yourself!

Truck Mods
Details on the build-out of a 1st gen Tacoma.

Small Trips
Just as fun as a longer ones.
Getting out is getting out!

How-To's & Tutorials
Step-by-step instructions for some of the less-common or more complex maintenance items on a Tacoma or 4Runner.