1996 VZN185 Hilux Surf

unwanted contaminants, and we installed a new PCV valve. For a 25 year old truck, it runs right as rain, however, we wanted to note a minor seep from the oil pan and driver’s side cam plug, which may need to be addressed in a few years. Still, this Surf is primed and ready for daily driving and passed its state safety inspection with flying colors. The V6 is mated to a smooth shifting automatic, which throws power rearward, or through a selective transfer case if the going gets rough. An optional center-locking differential pays dividends off tarmac, and is ideal if you traverse up a rocky trail. We rehabbed the drivetrain with new shock bushings in the rear, and swaybar links up front. The most important piece of preventative maintenance, the steering rack was freshly rebuilt with new seals, and we threw in new rack bushings, inner and outer tie rods, and bellow boots before it went back in the truck. The ABS system benefits from a fresh brake fluid flush, and we freshly aligned the truck after installing fresh Falken A/T rubber on all four corners. Knee deep in tread, quiet, and able to take you just about anywhere, they’re the perfect mate for the 3rd gen platform and look dang good too!