I bought a 96 4x4 Manual SR5 this summer up in Sac and man I felt this video. I wanted a capable barebones truck and well... My 5: 1) The way the truck has aged since I bought it, kinda like your issues (Steatbelts; both retracting and clipping in, Speedometer cable, terrible lighting, electric locks kinda fading, window regulators kinda struggling, clutch pedal issues) 2) The hood rattling up & down 3) Lack of aftermarket support 4) The shallow bed 5) Really crappy cupholders ...But I still love this truck

Mine defrosts fine. I think your blower motor might be going bad. I have been in blizzards.. Negative temps. From montana to idaho. Never had an issue. Did have to replace blower motor recently. 233xxx on tranny auto. Runs like a dream

This channel is recommended a lot. I could search for anything with Toyota in the name. Top ten results

Weak hvac condensers are pretty common on older Hondas, I usually keep a few of those giant "do not eat" dessicant packets around older cars, helps a ton. Throwing a few up against the inside of the windshield when it's extra wet has always worked for me.

I like all your videos. Keep it up!

Oh man! Just find this and my experience is totally opposite! Driving 1990 Toyota Hilux (Japan made named here in EU) just for the nostalgia! No power doors, seats, windows, mirros not even power steering! No AC no just almost nothing! No ABS, Airbags etc. Got seat belts still! But that 90's era nostalgia is huge and I am loving it! (not my daily driver) 😄

I have a 95 T100 4WD automatic SR5 3.4 and it has 402k miles with original engine and transmission and still going very strong. I have 32x10.50r15 wheels and drives amazing. Recently changed most steering components and suspension. Does 85+ no problem around 2800 rpm. I definitely agree having power windows and locks is a must. Glad mine has that plus power Mirrors. I put the best non-LED lightbulbs you can find and the highs still suck. They are worse than the lows like you mentioned idk why that is. The lows work good though way better than what it had before but I wish the highs were true highs.

Run ac & heat to avoid the windows fogging up. Im at Toyota mechanic & the older ones all did what you described. Hope this helps.

my 2004 tundra lighting was terrible. I was able to find replacement bulbs at superbrightLEDS and it made a huge difference.I didnt want to go HIDS or anything that was going to blind oncoming traffic.

5 favorite pillow cases lmao thats so random 😆

You have a lot of t100 content. Would love to see a "buying checklist" for the t100

When you addressing that 4x4 body lift shifter I wanna see how you get it to work been asking all year lmao

The bed will get slightly deeper if you remove the Plastic liner and do a spray in (Linex) or roll in (Herculiner). You could do a video on it too!

I have a really nice 97 T100 that I use when I need a truck or the snow gets deep. a) I checked mine and there is a hard rubber gasket around where the steering goes through the floorboard. But I could still see a little light so it must let a little air in, but not near as much as if not there. b) We live in the Colorado mountains and the heat is really strong and can handle our cold. While the A/C is somewhat weak and will dehumidify enough to defrost windows well. But if I am down in Denver and it is in the upper 90s, the A/C is insufficient. But if you open the windows, the side vent windows, and the back window it has huge airflow, more than any vehicle I have ever owned. c) The only thing that has broken on mine was the clutch cylinder so it is good you replaced yours. d) The problem with modern trucks is they are too high and the sides are very tall so it makes the bed hard to use. Mine is at stock height and I would have a hard time using it if it was any higher. If you are concerned about things flying out then secure them with straps. I got a Leer topper for mine off a wrecked 96 T100 at the local junk yard. It is in excellent condition, came with Thule racks, and only cost $100. Toyota changed the shade of green between 96 and 97 so it doesn't exactly match, but nobody but me seems to notice. The weight of topper makes the truck more balanced and it seems to get a little better mpg. e) Mine is the deluxe, the model between the base and SR5. It has amenities like electric windows, locks, and mirrors. But I like the idea of manual and it was good that Toyota offered a less expensive more dependable version. The only feature really important to me is cruise control. I wouldn't mind having manual locks, but will admit not having to reach over to open the passenger window is nice. f) Replace the seat belt receptacle and forget about it. It is a minor issue. I have replaced working items like that just so they look better. g) Wake up, the lack of power is a feature! Toyota didn't know what they were doing when they designed a vehicle based on an engine that would last forever and get acceptable fuel economy. Back until a couple months ago, and especially in the 1990s, Americans wanted big V8 engines in their trucks. Anything less was a considered a joke. So Toyota couldn't sell their underpowered T100s, especially with the 25% tariff our government added to their prices. So Toyota moved T100 production to America, put in a V8, and renamed it to Tundra. My brother-in-law loved his 2008 Tundra. But we went over to his house a month ago and it was gone. He sold it because he couldn't justify the gas at 12 mpg. My T100 with its six cylinder 3.4 averages 20 mpg around town so it hasn't been obsoleted by the price of gas. h) Being old the registration is $75/year and insurance runs $20/month. I replaced the stock steel wheels with a nice set of 17 inch Tacoma alloy wheels and tires I got on craigslist for $180. T100s are cheap to own. When Mr. Fanatics says his T100 is really slow at higher speeds it is partly due to the huge tires and lifting. Is he using the speedometer or google maps to measure his speed? The speedometer will be reading low due to the increased wheel size. Being a non-turbo, when I take my T100 up the approach on I-70 to the Eisenhower tunnel (11,000 feet elevation) the fastest it can go fully floored is 50 mph. Also, where is Mr. Fanatics 4wd shifter? It appears to be missing. If it is permanently in 4wd that isn't good for mpg and the truck.

I have a sr5 1997 hilux but it’s manual locks and windows. Haven’t had any problems with it tho, battery depletion happens at -45 C but with an engine heater connected the battery also gets some heat shunt on it, so not at all bad. I live in the Arctic far north of Norway so having a reliable Toyota truck is a must.

I have a 1993 T100 with an 8ft bed that my parents bought new the year before I was born. I did shocks, brakes, timing belt, water pump, thermostat, learning to maintain it. I have the Factory Service manual for it too, and man does it make life easy even if the work isn't. At 3:10, an interesting story for you to consider. If the parts aren't worn out, some shitheel may have poured motor oil in there. How do I know? This happened to me in my later high school years when I learned to drive, and was taking myself in. I was driving the truck, and after we got it serviced at some point the clutch kept sticking. It got worse and worse until it stayed to the firewall, and it was all I could do to pry it up with my toe. So we bring it in to a mechanic in a small logging town and he gets back to us claiming that the problem was someone had poured motor oil in that reservoir. He flushed it multiple times but said that if it had continued for much longer it would've caused transmission damage. I wonder if this is what may have happened.

I’m so thankful I have the sr5 package because I was in a very old car not long ago with manual locks and windows and it’s cool at first but it gets annoying after a little.

I 100 percent agree 💯 I love my 1996 T100 SR5 2wd 3.4L but definitely slow 😂🤣 amazing work truck 💯

I'm looking at a 92 T100 regular cab long bed SR5 3.0 5speed with a granny gear. What should pay attention to on the pre purchase inspection

I’d love that truck in any conditions🥰 I love my RE-22

Love ur videos keep them coming. I have question regarding RAV4 specifically 2007. Are they good cars? I heard RAV4 are not the best. I would love to know ur opinion. Thanks all video are good..

You can always start a second channel with your other type videos and plug them in these. Doesn't hurt to branch out!

Spray DW40 into your seatbelt buckle. It works for me.

Would you get rid of those clear corners before you put new ones in??

I wouldn't use that Ryobi tool you bought for that body repair your doing. You should use a wire brush on a drill to get out the big rust but really you should be using a sanding block for the majority of that repair for your best results.

I had a 96 80 series, I put hid and led and it was amazing

A lot of this applies to my 1985 Toyota truck but the most annoying thing by far is the button I have to push on top of the steering column to release the key. What’s that about. The manual says it’s to lock the steering wheel but my parent’s 1972 Datsun didn’t have this, nor did my 1982 Isuzu or my 1987 Mazda and they all had locking steering wheels.

U did'nt mention what's on odometer? I got a 1998 with 4 inch lift on 33's and love my GOAT! My odometer reading to this date is 206k miles & still running strong!

When you considered buying a regular T100??

Ryobi line trimmers can be found at the dumpster. I might would buy a plug in if the cord was 300' long

What if you change the headers on it? More power or not?

Try a light bar. But skip the flat black paint. These look like a little trophy truck. They make great low riders

My 1998 t100 been great so far. Just bought and I live in Washington state. Here at White pass and my defrost been keeping up with the wet and snow. Maybe your blower motor is going bad?

Are you doing a video for fixing the plastic piece on the shifter?

I also have a 1997 T100 and here are my thoughts: 1.I actually like the sickly green glow of my dashboard. It's the overhead light that's dim as fuck. 2. I actually like the shorter bed size because when I'm reversing I can actually see where I'm going and where the truck is in relation to everything. Then again I have a hard top holding all the big loads in. 3. Have you tried spraying WD-40 or PB Blaster in the seatbelt? My drivers seatbelt had the same problem when I bought it from the dealer and their mechanic sprayed some in right there and that fixed it. 4. People talk about aftermarket support with this truck being a big issue. They weren't kidding. I've had to order parts from China.

Man I have a 97 sr5 and it has doors power locks & mirrors which is awesome

What I want to know is how to improve the defrost system for stormy conditions

I love my 96 5 spd T100. It’s still badass.

I have a 95 V6 DX. Exact same truck as in the video. Tires 235/75/16 Goodyear Wranglers 315000 miles , and still has its balls. It wants to go 75 mph down I 94. Yeah , about 3000 rmp, but I don't push it past that. It's an Old Truck. It excelerates uphill with no effort. Defrosts great on a 22 degree day. It's the equivalent to a chevy 1500 w/t ( work truck ). Work truck . That's what it is. Tie downs attached to the box work fine to hold anything straped in. My 5 things. 1. Under powered. Needed a ,6 speed manual for the v6 or a 5 speed small v8. It gets u around like u said. 2. Shallow floor pan. If I move my feet up by the seat, my knees are in the stearing wheel. A Higher floor pan affected the box depth. But Gave it more road clearance. Most of those trucks are low to the ground. Mine is 2WD and sits like high like a 4x4. Like the truck in the video. 3. Passanger side window suck yo crank down on a hot day. Have to move to the middle of the seat to reach it, and I'm tall. Lots of cabin room. 4. Whistling windows. Roll it down A half inch and you now have a Deer Whistler. Actually works for me at night. 5. Thermostat housing is leaking. (By Next spring it will be fixed) It's has some body rust . It's 25 years old in Michigan . The fact it wasn't crushed durring cash for clunkers is beyond me ,so I store it before they salt the roads. It was the first truck I ever bought . I has a heavy duty tow package on it with heavy duty rear bumper. Oh, someone beefed up the return spring for the clutch. It's kinda loud but works good "IF" I use it. Even A Haynes repair manual came with my purchase. Very easy to work on.

I have 95 T100 one long bed 4 cylinder replaced the clutch bracket slave cylinder and master clutch work likes a champ. My other T100 I Put in a low mileage engine set on 31 and hauls on the freeway.

Is that an after market Cruise Control on your Steering column? Asking because my 85 L/C has the same funky arm. 😂👍

U could take off the corner lights . Dry them out and reseal them. That might work n save u some $$

I have a 93 22re 4x4 as a daily....196k and going strong

I use a Pneumatic one brand name dynafile at work everyday

My 97 t-100 also has door and key problems.

Go Toyota all day.

Techtronic Industries (Hong Kong) the company that owns the Milwaukee Tools ‘ brand also owns Ryobi. The company also owns AEG, Hoover, Dirt Devil and Vax. The company was founded by a Taiwanese and a German.

Try 87 octane. I bet some aero panels might help mileage. Just my .2

I don’t know if dewalt has one but I know Milwaukee has a few different ones

My 1995 SR5 5vz-fe has a issue where the assembly that meets the clutch pedal, bushing inside deforms with use and doesn't transfer the force of rod stroke to the master. I usually have to replace this part twice a year with less than 10k driven in a year. Anyone else with this issue ?

My 97 goes as fast as I want to go on the interstate. My issues in the past 10 years, replaced vacuum line or two, changed brakes, bout it, just keep going… 247,000 miles, runs smooth. Probably needs a timing belt but I’m lazy and it’s a non interference engine, what could go wrong…

The problem with your clutch not returning probably isn’t the master/slave cylinders. Replace the three plastic bushings on the clutch assembly spring. You’ll have to take the clutch assembly out, fairly easy. So why did you sell the black T100? That was a sweet truck with a good owner. This green one was from a shady owner, huge red flag.

Where do you get your clear corner lights and parking lights in front bumper?

WELL TOYOTA TACOMA IS NUMBER ONE. YOU COULD RUN THIS TRUCK FOR 10 MORE YEARS GREAT TRUCK BRO LIKE IT LOVE IT

The only thing I dont like is the power. Its only zippy from like 0-40. I got a 95 dx. Love it. Is there anyway to bring more power? I hate lookin online for stuff cuz things say “universal” and I say “my ass”. Possibly a video on it?

Where are you getting your headlights?

Hey I have want to ask your about my t100 1997 manual it hard tomore to first gear u know what I can do for it?

I still got my 1989 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 from new and I still don’t have five things I hate about my Ute. Well it’s annoying how many guys ask me to sell my baby to them!!

Hello, I'm about to buy a t100 96 but I have no idea how to put the 4x4

I agree with all of your complaints. I wanna lift my T-100, but I can barely break 80mph! But like you, I love my quarter of a million mile truck!

buy a small squeegy I have one for my car and for my 04 ranger 4x4 Iowned at work I work security and sit in my car when it rains I get in my car and the moister gets all over my windows and I hated having to start my vehical up to clear it so I bought a small squeegie and use it wit ha rag to wipe it off it works much betetr then a rag. he old days before hydrolic clutch the peddle not coming all the way up would be the presure plate springs slightly collapsed wqhich wasnt to common a thing. hehe its a 4x4 it should have tall gears for 4x4 better off roading its not built for hwy freeway driving top speed should be aroubnd 60MPH even my old V8dodge ram fulkltime 4x4 I think it was 1977-78 top speed adn very loud becasue of being full time 4wheel drive about 60 MPH Icould go a little faster but it got loud buit excellent off road. if a person has a 4x4 and never goes off road then well why have a 4x4 its a waste of a truck

My windshield defroster still works. Just fix it. I don’t like mine because the interior stinks.

Somebody probably took out your sideview mirror and they did a poor job prepping the area before they started to put down the bondo. Then it's just a matter of time before the bondo will start to expand and contract causing the paint to crack enough to allow moisture to enter the area and sit there till it starts to rust because there is nothing to protect the metal since they didn't spray any type of rust inhibitor before they bondoed it. Just real shotty body work. It looks like it was done by an amatuer but there are body shops that do this kind of crap too because the repair usually last long enough to prevent the customer from going back and complaining about it. That's why you should only use very well established body shops with great reviews.

I will trade you manual windows for power locks.

I haul a 20 bails of hay in mine no problem.

You must be hard to live with. The seat belt lock just needed a cleaning with WD-40.

Lightning in the 22 tundra is not enough

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. You city boys crack me up

i have a 86 toyota pickup 4wd run forever

Sounds like time to regear the axles...

Actual content starts at 8:10. Just skip through the 8 minutes of his rambling along and off topic.

talk more about toyota and more about mods...even maintenances lol...

Don’t say “moist” in front of the wife.

Just put wd40 for that seatbelt

You can't say or write the word "slave" anymore lols