Id go through and change all the fluids. Oil, brake, trans, diffs. Could have collected water from sitting.

Go through the frame really well with a magnet and screwdriver looking for rust. Frames like to rust from the inside out, so poke at it with a screwdriver to see if its weak. Right around the rear spring hanger is where the rust usually is the worst.


And, I hate to say this, but that truck already has 2 strikes against it. One, its an auto. They suck the life out of older Toyotas. Makes them real slow and sluggish. 2, its a V6. While they can be a good running motor, they can also be a real PITA to work on and can get expensive. A 4cy motor is easier and cheaper to work on. Id look for a 5 speed 4cy, it will be MUCH more fun offroad.


Get a can of starting fluid, and spray it in the throttle body and then start it. If it trys to start, its fuel related. (fuel pump, afm, EFI fuse, ect) If not, it probably isnt getting spark. Hookup a spark tester or use a screwdriver and check for spark. Check the EFI fuse to see if its blown.