"Must have" options when buying a Tacoma

[Geezy Rider]

I have the 2004 Crew Tacoma... when you guys did the lift, did your mileage change? I drive 114 miles round trip to work, so mileage has to be an issue. I have the 4x4 and get 20 and 21 on the hwy.. oh and by the way LOVE IT.. also bought it on this forum

Yes. I did a 6" lift with 33" tires on 17" rims. My mileage went from 20mpg to 15mpg. I could get some of it back if I changed out my gears.

[Ironman]

Definitely a high fence around the bed!

[300rem7]

Your options depend on what you want to do with it.

I have a 2011 DC 4x4 TRD offroad edition with 3" OME lift and 285/65/18 Nitto Trail Grapplers.

If I were to do it again I would have bought a DC 4x4 SR5 and paid the extra to install ARB front bumper, OME lift, and ARB air lockers front and rear. Vandergriff Toyota will do it if that is the route you want to go. Yes it is more expensive but there is no hassle IF you have warranty issues. Another nice thing would be the supercharger.

I would suggest you checkout TW. http://www.tacomaworld.com/

[rossivey]

Here's my wheels and tires. I added a mesh grille I got for Christmas.

[Joey~AP]

I need a new grill. Mine went flyin over the cab while comin home from Cotulla.

We never lifted.

[Cottonfish]

I think 300Rem7 hit the nail on the head with his suggestion to buy a base SR-5 4x4 if you plan on modifying it. No need to spend the package money on a TRD Off-Road, Texas Edition, Limited, or Sport if you plan on modifying it. You'll just end up removing the factory components anyway. You can get anything else you want from the aftermarket. Bear in mind that the rumor is that the Tacoma will get the 4-Runner V6 in 2016, along with a better transmission (6-spd?). Be advised your Taco will NOT get you significantly better gas mileage than a 1/2 ton, only marginally better. I like mine because I have no significant towing needs, and it fits nicely in the garage.

Stu

[G Posik]

Czech - with my 3" lift and 285/75/16 tires I get about 17.5 on the highway. I have an 02 4x4 with the V-6.

Glenn

[rossivey]

Czech - with my 3" lift and 285/75/16 tires I get about 17.5 on the highway. I have an 02 4x4 with the V-6.

Glenn

That's good! With my 285/70/17s I only get about 15/16mpg.

[Joey~AP]

I get the same Ross. My sons full size Chevy 4x4 gets better mpg.

[Brett C]

That what I want for mine. That crazy bed size makes it hard to find a used one!

Millman on here has one for sale. Same size as mine 05 - 13 long bed. It's red but its a good deal & you can paint it.

[rossivey]

I get the same Ross. My sons full size Chevy 4x4 gets better mpg.

They aren't meant for good gas mileage but I didn't buy it for that anyways. I was surprised that I still got that good a gas mileage after the lift and tires. I only lost about 1.5mpg. I thought it'd be more like 4+mpg.

[Joey~AP]

If any of you Taco guys want to trade your nfab type steps for my Shrockworks rock sliders, let me know.