Side by Side Comparison: 4th Gen vs 3rd Gen Tacoma

[KingsofPop]

Hey everyone, I was on a roadtrip from Los Angeles to Seattle. When making a stop in Salem, I spotted a 4th gen in a parking lot. For reference, I have a 2021 ACLB SR5, and the 4th Gen is a DCSB TRD OR.

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[Powhunter]

Always loved the look of the 3rd gen, I think the 4th looks great too. Both great trucks and a natural evolution I think. 4th gen looks a touch bigger.

 

[KingsofPop]

Always loved the look of the 3rd gen, I think the 4th looks great too. Both great trucks and a natural evolution I think. 4th gen looks a touch bigger.

Definitely a touch bigger. I’m not entirely sure if the TRD OR is lifted a bit, but it was slightly taller. Looks absolutely great though

 

[Powhunter]

Definitely a touch bigger. I’m not entirely sure if the TRD OR is lifted a bit, but it was slightly taller. Looks absolutely great though

I’ve been trying to figure that out myself too and I have a new OR.

I’m measuring 1.75” of rake on my drivers side and 2.0” of rake on the passenger side (perhaps due to full fuel tank?). According to Westcott, with his 2.5/0.75 lift on an SR5 it still has 1.0” of rake. That would be 2.75” of rake stock. Maybe my front springs have to settle in a bit still, but an observation nonetheless. Maybe the OR is a touch higher in the front.

I also put a few hundred lbs of camping gear and stuff in the back and only had about an inch of rake left. It definitely made me pump the brakes on getting a level. I despise squat.

 

[KingsofPop]

I’ve definitely heard that too. Good info to know. Unfortunately, I couldnt compare them any further…

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