I made just a little mod. Kept factory wheels but mounted 265/70 BFG K02 on them.
First image was the first time I saw my truck when I picked her up. Big difference by simply changing tire size when I found a stock TRD Sport out and about. The stance with the level kit and tires raises it to...
It worked out sweet until I saw the factory leafs. They were not smiling, they were negative arched.
Problem solved with a set of 500 lbs. leafs in the back. No issues sagging since.
The swing gate worked fine all the years I had it, no issues with full-size spare back there alomng with...
They built me a one-of-a-kind front bumper skid plate bumper that I designed myself, 15 years ago.
Shipped to local trucking company dock, where I picked it up, including rear tire carrier bumper.
Wife and I installed in a few hours both of them.
Our tax dollars buy Tacoma's and other Toyota trucks to blend in overseas.
Special Forces use Tacoma's and Hilux trucks.
First gulf war, our generals moved around in armored Toyota Land Cruisers.
I agree!
I installed a level kit up front, now my TRD Sport sits nose up thus worse aerodynamics, plus I went with larger 265/70's on factory 18's that are much heavier KO2's and the taco went higher into the air with taller stance plus the nose up.
That is why I no longer bother with fuel...
Trump targeted Toyota in 2017, so this latest push will hurt Toyota Tacoma's, and the winners will be The Colorado, Ranger, Nissan.
Tacoma can lose its #1 spot soon.
Trump threatened tariffs on Toyota back in 2017 when Toyota decided to build the Tacoma plant in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Tariffs would work if Trump eliminated income taxes. I say that with buying my TRD Sport last April. My next purchase will be another Corolla or Camry down the road, both are...
I drove the TRD Sport today to work and stuff (just over 6.7 gallons) and average was 18.4 mpg. Strong winds though... 265/70 ko2's on factory 18's...
I have hit over 20mpg before but it typically hits between 18 and 19 mpg.
I had 3 main requirements for the 4G Tacoma:
Manual transmission
coil sprung rear
4-cylinder powered
Fuel economy was never the tops of my list. In fact, when it comes to trucks, it is almost dead last. I want functionality, durability, all-terrain capabilities, cargo and payload numbers...
Aside from the X-Runner, this is my first premium model for both the Tacoma and the Corolla.
I always put different tires than stock, and if I can increase the size a bit.
My 2010 SR5 and 2016 SR both came with 245/75 R16, so I simply slapped on 265/75 on factory wheels, KO2's. I later went...
Issue is I put the spacer kit up front, so the Sport sits higher with larger and heavier ko2's. The skid plate deflects air below, but lots of air rushing beneath. Fuel mileage is no concern with the Tacoma because I destroyed it with some minor mods.
Mark Motors is where I bought my last 3...
I solved my fuel economy issue...
I bought a 22 Corolla SE with over 40 mpg and 500-mile range on 10-gallon tank.
Buying a truck for fuel economy, seriously.
I pump more in during cold months.
My 22 Corolla SE will hit 500-mile range in warm months, but barely 460 miles in colder months.
My TRD Sport 6MT also dropped in range in cold months.
Toyota and Ford have the only real truck-based vehicles in the car class, the mini is not realistic nor the buggies from the other brands.
Toyota always wins the real truck vehicles. Aside from the huge trucks that I no longer follow due to the discrimination of one of the best factory teams...
Your fine, all ideas and opinions and the like are welcome with me.
I am just seeing too many not tapping their full potentials. They like to be in that rut and stay there.
I promote the ones that are ambitious and show the drive and energy, along with merit.
I was raised in a poor...