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what gives that "off road" truck look

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DBTaco, Oct 31, 2013.

  1. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    DBTaco

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    I was wondering your opinion on what makes a truck look more "mean" I guess you could say. Is it a lift or is it wider rims on stock suspension? Or are there are other mods that I'm over looking to give my truck that off roadish look? Since I do have a TRD offroad. Thought about taking the front mudflaps off for a while or even trimming them up some.
     
  2. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    richardbui23

    richardbui23 That guy

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    i would say any amount of lift even if your just lifting the front to make it level and some bigger than stock agressive tires
     
  3. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    tomtom

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    wider and higher stance, more aggressive and larger tires.
     
  4. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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    Dirt, cause these truck can do it stock
     
  5. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:49 AM
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    richardbui23

    richardbui23 That guy

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    maybe hes a swangin and bangin mall crawler?
     
  6. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:51 AM
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    jeremy_283

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    Probably a lift and big mud tires, haha. I feel like my truck is a truer offroad machine then most that "look" offroad. Everything on my truck has a purpose.
     
  7. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:52 AM
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    jjew18

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    Added extra awesomeness to its original awesomeness.
    Compared to others, these already look more "off-roadish", but bigger tires would be a start (with lift).
     
  8. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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  9. Oct 31, 2013 at 6:55 AM
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    Boone

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    DB lift, 20's, and some low profile Nitto's. And don't forget a plethora of chrome.
     
  10. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:01 AM
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    That would be one good way.
     
  11. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:03 AM
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    BamaToy1997

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    Aggressive, larger tires usually do the trick. And in order to pull that off you usually need a lift which increases that "look" Also big bumpers.
     
  12. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:04 AM
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    Not a fan at all of 20s and low profile tires on a 4 wheel drive truck. I've got a black truck so I'm debating plasti dipping my chrome or keeping the chrome for a little contrast.
     
  13. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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    Pretty sure he was being sarcastic :rimshot:
     
  14. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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    Do you think aftermarket wheels on stock suspension with current 265/70/16 (nexen roadian ht) tires make it look a little more aggressive with the wider stance?
     
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    The tires, Biggest tires you can install without having to add modifications or lifts. OFF ROADING ON A BUDGET. LOL :D I don't off-Road and never will but mine looks a little taller than normal some folks have asked if I installed a lift.
     
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    Yeah, I didn't take it the wrong way or to heart.
     
  17. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:07 AM
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    Boone Vaginas are rad.

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    :gossip: Apparently I have not been good at the whole sarcasm thing for two days straight.
     
  18. Oct 31, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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    hahahahaha
     
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    X2.. And don't forget the Westin chrome running boards.. I wouldn't wanna be caught off-road without those!
     
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