Giving a taco to my son

Hello just thought I would check in, we have a 2wd tacoma 1996 5lug. It's fairly nice with 160000 miles and will be a great first vehicle for my son to learn with he is 13 and has been doing basic maint...oil changes and such on it with me he thinks,and I agree it needs a little sprucing up, and he wants to make it a bit more aggressive looking. I have been considering a mild lift maybe the spindle replacement type and a rear shackle with a set of rims and ATs but would love to hear from people that have done this to theirs my concerns are safety, stability and durability. I really need some input from you tacoma guys out there, does the lift make them handle a bit tipsy? I have lifted several full size rigs but never a Toyota and I wonder about the owners likes/dislikes with lifting these little rigs We have quite a bit of time till he can legally drive so it is something he and I plan to work on together.nice for him,better for me! I get to spend time teaching him and hanging out,plus he gets to learn how important basic maintenance is on these rigs and ultimately he gets a truck.

 

cool good idea cant helptho bump

 

Welcome

 

Way to go dad! Welcome!

 

Welcome and good luck with your project. Lucky kid. Post pics as you progress through your build.

 

in some cases lifting it can of course make it sway more, however with a 5 lug like you have, lifting it (ie getting better suspension parts) will probably make the ride better and sway less because it will replace the soggy/soft shocks for something stiffer.

 

Welcome to TW!