New Member - Ole' Red - 1999 Toyota Tacoma Xtra Cab 2.7L 3RZ-FE 4x4 SR5 All Manual Build

Here is your chance to start all over... An opportunity to get back the "what I should have done was...." What I mean by that is, I have a 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtra Cab with the 2.7L 3RZ-FE engine with 4-wheel drive and it is all manual (everything) (it is NOT TRD) and it is all stock and ready for the best of the best mods and upgrades. I am starting from scratch and need everyone's best and honest opinion about what I should do with my truck. I would not say that the price range to spend is limitless but I would say keep it reasonable for what are the most worthwhile. So, I hope to progress through each area of the vehicle and get the best or most bang for your buck parts available. My only stipulation is that I want to keep it for a borderline weekend/ daily driver but want to be able to tackle most any and all obstacles that I face while maintaining a clean look and maintenance friendly machine. I will use it for running up into the mountains to hit fire roads, trails, some rocks, creek crossing, occasional jumping, and then for utility purposes such as occasional light hauling and hunting.

Where would you start with this project? (Engine, Suspension, Transmission, Body, etc) Pick the top 3 and then we will start from there. As people give their input on what parts are best, I will choose from your listings. It should be fun to see what items I choose and hopefully give a good reason why I chose it. Everyone gets an opportunity to persuade me and help me build the best ride possible with what I have. I look forward to posting progress and look forward to all of your expertise.

This was my first vehicle that I got when I turned 16 in 2005. I've maintained it well and hope to make good, clean, and professional upgrades to not devalue the truck but rather bring value and appeal to Ole' Red.

 

Welcome to TW. I had a 99, same color.

 

Thanks Joe D.

Any experience with mods on the old '99?

 

No man... But, plenty of cats on here will be along to make some recommendations.

You check out 1st gen section yet?

I got mine in 99 new and it went away on <than a year. It was a sudden death.

 

Oh man. I got a lot of recommendations lol

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Thanks guys!

As you probably read already, I have had this truck for 10 years and have kept it stock as a daily driver. It is now more of a toy but still plan to drive it to work every so often. I am ready to give it some much needed offroading TLC.

I wasnt sure where to start this thread so I also have it on another section of the forum. Fell free to join me on the other one or just post replies here. Either way, your expertise is much appreciated.

Here's the link for easy access. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-2-7l-3rz-fe-4x4-sr5-all-manual-build.407774/

Thanks

 

Where would you start LSC15?

 

Lift, wheels and tires! Then retrofits lol

 

Well, I must then ask, what are the best options for my truck. Which systems are proven both durability/ longevity and offers the most versatility.

With the 4-cylinder not pumping out much Hp, what are some good, light wheel and tire options that you recommend? Brands/ sizes?

What would be the first "retrofit"?

 

Headlight retrofit. What kind of wheeling will you be doing and you want AT tires or MT

 

I've done a good bit of explaining on the other thread I started. Sorry for the inconvenience but jump over to this thread to see my response.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-2-7l-3rz-fe-4x4-sr5-all-manual-build.407774/

 

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