This might be a dumb question

So I have a question regarding to the off-road capability of the "non" TRD. I have a 2017 SR5 and was wondering is it still capable of going off-road? nothing crazy for sure but just a little trail here and there wont hurt. I have heard that the SR and the SR5 doesn't really have the capability for it but with some mods/upgrade they might be able to run easy trails. as of right now I'm still saving up money but I'm planning to level my truck out using the bilstein 5100 and getting new tires for it. Also, hoping to go to CO for my shore! so if anyone here that are from CO, if y'all have any suggestions for easy trails, please send them links away! thank you!

 

That's nonsense. You're truck is plenty capable. The off-road package isn't much other than crawl control and a locker. You'll be fine on easy to moderate trails in any taco.

 

It's a Tacoma sure it's good for trail riding just use common sense if it looks bad turn around. Try not to go out by yourself always have a trail buddy with you.

 

What he said. You truck is the same ride height, and every bit as capable off road. All you're missing is a couple extras, but those aren't necessary to get out and enjoy yourself

 

It's all about the driver! The truck can absolutely handle it.

 

Thanks! Now with the leveling kit, how much of a different would it make compare to stock ride?

 

Oh boy, here we go. There are A LOT of variables to consider when lifting your truck. The main one is, what are you willing to spend, including installation if you don't plan on doing it yourself?

 

100%. What @Dy

 

All the Gen1's and every 4x4 made by Toyota made before that are locking up their hubs and shifting into low to answer this question. And a stock 2x4's like a Prerunner also has good clearance to go off-road well, just bring a compressor, shovel and towstrap and go with a friend to help each other out. As everyone else is saying here, the answer is definitely yes! That's what all the 4x4's were ever made for (unless it's a Highlander, but we won't talk about foofoo 4x4's here).

 

probably less than 1k since I'm about to have a kid lol

 

Throw on a decent set of tires and you're good to go.

 

Are you going to install it yourself? It's not hard if you're even a little mechanically inclined.

 

Experience + common sense + tires = success.

 

He raises a good point. If you have less than 1k to throw at it, buy a good set of tires and forget the lift. A lift doesn't mean squat without traction.

 

At that cost, don't bother with lift, just get some upgraded tires and be done with it. 255-85/16s will fit a stock Taco per here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/put-255-85-16s-on-stock-or-wheels-and-suspension.491079 which will give you a bit more than an inch of lift. You really won't need more than that for most moderate trails.

 

yep my buddy said he's going to help me out with it when I eventually get the parts

 

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p401/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_(HS16BK-1).html

• 2888 coils
• No strut assembly
• No UCAs
• HS 3 leaf AAL

This is $738 shipped to your door, and will ride like stock.

 

the only reason behind it is that I want to put 17" on my truck lol and that's it

 

TIRES!

 

It will off road fine. Bone stock.

Tires will help, 265/75/16 on stock wheels look good.