What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

eh. Idk. Its insanely fun to drive. I can accelerate up steep grades in 5th gear.

Highway, not super ideal. Basically have to go around 70mph tops unless you want to get 10mpg.

I don't daily mine obviously so can't say how that works out. Would still do it though if i was. My single cab v6 with 31s and 4.10s feels similar..though still not as torquey. But it pulls hills in 5th all day which is so great on the highway.

The other thing you should consider is weight of verhicle. If its gonna be a fully armored rig on 35s THATS where the gears really help is with the weight of the truck plus the bigger tires. Plus at that point, you likely won't want to DD it anyways..

If you're trying to bridge the gap and get 4.88s with 33s and 35s later. Id just wait to regear for the 35s. Or have a "come to jesus" talk and REALLY decide if you really need 35s. Everyone wants them..almost everyone doesn't need them. Are they awesome? Hell yea. For a DD? Hell no. Why would you DD on 1500 tires and get really bad mpg?

 

Because my commute is 8 miles round trip lol. But I’m 3-4 hour drive to the sierras which is where I camp mostly. Honestly 4.88s and 33’s would be good for me.

 

My truck is at 5100lbs currently. No big changes to change that really

 

Jealous.

mines 49ish miles round trip haha

But only like an hour from the Beartooths. 2 to Absorakas..2 the Crazies..2 to the Pryors..4 to the Big Horns..4 to the Windies...

 

That’s so clean!! Love the high clearance bumper. Where did you get the tailgate decals?

 

Standard Canadian 1st gen decals

 

Well learn something new on here most days... now where to find a set.. and maybe door stickers as well since my emblems are full of crap

 

@CBoy808 makes some great vinyl stuff.

 

I've done all 5, love them.

I'm running 4.10 with 33s and manual, honestly I don't think I'd need 4.88s. though we don't have as long grades out here.

 

She does ok. Managed to get pulled ober out near bowman. Lol. So yea, she goes. Haha

Just cuz! Lol. I have a 35 minute commute. Gas is horrible. But i love driving my truck. Multiple thumbs up everyday. Haha.

 

I can still get 14ish on doing 80-85, fully loaded. That's sea level to 5-6k elevation though.

 

In part 3 of my recent trip to the Sierras, we ventured out of camp and found a nice, lightly traveled road that ended with amazing views. Of course, along the way there was plenty of adventure.

Story and Photos: Sierras Part 3: We Adventure Out!​

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Story and Photos: Sierras Part 3: We Adventure Out!​

There's more to the story; check out previous installments
[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3]



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You’ve been spending quite a bit lately. Haha

 

Im running 30psi. Im currently in the process of swapping out some rancho shocks/struts the PO installed 01/2014 at NTB. Im installing OME with 883s this weekend.

 

All that sounds far. For me work is five miles one direction, and the Big Horns six miles the other direction.

 

I think I do the opposite of all your advice. I run 35s 4.10s and daily drive mine.

 

8mpg FTW

 

living at the base of the big horns is cool like that haha

I don't mind being that far from so many mountains. Its nice. Like picking ice cream flavors haha

commute sucks but its an easy drive. What happens when you work on a remote ranch/arts center.

Good. Most my advice sucks anyways haha

 

Also how the fuck would you know if he’s a tranny or not.

I’m triggered

 

side note, every time I see your username pop up I hear Chris Cornell yelling "SPOOOOONMAN!" in my head