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RWD Tacoma mods

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by YoungTacoYota_21, Dec 4, 2019.

  1. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    YoungTacoYota_21

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    I am new to the Tacoma world and I just wanted to ask, what are some convenient or “must-have” modifications for a RWD Tacoma because I do not do extreme off roading but I want to slowly start getting into it. Thanks!
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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    Junkhead

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    These mods are must have :rolleyes:

    Enough to get you started there.

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  3. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    Junkhead

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    All jokes aside, imo the locker would be the best mod for 2WD, pricey tho.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    jayandersen5

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    I wouldn't recommend extreme wheeling in a RWD but I'd start with a good set of tires.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    LMAO I have a friend at work that put 7" drop bracket lift on his 2WD Chevy. Looks a lot like this.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Tires, a rear locker, or trade it in for a 4wd
     
  7. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Whatever floats your boat i guess...
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:28 PM
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    new tires and a mid travel kit to build yourself a sick desert racer. unless you plan on crawling or romping around in snow, rock, or mud you don't need 4x4.
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    LittleBlueHilux69

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    What in the Kentucky Fried F*ck
     
  10. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    LittleBlueHilux69

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    Tires are commonly the best first upgrade for off roading. Start from there, I recommend All-Terrains.
     
  11. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    I think looks pretty good
     
  12. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    True Trac, locker, and good tires
     
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  13. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    LittleBlueHilux69

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    It's not my thing :bananadead:
     
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  14. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    I was joking haha. I would be emberassed driving around in that thing, that truck is useless.
     
  15. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    I was gonna say...
     
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    On the plus side, if you're ever in an accident in that thing, it looks like the entire body of the truck would just detach from the suspension and land in one piece somewhere else lol
     
  17. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    2WD Rear air locker.

    And if you had 4WD you could get the famous 2WD Low mod.

     
  18. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Long travel suspension with 24" front and 36" rear
     
  19. Dec 4, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    Slam it, full cage, weld the diff. Drift truck time.
     
  20. Dec 4, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Not a bad idea you know.
     

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