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2015 sucks offroad

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dblkick, May 5, 2020.

  1. May 5, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Dblkick

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    I have been in several conditions, mud, snow, dirt... My 2015 Taco TRD "Off road" is anything but... Any ideas to make this a decent offroad rig? I had a '91 that was awesome off road, that swayed my decision to buy the '15.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. May 5, 2020 at 3:34 PM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    Lol what.

    what tires do you have on it?
     
  3. May 5, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Go buy yourself another 91,if that worked out for you.Your statement makes no sense.
     
  4. May 5, 2020 at 3:36 PM
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    Pablo8

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    ovrlndkull

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    A vague statement of situations of your truck sucking makes it hard to make recommendations. But Tires typically is the biggest thing.
     
  6. May 5, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    jowybyo

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    Get new tires.
     
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    eon_blue

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    Is your 2015 4wd?
     
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  9. May 5, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    My 2015 is awesome off road. What are you trying to do with yours?
     
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    You definitely need a third gen.
     
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    grubburg

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    QuicksandTaco

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    Duh. Mud snow and dirt. Lol
     
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    will.i.was

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    Needs driver mod :D jk, reassess your hardware and conditions.
     
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  16. May 5, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    That was 2017 lol

    he probably bought highway tires and now they’re 2 years old and suck Offroad.
     
  17. May 5, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    That one old guy

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    Tires #1, #2, and no disrespect meant, have you considered the possibility that you just don't know wtf you're doing in an off road situation?
     
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  18. May 5, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    Jacked Burton

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    Trade it for a 2014.
    I hear it was a much better year for offroading.
     
  20. May 5, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    Even with "highway tires" it's pretty damn capable in 4 low. Speaking from experience.
     

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