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Hello Everyone. I purchased a 2015 Tacoma Double Cab 2.7l 4cyl. And I love this truck! Other than the high RPMs going up hill on the interstate. 20$ to fill it up! Can’t beat it. I have a few questions pertaining to lifting the truck. Best 3’ lift kit and tire size for that lift kit. It is a 2wd truck. I work construction. I don’t need a 4wd. Just something to get me out of some mud occasionally.
Im trying to find a good wiring harness for fogs. I’ve already bought and installed the fogs. But the harness was short. So I need to find a new harness. Thank y’all! Been reading threads and am glad to keep coming here to learn more about this Vehicle. I noticed it dumps a lot of oil. I switched to 5w40 and am changing PCV valve today. So any tips on that quick process will be awesome. Thanks y’all

 

Welcome and congrats on the purchase!
I would suggest better tires over a lift if mud is your concern. If you still want to lift, it's hard to say what best other than to go with something you can afford. It doesn't seem like you'll be off-roading much more than unpaved roads so any lift should be fine.

 

Thank you ! I was going to get a 3 inch RC lift with some Ridge grapplers. 265/70/17s but if I lift it I don’t want these tiny tires . Plus I keep hitting my shins on these step sides

 

Welcome to TW! Depends on what tire size you plan on running but a 3" lift may require UCAs and a cab mount chop. You will definitely starve for more power running larger tires with a 4cyl with stock gears. If you work in construction which will involve driving off pavement, I suggest avoiding RC and look into 5100s, OME or toytec kit.

 

Awesome thank you ! Any advice on tire size?

 

Welcome to TW, hope the pvc valve solve the problem.

 

I hope so it was filthy. I broke the nipple off it and looked inside the old one

 

Please let us know if the PVC solves the oil problem - I'd hate to hear your new 2 U Tacoma burns oil.

 

I will keep you posted
Keep in mind I’m running 5w-40 diesel oil. Rotex full synthetic t6

 

Not sure why the T6 oil ?? I run that stuff in my Kioti tractor........

What does the 4 banger require ?

Tires......yes you need an upgrade......

Tires.....WP3's......KO2's.....GY UL Terrains.........(DTD)

Lift ? Headstrong Off Road has UR stuff

Oh yea......welcome to TW

 

0w20
I change my oil every 3k. I made it 2500 miles and checked it. I was 2.5 quarts low...
called my step dad who is a mechanic. He said put the 5w40 in it. keep in mind. I’m in Georgia. It gets hot down here. And thank you . I’ll look the lift and tires up.

 

Ok Thanks.

 

3K miles & synthetic ?

Does it still use oil ?

 

It’s been burning it up! I drive a lot for work but I don’t drive that much. I’ve always checked my oil and fluids but this truck is burning the oil. I change it 3k just because that’s my doings. I like to take care of my stuff. But when I looked at the dipstick after 2500 miles and I was 2.5 quarts low on 0w20 I was shocked.

 

ain't never had a 4 banger

but I run 5w30 synthetic as per manual in my '14 4.0L

6-7K miles between changes & never add a drop

 

well I do not recommend a 4 banger. I would rather have gotten a V6 but I got this truck with 55k for 16k. Traded a 06 f150 XLT for it to an old man who took care of it. I’ve always wanted a Taco.
4 bangers are slowwwwww !

 

Welcome... and I agree with you on the 2.7. I had a '02 pre-runner 4 cyl and ran it for 16 years. Absolutely loved it, but yes it was slow.

For lifts - consider something around 2" and 265 or 275 tires and you can get away without a CMC. Anything over 1.5~2" will require new UCAs.

 

Any idea on brands for the lift ?

 

Bilstein, OME, Toytec all have options that shouldn't destroy your budget, especially if you're not doing serious off-roading and just want the additional clearance/improved stance. Most do not include the UCAs though, so that'll be extra. Here are a few.

 

I fixed the oil issue. It doesn’t burn anymore
5w40 and Lucas. lucas is like Cooked crack . It’s amazing how Lucas works!