New to the tacoma world

hey yall, i just recently got a 3rd gen tacoma, 2.7L and i would like to offroad it not too crazy ya feel? Just worried id be underpowered or id get stuck or something.

 

if its your first time bring someone with you or get a winch

 

If its 4x4, use 4Lo.

Low range produces way more torque than you'll need, especially if its an automatic.

 

You'll get stuck no matter what you drive, there is always an obstacle that defeats us, to combat this just bring recovery gear, tow straps, come-along, winch, TREDs, etc.

Don't worry about the power, you could always regear later but if it makes you feel better old school Samurais used to wheel with a 1.3L 80HP engine and a common upgrade was the 1.6l EFI from a sidekick that cranked out about 120HP.

 

You'll be fine off road. The 4 cyl may be underpowered on the freeway and for towing/hauling but for off road and around town you don't need a ton of power.

 

Welcome to TW.

 

Gears, lockers, lift, bigger tires, and a winch will take you many places you never would have imagined.

 

Welcome, enjoy

 

Welcome to TW.

Like a previous poster stated....bring someone with you. Its more fun, the stories will get blown out of proportion over the years and you will have a plan B.

 

Welcome to TW

 

Feel. Nah fam u aight. Pad some scrillah and git u some new shoes, herd? Gen z huckin that yeet ass leezy.




I off road with a 2.7. A lot. This is my 2nd 2.7, the first of which, I also wheeled a lot.

 

i hate that I understand this


But agreed

 

I wouldn’t worry about it bro...

 

FTW

 

Welcome. Great first post.

 

Welcome. Forgot to post that earlier.

 

I have a 4cyl FWD 3rd Gen, First upgrade i recommend are the tires and rims. Try to find someone selling their TRD off road rims and tires combo. Cheapest option you just wont get any warranty for the tires.

Traction Mats, Hitch and a friend to pull you out if you get stuck... or a tree