what year model and why

just looking for some opinions on the different models and there goods and bads
changes they made concerning interior performance ground clearance height things like that

 

so the 05-12 models are the exact same?
i heard something about the rear locker on certain year models being changed so i was curious
if thats the case then the earliest year i can find at a dealer would be the best choice if id only be paying for a certain year model...

 

you cant get an offroad package with ANY long bed or just with a long bed standard?

 

IMHO, first generation access and double cabs are the finest looking trucks on the planet. I'm partial to the DC but the balance of the AC is perfect.

 

in other words the earliest year V6 i can find at a dealership with the O/R package 4x4
Access cab (because i want the 6 speed) is my best bet
i dont even feel like ill be settling for anything less than i want so thats
great!

 

Interior changes with AC Pre '09 rear seats flip forward & '09 and on flip up and back. Might be some other interior changes

 

2008 is da bestest

 

stick to your 98

98-00 4x4s are the bestest

 

I upgraded to my 2005 from my 04...needed the extra room as my 04 was a single cab.

I got the 05 for the added room (4 door) and power (4.0 V6)...plus I needed something a little more off road capable so I opted for the TRD Off Road

Stock Pictures

2005


2004

 

OP, you can get a 6sp in a Double Cab Short Bed. Its the DC Long Bed that you can't get the 6sp. Cuz I have DC SB TRD O/R with the 6sp.

 

As mentioned, the 05-08's have a rear seat set up which creates a nice storage area when the seats are folded down. 09+ have bulky fold down seats, and some like mine came with a big, bulky sub woofer which takes away from the storage area behind the seats. This is the only negative I have with the 09+ models.

 

I like my 2007, no fancy electronic driving aids and warning bells to tell me the truck is second guessing my driving.

 

Just to help the OP, I will clarify the above. Not all 2007 are free of electronic driving aids. VSC/ALSD/TRAC/DAC/HAC was an optional package for TRD Off Roads from 2005-2008.

 

Good clarification, I just bought a basic SR5 and didn't know all that stuff was even an option.

 

yeh man i had looked into that but my bike wont fit back there haha my buddy has one and i gave it a shot...the tailgate was down and the back wheel was almost hanging off the edge
if it werent for that id probably go that way

 

my 98s a 2wd 4 banger cuz...haha still goes almost anywheres i just have trouble with muddy inclines and deep ruts from other trucks
i do ALOT of muddin