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sounds like you having money burning holes in your pockets, all your wish list items are doable assuming money is the least of your worries. The trans swap could be done if you had a complete donor car (i.e. rolled over taco thats been totaled). You would the trans, flywheel, clutch components, pedal components, engine ecu, and wire harness

 

Just get the auto

 

hahahahaha.

 

If you're intent on making the truck offroad capable, I would strongly encourage you not to do a 6 inch drop bracket lift. Look into a nice mid travel set up. You'll get much better performance offroad and more clearance.

 

I used to drive a manual truck for 14 years before this truck and I was like you , disappointed about not being able to get a DCLB in manual , but the 6' box was more of a deal breaker for me than the tranny and I'm glad now I did get the auto , shift when I want , don't when I don't want to

 

Hey OP...when the madness really sets in and you go for it (YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!), turn this into a build thread.
Please.

 

This. Personally I think a 6 speed in a DCLB would suck offroad. That long and light back end means you'll be breaking loose a lot with a stick. Plus the auto is stronger. Yeah if it breaks, they're a ton to replace. But the autos haven't been breaking. The 6 speeds have. Flame on!

 

WY!!! And im in the Big Horn Basin


Anyways i agree..i wouldn't go through all that and put a DB lift on it

A MT kit is GREAT! Will ride awesome pretty much everywhere, looks great will some 33s and by the sounds of it take you everywhere you want and beyond.

Id go full MT. Will be great for a DD/Weekend warrior.

 

Cool man!

Im in Powell. Just hit up the Big Horns this weekend.

anyways. Yes. Just a second..

Probably the best example..
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ytfu510s-2006-double-cab-trd-sport-build.html

Other then he has kinda a Overland/Expo thing going on too..but suspension wise i think this is a great way to go.

 

Cool man!

I posted a link up above..

 

He doesn't know how to drive one properly.

 

auto is stronger and better fuel economy and you can put it in the gear you want just like a manual

 

Why do people think Auto is better fuel economy? Tis untruth.

 

I didn't doubt the DCLB's offroad capabilities at all. But there is a reason the 6 speed isn't in it. And it's not because there's no demand for it, or because it won't fit. Read my comment again.

 

lol

 

shit i have driven both and on average the auto got better fuel economy with bigger tires and a lift lol

 

Odd, I've always gotten way better with my Manuals.

 

maybe driving style? idk i have yet to see the new manual trucks beat a new auto truck.

 

Must be driving style. Though according to the Gov. the V6 Auto beats the V6 Manual in fuel economy but its the other way around for the 2.7L I4's.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml