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Do I need to mod/replace anything for light off-roading?

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by delukze, Dec 5, 2013.

  1. Dec 5, 2013 at 11:28 PM
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    Hello, I recently bought a 2014 Tacoma 4x4 double cab Texas edition, it's my first truck ever & I've never done any off-roading so I wanna start with trail riding. My question is should I replace anything or is a stock Tacoma capable of something like this?


    http://youtu.be/oLIvtuEOMu8


    I've done research & that is the best/closest off-road park for me. I don't wanna do mudding or rock climbing.
    Thanks for your help!
     
  2. Dec 6, 2013 at 1:49 AM
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  3. Dec 6, 2013 at 2:09 AM
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    No, they're 17"
     
  4. Dec 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM
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    Im in Houston too. Kingwood. I have a '12 Baja. Lemme know where and when you wanna go trail running. Remember to never overland alone, or you'll be ass over elbows in a world of shit if you get stuck.
     
  5. Dec 13, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    Do you know any good places? The only good place I know is Texas offroad ranch, I'm going on Sunday.
     
  6. Dec 14, 2013 at 7:07 AM
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    There is actually a offroad meet in Hidden Falls first weekend of 2014. Check Texas region forum for the thread.
     
  7. Dec 14, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    But I don't wanna do any mudding, I know Down South & General Sam's are nothing but muddy trails. How's Shiloh & Barnwell?
     
  8. Dec 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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    If you have a trailer harness socket, I would unbolt it and zip tie it up and outta the way. When it gets smashed, its almost $300 to replace.
     
  9. Dec 14, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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  10. Dec 14, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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    Maybe take off the mud flaps to.
     
  13. Dec 14, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.
    x2.

    I ripped off one of mine trying to get unstuck. In reverse and it got pressed into the tire as I spun.
     
  14. Dec 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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