5-Luggers? Huh?

Can someone explain to me the 5-luggers? Are they 4 cylinders? How come they're the only ones without fender flares? I feel it's a smoother look.

 

5 lug Tacoma's have a different suspension entirely than a 4X4 or a Prerunner which have the same suspension and drive with the exception of the 4X4 has the transfer case and front drive differential and axles.

 

5 lug axles
lower/ "car like" ride height and handling
4 cylinders only
4 speed auto or 5 speed manual
2wd only
no fender flares
3.31 rear diff gears
215/70R15 tire package
leaf spring under rear axle
different front suspension
can purchase under $20k new.
Perfect for fleet vehicles or someone looking for "car like" handling, MPG with the option of having a useful bed.
Most TW 5-lugger members report 25 to 30MPG on the highway.

 

Thanks. I suppose I just really like the no fender flares.

 

Great work truck. My company retired all of their 5spd manual Ford Rangers for extended cab auto 5 lugs for the foremans to drive.

 

http://susanschein.com/2013-Toyota-Tacoma/Used-Truck/Pelham-AL/4890667/Details.aspx

Saw this one the other day. Has flares on it. Would look crazy slammed down.

 

oddly enough, the DC 5-luggers come with flares, but the regular and AC cabs do not come with flares.

 

The lack of flares remind me of the Tundras. Less plastic cladding is always better in my book. If anything, I would hope GM learned this lesson with the demise of Pontiac.

 

The X-runner is also V6 5 lug with fender flares.

 

Pretty sure I've seen a few fleet AC 5 lugs with flares around town.