New to the Tacoma World

hey y'all -

Just made the plunge. After years of lurking and shopping... I finally bought a Tacoma. 2007 AC 4x4 TRD OF. I bought it with some minor cosmetic flaws (a few sun-faded spots), in need of new tires, and new brakes. Also got a hell of a deal on it because they guy was having a hard time selling it because it was a 6 speed manual. It wasn't a problem for me, so I made the plunge.

I am:
1) I first time tacoma owner
2) a first time truck owner

I bought a Tacoma because I knew that mods/learning would be somewhat easy, and I am really interested in trying to do some of this myself. I have already removed the side steps and replaced the tires.

I did have some questions... I have scoured some forums but haven't seen much. So I figured I would ask.

1) when going over pot holes or other bumps, I tend to feel the effect of those bumps a lot in the truck. No suspension/shocks/lifts have been modified or installed. For example, my previous car was a buick LaSabre (judge away - it was free), and that thing glided over pot- holes and stuff. Is that just a part of the truck experience? Or can I install/replace parts to make the drive smoother? Eventually wanna level it out, but I don't wanna just throw a block lift on it.

2) Manual Tacoma owners - I have drive a stick on and off since I was 16. and I have never had a vehicle that shifts so heavily. Is that normal? Fluids are all great. I've had the truck for about 2 months but travel a lot... so maybe I just haven't mastered the shifting.

Anyways, if y'all have information or places to point me to, feel free to let me know. Thanks!

Before I bought it.



New tires, no side rail.

 

Congrats on your truck and welcome to TW.

1) Trucks typically ride stiffer than cars and it is probably normal IMO. New tires could make a difference though. Also no harm or cost in having it checked.

2) No experience with 2nd gen mt, sorry.

Enjoy

 

Congrats on your Tacoma and welcome!

With those big tires, I see a lift in your future....

 

Welcome to TW!

 

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