NEW MEMBER IN NEED OF GUIDANCE!

I recently purchased my first Tacoma, it is a 2019 TRD Off-Road. I am a very outdoors kind of person and plan to use my truck for Overlanding, only this truck is also my daily driver. I am looking for guidance on what I need to make this truck into a very capable overlanding truck while still being able to get me to and from work without having to fill up twice a day. I also plan to trade this truck in someday down the road so a lot of cutting is out of the question, maybe. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great appreciated (winch/lift kit/rock sliders/ etc). Also, I pretty much emptied my savings into this truck so cheap, but still reliable, parts would be recommended.

 

Welcome to TW. There is nothing cheap about this place. My first major mod was rock sliders. I went with CBI Not cheap (inexpensive)

 

Keep it as is and rebuild your savings.

 

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Tires are an easy thing to improve as well, but for $100 these can't be beat. Winches, lifts, and sliders all start consting real money and probably aren't really necessary to go camping.

Truck is pretty capable stock really.

 

Welcome to TW. All your answers are here

Good call on going the overland route. Most here prefer it to the underwater route.

 

Based on that sentence alone, I would say leave your truck stock for your first few trips. That way you can get an accurate of idea of the modifications that you would actually need. 99% of the "overlanding" that people do these trucks are capable of in stock form.

 

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That's probably a good idea not knowing your vehicle history. I've always gone tires first and I think that's the biggest thing holding these back stock. I was almost stuck in shallow slushy clay mud the first weekend I had it. I just added a winch a week ago and am painting sliders and front skid currently. I agree with the thought that a lift can get you further into trouble. That's why I'm going with things that ensure I get home first.

 

Recovery gear is a must, I did tires and sliders first also. Have fun with it, see ya on the trail.

 

It is a very capable overlanding truck. Just drive it and when you realize you need something then get it .Otherwise you have all this expensive shit you never need .

 

That's a good point. If you don't have recovery gear, that's probably above tires. I've got a couple big bags I've been collecting for a while. Need at least one good long strap, tree saver, and a couple shackles. I'm really starting to favor soft shackles for most cases. I like having at two or three times that many straps and shackles on me.

 

I am sort of in the same boat. Would like to do some off-roading and some exploring. I plan on keeping mine for a while. Some simple things, I am getting sliders, I can replace bumpers or panels but if the sills get hit it would be $$$$ to fix. The only other thing I plan on getting is a on board air compressor. That way I can air down and back up on my own. Past those two things, I'd echo what others have said. Drive it and find out what you really need.

 

I agree with the exception of recovery gear and armor. It's usually too late once you realize you needed those.

 

Upgrade to 265/75/16 Duratracs.....What Toyota should have put on stock Off-Road models....

 

I agree but it also Depends on what type of terrain he's driving in. Straps and traxx sure but I think the skids on the offfroad COULD be sufficient. Not everyone is driving through boulders nor wants the extra weight of the sliders .

 

@CSimeri Too many people buy $40k trucks to go "Overlanding" and then drop a bunch more money into accessories on them so they are "ready" but then never take them out. As @BigHam and @protacodan said, take it out stock, see how it really works, bring a friend so if you do get in too deep you can get out and see what your truck will actually do.

I guarantee you that your new truck will surprise you. I've been feeling all proud of myself at the end of a trail when I see a stock Off-Road show up with the entire family out for a Sunday drive.

Then once you have an idea of what your truck needs for what you will actually be doing with it, come back for recommendations. Introduce yourself in your local regional thread/forum, meet some Tacobros to go out with, ask live people for recommendations instead random internet people.

 

Probably true. The front skid under the oil pan is the one I think is important. I was surprised how thin it is. Thin enough to be sharp. That's the spot I usually hit. Rocks, stumps, or branches have a way of flipping up or being a touch taller than expected. I think the others are ok for now. Sliders are probably not necessary. I just like the insurance. I dropped mine onto the pinch weld exiting a pasture onto a graded farm road right after I got it. No damage but made me nervous.

 

The skid is thin but mine took a hellava beating before I upgraded. They are stronger than you think though upgrading out of the box is not a bad idea.

 

This. I had a 2008 4x4 OR for 9 years before buying my 2019 4x4 OR this month. I kept it completely stock except the tires (didn't know about this forum so I was better about not parting with my $$$ ). Honestly, it's an extremely capable truck. I drove in mountains and deep snow, took it on the beach, did everything with it except rock climbing stuff. It was so reliable, and it's the reason I bought another. This time around, I'm going to get some recovery gear in case, put new tires again, and eventually get sliders. I think those are all good starting points, just my 2 cents.

Edit: this forum has convinced me to get some Morimoto fogs though.....maybe try to pay off your truck and don't make a ton of plans to part with your money, haha.

 

I’d sit tight, take it out a few times and see what you think it needs!