Wife’s friend wanted a “Bad ass Tacoma”

After receiving a windfall a friend of my wife bought an orange 2018 Off Road with a 3” Rough Country spacer lift and 285/70-17 Falken Wildpeaks. I had recommended spending a little more for a new one and building it to suit her but she fell in love with the ‘18. I’m concerned about the longevity of this truck and recommended she add a differential drop to improve the CV joint angle. Any other suggestions?

 

I’d start by taking off the hockey pucks and doing a real lift

 

Isn’t there an entire thread of people saying to avoid/take off the diff drops on third gens?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diff-drop-or-ecgs-cs-bushing.487906/

 

Pull that nonsense off and get a real lift.

 

Remove the CVs and jack it up another inch. Issue solved. Sounds like the truck is more about appearances. 4WD is likely just an annoyance.

 

Agree. We are fortunate enough to live near Toytec. I’ll try to steer her in that direction.

 

Is she hot? I’m sure there would be 100 leg humpers here willing to help her haha.

 

Oh howdy fellow Coloradan!

Yeah I can't imagine the ride on a 3" spacer lift is very nice either. I guess figure out if she wants the lift for the height/look more or for offroad. If it's more for looks you can find something that will ride nice and smooth on the road instead of a more offroad setup.

 

^ 'It' Key work in this sentence...

 

Mr Xaircav keep us informed with her build and if you score , you devil you

 

We really need to see a photo of your wife’s friend to give appropriate advice.

 

I'm pretty good at this. Even a first name and accurate measurements would be of help.

 

Chics and trucks... we need all the details to make an honest opinion

 

This.

Also if your coming online to get help about giving it, perhaps you’re not the best person to be offering advice.

 

You offered advice.

She didn't take it.

Her money, her choice.

Is it your responsibility to fret over the longevity of her truck?

No? Then don't.

Too many other things in life deserve your attention more than some other chics truck.

 

I'd avoid giving any advice.

She bought a used truck with questionable "upgrades" and history. At some point there will be a mechanical/electrical/gynecological issue.

When that comes to pass, it won't be because of the sketchy past, unknown quality of previous work, or even just plain old "it wore out".
No. It will be your fault because she did what you said and now look what happened!!!

Or maybe not because she's that ultra rare not batshit crazy single girl.

 

It'll be fine for Mall Crawling!!!!!!!!

 

Just get ready with the "I hate to tell you, but I told you so" line and be prepared to feel really good about yourself.