3rd Gen Taco Overland Build

Hey y'all!! Looking to slowly build my Taco to be a rock crawling and overlanding beast. I'm open to any suggestions y'all have, and what mods would first be best. I'm trying to keep it on a budget but also not too drastic. My truck is a 2018 TRD 4x4 Off Road, which I put pictures of below. Thanks for any ideas y'all have!!

 

They let 14 year olds drive in your neck of the woods?

Just messing with you… welcome!

 

What kind of budget are talking here? Cuz most stuff ain’t cheap… at least if it’s worth buying it isn’t

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Trying to keep it under $7500. Thanks Y'all!!

 

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No chance

 

I say drive it stock for a few months first and decide what you actually need. These trucks, especially the ORs, have everything a lot of people will ever need.

It’s hard to recommend stuff unless you give us a better idea of how you’re going to use the truck. I know you said rock crawling and overlanding but those are two very different things.

 

If you really want a lift and bigger tires on a budget go with the Bilstein 6112/5160. If kept under 2" you shouldn't need uca's, but many opt for the JBA high castor uca's and the Icon RXT leafs with that combo to get the alignment dialed. 265/75/16 or 285/70/16 tires on those wheels you already have.

https://hotshotoffroad.com/collecti...its/products/6112-5160-0-2-lift-kit-16-tacoma

Hotshot doesn't charge sales tax or shipping.

Once you have that checked off you can look into lights, sliders, bumpers, skids and a shell or soft top if you want.

Not sure what the mileage is on that 2018, but you might drop some coins on maintenance (fluid changes/filters, ect).

Save a little of that budget for a rainy day too.

 

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