NEW TACO OWNER

New to Tacoma not off road etc. Appreciate some thoughts on approach and priorities!
Live in Wyoming right now truck is daily driver have 4X4, Crew Cab, Trailer Package and sun roof.
Future still only vehicle but add hunting, fishing, camping, off road, roadless exploration etc. (everything except racing)
Wondering where to start to reduce repeating work, anticipating future mods etc.
Don't want to 1. Learn hard way! 2. Waste time or money.
Initial thoughts are?
Suspension
Bumpers
All input appreciated!!
TOAD

 

Welcome!
The Tacoma (even non OR and P/Bro models), I would go on about your daily driving and excursions stock and figure out what you really need first. It's easy to overload this little truck with unnecessary booshit.
The only thing I think needs addressed for some? The rear leaf springs are car-like weak, so towing and/or hauling fun gear will cause sag, so keep an eye on that. I like a whole new leaf pack and skip the bandaids.

 

Transmission can "gear hunt" much, for many too much. OTT tune can change the shifting points and "thinking process" of the truck to help. OTT helps in daily life especially.

TW can influence you in the wrong way, which is why this icon is included ...

 

Step 1: OTT

 

Welcome to TW Toad!!

 

Give TOAD a few days at least before spending his/her money!

 

Welcome!

 

The complaints about the transmission, after Toyota’s early programming updates, are way overblown. It’s like a mind virus that infects people through this forum.

In my opinion, good tires and a mild, quality lift (sub 2”) from the usual suspects is all most people need to add some capability over stock.

 

I have not seen the need for OTT. But then I do not need "appearance only" changes either. Skid plates for rocks, tailgate lock for theft, H9 bulb replacement(remove green insert) for the H11 low beams ... functional. And VLED backup LEDs and bed stiffeners ... seems a good investment.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/upgrades-you-dont-regret.842592/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/upgrades-you-regret.842523/

 

I regret joining TW.

 

Bed pad. The composite bed is low friction and allows items to slide all over the place. Don’t fix it in place as some people do to prevent theft, because you will want to remove it when trying to slide truly large/heavy/bulky items into the bed.

 

lol...and watch out for friday posts. sometimes april fools comes around almost every friday, though it seems to have settled down lately.

 

$50 Tractor Supply stall mat. 4 ft x 6 ft, too damned heavy to move on its own ... difficult to move by oneself.

 

"Sometimes"? Oil change, "is it totaled" and MPG threads should only ever be on Fridays.

 

Don't do anything for 6 months.
At best some decent tires ( ie: Wildpeaks )...

After a year then look back at where you been, which way you are going and you'll know what your end-point should be.

 

Tailgate lock (christian06 or Sabellco) ... H9 replacement for H11 ... bed pad? Inexpensive enough and generally usable.