New Tacoma: SR5 vs. TRD Off Road

Hi Bill,
Yes I know 265/70/16s are the same diamater as 245/75/16s. Thats why I'll get the 265/75/16s. I want a little taller & wider.

I saw you drooling over the ARB bumper did you know they weigh 165lbs? And they require suspension upgrades.

Check out Relentless Fabrication Aluminum Bumpers. Eric makes good stuff.

 

Thanks for the Relentless Bumper link Randy! I'm going to give them another look.
That light weight aluminum might be the ticket.

I need the light protectors, deer collisions are common here. I've had two grazing hits, and the guard prevented any damage. The last thing you need after a rural incident is to have half your lights knocked out, or worse yet, have your precious fluids leaking out (the vehicle, not mine. OK, mine too)

I figure the ARB's were going to be heavy, and I've seen references here to upgrading the suspension. I'm figuring I'd like to do both at the same time, but not right away. ($$ )

The grill guard is also where I tie off my canoes.

Their rear bumpers and rock rails look nice too.

 

Here are some more pics of it.