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Does anyone think I should try to trade my 17 Sport for this 17 Pro

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gcsteve, May 3, 2020.

  1. May 3, 2020 at 4:34 PM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    Keep that beautiful inferno
     
  2. May 3, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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  3. May 3, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    Rockefelluh

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    Dude you have an inferno 4x4. Limited color, no drop bracket. I don’t see the appeal of that Pro. Your truck will keep its value longer and won’t cost you $15k!
     
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  4. May 3, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Tacoclifford

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    If you weren’t aware, a drop bracket lift involved chopping a massive chunk out of the crossmember that goes under the t-case. This chunk allows the front differential to drop down far enough to have okay cv axle angles. This is basically permanent unless you feel like welding in a new crossmember. And once you chop a piece of the frame off, any kind of warranty involving the frame is gone. You can take the 15k you would use for a downpayment and build up your sport much better than the pro ever would be. For off-road, that drop bracket is a big limitation
     
  5. May 3, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    Gcsteve

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    I am not looking to do any real build up on my truck but I may get some 488 gears to help with towing. I tow my camper out west every year for 5 weeks and think the gears will help. Only light off road to get to the camping spots.
     
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  6. May 3, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    Thanks for the inferno compliments.
     
  7. May 3, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    andrewkissam

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    Hard pass if I were you. Tacky wheels + a shitty drop bracket lift = hell no.
     
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  8. May 3, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    Gcsteve

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    I didn't know what a drop bracket lift was. Obviously this guy was not on TW. Lol. $50k truck and they put a crap lift on it.
     
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  9. May 3, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    There's so many other better options out there for lift kits that will not only make your truck look better but also improve your suspension performance.
     
  10. May 3, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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    BravoSix

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    I dont usually answer these kind of questions, especially from a stranger who I know zero about and I was told long ago not to shop with someone else's wallet. In other words, do what makes you happy. I personally like your truck better.
     
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  11. May 3, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    rblalliance

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    I say keep your truck. It's looks nice the way it is and like others have said with $15K you can do a lot to your truck.
     
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  12. May 3, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    Freegolf

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    Not a chance in INFERNO HELL!
     
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  13. May 3, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    doublethebass

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    Hard pass....I’ve got a ‘17 MT Pro so I know what you’re looking at haha

    your MT inferno is a unicorn in and of itself. I’d hang onto the truck you have and put money into it if you’re looking to upgrade
     
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  14. May 3, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    Beancooker

    Beancooker Alea iacta est

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    Lots, straight from the factory.
    They took a pro and put a shit lift on it. You could build your truck into that POS for far less than $15k.

    Keep your truck. It hasn’t been chopped up by some hack shop.
     
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