It is a truck afterall

There are a lot of threads here regarding making mods, lifting, adding big tires, putting on ditch lights, or in general trying to make the truck as "cool" as possible. In my humble opinion about 99% are just ego massages, but its the owner's money and they can do whatever they want.

So, I thought I would remind some, that it is still a truck and can actually do "truck things". Photos show my '11 getting 1/2 yard of top soil. I have had a yard loaded without issue, but the dirt was too wet & heavy to chance it.

 

Nothing wrong with using them.
I’m still rolling stock. I’ve used my bed quite a few times.
From cinder blocks to fire wood.

I have a trailer now that is dedicated to hauling larger loads.

 

Stock or modded, most of us here bought a Tacoma for work and play. I didnt buy a LB by accident.

 

short bed, no less! Yup, these are trucks to be worked. I bought mine with a hard cover tonneau, which I would never have chosen myself. Surprised to find I really like having it, but I've also mastered the quick removal, as it needs to make way for hauling duties pretty regularly. Good on ya.

@vtdog those look like LTX AT2's....man I love those tires.

 

Back in the day...

 

Wheelies?

 

What's with the jack holding up the rear? Just storing the sod in the bed temporarily?

 

Agree 100%.
It's funny that my 4-cylinder has more payload capacity than some V6 models because of the lighter drivetrain, which allows more weight added before reaching the capacity of the chassis.
This is nowhere near capacity but a perfect example of why I bought this little 5-lug... plug helping friends move, hauling firewood, gravel/stone, etc. Does everything I need!

 

Wait a minute let’s pause, nothing wrong with them looking good and doing truck stuff, but I did notice you protected your precious bed with a tarp and looks like some rubber mats or something. Lol

 

If all I wanted from a truck was to haul some dirt around I would have gotten a Ford.

 

Oh that’s neat I was wondering what that huge rectangle behind my seat with nothing in it was. Do you just put the dirt right on top of it? That won’t break the metal??? Crazy

 

Between Starbucks runs and trips to the mall to pick up chicks, mine occasionally gets used to haul my massive wood around.

Spoiler: NSFW

Seriously though - who cares what other people do? Ain't nobody got time for that.

 

If I had planned to do much truck stuff, I'd definitely shy away from the Taco. It's a good little truck, but hauling is not it's forte. I've had two occasions in which I had around 500lbs in the bed, and it has very noticeable sag from that little bit. No way in hell would I try to put a whole yard of soil in there. That can be 2-3 times the payload WITHOUT factoring in the driver and passengers.

 

I bent my leafs hauling crap. So i completely agree. Its a truck so use it as one! However, get ready to buy a new leaf pack. (hint... Its worth it!)

 

It was so hot that day I had to run errands before laying sod. Overkill, yes, but peace of mind more than anything else. Didnt want to stress my leafs.

 

usually I hear it called "laying cable" What is this sod you speak of? Does it increase the urgency of running errands and returning home?

 

Peace of mind is always good

 

I did a similar thing one time with a bunch of gym weights in the back of my truck. Got home, needed sleep, and used a floor jack under my trailer hitch receiver to “deload” the springs.