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should i sell my taco???? help me out here

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 97yota4wd, Dec 27, 2010.

  1. Dec 27, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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    97yota4wd

    97yota4wd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    i have a 1997 toyota tacoma 4 cylinder 2.7 manual 4wd. this is what i want to do and i have heard mixed stuff on what i should do. any tips

    lockers front and rear, 33s, 3 inch lift, front, rear bumper, sliders, light rack, total chaos front end long travel.
    but i have a dirt bike and a pop up camper to tow and with a 4 cylinder i could only do this with changing the gears.... or should i sell it and buy a 6cylinder trd then do all this stuff to it??

    thanks for your help guys! any help appreciated
     
  2. Dec 27, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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    twfsa

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    buy a V6
     
  3. Dec 27, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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    SACTOWN

    SACTOWN ???????????????????????

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    Buy a new one and keep the 97 for a trail rig!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. Dec 27, 2010 at 11:31 AM
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    97yota4wd

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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    bump, still open for suggestions
     
  5. Dec 27, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    BrentPaucke

    BrentPaucke Love Your Leisure

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    arb bumper blacked out tail lights camper shell hella 500 grill lights cb radio custom black dee zee tool book bhlm pioneer deck OME 3 inch dakar leafs URD stage 4 clutch aluminum fly wheel
    well dont under estimate a 4 cylinder PM n0rth about he's running the most badass 4 banger to date but imo i would get a six power on demand
     
  6. Dec 27, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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    Just regear, and keep your steed FOR-EV-ER.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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    97yota4wd

    97yota4wd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    its either sell it or regear it and get shitty gas milage so i can tow my stuff
     

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