The SR thread, let's see them!

Interesting, I wouldn't have considered that the suspension difference could have such a pronounced effect on longevity. Might also be that SR and SR5 owners are more modest in their means and more likely to use their vehicles as designed, while upper trim bros spend their Bro Bucks on heavier tires, racks, tents, etc. But then again, most Offroads I see conquer the Target lot, while SRs haul pool pumps and pesticides across the desert for eternity.

 

You make some great points that didn’t even cross my mind about mods. Bro buck..that’s funny as hell. That all makes a lot of sense though.

 

I conquered this water crossing in the Target parking lot just last week. I knew that locker would come in handy one day!
It took me about 4 hours to re-detail my truck after that.

 

This is hilarious!

 

This could also be a reason

Technically as long as the pump is within the weight limits the vehicle is still being used as designed.

 

The SR has more than enough tech and comforts for me. Hopefully this will be my last truck purchase. No complaints here!

I too have crossed a parking lot "water crossings" with my SR! Adventure and excitement at its finest!

 

I should say, "more likely to keep their vehicles stock." Though looks like the pool pumps wear out the stock leafs pretty fast--lots of saggy ends dribbling water down the street. You don't see that in the commercials.

 

I have been dropping subtle hints to my wife for the better part of a year. She located and got me the exact truck I was looking for to replace my 04.

 

I miss my 1st gen that rusted away. Why are you replacing your 04?

 

It’s a 2wd reg cab with 160k miles. I love the truck but want 4wd and some room a car seat if need be. This is my 8th Toyota truck and wanted to get my forever truck before the new gen comes out. My niece is about to get her license and really wants it. Win-win situation for me.

 

Awesome to hear

 

My wife’s car is on its last breath. Reading this thread. I shoulda kept my 2010 stock SR5 rather than upgrading two years ago to the 2021 OR. nothing wrong with my truck now, knock wood, but …. My 2010 woulda lasted longer than her VolvoXC.
Geez. Hindsight. Fomo.
Oh well.

 

No options at all, a true stripper. A DIYer's dream, a blank canvas, here we go.

 

Rad. This is the color I wanted. The gen 1 looks so small in comparison

 

Helper springs...

 

Start a build thread ....

 

My wife is gonna kill me!

 

That depends...
I didn't have aspirations of doing anything crazy and I wanted a budget friendly functional build.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/baller-on-a-budget-under-30k-build.775717/

 

@23TacoSR what are your plans for it?

 

Simple things to start off with. I threw a Gator tonneau cover on it yesterday and some little items: Toyo sill protectors, WT mudflaps and floor mats. I need to decide what kind of side steps I want. I have the N-Fabs on my 4Runner, possibly those. Wheel flares, bigger rims/tires, tail and headlamp upgrades. The usual stuff. Totally undecided on the grille. I was gonna get a Pro grille but I like the simplicity of the stock plain-jane piece. I filed my 1040 yesterday and I'm getting a few grand back so I'll have some play money. Probably going to wait until spring before I really do anything.