Thoughts on 37s

No these trucks are too underpowered.
For good gas milage you want low RPMs, maybe if these trucks came with an 8 speed or 10speed transmission.

 

We get V8 gas mileage with V6 power in these trucks

 

Then with big tires it’s more like I4 power with v12 mpg

 

Might as well drive a Prius then

 

@oreganoflow
See part 8.

 

This is hilarious, the weenie hut part, it’s just so funny it gave me a really good chuckle. I had a rough day at work yesterday and needed something stupid and light. @oreganoflow just remember, it’s all just trucks and tires and sheet metal at the end of the day. Do what makes you happy, suits your needs & makes you feel comfortable. I’d say that only like 7% of the tacoma owner population should be putting 37’s on their trucks based on the amount of work and dedication it takes to set it up and do it right

 

That is one great looking truck man... very nice

 

Sank you very much !!!

 

We're striving to get there...

 

Almost done, wish I could spend more time. This thing is dragging but it’s all worth it. Can’t wait to blow my steering rack the first month

 

Do you have a build thread?

 

I created one but I haven’t updated it in so long, I mostly just post progress on my IG.I’m learning to fabricate with all this so I’m just taking my time with it all.

Taking it apart is always the easy part.

 

It’s prob because I’m a n00b tig welder but welding Tacoma sheet metal a pain in the ass

 

Try using a copper plate as a backer. It will absorb some of the heat so you dont blow through as much, and its copper so your weld shouldnt stick to it if you do blow through.

 

Every time I go to HF I look for the copper backing that Jodi from welding tips and ticks but it’s never there. I’ll prob just end up ordering one. I found that having my pulse on definitely helps with heat.

this is currently my driver side, I’ve had a few scares already with gases getting tapped inside the body then blowing out when welding.

 

That isnwhat I call no messin around. Dam.

 

I am wondering if our cab mount relocations will be enough....

I think you have more room on yours then mine.

 

I'm hoping, fingers crossed.

 

if you plan on turning then I would highly recommend cutting a portion of the wheel well/firewall.