Hello new to the forum and this taco is my answer to the midlife crisis. After a 15-year hiatus I purchased my 3rd taco this past December. My previous 2 were both 1st gen (‘96 4x2 4cyl single cab and ‘04 SR5 V6 4x4). All 3 manual trans.
I am new to off roading but instantly became hooked and go out almost every week. I enjoy DIY and plan to do my own maintenance but know my limits so when I do something big, I will leave it to the pros. Future plans include OV Tune (scheduled for next week!), sliders, low profile front bumper, light bar and later on possibly a 2” shim + AAL.
Done so far:
Despite some of the shortcomings we all know about, I absolutely love it, love driving it and really enjoy seeing and reading about what others have done to theirs.
I am new to off roading but instantly became hooked and go out almost every week. I enjoy DIY and plan to do my own maintenance but know my limits so when I do something big, I will leave it to the pros. Future plans include OV Tune (scheduled for next week!), sliders, low profile front bumper, light bar and later on possibly a 2” shim + AAL.
Done so far:
- Diamond Back SE bed cover
- OEM Audio Plus reference 500
- 265/75 KO2 + spare
- Wheelers Super bumps
- Ultragauge
- Woolwax black undercoat
- Avalon King ceramic coat
- 3M ceramic window tint 25% all around, 5% visor and 5% moon roof
- Rookie mistake - Aries 3” nerf steps instead of sliders (my one and only regret so far because I didn’t want to add the weight or drill my frame). Thinking about stepping up to the Cali raised trail.
Despite some of the shortcomings we all know about, I absolutely love it, love driving it and really enjoy seeing and reading about what others have done to theirs.