simmode1

Thanks man, that's exactly what I wanted to know. I'm definitely not buying new though. Probably a 2005-2006 vintage like yours.

Corbic

+ LT Kit
+ Tires


But yes, guys don't normally modify their powert rains. Checkout the LT section on Tacomaworld.com


You'll have less than 10k into the truck to build one of those if you can wrench.

Corbic

Yeah, prices can be stupid. Sure a new base is like $26k, but add in some options and packages and your deep into the 30's. Used prices are also often retarded stupid. I paid 13k for mine, '05 117k miles Access Cab with TRD Off Road. Dirt cheap for my area, but you should be able to do better being in Texas.

TRD Offroad has Bilstine off-road shocks, maybe a half inch more ground clearance, body colored flares and e-locker rear.

TRD Sport is turbo hood scoop, body match mirrors, bumpers (no chrome). It's a cosmetic upgrade.

Most people argue factory shock valving sucks. Rear is to hard and front is to soft. Some complain the factory E-lock is to weak and the option is a waste, just upgrade to a ARB Airlock ect. *Shrug*. I'm not a mudder guy so I'm not worried about sheering the teeth on my gears.

Major Bro points if you get blue. Ugh, I spent a month trying to find one.

One of my favorite.







Blackhawke88's Build/Photo Thread - Tacoma World Forums

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lewisfk

^^ THATS NOT True, but why in the hell would you pay for the same thing year after year from GM. There is no inovation and they charge you an arm and a leg for a truck that the ecoboost out tows, drags, and mpg! This is MY SUGG. Get to AZ, TX, or OKL. Purchase whatever truck you want, but you know my choice. These state listed above have better deals and sales TAX, drive off and be happy! I have a 100k mile bumper to bumper, this is including power train and free rental. Anytime my truck is in the dealership, i get a loner of equal size. My truck has been at the dealer once for an oil change, because it was free!!!

Corbic

Here is what the Xrunner's "x-brace" looks like. (this one was painted).

Corbic

Corbic

One more for good measure.

drscooper

corbic what lt kit are you running? looks great man

also the svt raptor prices have gone down alot. get alot for the price you spend there running 35k for dam near new 15k miles

simmode1

Uhhh... I want a vehicle that is as fun as a 350Z with more utility than the Z could ever hope for. A vehicle that can tow my weekend toy car to the track and then run right alongside with it if I wanted to. I think the X-Runner is that vehicle.

That long travel stuff looks awesome, but you fucked up when you showed me the x-runner drifting...lol... X-Runner is cheaper than I thought. Seeing 2005's as low as $13.7k locally. Exactly my price range.

I'm sold. Good job, Toyota. I was scratching my head at first, but now I get it.

Fuckin WANTZ.

Corbic

Me, none. That blue truck is not mine but a guy named Aaron on TacomaWorld. It's just a awesome build thread. I get some pics of my truck up tomorrow.

Corbic

Yeah, I'm a huge fan. Fuck, I get better "fuel economy" then my Z. I average 18mpg regular where my Z only ever managed 20 on premium.

Corbic

Tacos running spec ops in Afghanistan. 'MERIKA FUCK YEAH

simmode1

That red one on TE's... Exactly what I want. EXACTLY.

Corbic

It is handsome.

I'm surprised these where never more popular. Guys are running high 12's on the Supercharger kit and there is just gobs of room for turbo kits.

simmode1

^^^If I get a red one, its gonna get the same matching white wheels as my red Zenki. That would make towing the S14 even better... lol... And its lowering kits seem cheaper than what most of us pay of coilovers...

lewisfk

Corbic

The primary truck overseas is the Hilux Diesel, cousin to the Tacoma. The 3.0 Diesel they have is only 162hp, and that is the latest and greatest. The older N50 (90's) Truck only made 90hp.

Faster then a loaded M1097? Sure... Faster than a turbo M1151? Meh, doubtful, but possible. Faster then a 4.0 V6 Tacoma/Hilux, FUCK NO.

Corbic

Pics of my battle rig... better late the never. Just got her washed and fixed up today.










Patched up some scars drifter style.

SoCalDrifter

Sorry for the late response but i just went out looking tonight at dodge and ford seeing that it was end of the month say and all that nonsense....ford sold the truck i wanted....chevy was to exspensive....dodge gave me the killer deal so i traded my car in and brought my new truck home

2013 dodge ram 1500 5.7L 1 1/2 door all blacked out everything with 20'' wheels and fully trailer system setup (electric brake controller, tow hit, tow setting) and some other stuff

lucky7

My dad had to put airbags on his '09 Ram (first of the new style) just to tow our trailer.
I think if he could do it over again he'd finally listen to me and buy a PSD Ford.

Congrats on the truck though, they're pretty nice. Not much of a work truck, but a good commuter/light towing vehicle. The coil springs are comfy, no doubt. They just tow much better with a stiffened up rear suspension.

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oops should have read the last few post haha

Corbic

Dodge has an access cab?!

SoCalDrifter

someone else said that also but the guy at dealer said that the 2013 comes with some kind of special springs that every other truck doesnt use or something i forgot exactly but i think its leaf springs unless thats what every other truck has....as the towing goes ill see how it puts up next week when i tow somethings

ya its kinda weird but they have a single cab then the 1 and 1/2 then the full 4 door...the 1 1/2 door just has a smaller back door but its still a full door you dont have to open it like the fords...if you get what im saying

Corbic

As I thought. I don't like how Dodge did this generation with only the standard or quad cab and King cab. Standard is worthless and quad is to much. I would have liked an extended or access cab option.

stevenwhite1989

Just hold off for the 2014 Ram 1500 V6TT Diesel. Money well spent!

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drscooper

nice man. ive had my 03 tacoma since 04 and i love it. im debating on lt kit and hole shabang on that or the tundra

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idahotuner

i bought an 12 ram 2500 cummins.
what it looked like when i bought it

how it looks now

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stevenwhite1989

^^^^
I love my 03 5.9 Cummins HO with manual trans, Im getting 25mpgs and I can pull a house down if I wanted. I traded my 08 6.4 PS for it, and havent looked back since.

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idahotuner

yeah i towed my buddies 30ft camper back from north dakota to missoula, and truck didn't even squat , pulled perfectly flat, this one had a factory LSD installed also.

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SoCalDrifter

thats dope i pulled my trailer and car the other day with my 1500 and had no problems with it i just need to get a lower ball so i can tow it evenly but todays also a sad day for my truck some stupid bitch crossed a double yellow right infront of me and i had no choice but to hit her.... her car is totaled but the Ram rammed its way threw hahah only broke a headlight, fender liner, fog light, and its gunna need a new hood, fender, grill, and front bumper....all im gunna say is im so fucking glad it wasnt my fault or i would be mofos in anger haha but im still pretty sad my trucks already smashed up