'05 Tacoma mods/upgrades for the more challenging trails?

sick4x4 · 08-25-2008, 11:57 AM

hey guys im wayne and new to the forum....i have a 05 Tacoma crew 4x4 with the 6" fab-tech lift and all terrain tires... my question is what are some upgrades i will defitinly need to have in order to take some of the more challenging trials???? not soo looking at the cosmetic aspect as i'm looking at the practical....thanks for your input

tc · 08-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Armor (sliders, skids, bumpers, in that order)
Lockers/gears

But here's the thing - how challenging of trails are you willing to do in a truck that big that you're likely still mkaing payments on?

For what the above is going to cost, you could buy a beater.

dirtoyboy · 08-25-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tc

For what the above is going to cost, you could buy a beater.

probably quite a few beaters!

Tofer · 08-25-2008, 12:18 PM

ya keep your 05 as a pavement pounder / tow rig and pick up a beater for 1500 bucks on craigslist.

sick4x4 · 08-25-2008, 12:51 PM

aww ok...i do own the truck, so no payments there..i like hunting, soo i was trying not to go extreme but going off the beaten path was a must...i just wanted to make sure i was covering the necessities...

wayne

Tofer · 08-25-2008, 01:40 PM

sliders for sure are a must if you will be anywhere near rocks or trees.

88wildrunner · 08-25-2008, 06:04 PM

i would do sliders, a locker, then rear bumper. then whatever you want after that.

apalmer1 · 08-25-2008, 06:14 PM

lockers lockers lockers best offroad mod you can do.

id also do sliders to keep it pretty and then do something about your bumpers to increase approach angles.

sick4x4 · 08-26-2008, 10:21 AM

thanks for the replies....wayne

toyNG · 08-26-2008, 11:09 AM

with a new truck like that, you'd probably be best off spending money on armor. As others have noted, sliders and bumpers would be a good start. In terms of increasing traction, a locker would be your best bet.

bigarms23 · 08-26-2008, 09:47 PM

i would say a sas kit from offroad solutions

tc · 08-27-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarms23

i would say a sas kit from offroad solutions

Too bad they don't make one for the new model.

**rocket** · 08-28-2008, 01:21 AM

Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like having an alarm clock but no job.

Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like is like pulling the trigger, only to hear a "click".

Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like being fully armored but remain motionless.

Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like having a one night stand, you wake up the next day and forget her name.

edited title to better reflect the questions

bigarms23 · 09-02-2008, 09:44 PM

also contact demello offroad

AppleJack · 09-03-2008, 02:58 AM

A set of heavy duty skid plates. The factory ones are crap when you start hitting the rocks, and they don't provide adequate coverage either. IMHO.

Jacket · 09-09-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tc

Too bad they don't make one for the new model.

Maybe one day I'll be their guinea pig.....

Bru · 09-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Most important is your attitude: if you wheel it, damage will happen!!!

ocdropzone · 09-14-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tofer

ya keep your 05 as a pavement pounder / tow rig and pick up a beater for 1500 bucks on craigslist.

after doing a few thousand in damage on my '05 (now gone) that is why I bought my '81...But the Power of the 4.0 was awesome off road

To the OP: in addition to the previously mentioned mods, swap your AT's for some MT's.
Like AJ mentioned, the stock skid plates are a joke, a piece of plastic for the gas tank...What was Toyota thinking. If I still had my '05 and was going to wheel it I would invest in this skid plate from bud built: http://www.budbuilt.com/new/05+Tacoma.html I have his dual transfer case mount/skid plate on my 81 and it will support the weight of the truck...awesome piece of armor..

08-25-2008, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
sick4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ugh?? Idaho Posts: 3	'05 Tacoma mods/upgrades for the more challenging trails? hey guys im wayne and new to the forum....i have a 05 Tacoma crew 4x4 with the 6" fab-tech lift and all terrain tires... my question is what are some upgrades i will defitinly need to have in order to take some of the more challenging trials???? not soo looking at the cosmetic aspect as i'm looking at the practical....thanks for your input

08-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,813	Armor (sliders, skids, bumpers, in that order) Lockers/gears But here's the thing - how challenging of trails are you willing to do in a truck that big that you're likely still mkaing payments on? For what the above is going to cost, you could buy a beater. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,713	sliders for sure are a must if you will be anywhere near rocks or trees. __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

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sick4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ugh?? Idaho Posts: 3	aww ok...i do own the truck, so no payments there..i like hunting, soo i was trying not to go extreme but going off the beaten path was a must...i just wanted to make sure i was covering the necessities... wayne

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apalmer1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bend, OR. Posts: 606	lockers lockers lockers best offroad mod you can do. id also do sliders to keep it pretty and then do something about your bumpers to increase approach angles. __________________ 04 taco, 3.4 5spd. loads of goodies, loads of reinforcements, getting really hard to break. 85 pickup, 327sbc, truggy, in progress. 86 mazda b2000 street queen haha. 90 mazda mx-5 all orriginal. when in doubt, tach it out.

08-26-2008, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
sick4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ugh?? Idaho Posts: 3	thanks for the replies....wayne

08-26-2008, 11:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 247	with a new truck like that, you'd probably be best off spending money on armor. As others have noted, sliders and bumpers would be a good start. In terms of increasing traction, a locker would be your best bet. __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 31x10.5 BFG All-Terrains, Ranchos, 2" body lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders

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bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 805	i would say a sas kit from offroad solutions __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

08-28-2008, 01:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,312	Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like having an alarm clock but no job. Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like is like pulling the trigger, only to hear a "click". Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like being fully armored but remain motionless. Sliders and Locker...one without the other is like having a one night stand, you wake up the next day and forget her name. edited title to better reflect the questions __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

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bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 805	also contact demello offroad __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

09-03-2008, 02:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
AppleJack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 500	A set of heavy duty skid plates. The factory ones are crap when you start hitting the rocks, and they don't provide adequate coverage either. IMHO. __________________ Fires, Friends, and Books Decree Wisdom, Strength, and Controversy. To believe with certainty, one must begin doubting.

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Bru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19	Most important is your attitude: if you wheel it, damage will happen!!! __________________ Bru IYAAYAS!!!

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