paranoidandroid

What is the main difference between the tacoma sr5 4x2 and Prerunner 4x2? I'm looking at model years from 98-00. If I took a taco sr5 4x2 and lifted it and put 16" wheels on it, would I basically have the prerunner 4x2?

Im asking cause I kinda want to get a work truck. My dad has a 98 base model taco. When he puts alot of stuff in the bed, it looks like the thing is lowered. I hate that look (sorry X-CAB owners! just personal pref) I've always liked the look of the prerunners - but the price difference between 'prerunner' and regular taco is nearly 3000 where I live. Is it just the suspension and wheels? Also, I'm really into the tacoma quad-cabs. Was 2001 the first year they came out?

Thanks!

Silver_Truck

the prerunner has the 4wd suspension but is 2wd...so it looks like a 4wd rather then being short like a 2wd

quik05

Yes, '01 was the first year for the "DoubleCab", my dad has a '01 PreRunner 4 dr.

paranoidandroid

What consists of the 4wd suspension? springs/shocks?

valkyrie610

and knuckles, hubs, control arms, etc. It'll be a lot cheaper to buy a prerunner than to try to convert a 5-lug mini.

paranoidandroid

ok. thanks! looks like i'll just have to fork over the extra cash for the upgraded suspension.

paranoidandroid

ok..i just realized how intuitive and idiotic my last post was =\