I am a serious newb when comes to 4x4 in general, just starting to get into wheelin' and I would like to know what mods you guys recommend for a stock 04' taco?

I am wanting to get a lift so I can run 33" tires and I would also like to get a locker.... does TRD provide lift/lockers? I would like to go with as much trd stuff as possible to keep the warranty intact.... but anywho let me know what you guys think!

Thanks,

 

I know there is a factory rear locker but I don't know if you can put it in after the fact.
Also a good place to try is ttora.com (tacomaterritory) if you haven't already looked.

 

welcome to yotatech. I don't believe that TRD has any tacoma lift kits. or aftermarket lockers (if you want a locker, you should get the trd pkg with your truck). As for lifting the rig, it highly depends on what you want to do. if you want to really offroad it, get something like a procomp 4" lift kit, some new rear leafpacks, and new coilovers up front. if it's just a street queen, you can save the $ and put spacers up front, with blocks in the rear, and give yourself a 2" body lift or so to clear the 33s.

check out www.customtacos.com there's a guide for all the available options for lifting a tacoma and will give you some sites on where to start.

-Russell

 

Here's that guide Russell is talking about:
http://www.customtacos.com/tech/inde...v2&id=137&c=10

Be sure to do some research with the SEARCH button and read people's experiences with various set-ups... that'll help you a lot with making a final decision.

33" tires may be a bit bulky for the stock gearing. What do the rest of you guys think? I have 32"s on my Prerunner - I know the gearing is different with the 4WD but with my current setup I do feel more sluggish.