V6 tacoma 4x4

dizzidave · 12-19-07, 04:45 PM

Hey everyone

I have a beat 83 4x4 toyota that I have spent too much on and it wants to die no matter what so I have finally decided on an upgrade. I usually hang out in the other toy room, now I'm here.

I want a V6 taco 4x4, 99-04? but don't know much about them. Do all have the optional e-locker? Are 01-04 better than 99-00? Does axle gear ratio change between these years? Anything else would be totally appreciated and sorry if this is the #1 question asked in this room. Oh and is it true the V6's get nearly the same gas mileage as the 4bangers?

Thanks!

Happy Trails · 12-19-07, 07:18 PM

Not all came with the optional e-locker. Mine is a 2000 V6 4x4 5sp TRD. This model has the e-locker.
My friend has an almost identical 99 Taco 4x4 but minus the TRD package= no rear locker. Try to find
a 5sp TRD 4x4. The locker is fantastic and my secret weapon on the trails. Can't go wrong with that
V6!

FlatlandTRD · 12-19-07, 08:15 PM

Hey dizzi, here's a link to some tacoma history..
http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyot...rket-taco.html

There were a few without the trd package that had an e-locker, but few and far between as they were special order by those who knew they didn't want the other stuff.

As far as gear ratios for V6s, autos & trds were 4.10, 5spds were 3.91, but here's the link to the axle code gear chart..
http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyot...r-changes.html

As for gas mileage, a properly geared v6 tacoma can get 21+mpg. I'm sure you know, it all depends on driver, and how well maintained it is. But either way, it will still be the best choice in its class.

Good Luck

Jacket · 12-20-07, 09:25 AM

I'll just add that if you were considering a Dbl Cab, they were not available with a 5spd in the 01-04 vintage (only Auto).

So for you, I'd say an access cab 3.4V6 5spd with the TRD package (e-locker) would be a good fit.

dizzidave · 12-20-07, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys. Thats exactly what I was looking for. It's access cab 3.4V6 5spd with the TRD package for sure. Now all I need is somebody crazy enough to sell one of these gems.

cackalak han · 12-21-07, 12:38 PM

It shouldn't be too difficult to find. I see 5sp TRD's all the time on autotrader and craigslist. The TRD package w/ the e-locker was available from 95.5, I believe.

MoCoNative · 12-27-07, 09:51 AM

Did any of the double cabs have manuals at all. That is what I really want. The TRD would be cool, but If I were to get a Taco, it would need to be the double cab with a manual tranny. But it seems they don't exist at all????? Did they come with the TRD package on them at all????

I'm learning too. Do new double cabs come with manuals at all??? Seems price wise they are pretty similar. And when did the bad V-6 go away, before 95?

Jacket · 12-27-07, 04:20 PM

You can get an 05+ Tacoma Dbl Cab TRD 4x4 with a 6 spd manual. For the 01-04, only Auto's came with the Dbl Cab 4x4.

12-19-07, 07:18 PM	#2
Happy Trails IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Calif. Posts: 388	Not all came with the optional e-locker. Mine is a 2000 V6 4x4 5sp TRD. This model has the e-locker. My friend has an almost identical 99 Taco 4x4 but minus the TRD package= no rear locker. Try to find a 5sp TRD 4x4. The locker is fantastic and my secret weapon on the trails. Can't go wrong with that V6! __________________ 1987 FJ-60. Iron lift, 33x9.5 BFG AT's. 195,000 mi strong. 2000 Tacoma TRD locked/lifted & ARB'd for the High Sierras. 2001 4runner bone stock DD

12-19-07, 08:15 PM	#3
FlatlandTRD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. of Wichita TLCA# 17,033 Posts: 378	Hey dizzi, here's a link to some tacoma history.. http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyot...rket-taco.html There were a few without the trd package that had an e-locker, but few and far between as they were special order by those who knew they didn't want the other stuff. As far as gear ratios for V6s, autos & trds were 4.10, 5spds were 3.91, but here's the link to the axle code gear chart.. http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyot...r-changes.html As for gas mileage, a properly geared v6 tacoma can get 21+mpg. I'm sure you know, it all depends on driver, and how well maintained it is. But either way, it will still be the best choice in its class. Good Luck __________________ '01 Tacoma dbl cab trd, fabbed rear tire carrier, ARB bumper, sliders and cup holders.

12-20-07, 09:25 AM	#4
Jacket IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado TLCA# 17718 Posts: 128	I'll just add that if you were considering a Dbl Cab, they were not available with a 5spd in the 01-04 vintage (only Auto). So for you, I'd say an access cab 3.4V6 5spd with the TRD package (e-locker) would be a good fit. __________________ 2006 Tacoma, slightly built 1976 FJ40

12-27-07, 09:51 AM	#7
MoCoNative IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Craig, CO TLCA# 14418 Posts: 461	Did any of the double cabs have manuals at all. That is what I really want. The TRD would be cool, but If I were to get a Taco, it would need to be the double cab with a manual tranny. But it seems they don't exist at all????? Did they come with the TRD package on them at all???? I'm learning too. Do new double cabs come with manuals at all??? Seems price wise they are pretty similar. And when did the bad V-6 go away, before 95? __________________ 1996 T100, Stock, new to me, cool truck 1973 FJ-40, Stock, Restored, Ehsan top coming soon 1984 FJ-60, Stock, 221,000+miles 2002 Subaru Forester L, for the wifey

12-27-07, 04:20 PM	#8
Jacket IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado TLCA# 17718 Posts: 128	You can get an 05+ Tacoma Dbl Cab TRD 4x4 with a 6 spd manual. For the 01-04, only Auto's came with the Dbl Cab 4x4. __________________ 2006 Tacoma, slightly built 1976 FJ40

12-19-07, 04:45 PM	#1
dizzidave IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North of you Posts: 70	V6 tacoma 4x4 Hey everyone I have a beat 83 4x4 toyota that I have spent too much on and it wants to die no matter what so I have finally decided on an upgrade. I usually hang out in the other toy room, now I'm here. I want a V6 taco 4x4, 99-04? but don't know much about them. Do all have the optional e-locker? Are 01-04 better than 99-00? Does axle gear ratio change between these years? Anything else would be totally appreciated and sorry if this is the #1 question asked in this room. Oh and is it true the V6's get nearly the same gas mileage as the 4bangers? Thanks!

12-20-07, 10:42 AM	#5
dizzidave IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North of you Posts: 70	Thanks guys. Thats exactly what I was looking for. It's access cab 3.4V6 5spd with the TRD package for sure. Now all I need is somebody crazy enough to sell one of these gems.

12-21-07, 12:38 PM	#6
cackalak han IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 207	It shouldn't be too difficult to find. I see 5sp TRD's all the time on autotrader and craigslist. The TRD package w/ the e-locker was available from 95.5, I believe.

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