What axles do you want to use?
What size tires?
How much do you want to spend?
Was happy with my alll-pro 4runner. Was happy with my all-pro/63” Chevy 4runner
Was happy with factory SAS parts and RUF soringd
Was somewhat happy with the all-pro 3-link prototype
Very happy with 4WU 3-link kit
Advanced adapters used to make a bellhousing for 4.3 to r150. Iirc, it supported both 15x and 16x flywheels.
It was also dual pattern - supported the 3.8 Buick as well.
Did a 4.3 tbi/r150/dual ultimate in an 86 xcab in 1999. 4.3 is a perfect size engine for the Toyota engine compartment.
I guess we need to define what you mean by "budget" and ability to support 40" tires...
Having done a 3.8 Buick, 4.3 TBI and other swaps... I'm not a fan of the fitment challenges that a v8 brings... or the potential downstream costs.
So I'd lean towards finding a stock drivetrain or a...
I don't agree with that. There are very simple things that can be done to make the 3.0 last many, many years... It's just not worth the money compared to the alternatives.
SR5 seats sit taller than DLX seats
Edit: I still have a set of 87 4runner SR5 seats that I purchased almost 30 years ago. They have been in an 87 reg cab, 90 reg cab and may find their way into the Tacoma….
no. the torque rod is parallel to and almost the same length as the draglink that goes from the steering box to the knuckle. The torque rod ensures the axle doesn't roll under braking - which would result in the truck turning right under compression/braking.
The rear axle is just the LSPV...
I ran 2/0 to winch/starter in my truck from battery in bed.
I don't think I'd put the batter lines on TOP of the frame rails... Just in the odd case you need to service them and have fingers larger than a new born. I HATE that the tacoma's have a plastic push-in holder for the front O2...