2wd SR5 (1 Viewer)

[mp_cude]

I picked this up the other day. Typically what happens to me is I get over excited, over pay and compromise, not getting what I wanted . Originally I set out to find a nice 2.7, pre-runner, but this popped up. I’m pretty sure I over paid at $12k, but it’s nice and I’m getting excited about it. Pristine time capsule, just turned 100k last night.

I know the pre-runnner and the base Tacoma are on a different chassis, and it would be absurd to convert this one, wouldn’t even try. Personally, I’d prefer to keep it as is, or let it go and find a pre-runner. However the wife is trying to convince me to lift this one a little. Is there a way to lift the 2wd taco (1”-2” at most) without compromising steering feel and integrity? If so, how high can a guy go and maintain factory specs as far as steering is concerned. Not really interested in aftermarket ball joints and a-arms, unless they’re an upgrade as far as life expectancy. I’d be curious to know about what people have done, if anything. Thanks!

 

[shoes22]

I picked this up the other day. Typically what happens to me is I get over excited, over pay and compromise, not getting what I wanted . Originally I set out to find a nice 2.7, pre-runner, but this popped up. I’m pretty sure I over paid at $12k, but it’s nice and I’m getting excited about it. Pristine time capsule, just turned 100k last night.

I know the pre-runnner and the base Tacoma are on a different chassis, and it would be absurd to convert this one, wouldn’t even try. Personally, I’d prefer to keep it as is, or let it go and find a pre-runner. However the wife is trying to convince me to lift this one a little. Is there a way to lift the 2wd taco (1”-2” at most) without compromising steering feel and integrity? If so, how high can a guy go and maintain factory specs as far as steering is concerned. Not really interested in aftermarket ball joints and a-arms, unless they’re an upgrade as far as life expectancy. I’d be curious to know about what people have done, if anything. Thanks!

View attachment 3850745

View attachment 3850746

View attachment 3850747

View attachment 3850748

Enjoy it. These little trucks know how to work. I’d leave it as is.

 

[Jerry Attric]

Nice truck! +1 to leave it alone. I’m on my fifth Toyota truck and haven’t lifted any of them. The whole reason I bought them is they were already the best built and engineered. Had a few lifted domestic trucks but with those it was easy and sometimes cheap to improve some things when lifting them. Lots of donor vehicles and parts hoarded by collectors to pick from. Stronger axles, bigger brakes, whatever. Also easy to get more power to turn the taller wheels. Not much of that is true with that Toyota.

I see your wife’s point. It looks kind of weak with the low stance and small wheels when you’re used to built off road rides. Maybe lean into that if it bothers you. The black wheels look much better. How about something more nastruck style? Something like this.