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1st Gen Tacoma With 3rd Gen Wheels

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The package includes off-road tires, 16-inch alloy wheels, TRD dampers, a locking rear differential and the TRD graphics. Given the smaller size of pickup trucks in the Tacoma’s category, crash testing for these sized trucks lags with how well most full size trucks perform. The Tacoma also is rated “Good” in the frontal offset crash test. In 2009 with the active head restraints the Tacoma is given the IIHS’s Top Safety Pick award. On November 21, 2012, Toyota recalled about 150,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks from the model years 2001 to 2004 that were sold primarily in 20 cold-weather U.S. states.

Toyota USA announced it intended to increase production at the Tijuana plant in 2018 from about 100,000 to 160,000 Tacomas. The Toyota X-Runner was a limited production sport model. Although it utilizes the standard 4.0L and 6-speed manual from other Tacomas, the X-runner uses lowered double-wishbone suspension, Bilstein shocks and frame x-bracing. The 2012 model year refresh featured a restyled front bumper, headlights, grille, hood, new interior and a shark fin antenna for the SiriusXM satellite radio. The 2013 model year comes with a touch screen audio system and removes the shark fin antenna and SiriusXM radio capability unless the optional Entune package is installed. 2014 models came with a new SR trim and for 2015 models the regular cab model was discontinued.

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What could also help is registering for a CARFAX account to assist with repairs etc. Make a note of the VIN and do a thorough investigation about the Tacoma’s life up until now. Mileage on a Tacoma shouldn’t be your first point of call, since if looked after and maintained properly will rack up plenty miles with little to no major drama. The issue of frame rot and body rust is probably of more concern than the mileage on these trucks. Obviously, depending on where you live, some will be more prone to rust than others living closer to the coastline.

The aesthetic of the wheels gave me a retro-esque nod to the trucks that came before. The suspension setup allowed me to have a comfortable time off-road while achieving the stance I desired. It’s great to have a daily driver that can be ready for adventure at a moment’s notice. I have an 07 4runner and an 02 tacoma trd, both with stock wheels. The 4runner wheels definitely require spacers to run on the tacoma, as you say due to the backspacing issues with the caliper and steering knuckle.

Reconnecting the Rag Joint

Torque wrench – to re-torque the caliper bolts and lug nuts. The truck has a new exterior profile taking styling cues from the 2014 model year 4Runner SUV and the 2014 model year Tundra pickup, with a larger grille and new projector-beam headlamps. The tailgate and bed were redesigned and featured a debossed Tacoma logo as well as an infused spoiler.

In other words, the rotor surface would have to be constantly regenerating a film that is not quite stable for a long time. This effect would reduce the performance and increase the wear. With the connection loosened, use a screwdriver, pliers, or any tool necessary to remove the clip that secures the soft line to the frame.

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I don’t plan on hitting whoops or the dunes anytime soon. Maybe after its paid off I’ll go that route. I’ll post pics after receive them and install. Do the research, ask yourself what kind of driver /4 wheeling you will be doing, and build your suspension to those needs. That size tire should fit, at the most you may need to rework the front of your wheel liner with a heat gun. 265/65R-17 COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 4S SL.

Generally, it entails removing the sway bar , then removing the steering rack. The tools for this project are reasonably straight forward. Only the front-end service set and 17mm flare nut wrench are in any way special. Ride is pretty much stock right now but should be getting wheels and tires this weekend. Saving up a lift, preferably something with reservoirs. Don’t do any rock crawling so don’t need it right away, but hopefully going to get into it.

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We do lots of camping and mountain biking. While the brakes are being held, loosen the bleeder valve to slowly let out air and brake fluid for a short period of time, then re-tighten the bleeder valve. Say “again,” to your helper so they know they can stop holding the brakes. Re-install the wheels and secure with lug nuts. A 10mm flare nut wrench for the caliper-brake line fitting.

I only replaced the wheels on mine because I had to go with a zero offset to accommodate the tires that I need it for what I was doing. If you’re a pavement Princess yeah you can use the stock wheels and tires no big deal but those Goodyear kevlar are junk off road. It really depends upon what you’re doing but I agree with you some people do you go back because all they’re doing is driving A to B mostly on the highway. Using a 10mm flare nut wrench, loosen but do not disconnect, the connection between the hard and soft brake lines at the frame.

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Pulling out of the driveway for the first time, I felt like the king of the road. Before I dive into why I hated my Tacoma , I have to go back to the year 2000 — I had just turned 16. Driver’s license in hand, my dad threw me the keys to his white Runner Limited with big meaty tires and perfectly polished chrome. The nation’s top-selling midsize truck has some serious shortcomings.

This 37 is unusual because it is a military tire from a HMMWV that my CUCV uses, which is sized a little differently, so not the best example. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Yah I’m not sure if it’s a OG tacoma wheel, got it second hand. Looks kinda like the Tacoma 2G Steel 5-spoke rim from the table above but with 6 spokes instead of 5. Kurt Barclay is a longtime cyclist and has spent much of his life around bikes. In 2014, he left the music industry to pursue a career in the bike industry and joined GearJunkie in 2018.

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It was shown theres virtually no difference to bearing load ). Thats even taking into account the warping of the materials under load. If you click my writeup I had the 2016 SR5 wheels that were pretty basic looking. The black offroad wheels with the machined faces are very similar to a lot of wheels on newer cars, overused imo. Your new rack is installed and ready for service! Make sure to get an alignment.

Now that the steering rack is loose, ensure that it is supported by the driver side bolt, and additionally by a floor jack on the passenger side. This is necessary in order to maintain correct steering wheel orientation once the steering rack is removed in order to access the bushings. I just think 33’s on stock height will rub regardless of offset. May not rub under normal driving conditions but it will when flexed. This may sound lame, but I did a bunch of forum searching and google searching for answers.

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Yes just no where near what I saw about tacomas. If I was rich I could afford a Porsche with two or three piece wheels. That’s basically what a spacer is with a one piece wheel. Pro drifters use 4-5″ spacers although I don’t think they give af about their bearings lol. Nice I’ll look into those…I just barely graze the frame with my skinny 33s, if I had 285s I’m sure it would be a lot worse.

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Sparko DAKAR black 17×17.5 with 0 offset. They make racing wheels and I know them through their association with OZ, whose wheels I’ve had on the track side of car ownership. They are not unlike ‘s wheels for look which is where I started. They’re not off-roading wheels…but I’ll be dry camping and trailer towing so don’t need that strong a wheel and bead. They’re lighter than my stock 16×7’s.

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