This was the perfect truck… or so it seemed on paper. This Tacoma had the “poverty package” with a four-cylinder engine, manual transmission, bench seat, even crank windows. I tried to turn it into my 4Runner with high end shocks and a camper shell, but at the end of the day it just wasn’t nearly as comfortable as the Tundra that I replaced it with. The lack of horsepower, upright seating of the regular cab, and lack of cruise control made this Tacoma uncomfortable for long trips. If I had it to do over, I would just leave the truck stock and use it around town for a parts runner.
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Drivetrain:
3RZ four-cylinder engine
Five speed manual transmission
Selectable rear electronic locker
Tundra front calipers and rotors
Suspension:
Rolling Stock:
255/85R16 Cooper ST Maxx tires
Factory 4Runner wheels
Additional Modifications:
Line-X bed liner
ARE camper shell with LED lighting and Yakima rack
Custom rock sliders
Relentless aluminum front skidplate
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