Mall Crawlers Stand Up! - I'll be the Lightning rod for the hate, but please, also some advice.

[bitflogger]

I guess that makes me the work crawlers crowd. I get the fun people have with mods but find my stock TRD OR pretty great for someone usually off road 1-6 days a week. I've had modified 4x4s, more extreme tires, and I also don't want to stand out so wish everyone fun in their pursuits but I'm staying boring.

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[Ray T]

Not at all boring you do you have fun with your truck

 

[HighlandScott]

Not a Sport, but added the following to my 2024. Ride is slightly stiffer but look is so much better imo.

1. OE Gloss Black Mirror Caps
2. OE Badge Blackout
3. OE Trailhunter Skid (Aluminum)
4. Wildpeak AT4W 275/70R18
5. Peak Suspension, 2 Piece Trail Lift kit
6. OE Bed Mat
7. OE TRD 18in wheels, Satin Black powder coat
8. 3 Year Ceramic coating
   
   

 

[Pappy]

I guess that makes me the work crawlers crowd. I get the fun people have with mods but find my stock TRD OR pretty great for someone usually off road 1-6 days a week. I've had modified 4x4s, more extreme tires, and I also don't want to stand out so wish everyone fun in their pursuits but I'm staying boring.

After two adventures in the Tacoma when it was stock I found it lacking. That was after I installed 33" tires. The truck is too low, and too wide. I've since added some lift to help, but I would never consider taking the Tacoma to Canyonlands. That is what I have my 4Runner for.

 

[TX-BluStreak]

Not sure if I call myself a “Mall Crawler” but I did happen to go to one a couple of weeks ago. I parked next to my bff’s 3rd gen and some random dude parked his 3rd gen to the other side of me. It’s pretty funny they’re the same White color and it kinda looks like they’re protecting or shielding my 4th gen from other cars, lol. ?

 

[Pappy]

I parked next to my bff’s 3rd gen and some random dude parked his 3rd gen to the other side of me.

I had somebody do that to me in a parking lot with my 1985 4R. I think they had aspirations, and was hoping something from my truck would rub off on theirs.

 

[SilverSurfer]

I appreciate your honest assessment of your situation and desires. As a dad who uses my taco for commuting, I too wanted the trd OR to have a certain look. I achieved that look without any suspension lift. I think I’m ready to crawl the hell out of my local malls.

Adding the TRD Pro wheels and tires raised my truck 1-1.5 inches, but more importantly, the 20 offset of the wheels pushed the tires outward just enough to give it a wider looking stance.

Everything I did is easy bolt on take off’s from other taco owners selling them on the cheap. A 5k suspension is a no go for me. Not due to cost but, and as an accountant you understand this, overall depreciation. 5k would be a total loss since I can’t use it and nobody will give me jack for it if I trade/sell the truck.

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