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Originally Posted by Sennasixty8
just out of curiosity, and NOT to take away from your cracking problem....but HOW did the truck do off road, otherwise? Was it pretty capable and alot more powerful than your previous Tacoma v6? Did the added TQ and HP help you get thru things easier? How did the new tranny and diff handle things?
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Well... I have a mixed response to this question. Power wise, the new V6 is WAY better than the 3.4L I came from. And the 5-speed automatic wasn't as bad as I had feared (my old truck had a 5 speed manual), although I did find myself switching between 4-Low and 4-High to find the right gear when going downhill sometimes. And the ride is clearly superior to the old truck as well, though that is probably largely due to the longer wheelbase.
My only complaint is the lack of sufficient ground clearance. I was banging into rocks that I never looked twice at in my '02. I think the low hanging exhaust pipe took the brunt of the hits but I haven't looked yet. And the approach angle is a LOT lower, so I nearly smashed my front bumper when I wasn't paying enough attention.
So long story short, I think this will be superior to my 2002 Taco, at least for my needs, once I lift it 3-4" to solve the ground clearance issues.
-Chris