Hello Folks,

I'm new to this forum. I am on Tacoma World "TAC1" also. I have an '08 Tacoma Prerunner that has been EXCELLENT and I have offroaded it pretty hard for a 2WD, plus trips up to the Smoky Mountains & its caught a few feet of air a couple of times.

My wife has gotten used to driving my lifted truck & that is what brings me here. After she test drove 3 different SUV's she chose this 4Runner last Sunday & to my pleasant surprise it is a 2016 4Runner Trail Edition in white.

She also chose the Duratracs which worked out good for me (I am a Service Manager at Goodyear) since I get a special employee incentive towards a new set of Goodyears. I decided to stay with the 265s & I will add a lift up front. This Trail has a 2" rake. I'll look into a 1.25 or 1.50 inch lift. She said she was so used to driving my truck that she felt too low in the other 2 SUVs. :thumbsup:

Don't worry folks. I'll read up before I post questions.

The ONLY complaint we have about this truck is the lack of a grab handle on the drivers side A-pillar. She's only 5' tall yet she wants me to level the front end so I DEFINITELY have to add steps to the truck and she wants the 4" oval tubes that give good door ding protection.

I will also do the 3 breather mods on this truck & I will familiarize myself with the 4WD & all the traction options and I believe that I have to engage the 4WD at certain mileage intervals? This is my 1st 4WD vehicle.

Well here are some pics:

I like the Duratracs and have been looking for pictures of a Super White with 265/70R17 and OWL, so thank you for posting yours. I'll be buying tires soon and it's a hard call between the SL and the Load C due the difference in cost. I think the OWL will look really good. Any thoughts?

Thank you Ron. Same to you!

Ron, I have always liked Silver or White vehicles though I've owned many different colors throughout the years. My wife has NEVER liked white, found silver to be "ok" and preferred dark colors for vehicles. When she saw the white on this truck she said "this is the one" & I have to say that white took over the 1st place spot in my book as well!

OK regarding tires:
I definitely agree with you on the white-letters-out look as you can see on my wifes 4Runner & my Tacoma but of course that's a matter of opinion. I've always liked that look on old school muscle cars & on most trucks.

Tire facts:
The "C" rated tires have a slightly stiffer sidewall. What makes the tires "stiffer" is the amount (or thickness) of fiber or nylon cords that are built into it. "E" has more than "D" which has more than "C" which has more than "B" (standard load) tires.

I recommend the "C" rated because the sidewalls are a little stiffer but not too stiff that you feel road imperfections more. My wife drove on the OEM Bridgestones for one day before I installed the Duratracs & she noticed a difference. She said she noticed less roll/lean on the curves, not a day & night difference but noticeable. The "C" rated tire being stiffer than the SL means less sidewall flex so it will handle better & you can air it down more in sandy or muddy situations.

I think that "C" is good for this SUV. Not as heavy as an "E" but heavier than stock.


Your lift:
Your trucks height looks awesome.
My wifes Trail came with Tokico shocks/struts & they are pretty soft. It also has a 2" rake (top of fender to ground measurements) & a 1" rake from bottom of chassis to ground.

I already placed an order for a 1" Cornfed rear spacer & I am currently shopping for the best price on (4) 5100s, I'll set the fronts at 1.75". Wish me luck & Enjoy your truck!

PS. What lift are you running & how much lift?

PSS, How far is the area you refer to as West Central Florida from Tarpon Springs? Just curious since my father lives in Tarpon.

Thanks again.

Very nice