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cadamie
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I am planning to buy and modify a Toyota pickup and am trying to figure out the best year, model, and engine to choose, also I plan on buying an automatic. I have heard that the older pickups are built stronger because they resemble the Hilux (overseas Toyota) and that the newer Tacomas, while cool looking, are just weaker even though the US Forces have been using them overseas lately - maybe they are just as tough??? I am trying to make an adventure vehicle, one that will last and not break with hundreds of thousands of miles, going off road, and being in the mountains, on snow and rocks. I have heard that the V6 engine, while popular, tends to blow it's headers every 100K or so, the 4 cylinder engine is fine with me (especially because of the better milage) but for some years there are two different 4 cylinder engines to choose from, which is best? I do not plan on towing but will be making the bed into a camper area, either using an aftermarket bed mounted pop top camper or using a regular camper top and then building something custom inside.
Ultimately I will be adding a snorkel, some prerunner parts (bumper, suspension, etc.) and fender flares (as seen on the newer TRD Tacomas) or fiberglass (do you recommend anything?).
Please share your thoughts, what is the best Toyota pickup for my needs, please include year, model, engine, and why. Thanks.
Ultimately I will be adding a snorkel, some prerunner parts (bumper, suspension, etc.) and fender flares (as seen on the newer TRD Tacomas) or fiberglass (do you recommend anything?).
Please share your thoughts, what is the best Toyota pickup for my needs, please include year, model, engine, and why. Thanks.