1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 01 3.4 front o2 part number? Turning my camper shell into a RV. Electrical help! I fixed my rusted frame, and video-taped it all OEM rear suspension advice Pistol and rifle mounts for 1st gen Wiring up an aftermarket stereo in addition to the stock stereo cassette deck

1996 5 Lug and $4500 to spend

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 96yotataco, Jul 24, 2016.

Page 1 of 4
  1. Jul 24, 2016 at 1:49 PM
    #1
    96yotataco

    #1
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    Let's just say you had my 1996 5 lug and $4500 cash to mod it, what would you do? And no selling the truck for a 4x4 is not an option :D. Truck already has an aal and spacer lift, but I no longer have a garage so I have to pay for installations :mad: Also where I am its very flat but with mostly clay roads in case that helps (ie no rock crawler SAS builds ;)).
    Pic of the truck now:
     
    Last edited: Jul 24, 2016
    96yotataco, Jul 24, 2016
    #1
    because_wumbo-truck likes this.
  2. Jul 25, 2016 at 8:38 AM
    #2
    96yotataco

    #2
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    Bump
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #2
  3. Jul 25, 2016 at 9:36 AM
    #3
    eon_blue

    #3
    eon_blue Okayest Member

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2016
    Member:
    #180213
    Messages:
    69,199
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Azusa, CA
    Vehicle:
    '04 TRD 3.4l 4x4 5sp manual Xtraca & '96 4runner 4x4 5spd manual
    Sounds like you want a more off-roading look? Not really many options out there like that for 5 luggers...most kits and parts are designed for the 6 lug 4x4 or Prerunner. If you use the search tool up top to the right, type in '5 lug' and hit the 'tiles only' button there are tons of threads on lift options and such for the 5 luggers.

    Sounds like it takes some sourcing for the right parts and maybe some fabrication work but it can be done. Mind if I ask why selling the truck and getting a 4x4 isn't an option? With $4500 plus whatever you get for the truck, you could get into a nice used 1st gen 4x4 Tacoma.

    Good luck!
     
    eon_blue, Jul 25, 2016
    #3
    ChadsPride likes this.
  4. Jul 25, 2016 at 9:51 AM
    #4
    devinzz1

    #4
    devinzz1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2014
    Member:
    #132892
    Messages:
    6,955
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    devin
    lewisporte Newfoundland
    Vehicle:
    2023 aclb trd or mt
    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    its a 5 lug, i wouldnt make it something its not by lifting it. either long travel.

    or what id do if i ever find one for sale (with that much money). id lower it a little, nice wheels, posi, turbo. make a sweet street truck/ daily driver.
     
    devinzz1, Jul 25, 2016
    #4
    BikerinBlak909 and because_wumbo-truck like this.
  5. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:01 AM
    #5
    96yotataco

    #5
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    I can't sell the truck, the title isn't in my name yet, as it was my grandmothers before she passed away
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #5
  6. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:13 AM
    #6
    Vang Toua Moua

    #6
    Vang Toua Moua Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2011
    Member:
    #62467
    Messages:
    586
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Vang Bang
    Visalia, CA
    Vehicle:
    05 Silver Tacoma 2.7, Access cab, 5 lug
    Custom front bumper and rock sliders, glasspack muffler, shorten exhuast, abs killswitch, roof light bar, rear e locker.
    If you already have aal and a spacer lift, I'd just get larger tires and spend the rest on little gears that you'll need down the road. If what you plan to use it for ain't much, don't spend to much.

    5 luggers can be built just like any other taco, but your just gonna have to be willing to fab and cut.

    This is my 5 lugger, I also got it given to me by my dad. 33s, front spacer lift, rear shackle flip, e locker axle swap, and just custom armor all around. Sas collecting parts as well.

    20160606_201558.jpg
     
    Vang Toua Moua, Jul 25, 2016
    #6
    Fenwick1993 and ChadsPride like this.
  7. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:18 AM
    #7
    96yotataco

    #7
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    Looks good man, I was thinking of going with a spindle lift to level mine out at the least; I really hate the lean it has now.
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #7
  8. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:21 AM
    #8
    cruxofthebisquit

    #8
    cruxofthebisquit Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Member:
    #18936
    Messages:
    5,307
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Orange Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 TRD
    OME and worth every penny.
    I can understand the want to customize but don't go the route that the truck isn't meant to be.
    It was Granny's truck and is nice as is, I doubt it even has limited slip (one of my peeves and trucks but it's normal) so trying to look off road is going to come across as silly.

    drop it a couple inches. They look good and are still useful....might even actually help mileage a tiny bit and these models are economical.
    Use that aspect.
     
    cruxofthebisquit, Jul 25, 2016
    #8
  9. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:22 AM
    #9
    96yotataco

    #9
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    Sorry but I hate lowered trucks. No offense to any who have theirs that way, but no truck of mine is going that route.
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #9
  10. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:26 AM
    #10
    96yotataco

    #10
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    I had a 4x4 f150 before this truck and I never needed to get it out of 2wd. The way my truck is now I've never been stuck, and I've been through some really scetchy stuff :)
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #10
  11. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:29 AM
    #11
    Mush Mouse

    #11
    Mush Mouse Club Soda Not Seals

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35188
    Messages:
    4,741
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mush
    where ever you want me to be
    Vehicle:
    2013 SR5
    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    looks good now, maybe brakes and shock/suspension upgrades, maybe get the AC pumping good since you live in the ATL gets really hot down there
     
    Mush Mouse, Jul 25, 2016
    #11
  12. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM
    #12
    Mush Mouse

    #12
    Mush Mouse Club Soda Not Seals

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35188
    Messages:
    4,741
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mush
    where ever you want me to be
    Vehicle:
    2013 SR5
    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    don't need 4x4 south of the Mason Dixon line if its a daily driver
     
    Mush Mouse, Jul 25, 2016
    #12
  13. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:31 AM
    #13
    Navelfunk

    #13
    Navelfunk Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2011
    Member:
    #61974
    Messages:
    1,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Phyllis
    WA
    Vehicle:
    '03 DC SR5 V6 4x4
    Cap, incorrect rims & tires, stereo...
    ^That, and some tires & maybe a couple lights on the grille... $0.02-
     
    Navelfunk, Jul 25, 2016
    #13
  14. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:33 AM
    #14
    because_wumbo-truck

    #14
    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2015
    Member:
    #157552
    Messages:
    50,209
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 aka "Penelope"
    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Slam it.
     
    because_wumbo-truck, Jul 25, 2016
    #14
    devinzz1 likes this.
  15. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:34 AM
    #15
    Mush Mouse

    #15
    Mush Mouse Club Soda Not Seals

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35188
    Messages:
    4,741
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mush
    where ever you want me to be
    Vehicle:
    2013 SR5
    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    I agree its nice as is, just upgrade to make more comfortable to drive better tires brakes shocks, climate control
     
    Mush Mouse, Jul 25, 2016
    #15
  16. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:34 AM
    #16
    96yotataco

    #16
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    A/c works as good as the day it rolled out the factory :D
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #16
  17. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:36 AM
    #17
    Mush Mouse

    #17
    Mush Mouse Club Soda Not Seals

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    Member:
    #35188
    Messages:
    4,741
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mush
    where ever you want me to be
    Vehicle:
    2013 SR5
    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    :thumbsup: wanna sell it?
     
    Mush Mouse, Jul 25, 2016
    #17
  18. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:37 AM
    #18
    96yotataco

    #18
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    I was thinking a spindle lift and then going with 31s. I know 30s fit now but they look hella ugly at this height
    Thinking about these
    image.jpg
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #18
  19. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:38 AM
    #19
    because_wumbo-truck

    #19
    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2015
    Member:
    #157552
    Messages:
    50,209
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 aka "Penelope"
    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Not entirely true. Ask @AR15xAR10
     
    because_wumbo-truck, Jul 25, 2016
    #19
    ChadsPride likes this.
  20. Jul 25, 2016 at 10:38 AM
    #20
    96yotataco

    #20
    96yotataco [OP] Cool Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2016
    Member:
    #192585
    Messages:
    73
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Statesboro, GA
    Vehicle:
    1996 Tacoma 5 Lug
    2in AAL 1.5in Spacers
    Wish I could but I don't have the title at least for a few months
     
    96yotataco, Jul 25, 2016
    #20
Page 1 of 4

Products Discussed in

FIRESTONE Dual Cont H/D System
$761.17
To Top