future Taco owner.....maybe.

[Gonefishin]

Sorry, I never did introduce myself. I'm not a Tacoma owner yet, but I have been considering downsizing to one. I currently drive a Ford F250 crew cab 4x4 shortbed with the 6.0 Powerstroke diesel, Tow Command, upfitter switches, straight pipe exhaust, external trans filter, superlift leveling coils in the front, 285/70/17 BFG a/t's, and a max trailer weight of A LOT!!! The truck is a towing beast. I have a beautiful wife and 2 little boys ages 2 and 4. I fish, camp, ride mountain bikes, and do anything else to stay outside to avoid house cleaning. If I do downsize to a Taco, I will get the DC 4x4 off road. I just worry it will be to small to handle my 4600# dry weight trailer, and 4 passengers with gear in the bed. I should probably consider a long bed, but I really want the off road package. I guess I could get a long bed with the sport model , and just add a locker, but I really don't want the 17" wheels either. Why can't they just make the locker and skid plates an option on all 4x4's reguardless of bed size? See ya.

[Dana_15]

Sounds like your better off with the Ford.....thats a lot of weight for the Taco. The Powerstroke Diesel is a nice engine. We have one at our shop and it tows like there is nothing behind the truck.

I don't know why they split the TRD option in 05. It was a lot easier on prev gen Taco's....all the TRD models came with a locker and 16" wheels (01-04--I hear ya on the 17's)