Taco and 4Runner difference

bulldog · 01-08-2006, 05:29 PM

While having my 50k service done I was looking at soem Tacos and 4Runner on the floor. It quickly became clear to me that the Taco is definitely higher than the 4R. That is Tacos with and without the TRD package. Looking at the upper A-Arm you can see than the front on the Taco is lifted more than on the 4Runner. It definitely looks like the 4R can be lifted more than the Taco as more droop is availible from in form on the 4R, but the Taco is already higher from the factory.

On the 4R the top of the upper Arm is almost level with the frame where the strut mounts, while on the Taco you can clearly see the coils from the strut above the top of the upper A-arm. Sorry no pics, but you get the idea.

Just something to keep in mind.

Joel · 01-09-2006, 01:41 PM

I'm pretty sure the gas tank is all above the frame rails also. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

05sport4x4 · 01-09-2006, 02:02 PM

On my 89 pickup the gas tank does hang down below the frame rails. I would think they all do some.

Joel · 01-09-2006, 02:16 PM

Things may have changed in 17 years

bulldog · 01-09-2006, 02:20 PM

I can't recall seeing the gas tank on the Taco hanging significntly below the frame. I think it was pretty much flush with the frame. The Taco frame changes significantly from the 4R one where the crossmember for the transmission is. ALso the front end of the frame is slightly different (explains the use of different bullbar requirements from ARB).

Joel · 01-09-2006, 02:23 PM

Interesting. I thought there would be more in common between the two.

01-08-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 11,516	Taco and 4Runner difference While having my 50k service done I was looking at soem Tacos and 4Runner on the floor. It quickly became clear to me that the Taco is definitely higher than the 4R. That is Tacos with and without the TRD package. Looking at the upper A-Arm you can see than the front on the Taco is lifted more than on the 4Runner. It definitely looks like the 4R can be lifted more than the Taco as more droop is availible from in form on the 4R, but the Taco is already higher from the factory. On the 4R the top of the upper Arm is almost level with the frame where the strut mounts, while on the Taco you can clearly see the coils from the strut above the top of the upper A-arm. Sorry no pics, but you get the idea. Just something to keep in mind. __________________ andries K9BDG 03 pavement princess 06 toaster

01-09-2006, 01:41 PM	#2
Joel Admin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 39.5° N 119.86° W Posts: 1,834	I'm pretty sure the gas tank is all above the frame rails also. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ Joel KE7RTX http://no-ip.com 2004 Limited 4WD V8 Mods.

01-09-2006, 02:02 PM	#3
05sport4x4 Driver Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 368	On my 89 pickup the gas tank does hang down below the frame rails. I would think they all do some. __________________ John KJ6JJC 05 4Runner Sport V6 - Goodyear SA 275/70/17, Donahoe Adj C/O', Custom rear colis, Hanna sliders 89 Extra Cab 4x4 Pickup, 22re, 31x10.5 w/4.56's & ARB in rear

01-09-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
Joel Admin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 39.5° N 119.86° W Posts: 1,834	Things may have changed in 17 years __________________ Joel KE7RTX http://no-ip.com 2004 Limited 4WD V8 Mods.

01-09-2006, 02:20 PM	#5
bulldog Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 11,516	I can't recall seeing the gas tank on the Taco hanging significntly below the frame. I think it was pretty much flush with the frame. The Taco frame changes significantly from the 4R one where the crossmember for the transmission is. ALso the front end of the frame is slightly different (explains the use of different bullbar requirements from ARB). __________________ andries K9BDG 03 pavement princess 06 toaster

01-09-2006, 02:23 PM	#6
Joel Admin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 39.5° N 119.86° W Posts: 1,834	Interesting. I thought there would be more in common between the two. __________________ Joel KE7RTX http://no-ip.com 2004 Limited 4WD V8 Mods.

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