S3, E45 - Tacoma DIY TRD
About this episode
Mike Rice joins the Truck Show Podcast to discuss upgrading a 2024 Toyota Tacoma SR5 into a TRD-like truck on a budget. The episode dives into the challenges and considerations of building a capable off-road vehicle without breaking the bank. Highlights include a detailed breakdown of parts, including Bilstein shocks, wheels, tires, and a TRD skid plate, as well as a visit to Bilstein for installation. Listeners will appreciate the practical advice on enhancing truck performance while keeping costs manageable.
Join Holman and listener favorite Mike Rice, as the guys take a '24 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and add capability and looks on a budget. Will it be a TRD for the "poors" or did they blow the budget? Find out the answer to this and more, including all about Bilstein's new direct-replacement monotube Tacoma shocks. The guys also dig into AEV's GM HD truck packages. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag.
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