The Tacoma remains the mid-size pickup to beat; recent offerings include this 2010 TRD Off Road, 2020 TRD Pro w/ Vagabond Drifter, and 2021 TRD Off Road w/ Alu-Cab Canopy camper. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable daily, a commercial workhorse, weekend explorer, or indeed an around-the-world travel rig, the Tacoma is a great fit. From the factory, it’s well suited to adventure, but with almost unparalleled aftermarket support, owners can completely reinvent this truck for their objectives. Subsequently, there’s no shortage of inspiring builds online from the likes of Pacific Roamer, Alpine Tactics, and Total Chaos Fabrication. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “The Toyota Tacoma is the North American version of the famed Hilux, which has served farmers, families, and fighters around the world for nearly four decades. The Tacoma is designed for the US consumer and built within our borders … and is a serious truck designed to offer class-leading reliability and in the TRD/TX Pro variant, class-leading 4WD performance.” Cue today’s 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD Off Road (185,000 miles), which showcases premium modifications and an ARE CX topper. If you’d like to learn more about the realities of travel with this platform, then read our features on rigs from Badass Brunette, Jon Burtt, and Tactical Application Vehicles.
From the Seller:
“Here’s a fantastic turn-key off-road truck. It has done the Mojave Desert Road twice and the Alpine Loop in Colorado, among many other fun trails. It has never left me stranded. I had all the accessories added since owning the vehicle in 2016. The frame was swapped in 2018 due to a Toyota recall, so its bones are fantastic. It caught on fire behind the dash, damaging the wiring, windshield, headliner over the area, and roof console. I repaired all the functional damages with only cosmetic issues left, and I never added back a new roof console. The truck has a clean title, not salvaged. If you’re looking for a great off-road rig at a bargain price, look no further.”
2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD Off Road
The Tacoma is fitted with a 4.0-liter V6 motor that produces 236 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 18 mpg. A dependable motor and drivetrain are matched with all-terrain attributes that include 4WD, high and low range, armor, a rear locking differential, a lifted and uprated suspension, Dobinsons snorkel, and an ARB extended differential breather kit. Inside, these rugged backcountry features are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Premium Kenwood audio
- Cruise control
- Reverse camera
- Center console with cup holder
Distinguishing Features
- Prinsu roof rack
- Brute Force Fab front steel bumper and rear bumper with swing-away tire and dual jerry can carrier
- Old Man Emu BP51 shocks and leaf springs, Total Chaos UCAs, Energy Performance front bumpstops, Timbren Offroad rear bumpstops, and swaybar removed
- Powerstop Z36 front brakes with custom stainless steel lines
- FJ Cruiser alloy wheels with Hankook Dynapro AT2 tires
- ARE CX topper with LED lighting
- Baja Designs and PIAA lighting
This 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 TRD Off Road is listed for $15,000 and is currently located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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