Tacoma - TRD PRO vs TRD OFF-ROAD 4x4 - WHICH ONE IS KING?

In this video we put a manual Tacoma TRD PRO and a Automatic TRD OFF ROAD 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed side by side and compare the differences between a fully loaded TRD Off Road with the TRD premium and advanced technology packages and a TRD PRO. We also take a look at the infamous TRD PRO FOX Suspension and see if the BILSTEIN TRD LIFT KIT can hold its own up against it. Lastly we compare the differences and similarities between the two trucks and ask you which Tacoma you would choose! Lets get after it!
OTT Manual TRD PRO: • Overland Torque Tune O...
TRD Off-Road Mods:
Interior: • Blacking Out and Maint...
• Get The Most Out Of Yo...
• TRD Pro Shift Knob - U...
• Annoying “Window Snag”...
Rigid Industries Fog Lights: • TRD Pro Tacoma Rigid I...
TRD PRO Mods:
Low Profile Vent Visors: www.amazon.com...
Aero skin Hood Protector: www.amazon.com...
Center Console Cover: www.amazon.com...
Hood Struts: www.amazon.com...
Rock Sliders: www.extremeter...
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[@Franklin-q1w]

Enjoyed going over our mods with both of our trucks again I hope this helps out your viewers if they are on the fence of either purchasing a truck or the mods they want to add to their own truck. I always say make it your own. It will always be you driving the truck so be happy and enjoy your ride.

[@westcoasttaco]

Likewise Paul! Appreciate all your efforts and your time. Looking forward to meeting again soon and taking our trucks to the dirt.🤙🏼

[@cbayless4294]

You have the last of the best looking PRO and in the Trd color that's a keeper for sure!! Very nice ride and thanks for sharing. I had no Idea that some options I have in my automatic are not included with the manual. I have the poor mans PRO= Offroad.

[@Franklin-q1w]

@@cbayless4294 Trust me when I say this if I could of gotten the TRD OR my build will be my own. Deal breaker no MT i could find. I had a 2007 TRD OR Access Cab MT i bought in OCT 2006 $29,000 OTD. Got hit in the rear tail hitch minor body damage but tweaked the chassis. Insurance Co totaled it. There was a recall on that year for chassis which I did not know at the time. I am blessed to have a Manual at this time either a PRO or OR so i guess i would say thats a win. Peace out

[@shanewhittemore]

Great video my friend. Just installed the 2"-1" TRD lift kit with the Black PRO Grill. I have the 23 Lunar Rock TRD Off Road with the Black out kit. Also installed the TRD PRO wheels. I appreciate the inspiration you have provided.

[@westcoasttaco]

How you liking the wheels and the lift?

[@shanewhittemore]

@@westcoasttaco As soon as it came in I had the dealership install the kit so I did not have the chance to compare with the factory ride. What I will say is that it drives great and the suspension is flexible but tight. I can't imagine it driving any better. I did some light off roading and was very impressed with how smooth the ride was. I have to give a mention to Toyota of Brookhaven MS. Because of the length of time it took for my truck to arrive they paid for the lift kit and installed it for free along with my new wheels installed for free! There are still some good dealerships out there. During the Covid times they always sold there vehicles at MSRP and not a penny above. Prentiss Smith is a heck of a General Manager at the Brookhaven dealership.

[@westcoasttaco]

@@shanewhittemore so glad to hear this brother! Enjoy your taco and I look forward to hearing about updates on mods you end up doing 🤙🏼

[@cuz129]

my long bed 2023 TRD Offroad Tacoma has a black exhaust tip.

[@greym6436]

Nice assessment between the trucks reviewed. If I were a guy in the market, I would go for the manual configuration, as less is more. No hate against the “auto”guys and gals out there, as both tacomas are badass in there own way👊🏽

[@westcoasttaco]

Gotta love a manual Tacoma! 👊🏼I appreciate your feedback and comment 🤙🏼

[@Justfor1day]

Cant go wrong with either one....both have quality builds and great colors

[@westcoasttaco]

Agreed!

[@paulstamm6695]

Great content man! Keep it up!

[@michaelallen2221]

Have a 23 white off road auto,on the way sometime oct. S.B crew cab. Cant wait. Although nervous a bit as never has a truck. Never owned a rwd vehicle. Right now have a 21 rdx. It has rear main seal leaksfrom factory. So u can smell oil threw vents sometimes when stationary and engine warm. Also have oil dilution, fuel in the oil. And this is the 2.0 turbo. Same motor as the accord. And TLX. All of them same problem as ive had a bunch of loaners. Anyways hopefully the tacoma is good. Also a bit nervous of the wife driving it in winter gunna have to teach her how to operate 4wd etc lol. M8ght be tough thinking ill need some snows too.

[@westcoasttaco]

Congratulations on your incoming Taco! Looking forward to hearing more about your experience with the truck once it comes. Enjoy!! 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@honda116969]

Look at the size of the shock where it connects to the lower control arm... It looks like the Bilstein factory "off-road" shocks will break off compared to the fox 😂 I'm no hater on the off-road because that's what I have but geez. Your truck is setup amazing! Love the TRD lift & shocks! Cool comparo 💯% TRD pro is the shit because of what it is (PRO) but it's not worth the price for most people

[@j.davidnickels7330]

I love my DCLB with the TRD lift, blacked out grill... Lil pricey but a nice OEM build option

[@calgreco8607]

Well never thought I would own one of these but I have a TRD off Road coming in two weeks! Only package LED lights. 39.8K Coming off a 22 RTL Ridgeline which is fast 6.5 0 to 60 I realize this won't compare but is more off-road and truck. I have owned Ford STX and FX4, Nissan Frontier SV, Ridgeline. If I'm honest it won't be rock crawling so. I loved the Orange but only on the Pro at around 55K! Mine is Blue with the black and cement interior.

[@westcoasttaco]

Congrats!! Looking forward to hearing how everything goes for you👍🏼🤙🏼

[@calgreco8607]

Will keep you posted.@@westcoasttaco

[@dannyrexknight]

Nice trucks. Ever drive them off road?

[@westcoasttaco]

We’re planning to take them out and compare the two of them soon🤙🏼

[@Franklin-q1w]

Yes this truck will see the wilderness very soon

[@theotherdonald8604]

Just on price point, I’d choose the Off Road package. I really think that comfort in ride quality in the suspension could differentiate the two. I’m 44, married, and got a teenage daughter, so cool looking Pro badging means nothing to me compared to having a few extra grand in my pocket. Would be nice to know an estimate on the total price with upgrades on both of these great looking trucks.

[@westcoasttaco]

So from what I could find.. a brand new OR with these packages is pretty close to 45k msrp.. that’s without the mods I’ve added.. I paid 42k for mind but bought it used with 20k miles on it.. however it came with the skid plate, pro wheels, and side steps.. so I had an advantage there. The TRD Lift Kit cost me $1450 and the $500.00 for the install. I got my tires for $600.00.. bought them used from a guy barely used them and upgraded to 285’s. I believe Paul paid close to 54k for his Pro? Really it comes down to what someone’s local dealership is charging.. Paul was saying when he was shopping for his pro the pricing would vary based on what the dealership could get people to pay.. hope this helps.

[@carlosdanker8184]

I paid 42 for mine back in 2019 brand new from tv Toyota. Prices have definitely gone up in todays market.

[@westcoasttaco]

@@carlosdanker8184 that’s a great price! Honestly I had to look for awhile to find a long bed with the packages I wanted.. and in black.. once I found mine and it came with a lot of the TRD products I was going to upgrade to I decided to pull the trigger on it.

[@Franklin-q1w]

Ok so the original MSRP when i first was getting my truck TRD Pro only because my chances was better for a MT started at $47K MSRP to current MSRP $49K. Seems to be going up $1000 a year and these paint charge is ridiculous $425 . So out the door with tax because we live CA $54,500 for this PRO out the door. (Factory add-ons Options Tailgate Lock, Door edge guard and mud guard that was extra cost) My initial was for a TRD OR was approx $42,500 with about $46,500 out the door.. Now mind you this was estimates 2-3 years ago to present so prices started going up. So for me a MT was always priority for a TRD OR but that went out the door when my chances for a PRO was better. For the record TRD OR you can really make it yours where as the TRD Pro if you plan on keeping the suspension you are limited. Hope this helps

[@westcoasttaco]

@@Franklin-q1w Great insight, thanks Paul!👍🏼👍🏼

[@Just_Some_Welder]

I have the Solar octane 2023 Trd Pro. Love it. Where did you get your middle TRD coin cover? Can't find it on amazon.

[@westcoasttaco]

I bought it from Tacoma Lifestyle.. it’s a MESO product.. they may have stopped making them for some reason?? They still make the coin holder, but I haven’t seen the TRD one in a while.

[@doalex2085]

Was that a key 🔑 start I saw 👀 . On the pro;?

[@westcoasttaco]

That’s correct, all manual Tacomas have a key start regardless of the trim level.

[@josephgaytan3628]

Do you have a date for a Tacoma meet up?

[@westcoasttaco]

Still working on the details, but I am thinking for sometime in either late August early September.. stay tuned and I’ll keep you posted🤙🏼!

[@josephgaytan3628]

Sounds good. Also any advise when it comes to making videos on my channel again? I want to start making Tacoma videos. See if we can meet up at the meet in August

[@westcoasttaco]

@@josephgaytan3628 sounds good 👍🏼! Being consistent and making content that has your own twist on it is key.👍🏼

[@Stuff7164]

Hello, Question if I may… I just put a deposit down on a 2023 TRD Pro. Can someone tell me if the 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro comes with the suspension lift (2” in the front, 1” in the rear”) stock, or does that have to be added on by Toyota at the dealership prior to the sale for it to be covered under the warranty? My dealership is telling me that it’s already installed from the factory, but where the Toyota online build configuration indicates that it needs to be added on as an accessory. Thanks in advance.

[@westcoasttaco]

Congrats on securing one of the most likely last 3rd Gen Pros! I assume you saw the 4 cylinder option heading down the pipe and decided to pull the trigger on the V6 before they are gone? The Pro comes with the TRD Pro Fox Suspension. It' pretty close to a 2" front and 1" lift rear in the back. I installed the TRD Lift Kit on my Off Road and it lifts it to the 2" front and 1" rear. That is an OEM option you can purchase from Toyota to have it installed on a Tacoma that is not the Pro. My tires are about 1" taller and that's why it sits taller than the Pro on this video.. the suspension coming with your Pro will be better than the TRD Lift Kit.. You are all set and good to go with the way it will come to you from the factory. Let me know when you get it and if you have any questions that I can help with. Congrats! [e-mail]

[@appleztooranges]

Currently in the market. Hard decision 😊

[@westcoasttaco]

Indeed, I did a video about what I’m seeing at the moment.. hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Ozp4OMd65on9Esi=01qLrmVeq3r9WL3A

[@tbirdsdign]

@WCT. What kind of wireless Apple CarPlay did Paul have? Thank you. Both are nice looking trucks ‼️

[@westcoasttaco]

A little confused on this question? Are you talking about the qi phone charger? Or the red cord phone charger?

[@tbirdsdign]

@@westcoasttaco I may have been mistaken but I thought I saw something plugged in his usb beside the red cord. Like maybe a android/Apple CarPlay wireless adapter. Not sure

[@westcoasttaco]

@@tbirdsdign I think I know what you’re talking about. Let me ask him!

[@bobs619]

Would u rather have a civic ex over a type R? No. Gimme the pro.

[@gusebewavy6744]

I think you mean would rather have a type R or a civic Si

[@USMC_LAterZ]

Manual in Cali traffic. Yikes.

[@westcoasttaco]

Hey long time no see! You get your pro in yet??

[@johnb1658]

The “manual” shifter in the auto is fake! Unlike most cars where it will force it to shift to the gear you want, the Tacoma doesn’t do that! You can shift to 6 but if it wants to be in 4th it will. The shifter basically keeps the transmission from shifting to higher gears but it doesn’t force shifts.

[@BosllaLighting]

So great content share! Are you any plan for product review? we are glad to send you our headlight ,waiting for your reply in email.🥰

[@justinbryant6676]

Tacoma is not 4x4 its 2wd or 4wd they are not the same.

[@m.687]

Explain. My Tacoma says 4X4 right on the side.

[@jeffluz1948]

🍿....ok, I'm ready. Please explain, take your time.

[@carlosdanker8184]

I have the off road model and I love it. Nothing against a pro owner lol

[@Franklin-q1w]

No offense taken I was always a TRD OR guy but I was limited in getting a MT was really hard finding a MT for either the OR or Pro but had a better chance with the Pro.

[@westcoasttaco]

I love my DCLB off road, but I have to admit.. there is something very special about a manual pro.

[@carlosdanker8184]

Yes it does either way both are great looking rigs

[@cbayless4294]

Like you I have an offroad with almost with all the same mods as you. So, we have a pro but paid more for it and are still missing some cool features. My dealer couldn't find a 2022 long bed or Pro anywhere that was colored only an auto white or manual black Pro both where over 1,000 miles away. I still need a tune but I'll wait until warranty is over. I vote for Offroad!

[@tim3308]

Great content for Taco enthusiasts, WCT. Paul is so squared away. I think he's got us spanked on that matte hood protector vs our bugshileds (ya know, the things really don't send many bugs up over the windshield!) - anyway as you pointed out that matte look (will look good on your Black and my MGM) is attractive - adds like a surprising racing stripe look. Ahh, so you got 3 total - nice. Same. Girl, boy, girl for me.. and the last girl just graduated college... enjoy"the salad days" they go by in a blink (especially when they start hitting like 5th grade - it starts to fly). Next thing you know you'll be telling the same to some young guy and his new family 😃

[@westcoasttaco]

Thanks Tim! Yeah, his hood protector looked awesome! The only issue I have with it is that it’s completely attached with 3M sided tape.. so I wonder how well the color fading will do over a period of time.. but I do have to agree with you. The deflector doesn’t exactly decrease a ton of bugs in my opinion, but I think they look pretty good on the truck regardless. Same! I have a Girl, Boy and our last is a girl. Ages, 5,4, & 2.. never a dull moment over here🤣! I’ve heard that after 5th grade it flys before.. I have no doubt that it will go quickly!👍🏼

[@tim3308]

@@westcoasttaco" Irish twins"! Nice, Ours are 3 years apart each (or as my wife says - "10 yrs of diapers"). You gotta lot of coaching ahead of you! Very competitive player, thought I'd never have the PR skills to coach (Ha! maybe I didn't?!). But next thing you know, I'm coaching travel basketball. both sexes, softball, baseball, and football! Looking back I don't know how I did it (no soccer! - but I do love it for girls - they can make it as physical as they wish. Their "football", but I steered them to softball and hoops). Okay back to Tacos.... hmmmm, the 3M Tape. That gives me pause. Makes sense - how else could it be that snug? But serious point to consider....

[@tim3308]

Oh, and you wanna make a sparking clean taco FILTHY gross (in the front) in completely dry weather? Just drive at night in OK for 30 minutes....the amount of tonnage of bug suicides boggles the mind. Bug deflector fail! 😳

[@westcoasttaco]

@@tim3308 I spent a few years in Maryland and let me tell you in the summer and spring the front of your vehicle would get Pulverizer by bugs… I can only imagine how bad it must get in Oklahoma😬!?!

[@westcoasttaco]

@@tim3308 Talk about a crazy sports schedule!🤣 I played baseball and football growing up and my wife played travel softball.. I have no doubt coaching may be in our future at some point.. time will tell!

[@bige311]

I have the Taco TRD PRO Black 2023 traded in my 2020 Taco Sport ").. Love it drives great!

[@BambinoFilipino1]

Wish you could have measured from the ground to the bottom of the fender.

[@westcoasttaco]

36.25 for the pro and 37.25 for the Bilstein TRD Lift Kit.. also remember I have the KO2’s which are 1/2” higher in sidewall. So if you ran stock tires it would be about just a half an inch taller.🤙🏼

[@BambinoFilipino1]

@@westcoasttaco thanks for the info! Exactly what I wanted to know.

[@TriggerBrian]

I have a 23 Off Road premium with pretty much every option and I inquired about the TRD lift kit but my dealer said that the TRD lift isn't made for the double cab long bed combo. Curious if that's just the recommendation but it will still work? Seems you are using the TRD lift kit on your long bed with double cab.

[@westcoasttaco]

Thanks for reaching out. Your post is honestly what got me started on this channel.. if you look back to the early videos I was creating you will see that I too was trying to figure out and understand why some people had the TRD Lift Kit on their DCLB but others were getting denied by their dealerships..After doing research here is the conclusion I came to find.. essentially when Toyota makes a product they have to do safety testings etc on the mechanical item they want to add to the truck for their customers. Legal stuff for liability purposes etc.. since the dcsb is the most common configuration for Toyota Tacoma they decided not to spend all of the extra time and money to make the less common trucks “compatible” with this kit. Essentially the TRD Lift Kit is a Bilstein 5100 suspension kit.. and those go on DCLB’s all of the time without any issues. What I did since dealerships were denying me as well, was bought to the TRD Lift Kit from a Toyota dealership on eBay.. and then took my truck to a reputable off road shop and they installed the suspension without any issues.. I installed the grille in my garage and the rest is history.. no issues and the truck drives great. Feel free to reach out with any other questions. 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@TriggerBrian]

@@westcoasttaco thanks for the reply! Great to know. I will do the work myself (with my 15 year old son as my helper) if I upgrade and now I know I can go with the factory option if I choose to. Really appreciate your response! I’m super excited get my truck. Bought it last week but it’s still in transit to the dealer, sitting at a depot in Ohio for a week, hoping it makes it’s way to Pittsburgh this week so I can get it. It’s my first Toyota, first truck, and first new car since 2004 when I bought a Nissan Xterra for half the price 😂

[@westcoasttaco]

@@TriggerBrian my pleasure, congrats and enjoy! If there is one thing I would also recommend considering it would be the Overland Torque Tune. That will be the best mod you will ever do to your Tacoma. Enjoy 🤙🏼

[@julianguerrero6964]

Where did you got your stearing wheel protectors for the TRD pro?

[@westcoasttaco]

From Paul: www.amazon.com/dp/B09DW5HW61?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@julianguerrero6964]

Thank you 👍

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Manuals are fun, but an automatic is so convenient.

[@westcoasttaco]

Well put👍🏼

[@raymondcasimiro9123]

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