Huge Rear Axle On My TRD Off-Road Trim - 9.5" Upgrade | 4th Gen Tacoma Forum

k2idle · 2025-10-13T19:14:00+00:00

Got the Cali Raised Stealth Bumper on my 2025 TRD Offroad this weekend and it completely changed the front of the truck. I was honestly very nervous about the cutting part but it ended up going way better than I expected. I used a Dremel, took 2 seconds, and it came out perfect. Only broke a couple fender clips in the process....oops, so I’ll take that as a win. I added the bolt-on bull bar, a Cali Raised light bar, and a Rough Country 13,000 lb winch behind it. Everything lined up clean and the fitment is spot on. The powder coat looks solid and it gives the truck a much more aggressive look without being over the top. Super happy with how it turned out. The bumper fits tight to the body and looks factory once it’s on. Cutting was the part I was worried about the most, but now that it’s done, I’d do it again no question. For anyone else who is thinking about it but is worried about the install, just go for it; it is definitely worth it. Check it out here: https://caliraisedled.com/products/stealth-bumper-for-2024-tacoma

rustytaco

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Feb 15, 2025

For those wondering, Toyota did give us a lot of what we asked for in this new truck. One crazy important feature, the 9.5" rear axle. This axle is nearly as big as a Dana 60, only .25" smaller. Naturally, they are super strong. You could technically run a 40" tire with relatively little issues. My plan is to run 37s bare minimum in the next few months, and 40s only if I decide to throw it on portals. But I'm beyond stoked on the beefier rear end. Hopefully the front can keep up! The 3rd Gen had a max size of 8.75". While still a good size, these new ones are much better.

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