{"id":6520,"date":"2024-04-10T09:57:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T17:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/?p=6520"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:00:49","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-1996-2004-first-gen-toyota-tacoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-1996-2004-first-gen-toyota-tacoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to 1996-2004 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1st-gen-tacoma-header-web.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7401 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1st-gen-tacoma-header-web.jpg\" alt=\"1st gen tacoma 1996-2004 before and after\" width=\"1000\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1st-gen-tacoma-header-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1st-gen-tacoma-header-web-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1st-gen-tacoma-header-web-768x257.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Lift Kits and Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/1st-Gen-Toyota-Tacoma-Off-Road-Suspension-Lift-Kits-Accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> 1996-2004 1st Gen Tacoma<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is still one of the most well regarded vehicles to this day. Just look at the prices for one of these Tacoma trucks in good condition. The 1996-2004 Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma offers the simplicity and reliability to make an excellent platform for daily driving, overlanding, desert racing, and everything in between.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why install TOTAL CHAOS suspension?&nbsp; <\/strong>Reliable and dependable off road equipment matters. Performance suspension upgrades add lift and reliability, and performance shocks have more precise valving and spring rates than factory shocks. When you combine the two, you add comfort and reliability when rock crawling through boulders, overland exploring with the family, pre-running through the desert or carving it up in the sand dunes. TOTAL CHAOS Gen 1 Tacoma lift kit packages improve ride quality on and off road.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9874-edit-web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7417 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9874-edit-web.jpg\" alt=\"stock width first gen tacoma off road performance suspension\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9874-edit-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9874-edit-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_9874-edit-web-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many reasons you might want to add performance suspension upgrades as your lift kit to your Toyota Tacoma. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n<p><strong>More wheel travel.<\/strong> TOTAL CHAOS upper control arms (UCA\u2019s) and long travel kits are designed to provide the maximum wheel travel when paired with aftermarket specific extended length coil-over shocks. More wheel travel allows your tires to remain in contact with the terrain flowing over obstacles more easily &#8211; added wheel travel helps control the vehicle at high speed, and at low speed during technical rock crawling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improved ride quality<\/strong>. Urethane bushings pivot freely on upper and lower control arms and do not deflect like a rubber bushing. This deflection can cause more body roll or a sloppy steering feel when driving on and off road. Urethane pivot bushings tighten the steering response for better overall handling and control when driving on and off road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Increased ground clearance.<\/strong> Performance lit kits are one of the best upgrades you can make for your Gen 1 Tacoma to go off road. They also allow you to fit larger tires, up to a 285\/70R17 or 33-inch tall tire, with no rubbing. Added ground clearance will allow you crawl over obstacles on the trail. To achieve optimum performance, tires must be mounted on wheels with the appropriate backspacing. Bigger tires provide more ground clearance and make bumps effectively smaller when you encounter them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/first-gen-tacoma-performance-lower-control-arms-front-angle-web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7421 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/first-gen-tacoma-performance-lower-control-arms-front-angle-web.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 1st gen tacoma stock length upper and lower control arms \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/first-gen-tacoma-performance-lower-control-arms-front-angle-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/first-gen-tacoma-performance-lower-control-arms-front-angle-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/first-gen-tacoma-performance-lower-control-arms-front-angle-web-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Go off-road in your Gen 1 Tacoma. <\/strong>The Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma was designed as a utilitarian truck but it is full of off-road potential for desert prerunning, overlanding, desert racing, rock crawling, or all of the above. Upgrading your suspension with more than just a lift kit will transform your Tacoma from a rough riding pickup into a capable off-roader that can soak up any terrain without crashing into the bump stops off road. You can expect improved handing, more ground clearance and better trail performance when you add TOTAL CHAOS suspension components to your lifted Toyota Tacoma. We are the Toyota experts for truck and SUV performance with decades of hands on experience and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suspension Packages \u2013 Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma Lifts Kits To Install Larger Tires<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TOTAL CHAOS suspension packages allow you to lift your 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma 2.5-4 inches and turn it into a truly capable off-road vehicle built on comfort and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>The mid travel lift kit options offer 2-3-inches of lift and include <span style=\"color: #000000;\">stock length replacement <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Tacoma-Stock-Length-Upper-Control-Arms-96500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upper control arms<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> and stock length replacement <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Expedition-Series-Stock-Length-Lower-Control-Arms-96555-E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>lower control arms<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for your front suspension &#8211; a 2.5-inch diameter shock upgrade is also added that will allow you to install up to 33\u201d tires. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-UCA-Coilover-Front-Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UCA-Shock-Package-Square-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 tacoma frond end suspension lift performance off road shocks and uniball UCA\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UCA-Shock-Package-Square-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UCA-Shock-Package-Square-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/UCA-Shock-Package-Square-web.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a> &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Tacoma-Stock-Length-Upper-Control-Arms-96500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Upper-Control-Arms-Square-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 toyota tacoma performance uniball upper control arms\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Upper-Control-Arms-Square-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Upper-Control-Arms-Square-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Upper-Control-Arms-Square-web.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Expedition-Series-Stock-Length-Lower-Control-Arms-96555-E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Control-Arms-Square-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 toyota tacoma stock width boxed lower control arms\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Control-Arms-Square-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Control-Arms-Square-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Control-Arms-Square-web.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TOTAL CHAOS also manufacturers a bolt-on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-3.5-Inch-Long-Travel-Kit-96000BK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>3.5-inch wider long travel<\/strong><\/a><\/span> kit for off-road trail performance. The kit provides 3-4-inches of lift and features dual shock tabs on the lower control arms to maximize dampening control with dual shock capability. This suspension system includes 3.5\u201d longer upper and lower control arms, limit straps, extended tie-rods &amp; brake lines, and all mounting hardware. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Long-Travel-Axles-96300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.5\u201d extended axles<\/a><\/strong><\/span> (to retain 4WD) and TC custom length long travel shocks must be installed with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Long-Travel-Kit-With-Coilovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>long travel suspension package<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. We have collaborated with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingshocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KING<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/radfloshocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RadFlo<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridefox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FOX<\/a>,<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsshocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADS Shocks<\/a><\/strong> to develop custom length 2.5-inch long travel shocks for this specific performance suspension system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Long-Travel-Kit-With-Coilovers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.5-inch-first-gen-tacoma-long-travel-withking-shocks-rectangle.jpg\" alt=\"+3.5&quot; long travel kit with king shocks for 1996-2004 tacoma 4x4\" width=\"1000\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.5-inch-first-gen-tacoma-long-travel-withking-shocks-rectangle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.5-inch-first-gen-tacoma-long-travel-withking-shocks-rectangle-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.5-inch-first-gen-tacoma-long-travel-withking-shocks-rectangle-768x296.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TOAL CHAOS offers several weld-on accessories to make your Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma an extremely reliable and dependable rig for the trails. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Weld-on-Spindle-Gussets-59697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Weld-on spindle gussets<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Lower-Control-Arm-Cam-Tab-Gussets-59960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>lower control arm cam tab gussets<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Tacoma-Urethane-Rack-Bushing-Kit-96701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>steering rack bushings<\/strong><\/a><\/span> are just a few of the accessory upgrades that we offer to provide added protection and durability. One of the best upgrades for the 1st Gen Tacoma is our lower uniball conversions. Due to their design, factory lower ball joint failure on 1996-2004 Tacomas can be catastrophic (see image below). Our lower uniball conversion solves this problem and is compatible with either OEM Toyota lower control arms or TOTAL CHAOS lower control arms (stock length and long travel). Two versions are available based on your steering setup &#8211; factory tie-rods or TOTAL CHAOS heim steering conversion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1st-gen-tacoma-lower-ball-joint-failure-example-web.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1st-gen-tacoma-lower-ball-joint-failure-example-web-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1st gen tacoma 3rd gen 4runner lower ball joint failure damage example\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1st-gen-tacoma-lower-ball-joint-failure-example-web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1st-gen-tacoma-lower-ball-joint-failure-example-web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1st-gen-tacoma-lower-ball-joint-failure-example-web.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Lower-Uniball-Conversion-OE-Tie-Rod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Tie-Rod-Square-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 toyota tacoma lower uniball conversion with factory tie rod steering\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Tie-Rod-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Tie-Rod-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Tie-Rod-Square.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/product\/1996-2004-Toyota-Tacoma-Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Heim-Steering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Heim-Steer-Square-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"1996-2004 toyota tacoma lower uniball conversion compatible with heim steering\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Heim-Steer-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Heim-Steer-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lower-Uniball-Conversion-Heim-Steer-Square.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOTAL CHAOS has passion for performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At TOTAL CHAOS we personally test our products in the harshest of conditions. Our vehicles are being driven every day whether to and from work or to and from the trail. We are passionate off roaders and manufacture dependable suspension upgrades that are designed to make your vehicle handle better on and off road. We are a privately owned small business who cares about our customers. All of our products are hand crafted in our manufacturing facility in Corona, California, just as they have been for the past 25 years. And you can be confident that TOTAL CHAOS will be around for the next 25 years providing the level of technical support and customer service we have become famous for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/long-travel-1st-gen-tacoma-prerunner-baja-designs-off-road-performance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/long-travel-1st-gen-tacoma-prerunner-baja-designs-off-road-performance.jpg\" alt=\"long travel suspension 1st gen tacoma prerunner off road desert performance\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/long-travel-1st-gen-tacoma-prerunner-baja-designs-off-road-performance.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/long-travel-1st-gen-tacoma-prerunner-baja-designs-off-road-performance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chaosfab.com\/lifestyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/long-travel-1st-gen-tacoma-prerunner-baja-designs-off-road-performance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us today!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feel free to contact us with any questions that you might have regarding building your lifted Tacoma. At TOTAL CHAOS, an actual person answers the phone, and we just happen to own several Tacoma\u2019s of our own. We offer the highest quality components and our parts are hand crafted in Corona, California. Quality counts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Gen 1 Toyota Tacoma Off Road Lift Kits and Accessories The 1996-2004 1st Gen Tacoma is still one of the most well regarded vehicles to this day. Just look at the prices for one of these Tacoma trucks in good condition. 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