I’ve had 2 prior Tacomas …
I’ve had 2 prior Tacomas (1992 and 2005), both with manual transmissions, lifted 3” spacer in front, new Alcan leaf springs packs in rear, 31”x10.5 cooper tires (10ply) with TIMBREN overload elastomers, and heavy duty plate steel front and rear number from Ruenel. Yes - 15 mpg was average. And I loved them, went anywhere and everywhere without any problems. I often had to pull my friends Ford and Chevy trucks out of the mud and ditches at hunting camps or when off-roading….. hard to beat the Tacoma! Who cares about 15 mpg…..
Sell the automatic and get a manual transmission. Not sure they make them anymore.