Just got my Tacoma. WOW......

FMFTaco · 03-24-2008, 01:31 PM

I love it!!!!! I come from a sports car background and really needed a truck. I have always loved the 2nd generation Tacoma's and finally got one two weeks ago. I race Bmx and motocross, so it was only right I stop using my dads truck and get one myself. So, whats the scoop with the Tacoma's?? I mean, I know every vehicle has some sort of flaw. My G35 is that I hit my head on the roof while I drive.

Still stouped about the truck!!!!!

What skid plate should I get? I really want to stay in with TRD, so is that one any good? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

tcBob · 03-24-2008, 01:36 PM

Welcome to the site!!

FMF racing

FMFTaco · 03-24-2008, 01:43 PM

Heck Yeah FMF!!!

I race for their Factory team!

Roland · 03-24-2008, 01:53 PM

Welcometo TacomaWorld!

Hmmm Flaws???? Do a search for threads about tailgates. It seems that they buckle if you put more than a few hundred lbs on the middle of them. On the plus side if you manage to break it within 3 yrs 36000 miles Toyota will give you the new improved one for free.

FMFTaco · 03-24-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland

Welcometo TacomaWorld!

Hmmm Flaws???? Do a search for threads about tailgates. It seems that they buckle if you put more than a few hundred lbs on the middle of them. On the plus side if you manage to break it within 3 yrs 36000 miles Toyota will give you the new improved one for free.

My tailgate has some wobbles in it from putting the weight of my dirtbike on it. Intresting..... I will definetly remember that. Thanks

dsds · 03-24-2008, 02:15 PM

WELCOME !!!!
Others have said the OEM skid plate is quite weak. However, if it's just for looks you should be ok.
Go for the TRD seat covers or the wet okeles (spelling??) and get weathertech floor mats.
Get ready to spend lots on mods!
How about some pics?

concrete jedi · 03-24-2008, 06:04 PM

Welcome to TW and Toyota trucks, all in all good trucks, do a search but it's not anything too terrible.

tacomaman06 · 03-24-2008, 06:46 PM

welcome to tw!!

Toy4Life · 03-24-2008, 07:08 PM

Welcome to the club.

Flycatcher · 03-24-2008, 07:43 PM

Welcome. The worst of them would have to be the tailgate and the leaf springs. they are covered here. I would attach the docs but the max file size is rather paltry.

http://mafmaps.fileave.com/NewTailgateTSB.pdf

http://ttora.com/wiki_images/5/53/05...arLeaf_TSB.pdf

mjp2 · 03-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FMFTaco

What skid plate should I get? I really want to stay in with TRD, so is that one any good? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

Welcome! Check out AllPro for a solid IFS skidplate:
http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?o...sk=view&id=141

Or you can wait until Bud comes out with his:
http://www.budbuilt.com

There are others but these would be my recommendations.

Munkey · 03-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Congrats!!! Dealer called me today to say that mine just came in. I'm picking it up in about an hour.

FMFTaco · 03-25-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkey

Congrats!!! Dealer called me today to say that mine just came in. I'm picking it up in about an hour.

NICE!!!

03-24-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
FMFTaco Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5496 Location: SoCal Posts: 22 06 Prerunner Speedway Blue TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic OEM Running boards, TRD Seat Covers, USA Spec PA15-TOY, All Weather Floor Mats....... Soon, TRD exhaust and bull bar!!!	Just got my Tacoma. WOW...... I love it!!!!! I come from a sports car background and really needed a truck. I have always loved the 2nd generation Tacoma's and finally got one two weeks ago. I race Bmx and motocross, so it was only right I stop using my dads truck and get one myself. So, whats the scoop with the Tacoma's?? I mean, I know every vehicle has some sort of flaw. My G35 is that I hit my head on the roof while I drive. Still stouped about the truck!!!!! What skid plate should I get? I really want to stay in with TRD, so is that one any good? Any information is appreciated. Thanks

03-24-2008, 01:36 PM	#2
tcBob Administrator Joined: Sep 2006, #1 Location: SoCal Age: 88 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,079 07 PreRunner SR5 V6 Black 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Welcome to the site!! FMF racing __________________

03-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#4
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 2,188 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod, Hidden Hitch	Welcometo TacomaWorld! Hmmm Flaws???? Do a search for threads about tailgates. It seems that they buckle if you put more than a few hundred lbs on the middle of them. On the plus side if you manage to break it within 3 yrs 36000 miles Toyota will give you the new improved one for free. __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

03-24-2008, 06:46 PM	#8
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03-24-2008, 07:08 PM	#9
Toy4Life Nipple Biter Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 3,576 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Welcome to the club. __________________

03-24-2008, 01:43 PM	#3
FMFTaco Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5496 Location: SoCal Posts: 22 06 Prerunner Speedway Blue TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic OEM Running boards, TRD Seat Covers, USA Spec PA15-TOY, All Weather Floor Mats....... Soon, TRD exhaust and bull bar!!!	Heck Yeah FMF!!! I race for their Factory team!

03-24-2008, 02:15 PM	#6
dsds Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3433 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 122 2008 DC TRD Sport - Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic TacomaWorld sticker, DRL mod, running boards, roof rack, remote start / security alarm, marker/turn signal mod, map light with dome light mod, TRD seat covers, rear spring TSB	WELCOME !!!! Others have said the OEM skid plate is quite weak. However, if it's just for looks you should be ok. Go for the TRD seat covers or the wet okeles (spelling??) and get weathertech floor mats. Get ready to spend lots on mods! How about some pics?

03-24-2008, 06:04 PM	#7
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,679 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	Welcome to TW and Toyota trucks, all in all good trucks, do a search but it's not anything too terrible.

03-24-2008, 07:43 PM	#10
Flycatcher Master of the Universe Joined: Jan 2008, #4515 Location: Minnesota Posts: 99 2006 Black V6 4x4 Access cab with TRD & towing 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Pioneer DEH-P4000UB stereo	Welcome. The worst of them would have to be the tailgate and the leaf springs. they are covered here. I would attach the docs but the max file size is rather paltry. http://mafmaps.fileave.com/NewTailgateTSB.pdf http://ttora.com/wiki_images/5/53/05...arLeaf_TSB.pdf __________________

03-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#12
Munkey Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1806 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 26 2008 Radiant Red 4X4 Double Cab Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 OEM Tube Steps, Bed Extender, Pioneer Avic D3 with Bluetooth and XM Radio modules	Congrats!!! Dealer called me today to say that mine just came in. I'm picking it up in about an hour.

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