Turning radius in an 06 reg cab

silverback · 10-29-2009, 09:02 AM

Hey guys I just bought a used 06 reg cab prerunner and the other day I went to make a sharp turn and it felt like the wheel was jerked out of my hands I looked at the left front tire and it seemed damn near perpedicular to the fender. As I turned the tires chirped as if I had front lockers but I know i dont. Is the turning radius of these trucks very tight? I have never seen so much of an arc as far as turning the wheel left or right.

hedlesbrmstkbass · 10-29-2009, 03:39 PM

yeah the 6 lugs have a very good turning radius...esp for a truck...

and the arc is normal

Tacoyota · 11-01-2009, 06:42 PM

think its like 34-36', thats why i had a reg dakota and now the reg tacoma.

topgun155 · 11-01-2009, 06:47 PM

They turn extremely well. I can turn the wheel all the way and the tires squeel at very low speed.

Tacoyota · 11-01-2009, 06:51 PM

I watch some sedans n compacts try to match the radius when i do u-turn at detours/accidents and such and surprisingly they can't. Dunno if its the driver or weaker steering components limiting them.

topgun155 · 11-01-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoyota

I watch some sedans n compacts try to match the radius when i do u-turn at detours/accidents and such and surprisingly they can't. Dunno if its the driver or weaker steering components limiting them.

Tacoma wins again. lol

copernicus · 11-01-2009, 07:12 PM

I was really suprised by the radius. Tighter than my 96 explorer.

Tacoyota · 11-01-2009, 07:21 PM

I put a tail on mine so i can chase it like a dog....ok I'm joking

Terrier · 11-02-2009, 06:10 PM

Mine is an access cab, and I like its turning radius.

otter · 11-04-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoyota

I watch some sedans n compacts try to match the radius when i do u-turn at detours/accidents and such and surprisingly they can't. Dunno if its the driver or weaker steering components limiting them.

FWD cars have less space to turn the front wheels due to the suspension, wheel, and drivetrain design.

10-29-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
silverback Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24802 Gender: Male Posts: 58	Turning radius in an 06 reg cab Hey guys I just bought a used 06 reg cab prerunner and the other day I went to make a sharp turn and it felt like the wheel was jerked out of my hands I looked at the left front tire and it seemed damn near perpedicular to the fender. As I turned the tires chirped as if I had front lockers but I know i dont. Is the turning radius of these trucks very tight? I have never seen so much of an arc as far as turning the wheel left or right.

10-29-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
hedlesbrmstkbass Senior Member Name: Kelson Joined: May 2008, #6597 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 532 08 5-Lug Reg. Cab "SR5" 2008 Regular Cab Manual 2.7L 2TR-FE SR5 Exterior (Color matched Front Bumper, Chrome Grille Surround and Chrome Rear Bumper) 4500K HIDs, LED license plate and int. lights, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pioneer Deck, JL 13TW5 sub, JL 500/1 Slash V1 amp, JL XR 6.5 Components, Front XRunner Coils and Rear 4X4 Leafs, CravenSpeen Antennae, RX-8 Rims, Tint, Whale	yeah the 6 lugs have a very good turning radius...esp for a truck... and the arc is normal __________________ yep i have the second cheapest truck toyota makes...at least it has A/C!

11-01-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
topgun155 Senior Member Name: Zack Joined: Dec 2008, #11728 Location: Richmond, TX Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 356 08 Prerunner V6 Black 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Painted Stock Rims Black, AvidOffroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.	They turn extremely well. I can turn the wheel all the way and the tires squeel at very low speed. __________________ Dual Halo Projection Headlights, Viper Alarm, In Pro Car Wear L.E.D. Tail Lights, 48 L.E.D. Blue Dome Light, Fog Lights, ScanGuageII, Black Rims, Avid Offroad Light Bar, Ammo Box Mod.

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11-01-2009, 06:42 PM	#3
Tacoyota Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20028 Location: Portland,OR Gender: Male Posts: 833 08 reg cab 4wd 2008 Regular Cab Manual 4stroke 4cylinder internal combustion/2.7l Locking fuel cap, 2nd filter pulled, Tailgate clamp, synthetic oils, inter.wipers, Cruise control!Factory alum whls/winter tires(2nd set),bed mat, Afe pro Dry-S. ON THE WAY: weather tech mats.	think its like 34-36', thats why i had a reg dakota and now the reg tacoma.

11-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
Tacoyota Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20028 Location: Portland,OR Gender: Male Posts: 833 08 reg cab 4wd 2008 Regular Cab Manual 4stroke 4cylinder internal combustion/2.7l Locking fuel cap, 2nd filter pulled, Tailgate clamp, synthetic oils, inter.wipers, Cruise control!Factory alum whls/winter tires(2nd set),bed mat, Afe pro Dry-S. ON THE WAY: weather tech mats.	I watch some sedans n compacts try to match the radius when i do u-turn at detours/accidents and such and surprisingly they can't. Dunno if its the driver or weaker steering components limiting them.

11-01-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
copernicus Senior Member Joined: Aug 2009, #20618 Location: South Florida Gender: Male Posts: 137	I was really suprised by the radius. Tighter than my 96 explorer.

11-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#8
Tacoyota Senior Member Joined: Jul 2009, #20028 Location: Portland,OR Gender: Male Posts: 833 08 reg cab 4wd 2008 Regular Cab Manual 4stroke 4cylinder internal combustion/2.7l Locking fuel cap, 2nd filter pulled, Tailgate clamp, synthetic oils, inter.wipers, Cruise control!Factory alum whls/winter tires(2nd set),bed mat, Afe pro Dry-S. ON THE WAY: weather tech mats.	I put a tail on mine so i can chase it like a dog....ok I'm joking

11-02-2009, 06:10 PM	#9
Terrier Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3288 Gender: Male Posts: 145 2008 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 2.7 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7	Mine is an access cab, and I like its turning radius.