Two Guys Garage / Truck U on Speed

Two Guys Garage · 05-06-2008, 03:40 PM

Hello Friends
Hey all! My name is Jim. I work for the TV show Truck U on the speed channel. We are going to do a TACOMA as an upcoming project on our show. Is there any subjects you guys would like to see us cover? Anyone have suggestions on what companies we should contact?

Thanks
Jim

Toy4Life · 05-06-2008, 03:45 PM

Welcome to TW, Jim.

I'm assuming this will be a 2nd gen Tacoma, so I'll let those guys offer up the suggestions. Looking forward to the show though. You'll have to give us a heads up on when it airs.

socalman22 · 05-06-2008, 03:55 PM

Cool what year is this taco your going to be doing, i would like to see suspension upgrades getting a smooth ride as well as getting rid of the shakes you hear about, giving exact performance upgrades #'s how much horsepower an exhaust will give as well as an intake. Such as that. Fox, KIng and bilstein shocks trd or k&n intakes magnaflow and flowmaster exhaust. total chaos upper control a-arms

House · 05-06-2008, 04:30 PM

Many of the people on this forum have issue with the driveline shudder between, in my case, 20 and 40 KPH. My kingdom if you give this issue a few minutes of air time.

Other than that, love to see intake and exhaust upgrades.

05PreRunner · 05-06-2008, 04:35 PM

It would be cool if you guys could do performance mods (Intake, Exhaust, Headers, etc.) and give us actual hp increase numbers. Also, are you planning on lifting it, lowering it, or keeping it at stock height???

tacomaman06 · 05-06-2008, 04:37 PM

seeing a lift, maybe a toytec 3 inch, done would be cool, along with maybe a brake upgrade and some performance mods. that would be cool.

Ridgerunner · 05-06-2008, 05:21 PM

I'd like to see you lean on all these aftermarket places that have really cool stuff for domestics but next to nada for us as if we Tacoma owners are a single digit entity on a scale. There's a ton of us and because of the phenominal longevity of the older Tacomas-a lot more than people think

Charli · 05-06-2008, 05:37 PM

Roll bar/showbar of some sort since there isn't one currently available for the composite bed!

toycoma671 · 05-06-2008, 07:24 PM

Just would love to see performance upgrades, for the class it's in (by itself) and to go ahead and give the nation all the more reason to love a Tacoma!!

rick · 05-06-2008, 07:43 PM

hi Jim welcome to tacomaworld. all the above with an emphasis on suspension and performance

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 05-06-2008, 08:00 PM

Hey welcome!! Talk about rims and tires, rims that are good for off road and on road and same with tires etc, that would be great, thanks

in2nite · 05-06-2008, 08:56 PM

Hey Jim hows everything? I would like to see some desert applications. in paticular, rear suspensions.. I.E. Cantileaver setup vs 4 link vs Leaf springs...
Also if you could throw something in about Hydraulic bumpstops that would be great... Thanks James

HighDesert · 05-06-2008, 09:29 PM

How about doing something truly innovative such as a conversion to a D4D. Perhaps such an endeavor would inspire Toyota to be a more proactive in its offerings to NA and would certainly provide many of us with some information regarding finding the necessary parts and procedures.

lightmup · 05-06-2008, 10:23 PM

Hey jim welcome to TW! I would like to see some total chaos or camberg long travle suspension and how it performs on the rocks and in the desert. or you could go with S.A.S swap for an all out rock crawling rig ,allpro and demello. or are you guys going for the every day joe who wants a little more power and a lift that gives more room for bigger tires. You could cover the long dabaited spacers lifts or coil over lifts verses drop bracket lifts pros and cons of both ,procomp, fabtech VS toytech ,camberg, Icon [formerly known as donahoe racing] . For some real power you could go for a super charger TRD or URD. intake ,exhaust ,headers,there is just to much fun to be had you lucky dogs. I would love to be in your shoes making all these fun desisions. Some simple and cheep mods like rear dif breather tube mod that the do it your self guys would love. Oh yea some one said somthing about drive shaft shudder, A lot of guys are getting "TomWoods" drive shafts. And thats my two cents.

lsocoee · 05-06-2008, 10:35 PM

I'm probably a minority here, but I'd love to see a lowered double cab with some serious performance upgrades. Maybe some air suspension, so the truck can still be used as a truck. Vendors to look at would be URD, Tundra Racing, Grillcraft, X-Runner body kits, twisted creations, Dough Thorley, Wet Okole, etc...

in2nite · 05-06-2008, 11:52 PM

Jim when is this show going to air..?

06tacomaprerunner · 05-07-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightmup

Hey jim welcome to TW! I would like to see some total chaos or camberg long travle suspension and how it performs on the rocks and in the desert. or you could go with S.A.S swap for an all out rock crawling rig ,allpro and demello. or are you guys going for the every day joe who wants a little more power and a lift that gives more room for bigger tires. You could cover the long dabaited spacers lifts or coil over lifts verses drop bracket lifts pros and cons of both ,procomp, fabtech VS toytech ,camberg, Icon [formerly known as donahoe racing] . For some real power you could go for a super charger TRD or URD. intake ,exhaust ,headers,there is just to much fun to be had you lucky dogs. I would love to be in your shoes making all these fun desisions. Some simple and cheep mods like rear dif breather tube mod that the do it your self guys would love. Oh yea some one said somthing about drive shaft shudder, A lot of guys are getting "TomWoods" drive shafts. And thats my two cents.

+1

EquinsuOcha · 05-07-2008, 12:43 AM

3" spacer lift (Toytec)

Wheels (American Racing Teflon)

Tires (Nitto Mud Grapplers)

Intake (K&N or Advanced Flow Enginering "AFE")

Computer programming (Underdog Racing Development "URD")

Optional Off-Road (N-Fab.com)

and Exhaust from our good friends at Doug Thorley.

I think that would encompass a lot of the "everyday Joes" that buy these Tacomas, and from what I've seen from Truck U, that is your target audience.

klown · 05-07-2008, 05:22 AM

The suggestions that I've read so far are excellent! I just can't wait to see the show. Let us know when it will air. BTW, I love that show, I've been waiting for a second gen Tacoma to be on the show.

--klown

jasonh · 05-07-2008, 05:29 AM

Welcome jim. i watch your show every weekend and have been waiting for a show that pertains to my truck. id like to see some performance upgrade stuff. look forward to the show

05-06-2008, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Two Guys Garage Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6445 Location: swansea,MA Posts: 5 It Has it all 2007 Regular Cab Automatic	TACOMA project on Truck U Hello Friends Hey all! My name is Jim. I work for the TV show Truck U on the speed channel. We are going to do a TACOMA as an upcoming project on our show. Is there any subjects you guys would like to see us cover? Anyone have suggestions on what companies we should contact? Thanks Jim

05-06-2008, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toy4Life Yahtzee! Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Posts: 2,266 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, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover	Welcome to TW, Jim. I'm assuming this will be a 2nd gen Tacoma, so I'll let those guys offer up the suggestions. Looking forward to the show though. You'll have to give us a heads up on when it airs. __________________

05-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 537 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Cool what year is this taco your going to be doing, i would like to see suspension upgrades getting a smooth ride as well as getting rid of the shakes you hear about, giving exact performance upgrades #'s how much horsepower an exhaust will give as well as an intake. Such as that. Fox, KIng and bilstein shocks trd or k&n intakes magnaflow and flowmaster exhaust. total chaos upper control a-arms __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Sig by Pierced Tiger Last edited by socalman22; 05-06-2008 at 04:42 PM.

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05PreRunner TW Mid-Shift: SoCal Division Joined: Sep 2007, #2675 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,008 White 05 Double Cab PreRunner SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Mods are in signature block.	It would be cool if you guys could do performance mods (Intake, Exhaust, Headers, etc.) and give us actual hp increase numbers. Also, are you planning on lifting it, lowering it, or keeping it at stock height??? __________________ My Truck's Mods: Chrome Mesh Grill, Chrome Eyelids, IPCW Led Taillights, IPCW Led third Brake Light, JVC Bluetooth/DVD/CD Headunit, 10" sub in Custom Scosche Box, Mirror Covers, Door Handle Covers, Tailgate handle cover, 8500k EuroDezigns Bulbs, Blue LED Interior Lights, Side Steps, True Flow XDI intake, Helix TBS, OBX Racing Pedals, CGS Motorsports Exhaust, TRD Shiftknob, Toyota "Baja" Rims, Moerse Keyless Entry Beep Mod, 265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Tacomaworld.com sticker (+20 hp), JBA Headers

05-06-2008, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 4,218 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 westin safari bar/ipf rectangle lights,westin wheel to wheel nerfs(black),vent visors....still to come....deckplate mod and gray wire mod..........plus may,many more!!	seeing a lift, maybe a toytec 3 inch, done would be cool, along with maybe a brake upgrade and some performance mods. that would be cool. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto, black westin wheel to wheel nerfs, black westin safari bar with ipf rectangle lights......more mods to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

05-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
House Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6335 Location: Ontario Posts: 12 08 SR5 4X4 AUTO 4.0 Access Cab 2008 Access Cab Automatic	Many of the people on this forum have issue with the driveline shudder between, in my case, 20 and 40 KPH. My kingdom if you give this issue a few minutes of air time. Other than that, love to see intake and exhaust upgrades.

05-06-2008, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Posts: 1,047 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	I'd like to see you lean on all these aftermarket places that have really cool stuff for domestics but next to nada for us as if we Tacoma owners are a single digit entity on a scale. There's a ton of us and because of the phenominal longevity of the older Tacomas-a lot more than people think

05-06-2008, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Charli Northern Alliance: First Lady Joined: Nov 2007, #3541 Location: Ohio Posts: 423 '06 Black Sand 4X4 SR5 TRD Sport V6 Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Automatic V6 Towing pkg with Mossberg hitch cover, Toyota tube steps, 3" Toytec lift and TSB, 1" diff drop, Tacoma World sticker	Roll bar/showbar of some sort since there isn't one currently available for the composite bed! __________________ Charli So Two Dogs.....any more questions?

05-06-2008, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
toycoma671 Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2501 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 44 2007 Prerunner,Sbed, Indigo Ink,TRD 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L (V6) Blacked out headlights & tail lights,Eye lids, and stainless steel billet grill, Debadged, 10" RockfordSubs, 6x9 Polk speakers, 6 1/2 speakers, JVC CD Player, Vent Visors, Nerf Bars, 20% Tint front, 15% bk Pop-lock, Tonneau Bed cover, Rockford punch amps, OEM Tacoma Bed mat, Toycoma Sport Brakes	Just would love to see performance upgrades, for the class it's in (by itself) and to go ahead and give the nation all the more reason to love a Tacoma!!

05-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
rick USA Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: clearwater, FL Posts: 844 dirty looks good another lifted taco w/ 33s	hi Jim welcome to tacomaworld. all the above with an emphasis on suspension and performance

05-06-2008, 08:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
06BLUEDBLSPORT Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Georgia Posts: 107 06 Prerunner TRD Sport double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Billit Grill, Bullbar, HQ driving lights, Borla Catback exhaust system with air filter, side step tubes and K&N cold air intake 77 series system	Hey welcome!! Talk about rims and tires, rims that are good for off road and on road and same with tires etc, that would be great, thanks

05-06-2008, 08:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
in2nite Member Joined: May 2008, #6357 Location: Lakewood Ca. Posts: 40 blk 07 prerunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 2.5 Kings c/o w/resevoirs front, Fox rears (soon to be Kings w/a Deaver pack), NFab light bar and nerf bar, and 4 KC offroad lights	Hey Jim hows everything? I would like to see some desert applications. in paticular, rear suspensions.. I.E. Cantileaver setup vs 4 link vs Leaf springs... Also if you could throw something in about Hydraulic bumpstops that would be great... Thanks James

05-06-2008, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
HighDesert Junior Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3779 Posts: 10 99 4x4 1999 Regular Cab Manual	How about doing something truly innovative such as a conversion to a D4D. Perhaps such an endeavor would inspire Toyota to be a more proactive in its offerings to NA and would certainly provide many of us with some information regarding finding the necessary parts and procedures.

05-06-2008, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
lightmup Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1804 Location: Utah Posts: 81 07 db cab TRD sport 6" fabtec lift 33-12.50 20" 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 AFE intake, Gibson cat back exhaust, Fabtec 6"lift, Tinted windows, Wheels and tires, Back up camera.	Hey jim welcome to TW! I would like to see some total chaos or camberg long travle suspension and how it performs on the rocks and in the desert. or you could go with S.A.S swap for an all out rock crawling rig ,allpro and demello. or are you guys going for the every day joe who wants a little more power and a lift that gives more room for bigger tires. You could cover the long dabaited spacers lifts or coil over lifts verses drop bracket lifts pros and cons of both ,procomp, fabtech VS toytech ,camberg, Icon [formerly known as donahoe racing] . For some real power you could go for a super charger TRD or URD. intake ,exhaust ,headers,there is just to much fun to be had you lucky dogs. I would love to be in your shoes making all these fun desisions. Some simple and cheep mods like rear dif breather tube mod that the do it your self guys would love. Oh yea some one said somthing about drive shaft shudder, A lot of guys are getting "TomWoods" drive shafts. And thats my two cents.

05-06-2008, 10:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
lsocoee Super Duper Moderator Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 3,043 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I'm probably a minority here, but I'd love to see a lowered double cab with some serious performance upgrades. Maybe some air suspension, so the truck can still be used as a truck. Vendors to look at would be URD, Tundra Racing, Grillcraft, X-Runner body kits, twisted creations, Dough Thorley, Wet Okole, etc... __________________ Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear

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