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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Aug 18, 2015 at 11:02 AM
    Fernando

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    Thanks Jason :thumbsup:

    Toyota said my LCA bolts are seized. Waiting for bayareataco to start his SAS project and I will be taking his LCA's.

    To be honest, truck drives fine. I have noticed that the tires are wearing funny. Good thing they are cheapo tires :(

    I haven't got an alignment since I bought her 2 years ago :eek:

    Thanks again man :cheers:
     
  2. Aug 18, 2015 at 12:17 PM
    LTDSC

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  3. Aug 18, 2015 at 12:35 PM
    05Moose

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    Skewps everywhere! Well, both TRD models anyway. And finally a locking tailgate from the factory! It only took them 11 years and probably 20k stolen tailgates to figure that one out.

    MPGs didn't increase much. One of the other reviewers for auto guide did say they were seeing 26 mpg in reality on the highway in a 4x4 with the speedo set to 70 which means they were probably really doing 65. :lol:
     
  4. Aug 18, 2015 at 12:36 PM
    LTDSC

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    most likely. Its an improvement to the somewhat stale (IMO) tacoma line. But i dont think it was enough.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    how is SAI adjusted?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM
    SACTOWN

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    Love how it says "new technology"
    When it's been around not only in technology with the 4runner but with Subaru, and other companies...and off the top of my head it goes all the way back to the late 90's in the mechanical version on the Hummers... TT4...
    To me is all a gimmick...


    Toyota’s new Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control technology (available only on the six-speed automatic) also helps. Here’s how it works: Select the terrain you’ll be driving over (like sand or rock), and the truck regulates wheel spin and brake pressure according to the conditions. Finally, pick the Crawl Control Speed of 1-5 kph and just steer—no gas pedal or braking required. - See more at: http://www.outsideonline.com/2008731/introducing-new-2016-toyota-tacoma#slide-1
     
  7. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM
    LTDSC

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    i do really like the Crawl Control
     
  8. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:21 PM
    jberry813

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    It isn't. You'll typically see some micro changes when you adjust camber, but there is no adjustment for SAI angle. Draw an imaginary line from the upper ball joint down to the lower ball joint and continue it down to the ground towards the tire contact patch. SAI angle is the angle from that imaginary line to the true vertical line of the tire patch. Hence why I suggested the probability of bent spindle or LCA.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:22 PM
    jberry813

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    Do you like heated seats and purse holders too. :cookiemonster:
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:23 PM
    LTDSC

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    I like having leather. Sorry bout your cloth bruh-peasant
     
  11. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM
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    Well played.
     
  12. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:25 PM
    tyfoon11

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    interesting, thanks
     
  13. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:26 PM
    jberry813

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    Pleeaaase. I got butt warmers and vagina coolers.

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  14. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:27 PM
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    Do want coolers. My clam can get toasty on these summer days.
     
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  15. Aug 18, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    And a center console that turns into a frig?
     
  16. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:17 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    Any thoughts? Stock UCAs, not quite 3" lift.

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  17. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:19 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    I know I need UCAs but is this about the limit for stock UCAs? Wondering more if the shop is worth using again.
     
  18. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:26 PM
    LTDSC

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    seems fine to me, but its gonna be jumpy because the caster.

    But im no jberry
     
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  19. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    A bit jumpy, otherwise seems pretty much to drive the same as before I lifted the second time. It's hard finding a decent shop. I didn't expect a vast improvement as I'm at the limit with stock UCAs.
     
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  20. Aug 18, 2015 at 2:38 PM
    jberry813

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    You're going to roll the outsides of the tires with positive camber on IFS like that. Especially if you drive up in the foothills much by your house. More importantly, you can gain my positive caster by sacrificing negative camber. In other words, if you were rotate the front eccentrics inwards, you'll not only get camber in a better spot, it will give you more positive caster and it won't be as shopping-cart-ish.
     

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