3rd gen readers, inquisitors and the like read here first.

....In general....people don't seem to be a bright bunch of people?.......

 

With me being in law enforcement you have literally no idea how true that statement is.

 

...Oh, trust me....I can only imagine the stories you guys could tell.......

...I minored in psychology for 7-years thru college....so I kinda observe others more than a regular person....and every time I walk out my door...I am once again amazed and stupefied!........

...Just reading some of the comments on this forum makes me wonder sometimes!.........LOL!...........Cheers!......

 

I took the time out of my busy day to venture outside of the 2nd Gen section and this is the first thread I find? Way to go, TW, for keeping things consistent. Other than the noticeable IQ drop, I feel like I'm right at home.

 

Yeah.... Have a dual in marketing and psychology... Plus I teach LE on techniques to use on people with mental health issues. Comes in handy almost every day.

 

That is absolutely retarded. Hope the Feds catch him and crush it.

 

You are correct. Very little change, same frame, chassis, wheezy 4cyl., rear drum brakes, etc. Can't see why anyone would trade Gen 1 or 2. Good for Toyota's profits, for the consumer, not so much.

 

Don't hate on the brodozer

 

Best description? Moronic, immature or stupid? Oh what the hell, they all fit.

Like a nice Pit Bull beaten to bad behavior. Makes VW look good. Where is that? Need to send the Feds out to crush it.

 

"steering vibrations and shake issues popping up" Yes, and I don't want to go back. I have it on good authority that Toyota learns through time......

 

So, has anyone gotten around to having an official, legal drag race between a 2nd Gen and this new 2.5 Gen to see if the paper numbers actually translate to a faster truck?

 

EPA investigators were in WV a couple months ago doing just that. They came down on certain aftermarket performance kit manufacturers, particularly those making diesel kits, fining them and supposedly shutting at least one down. Then followed the sales to distributors/dealers and fined them, then following it to the end user and fining them. They made it clear to independent mechanics they will be held responsible if they install any emission defeating devices. Now one mechanic I know said if he sees anything on a vehicle that could effect emissions he makes the owner of a vehicle sign a form that states his car was brought in with an emission defeating alteration before he will work on it. So they are taking action.

 

can this piece of shit be unstickied?

 

FWIW, the ECT Power mode has been around for a while. I have it on my '03 TRD Prerunner. It makes a noticeable difference in acceleration when I want that extra little bit.

 

I think it was around even on my '99 Prerunner. I was playin' around with ECT mode today and it does make a big difference in providing a bit more lower-end "oomph" when you want it.

 

Yeah it's actually really fun. I hope the new TRD Off Road has it.

 

I have a question about the drive line. Has the axle changed? More specifically the ring and pinion? I'm eyeing up the 3.9 gears as a great fit for a 32" tire in a 2nd gen. Thoughts?

 

I wouldn't bother upgrading gears for a 1" tire difference. In my opinion when you get 34" or bigger is when you see the right ROI on them.