My first Tacoma build

Where did you get your afe pro dry?

 

I tried to get it at a few places and ended up just going to AutoWorld in Burnside

 

Nice. Was it much more expensive than ordering online? I was looking for one for my truck and they are around 80 bucks plus shipping. And of course duties... Didn't realize anyone local sold them. Ill have to give them a call.

 

pretty sure it was cheaper. I know it wasnt much a difference anyways. They had to order it though I remember that. 2-3 days

 

Few pics of last nights mudding and then todays cleaning.
Also swapped out the LED tails for the older normal ones. Like the look better
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What truck are you trading it in for?

 

Likely getting a lower end new ram with the 3.6 and a small car. Just driving this truck too much to justify the extra gas and wear and tear when its jus a daily commute. Love the truck though so it will be hard

 

Research told me that there was little to no advantage in fuel savings with the 3.7/4 cyl over the 4.0/V6. Especially if you load up the truck with mods and weight.

My daily commute is 8.4 km one way. I fueled up on Monday, and my gauge needle barely moved by Friday evening (V6 4.0).

I'm keeping mine!

As for your proposed purchase of the new RAM, did you research fuel savings between the 3.6 and the 5.7 ? There appears to be only a 2 mpg difference, but if you take into consideration that it's a big truck, you'd probably be better off with the larger/more powerful 5.7. It works less under load and tow (hills/loads/acceleration), and hence, overall fuel consumption is much less in the long run.

 

Nice truck

 

I might not go brand new because I dont want to drive it as much, thats why Im also considering keeping the Tacoma, but bringing it to stock. I also believe the 3.6 is a lot better then the 5.7 for fuel mileage. Or at least I hope because the 5.7 is a joke no matter what people say. I just dont like how taxing it is when I try towing my camper and four wheeler, and I love taking both going camping!

 

Just saw your heated seat thread.

So I guess the RAM is/was a no-go?

 

No I decided to make an offer on this instead. I would rather have both Tacoma and this then just the one newer truck.
3500 8.1L 2wd. Use this strictly for towing and camping and drive the Tacoma for the rest.......and of course the Yaris for ripping around