The SR thread, let's see them!

So for the members on here that have a 2.7, since the 2.7 doesnt have the factory option of a tow package, is there an oem hitch, wiring harness, and pin connector for the spot in the bumper?

I need to order these parts asap.

Thank you all!

 

this should cover everything.

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit...a/Tacoma/2017/C56282.html?vehicleid=201744796

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2017_Toyota_Tacoma.htm

 

May I ask where you got this decal? I really like it and would like to get one.

 

The pollak 4/7 pin connector fits in the spot in the bumper. There is a wiring harness that goes with it as well. Comes with all the crimps and everything you need. I'll see if I can get the part numbers but I'm on mobile.

 

I looked everything up on etrailer.com

I found all the parts



Then you just add the regular curt hitch and curt wiring harness. I figured that was as close to OEM as I was going to get.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/curt-plug-n-play-trailer-wiring-availabe.423904/

this is a very helpful post with all the part numbers included.

 

On a different note has anyone lifted there 2.7 SR

Ive been looking into a few different options.

#1) Full old man emu kit with 888x springs and dakars

#2) Maxtrac spindles with 5100's @ .85 up front and HS 3 pack add a leaf w/ extended 5100s and extended brake lines for the rear

#3) Bilstein 6112's up front and 5160's in the rear with HS 3 pack add a leaf

I already have 285 75 16s mounted up sitting in the garage just need the lift!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...x4-5-speed-access-cab-build-bs-thread.427983/

Corey or @moe2o4 has lifted his I do believe.

 

The 3.5 does not do well with stock gearing and 33"s by any means. 6th gear is useless on even the smallest incline or trying to keep speed with a headwind. 5th is only marginally useful depending on road conditions. I'll be going by 4.88 with my 2016 automatic 3.5

 

Question for you 2.7 guys. Why did you choose the 4 over the 6 when the 6 makes a good bit more power at about the same fuel economy? Was it just a price point or are there other reasons?

 

Anyone have a double cab with non-tinted glass and a non-tinted solid rear glass? I wanna change my TRD Off-road to a non-tinted glass.

Or if any of you have a solid rear glass that is tinted, I would be very interested.

I need to supply my dealer with a VIN with these specifications to order the correct part, unless you are local and just wanna swap it out.

 

Show me a 2.7L fuelly badge that says 16.7 MPG!

 

I'm also on 33"s and stock gearing. I was getting 21-22 before that and was able to get out of my own way. There's a big difference between the 2.7 and 3.5

 

Couple things. Price point, for one. Wanted an access cab with a manual, which made the choice between an SR 2.7 and a TRD Sport 3.5 with a hefty premium. Second, the mpg difference is significant. Personally, I'm at 23.9 mpg average, always getting over 24 on my commutes. Third, the bulletproof legacy of the 2TR-FE was attractive, we'll see how that holds up.

EDIT - I'd have my fuelly in the sig, except I screwed up the signup through the app and can't figure out the login. Oh well.

 

Fair enough! I see a lot of 3.5L folks here getting 16-18 mpgs on the stock ride!

 

All depends on how you drive it. I'm sure I could improve on my 16.7 if I drove it easier. By no means do I abuse my truck but I'm not a grandmother either. I also only have 2100 miles on it and only about 900 since the transmission TSB flash. I do expect it to get better over time and expect 21+ after the regear. I only know one guy that did the regear and he went from 16.5 to 21.5 after a single tank of gas. Proper gearing makes a big difference.

 

Stock for stock the 2.7 and 3.5 driven the same way will both get 22-24 MPG. May have to baby the 3.5 a little more but it's worth it. Now the price difference between a TRD and an SR is not worth it, I agree 100% there. I also don't like the push start which is standard above the SR5

 

V6 is unproven...

 

The 4 banger was unproven at one time also. Doesn't concern me, that's what warranty, lemon laws, and class action lawsuits are for. Honestly though, I have enough faith in Toyota to figure it'll last just as long as every other engine they've produced.

 

Time will tell...

 

i got the 2.7 for a few reasons. I bought one of the first 3.5s in the Houston Tx area, i put just over 18k miles when i sold it and i had problems. My gas milage was a constant 21-22, i was impressed! but i had the usual transmission problems, my rear end was already leaking and showing sign of premature failure. And like some other have said on here the 2.7 is a proven engine. I got my sr double cab 2.7 for exactly $26k out the door i paid $34.5k out the door for my 3.5 sr5 tss prerunner, and for almost a $10k difference in price there is not that big of a difference in the trucks. Honestly i like my little 2.7 better and i can't wait to modify it and see how many miles i can put on her before passing her on to my future children.