Tips and Tricks on the 3rd Gen Tacoma

Yeah I saw atleast one of those bolts that was completely flat on the outside and smaller then the rest but I'm going to the dealer to get my ATF checked tomorrow you think they'll take it out for me and put regular lugs in?

 

Its attached to your lug nut wrench where your jack is.

 

Locking nuts from Toyota look like little flower designs on the top.

 

Lifting your truck...

This is not meant as a discouragement to lifting your vehicle. Please note: this is just to inform you.

If you are not willing to spend thousands of dollars, don't mess with your suspension's ride height.

Here is the scoop. If you change your ride height, you need to fix all of the suspension and driveline geometry you just threw out of whack. Non-negotiable.

Let's start with the front... Raising the front requires you to correct the roll center, camber gain, bump steer, Ackerman steering, and then an front end alignment. The first 4 cost a lot of money. Don't forget: if you have a 4wd, then you need to correct the driveline geometry you just messed up. Again, money.

Now for the rear... Raising the rear cause less trouble than the front, but you need to be diligent none the less. The most important thing you need to correct is driveline geometry. With a 2 piece driveshaft, there are a lot of angles to be mindful off. These must be corrected when lifting a vehicle. Roll center needs to be considered as well, but this is very minor. Last, a front end alignment to correct the faster you just through out. Finally, you need to test for vibrations in the driveline and correct as needed.

Failing to correct the geometry after a lift results in a realization that you paid money to make your vehicle worse. Though, to be fair, it may look a little nicer.

 

I noticed this yesterday. If you have a door open and hit the key fob button to lock the doors, the truck will chirp as soon as the last door closes.

 

is there a way to lock the truck with it running with the smart key outside? ( i know it wont lock while its inside) but when my girl is in the car and i keep the truck running to run in somewhere she cant lock it.....
does she have to wait till i walk far away and test it again? i honestly didnt try that

 

Lock the doors with the metal key from inside the smart key. Or leave the smartkey with her.

 

Is this an update for the maps? My map dates are 2015 and the entune says I have to go to the dealer to update. Bought this truck in October. Seems like bullshit to have to pay that much to update maps that should have been updated.

 

You buy a micro SD card of the maps from the dealer

 

I would go to the dealer and ask them for a free update considering you just bought the truck. If they give you a hassle tell them that you will take your truck elsewhere for service. Dealers make a lot of money on service.

 

I think the light goes on when you're next to the truck, when it senses the fob is close.
To open it, just pull the handle (don't touch the lines)... there's a sensor behind the handle.
The lines on the front of handle only lock the door.

 

Ahhh, should have thought of that myself... Lol thanks! I'll get in the habit of leaving it in the truck when she's in there.

 

I agree since the update was released in November - you might could talk them into a free one......worth a try!

 

Yup, this is correct, I was making it harder than it had to be.

 

Just don't leave the key with her if she's pissed off at you...

 

Leave the fob with her, so she has the panic button. Take the key from the FOB with you, so you can get back in!

 

has anyone bought the updated SD card from eBay. I'm only asking because I will ask if they will update it at the dealer. They are pretty stupid and I would rather not argue with them or driver very far as opposed to 65.00. If the only other option is over 200.00, then I may fight harder.

 

I put my vape bottle there

 

Have you seen the latest SD card (86271-OE184) offered for sale on Ebay? The only ones I see are older versions. There seem to be many Toyota dealers that offer it for sale online for ~$160.

 

Leave the truck in D,N, or R and push the button to turn the truck off. Radio will stay on then put it in park