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The 2.7L Single Cab Thread

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by BabyTaco, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. Dec 2, 2018 at 6:49 PM
    NmBeefTaco

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    Well boys I sent the reg cab out into the world to be enjoyed by others. upload_2018-12-2_19-45-12.jpg
    Bought this!

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    Did this

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    Finished

    Love the regular cab forever
     

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  2. Dec 4, 2018 at 2:57 PM
    Con.Brown

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    Here's my taco. I've had it almost 2 years(my first car). I looking into doing some upgrades, wheels, lift, tint, etc. Recomendations would be appreciated. The only reason I haven't done anything sooner is because I'm contemplating selling and getting a 4x4 reg cab, but for the time being I figure why not upgrade! Anyhow, recommendations would be appreciated!

    IMG_20181203_105335943_HDR.jpg
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:12 PM
    bijick

    bijick such mods much want

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    Nice, if you plan to wheel at all get a 4x4 before any mods. My first outting with my single cab I scratched the paint to shit and it’s gotten progressively worse ever since. I you think you might want a 4x4 I’d recommend keeping that one cherry to maximize your dollar amount.

    And welcome!!
     
  4. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:12 PM
    06RegCab1

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    I second that
     
  5. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:16 PM
    vrod671

    vrod671 The Okayest Member

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    Fuck....

    I miss my regular cab...
     
  6. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:17 PM
    vrod671

    vrod671 The Okayest Member

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    I've been thinking about a 3rd gen access cab, but with the 2TR.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:18 PM
    bijick

    bijick such mods much want

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    Is it hard to find a single cab down there?
     
  8. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:22 PM
    vrod671

    vrod671 The Okayest Member

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    They're everywhere here, got like 5 just on my street. I'm just super anal and a buy new kind of guy.
     
  9. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:22 PM
    06RegCab1

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    Why not 3.5?
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:23 PM
    vrod671

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    Don't really need, nor care for it. I'm a fan of the 2TR-FE and it's reliability. Max speed limit here throughout the island is 35mph, so no need for speed.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2018 at 3:24 PM
    vrod671

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    I also don't tow anything.
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    I feel that, here on maui our max speed limit is 55, the 2.7 does it's job
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2018 at 7:35 AM
    the macf

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    Anybody ever get a musty cigarette smell when they use only the defroster? Already cleaned out the rain cowl and cabin air filter. It only comes out while using the defroster. Not the vents.
     
  14. Dec 8, 2018 at 8:46 AM
    JL8Jeff

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    This happens with most modern vehicles it seems. You get the smell when the AC or defroster (which runs the AC) are used. I think it's mold or mildew buildup in the condenser area. Both my previous Silverados had this problem and my Tacoma does as well. With the Tacoma, you can check the cabin filter behind the glove box to see if it's dirty and holding moisture. You can also check under the cowl to see if you have a buildup of debris which can hold moisture. I don't know if there is truly a good cure but I sprayed some Lysol from the cowl area with the AC running at full blast to see if it would help. I think it did a little but it's still musty. My cabin filter was brand new but the cowl area had lots of pine needles and dirt accumulated so I cleaned it out.
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    20181208_193854.jpg 20181208_194307.jpg just got my AJT Design shift knob on, soon my URD Short shifter. One step closer to street legal go-cart
     
  16. Dec 9, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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    Are you going boost?
     
  17. Dec 12, 2018 at 12:44 AM
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    Has anyone used the bilstein 6112 on a regular cab?
    I'm leaning towards these and was wondering how much lift regular cab guys see from the 3rd or 4th notch.
    I would like to end up with about 2.5 to 3 inches of lift after they settle.
     
  18. Dec 12, 2018 at 4:21 AM
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    Get UCAs too so your castor isn't whak.....................
     
  19. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:32 AM
    Nomad_Pilot

    Nomad_Pilot I need to pewp

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    In y'all's experience, is a higher flow exhaust system worth it?
     
  20. Dec 12, 2018 at 6:39 AM
    MY50cal

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    Yep.
    IMO, it's not worth it.
     
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