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A Clutching Problem

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lucifer1, Nov 15, 2019.

  1. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    Lucifer1

    Lucifer1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have driven my 2019 TRD Sport 4X4 about 5000 miles now, it is an extra effort to get the Clutch pedal all the way to the floor to get smooth shifts. I have been looking around for a" Pedal extender" My dealers Parts department says they don't offer one. I have seen several on line, the most promising is one made for the Mustang. Dose anyone have experience with this issue, and how have you resolved it ? There has to someone with a short legged wife that come across this.
    Thank you for any assistance
    Lucifer
     
  2. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    May i recommend this?

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  4. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    Put a block on the pedal
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    ChiCAgoTako

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    You could put some universal pedal covers on, will give you about 1/2"? I...I mean a friend, did that and he likes having a larger pedal area too. :crapstorm:

    Just search online, there's a bunch out there. These are the only "TRD" ones I found from a quick google search.

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  6. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Did you have to do CMC to fit those tires?
     
  8. Nov 15, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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  9. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    this
    can you link where you found this?
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    @Myles G
    Thanks , finally some one with a constructive suggestion.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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  13. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    If you want smooth shifts, pull out the accumulator. You’ll be buttery smooth after that.
     
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  14. Nov 17, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    1. Accumulator delete - makes clutching much more consistent, highly recommend
    2. Adjust clutch height - remove lower dash, unbolt fuse block, unplug clutch switch (green thing), back off lock nut, twist entire clutch switch down as low as possible, tighten lock nut, plug in clutch switch.
    3. Adjust clutch engagement point - you can search for how to do this
     
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  15. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    @InfernoPhil
    Wait what? You can adjust the engagement point? :fingerscrossed: have you made it lower, I hate how high it is.
     
  16. Nov 18, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    This post (which is my original question a few months ago) includes the service manual on how to adjust clutch engagement point: Clutch engagement adjustment

    This post explains how to change the clutch height at rest: Clutch height adjustment
     
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  17. Nov 18, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    @Paul631 am taking your advice, ordered the part today.
     

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