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What were they thinking, can't see over the hood.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bagow, Mar 1, 2020.

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  1. Mar 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    So don't get me wrong, I love my truck. But damn, my biggest complaint is not being to be able to see where I'm going when off roading. That nose is so long it blocks my view when climbing even the slightest hill. All I can see is sky!
    Am I the only one?
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Two things...
    1. Grow
    2. This is the kind of thing most pick up during test drive.
    3. Lol
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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    Most people don't test drive off road
    And I'm 6ft 2
     
    Bagow, Mar 1, 2020
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  4. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    All the things!
    If you pop the hood, you'll see a lot of open space. As I understand it, this is for required pedestrian crash safety. Not Toyota's idea... blame your Gov't.
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    It's easy enough to install a camera up front.
    But I get it...I've rolled down some boulders that scared the shit out of me because I didnt realize the drop was that steep

    Also, I'm 6'2
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Obviously you people dont off road
     
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    Add that front camera, you'll love it. One reason I didn't get a Sport (not saying you did), the scoop just added even more of an obstruction, though it does look good.
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    I actually did once. It was a used 1989 Toyota truck. I "wanted to make sure 4wd worked" and took the sales guy to a spot, got it muddy as hell, and returned. I was 20 years old and had no intention of buying it. :)
     
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    Hood scoop on my sport makes it impossible....
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    I guess I'll have to get the front camera
    My first gen was so much better for seeing where you're going
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    That's 3 things. Counting is hard
     
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    There are a few riser kits in the classifieds that will lift the seat. No rubbing when at full lock going backwards!
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    No shit right? Just kidding around.
     
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    I'm already to tall for a seat lift
     
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    Front camera is the simple solution.
     
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    Anyway, this was a pointless thread because that front end is not going away. Best solution sounds like a camera. Just seems like a poor design for a serious off road vehicle.
     
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    What you need is some sticks welded to the bumper, and a mirror.
     
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    That's an awesome redneck solution. Love it!
     
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    :rofl: I think you mean "capable". Let's be honest Tacomas aren't meant for serious offroad.
     
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    It's not a serious off road vehicle
     
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