GA Tacoma Owners BS Thread

I hear what you’re saying, and honestly the thought has crossed my mind before.

BUT

I gotta pay this thing off before we reach that level...

After it’s paid off my thoughts have been to buy a third gen for a DD and mildy build it, and throw a solid axle under the 2nd gen. But that’s way down the road lol

 

Take a look at a mini truck ‘85 for a rig. You can find them already built for 4k-6k.
But I do like the idea of a 2nd gen truggy back halfed on 60s. I have been tempted to do similar, however I would want to go 42s, which I would then been the TacoBox or a v8.

 

@Gilmorec61 the bedside bars help on the bumper not sure if it’s an option to have someone add some to your bumper or not They won’t protect your bedside from everything, but I know my bedsides would look a lot worse without them Anyhow, glad to see you are getting some trail time during this time. Be safe out there.

 

I like those side bars...

 

I got mine from Toytec.

You can get the superbumps, which seem to be the best but are also pricey.

The other option is the energy suspension ones, but that requires drilling the frame. I was not ok with this route the first time, but am close to doing it.

 

Any of y’all see the hi-lift for sale in the GA Classifieds?
I want to buy (invest in) this NOW but can it be used anywhere on a stock 3rd gen??? Maybe on the trailer hitch? Need input from you experts out there... thx

 

I wouldn't get one unless you have steel bumpers or sliders. There's not really a safe place to Hi-Lift from on a stock truck to my knowledge.

 

Not only that, but Hi-Lifts are a pain in the ass. Lol
I bought an ARB Piston jack. I am done with my hi-lifts.

 

F-150’s in the shop yet again, so they gave me one of the anti-Tacoma’s as a loaner. I’ll admit it’s pretty high tech as far as a mid-grade truck goes. Being in a mid-size makes me miss my 2G Taco though.

 

problems with the 150? what kind of problems (should I expect if I end up getting one at some point)?

 

i had a '06 fx4 f150 that i bought with 100k miles on it. spent like 6k on repairs in 2 years before I sold it. never would buy again unless it was really low miles and wouldnt plan to keep it past 100k.

 

This time it’s for the cold start rattle. I’m 99% sure it’s what’s described in SSM 48445 (replace all 4 VCT assemblies). Last time was because the fog housings started cracking from the inside out. Before that it was because there’s a loud ratcheting sound when letting off the gas (which they never actually fixed, just gave me paperwork saying it’s normal).

 

Anybody have an engine support bar I could borrow? Need it for the Supra

 

If I get one, it'll be new. The last two "gently used" vehicles that were still under factory warranty and/or had certified warranty in addition to original warranty ended up being total pieces of junk.

06 Infiniti G35 was bought with 28k on the clock and was traded on the Tacoma less than 2 years later.
18 Honda Odyssey was bought with 28k on the clock as a certified pre-owned. Traded approximately 6 months later for the Expedition.

I know that there are good used vehicles out there, but my experience has sucked. Every vehicle that we've purchased new has lasted 10+ years before being traded or sold with no major issues.

 

With the 13th gen, it sounds like the 2.7 Ecoboost has the least problems. At least from what I’ve heard anyway. The 5.0 V8 has oil consumption issues, and the 3.5 EB has these timing issues I’m fighting. It’s possible the 2.7 has issues I haven’t heard of though. If I didn’t have to pull a big-ass trailer every so often, the 2.7 might’ve been a better choice for me for the efficiency and slightly better reliability.

 

It isn't often, but the trailer tow capacity is what has me looking at the 3.5. Won't be anytime soon though unless thing miraculously recover overnight.

 

I’ve been playing with the idea of taking a substantial time off and road tripping in a camper. Tough to find in 4wd and dang they’re expensive when they are. Phoenix is full of old people and seems to be the RV Mecca LOL.

Check these guys out!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/d/phoenix-ford-f-x4-overlander-custom/7093524314.html

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/d/south-san-francisco-1987-toyota/7092461856.html

 

i got a

That little yota has an awesome vibe

 

I was in the same boat, I don’t tow but maybe 3-5 times a year, but it was more than the Taco could handle. Don’t get me wrong, besides this timing issue I love the truck. The power is awesome, the cab is spacious, and I get about the same MPG’s I get in my Taco. That and it was actually the same price as a similarly equipped third gen Taco. Once I installed a brake controller, the trailers I’ve towed with it feel like nothing, the only thing I notice of course being the MPG’s take a dive.

 

I am servicing ACC tomorrow. I will look in my pile of stuff to see if it was brought over in the move.