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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. May 19, 2021 at 3:03 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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  2. May 19, 2021 at 3:06 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    No
     
  3. May 19, 2021 at 3:11 AM
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    If I keep the house and start remodeling it, I may pick up a Diesel truck to haul around lumber and supplies.

    Even for city driving it's not bad. I used to drive my friend's Diesel truck around but it's the smell which bothers me.
     
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  4. May 19, 2021 at 3:17 AM
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    Venom Well-Known Member

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    I was talking to someone about his Dodge Diesel pickup. At around 800,000 miles Dodge replace his fuel injectors under warranty. He mentioned that he never spent a dime in repairs but only on routine maintenance stuff.

    From reading and my friend is a Diesel mechanic its seem like the Cummings Diesel paired with a Allison transmission is a unbeatable combination for a work truck.
     
  5. May 19, 2021 at 3:18 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    Yep, that's how I hear it too.
     
  6. May 19, 2021 at 3:42 AM
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    You have to see Delta09. :eek:
     
  7. May 19, 2021 at 4:34 AM
    kidsmoke

    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    Good morning Bill and all the rest o’ yous.
     
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  8. May 19, 2021 at 6:54 AM
    Delta09

    Delta09 OSHA Violator

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    Heh, I thought it would be a fun little daily beater. Boy was I wrong. I just hope to Hell I can get out from under it with a couple dollars in my pocket... Besides the questionable reliability it's really hard for me to get in and out of and I'm only 5'8" 190lbs o_O:rofl:

    And that's the point I'm at. Not wanting to do much more to it or spend any more money. Getting way too deep in this thing. I will probably likely see if I can get the fabric to do the headliner, but that's it.
     
  9. May 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Mornin Kevin
     
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  10. May 19, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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    Good morning Big John
     
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  11. May 19, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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    Mornin Mark
     
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  12. May 19, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    That's hilarious
     
  13. May 19, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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    Good morning Smoke
     
  14. May 19, 2021 at 7:32 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    You too John
     
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  15. May 19, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    Yukon DoIt Opinionated Northerner

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    I picked up a toy this week and towed it the 300 miles home without issue. It only weighs 2k pounds, got around 16-17 mpg with it up and down the Yukon hills. Also installed the tonneau cover I picked up for a couple hundred bucks (monopoly money).

    Anyone else use a tent trailer? Looking for tips to clean the canvas up a bit. I gotta oil up the leveling jacks but for the most part this is a nice little camper to grab for cheap while the demand is so high with covid.
    20210518_133058.jpg
     
  16. May 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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    Nice find. What year is she? I don't know much about them....but like any trailer, check how old the tires are and get those bearings checked and repacked
     
  17. May 19, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    Store it where you know there’s no mice. My buddy had one and cooked in it during hunting season, he stored it at a vacant space on a farm. The mice were attracted to all the food smells I suppose and took up shop.
    When he when to pick it up to go camping the following summer, it was crawling with mice and everything was chewed and destroyed, nest in the foam rubber ect. Complete loss. Frame and tires were fine. But that was about it.
     
  18. May 19, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    If mud aint flying, you aint trying! I know how to get em stuck :rofl:A4334B85-4015-4706-B162-ABCCA0C6B76B.jpg
     
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  19. May 19, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    Yukon DoIt Opinionated Northerner

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    That shovel sure looks helpful...
     
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  20. May 19, 2021 at 10:54 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Go in places you’re not supposed to.
     
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