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

  1. Nov 19, 2021 at 5:09 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Yo Yo Yo
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2021 at 5:12 AM
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    The 4.6 is a fine engine. We just live in the time of big horsepower. That 4.6's 310 hp and 330 ft lbs of torque donkey stomp numbers from the Big 3 domestic big blocks from 35-40 years ago
     
  3. Nov 19, 2021 at 5:34 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Who who who
     
  4. Nov 19, 2021 at 5:43 AM
    FlyingWolfe

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    Hubby has 300k miles on his 4.6, theyre fine.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Oh good.. its snowing now. 16T excavator being dropped off this afternoon, construction crew will be here tomorrow at 10am (2 days early) so may get the hell out of here for T-Day after all.. :fingerscrossed:
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  6. Nov 19, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    That's the 4.7. Other than the occasional timing belt replacement and maybe an exhaust manifold leak or 2....those engines will out live all of us
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2021 at 7:45 AM
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    :fingerscrossed:
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Wrapped up a 2 day job early....all done for the weekend. And I think I'm going to take most of next week off as well.
     
  9. Nov 19, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    The perks of being the boss.
     
  10. Nov 20, 2021 at 2:26 AM
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    Good Saturday morning Bill & Crewmen!! :hattip:
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2021 at 2:29 AM
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    3601DABB-637E-4110-B55E-60D3CC52E495.jpg Brought the airboat home for a much needed bath and a dose of TLC. Hope to have a shake down ride Sunday :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Nov 20, 2021 at 3:13 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    TLC is right.
    You even lost the steering wheel..


    Lol



    Seriously, that is sweet ride.
    Love color.
     
  13. Nov 20, 2021 at 3:30 AM
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    That thing makes the Tacoma look hilariously small. How does it handle towing?
     
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    It tows it ok, not great in my opinion - I keep it in 4th gear (auto) and it turns around 2700 at 65 mph. The airboat is like pulling a parachute down the highway.
     
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  16. Nov 20, 2021 at 4:41 AM
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    Good morning Jeff. Happy wrenchin'
     
  17. Nov 20, 2021 at 4:42 AM
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    "If it ain't a longbed it ain't shit! :)
    Bill can you post a link to the rock lights you used under the hood? Thanks!
     
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  18. Nov 20, 2021 at 4:44 AM
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    Howdy sir
     
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  19. Nov 20, 2021 at 4:52 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    They're made by Truck Tuff. I can't seem to find them on Walmart's website....but that's where I got them. In my area they had them in stock in the store.

    I've seen that brand in other places too...including Meijer and some parts stores.

    Paid about $7 for a pack of 4.

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  20. Nov 20, 2021 at 4:58 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Start it up.
    40% throttle.
    Jump in the truck

    SEND IT….





    LOL
     

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