Western Massachusetts Tacomas

Morning Neighbors stop doing the snow dance

 

@LivinLoud

 

Morning Neighbors

 

Morning

 

Gentlemen,
Good Morning, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on rear lights, I want to change mine out but i was reading the rules in Massachusetts and it states the lenses can not be smoked.
is this true? Has anyone had any issues with smoked lenses?

 

You should leave your truck to a Tacoma friend.

 

Well guys, got the call today. Dropping the truck off Monday for the frame replacement, along with a bunch of other stuff to add onto it while it’s there already. Feels better to spend the money on it now then have to buy a new truck down the road!

A lot quicker than expected. They told me 2-4 months for the frame. I think it’s only been 1.5 months, hah!

 

You would at least want to keep your OE tails to swap in before inspection

 

Question: How old is the truck that you have to replace the frame already?

Well , maybe I wont even switch them out less hassle, though I have a state police sticker on my rear window, maybe when and if i get pulled over they will overlook my lights.

 

Do you guys all ever get together here in Massachusetts to go on rides together or get togethers?

 

My truck was 10 years old when had the new frame put in 2018. Do not let them charge you labor for anything extra . I had them replace the steering rack ,thermostat , all hoses , all body bushings with Energy Suspension bushings . My Dakar leaf pack and the steering knuckle or whatever it’s called . No Labor charge .

 

My truck is a 2011. Originally it wasn't covered under the recall when I bought it six years ago but then it got extended to cover my year. Went in a few times for inspections, was always borderline until Early this January. Front end of the frame has some solid penetration.

That is my plan. I wouldn't understand a labor charge to do more extra if they are already going to be taking it completely apart "for free". This is a pretty good family owned Toyota dealer in Enfield, CT. Hasn't steered me wrong yet for what I've went there for. We shall see

 

Sounds good . But I have heard some guys say that the dealer charged labor for other stuff while doing the frame swap . Make sure you mention it so you do not get stuck with

 

Is that Gale Toyota, I go to Balise in West Springfield, Mass.

 

Yeah, folks organize some group wheeling trips but not too often. Back in when i lived in NM, the local TW members had a monthly brewery night and garage day. Maybe we could make it happen

 

Yeah, Gale. Balise rubbed me wrong back when I was searching for a truck. Never wanted to go back, just a personal thing. I'm sure they are fine. Plus Gale works better for me since I work in Bloomfield, CT

 

i ordered a Lunar rock Tacoma, but what filled Balise's allocation was the same truck just in black, so they screwed me over and told me i get black which they say was my alternate color and i really wanted Lunar rock badly.