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just saw something interesting on the 2017 brochure

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by the_dau, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. Aug 26, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    the_dau

    the_dau [OP] Well-Known Member

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    first picture is the brochure from the 2017 e-brochure for Canada....second picture is the 2016 e-brochure

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    I guess the 2017's are coming with rear discs??!?!?!
     
  2. Aug 26, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    techride

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    Lol. Typo, I bet.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    Doubt it. Probably a mistake.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2016 at 9:44 PM
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    shhh don't crush my hopes and dreams
     
  5. Aug 26, 2016 at 9:50 PM
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    Damn, now BlueT can buy a Tacoma
     
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  6. Aug 26, 2016 at 10:02 PM
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    big_jarv

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    Anyone with a 2017 confirm?
     
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  7. Aug 26, 2016 at 10:15 PM
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    Z50king

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    THAT would piss a lot of people off
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2016 at 10:18 PM
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    Not like they don't have them in stock right now considering the FJC had them. Simple thing to just mod the axle to accept leaf springs instead of coils and use existing stock and assembly lines.
     
  9. Aug 26, 2016 at 10:34 PM
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    mike2810

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    Build site shows front disc / rear drum

    "Power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes; rear drum brakes with tandem booster and Star Safety System™"
     
  10. Aug 26, 2016 at 10:43 PM
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    doesn't mention that on the Canadian build website, so I'm just going by the e-brochure
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2016 at 2:17 AM
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    oh shit here we go again with the hilarious virtues of a disc brake on a rear axle of a non performance vehicle.
     
  13. Aug 27, 2016 at 3:39 AM
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    I guess since the difference is so severe I will be trading mine in. Today
     
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  14. Aug 27, 2016 at 4:01 AM
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    Just found be out Lexus GX has rear disc. It's not that hard put on the rear axle on the Taco if people desperate enough
     
  15. Aug 27, 2016 at 4:09 AM
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    Offer a kit. Think of the money you could make
     
  16. Aug 27, 2016 at 4:23 AM
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    xola3que

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    I've done that before actually on a VW R32. People all over the place still chase me down for it. I can look into it if there's enough interest

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  17. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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    su.b.rat

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    that's funny, and a mkV R32 as well? i just totaled mine at 135k and that's why i'm here. replacing my beloved (and highly modified) R32 with a TRD Pro.
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