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Knotty's Taco thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by knottyrope, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    knottyrope

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    Owned since new and have a few odd items to address but there is plenty of info in the stickies to help me.

    It is stock with only a fog light mod with whiter lights, and over sized battery. Mostly high way miles. not much off road cept the beach in summer.

    to do list
    tranny fluid has never been changed but looking around it might be needed as when it was under 20 it shuddered at 35-45 MPH until warm.
    ball joints, I think one is sticking but with 170k maybe its time to do it anyways.

    looking forward to be here for a while since I have had yotas since 1988 and this is my 3rd one I bought new.

    How I unloaded my 69 JD 140 tractor with out ramps

    IMG_20150319_182651.jpg
     
  2. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    Welcome! Nice truck!​
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Welcome aboard! Haha, I must say, that's clever.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    ordered a lower steering shaft, its binding up too much now and PBlaster made barely a difference.

    45203-04021 lower shaft that fails quicker part #8
    161 at
    ebay[​IMG]http://www.ebay.com/itm/332174156684

    45203-04020 is the intermediate shaft that usually don't fail as much Part #7

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. May 10, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    I don't think this is good looking leaf

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  6. May 10, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    Wth​
     
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  7. May 10, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    leaf is broken. Dont drive it untill you fix that!

    Big recall on those.
     
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  8. May 10, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    Other side looks the same but not misaligned like that. Time to drive the F350 turbo diesel some more.
     
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  9. May 12, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    dealer said bring it in on Saturday and all parts on hand. Claims about 1.5 hours to replace the leafs and some other recall stuff
     
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  10. May 24, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    had a open house party and lawn needed more attention than my taco

    been fun driving my F350 around while the taco is in time out, maybe this Saturday depending on if the kids come over
     
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  11. May 27, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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    Sitting at the dealer while they locate Springs. Have a pedal notch to make and find a new door sticker.

    Said if no Springs in Stock, I get a rental till fixed.

    Place is crazy busy and cars lined up out the shop
     
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  12. May 27, 2017 at 6:07 AM
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    Good catch on that leaf spring
     
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  13. May 27, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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    I thought it sagged too much when I picked up my tractor. It nice they replace it for free with a four pack. Wonder what the height will be after.
     
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  14. May 27, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    I had the TSB leafs installed on my truck. I want to say after settling you gain about a half inch in height. If you load the rear end up it is still gonna squat a decent amount. Still pretty sweet that Toyota backs their products up, however, I imagine if lead springs are breaking they are required by law.
     
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  15. May 27, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    They gave me a 2017 jeep renegade 4x4 auto.

    It's OK but feels weird with out a v6 or turbo
     
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  16. May 30, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Well, still better than nothing! When my old truck got totaled I got a Jeep Liberty for a bit.
     
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  17. May 30, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    I4 isn't great but with 7 speed tranny it shifts weird
     
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  18. May 30, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    Should get pretty good mileage it least
     
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  19. May 31, 2017 at 6:29 AM
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    no clue what it gets for MPG and that skinny pedal is being abused
     
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  20. May 31, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Probably have to push it just about through the floor to hit 35 haha
     
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